Back To Basics: What Is Virtualization?
Back To Basics: What Is Virtualization?You've heard the term “virtualization.” You've heard that it can save you money, improve performance and let seemingly incompatible systems work together. But for many companies, the transition from theoretical benefits to in-house application isn't always so simple. Part of the problem is confusion — what exactly is virtualization, and how does it work? Let's get back to basics.What It Is (and Isn't!)Simply put, virtualization is the creation of virtual (rather than actual) computing resources. These resources could be anything … [Read More...]
Intel’s Haswell Xeon E5-2600 V3: The New Server Solution?
At the end of August 2014, Intel took the wraps off its Haswell-E line of CPUs, a significant upgrade over last year's Haswell thanks to a focus on sheer throughput and performance. Now, the chipmaker is rolling out the Xeon E5-2600 V3: here's why you should take a look at this new CPU. The Workhorse, RevisitedIntel's E5 lineup has traditionally been the backbone of large-scale server systems, falling between the mainstream E3 desktop line and the mission-critical E7s. Since Intel already had competitor AMD on the ropes, they could have released a minimal upgrade to … [Read More...]
Massive Storage Solutions
Massive Storage SolutionsSometimes, size matters.On the front end your company needs speed: ICC's VEGA-series overclocked or massively parallel processing (MPP) solutions are ideal. On the back end, … [Read More...]
Making Enterprise Storage a Little More Clear
Do you find enterprise storage daunting? When you think of it, is it shrouded in obscurity? You aren't alone! Many of our customers and prospects often express frustration at the complexity of … [Read More...]
HGST and ICC Announce New Partnership
We're excited to announce a new partnership with storage vendor HGST. Part of Western Digital and a leading provider of hard drives and SSDs, HGST's high-quality products are a great addition to our … [Read More...]