VMware plans to open its hypervisor to security vendors with a set of APIs that make it easier to protect virtual machines from threats including viruses, Trojans and keyloggers. Without these APIs, ...

More than 80 percent of VMware income comes from higher-level tools, a move that gives the EMC subsidiary more breathing room against rivals. Getting real about virtualization Stephen Shankland worked ...

VMware made a long-anticipated move July 22 when it announced that its ESXi hypervisor would be free. That doesn’t mean VMware customers can avoid pricey fees for support and management tools, though.

Hypervisor migrations can introduce hidden risks that threaten data availability and recovery. Acronis explains why verified backups and cross-platform recovery are essential during VMware transitions ...

The widespread use of VMware's ESXi hypervisor and the fact that it does not support any third-party malware detection capabilities has made the technology an increasingly attractive target for ...

It didn't take long for VMware to answer the security bell. The company on Wednesday announced a technology called VMsafe that aims to integrate security software with the hypervisor--the linchpin of ...

VMware CEO Paul Maritz said the company has considered open sourcing its hypervisor and supporting virtualization tools made by competitors, but didn’t give any indication about if or when those ...

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VMware Tuesday said it will offer the small-footprint version of its ESX virtualization software free, responding to pressure from Microsoft and other companies that are threatening VMware’s lead in ...

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

Nimbula is hoping to better serve enterprises with version 2.0 of its operating system, which adds compatibility with VMware’s hypervisor and other new features. Nimbula Director 2.0, like its ...

With the rise of smartphones, netbooks, and various devices in between, the focus of the computing world is turning to mobile devices. So, it's no surprise that VMware has decided to follow the ...