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	30 October 2009 IDC reports growth in virtual server market
	Businesses are increasing their use of virtual servers, according to a new report.
	29 October 2009 University adopts server virtualisation
	Server virtualisation technology is to be introduced at Middlesex University.
	28 October 2009 Virtualisation 'is becoming more accepted'
	Virtualisation is no longer at the cutting edge of technology, making it a more commercially viable option, it has been claimed.
	27 October 2009 Firms urged to plan for cloud computing model
	Careful planning is needed before firms make a potentially profitable move into the cloud, it has been claimed.
	23 October 2009 Virtualisation 'reduces costs for small firms'
	Small firms can reduce their expenditure using virtual private servers, it has been claimed.
	23 October 2009 Virtual private server news: More firms 'to embrace virtualisation'
	More firms are set to adopt virtualised servers between now and 2012, it has been reported.
	21 October 2009 Virtual private server news: Virtualisation 'top of the agenda'
	Virtualisation will be at the top of many business agendas during 2010, it has been reported.
	20 October 2009 Virtualisation 'helps firms become energy efficient'
	Virtual private servers can help firms improve their IT efficiency, it has been claimed.
	19 October 2009 Virtual private server realism urged
	While firms can benefit from the use of virtual private servers, they should not be expected to perform miracles, it has been claimed.
	13 October 2009 Virtualisation 'crucial for cloud computing'
	Virtualisation is crucial for cloud computing, according to one IT expert.
	9 October 2009 Various benefits to server virtualisation
	Virtualisation not only helps reduce costs, but also bolsters business continuity planning and simplifies IT management, according to one expert.
	6 October 2009 Website colour schemes 'have impact on visitors'
	Website colour schemes can have important impacts on consumer buying trends, it has been suggested.
	5 October 2009 Cost savings encouraging moves to virtualisation
	The potential for cost savings is increasingly driving investment in virtualised services, it has been reported.
	2 October 2009 Virtual web hosting 'has range of benefits'
	Virtual hosting can offer firms reliable, flexible storage solutions at a reduced cost, according to an industry expert.
	7 September 2009 Successful content management needs business culture shift
	Managing website content successfully, whether it is held by a third party hosting firm or not, requires a shift in business culture, it has been claimed.
	3 September 2009 Servers can consume 30% of a business's energy
	Energy consumption is a major issue for data centre operators.
	26 August 2009 Managed hosting, cloud computing and flash storage are 'the future'
	New flash-based digital storage and the uptake of cloud computing go 'hand in hand'.
	25 August 2009 SMBs to spend Â£8.74 billion on managed hosting
	Managed hosting spend will grow by 9.2 per cent by the end of the year.
	10 August 2009 Virtualisation 'cuts cost of business continuity'
	The use of virtual private servers can cut the cost of introducing business continuity solutions, according to an expert.
	10 August 2009 'Sound recovery plans' needed when using virtual private servers
	A sound business continuity plan is vital to ensuring virtual private servers perform to the best of their ability, according to an expert.
	7 August 2009 Virtualisation 'makes disaster recovery easy'
	Virtualisation measures make disaster recovery plans simpler, according to one expert.
	5 August 2009 IT executives 'positive about cloud computing'
	Research has suggested that IT bosses are becoming more positive about cloud computing.
	29 July 2009 Over half of firms 'embrace virtual private servers'
	A poll has found that 53 per cent of firms have integrated virtual private servers into their IT operations.
	27 July 2009 Virtual private servers 'can help expanding firms cut costs'
	The use of virtual private servers can help firms simultaneously expand operations while cutting IT expenditure.
	23 July 2009 Global server spending on the rise
	New research has suggested that expenditure on servers, storage and virtualisation is growing across the world.
	21 July 2009 Microsoft releases Linux driver code
	Microsoft has released new lines of device driver code to boost the performance of Linux when placed on its Windows virtual private servers.
	20 July 2009 Firms 'seeing tremendous gains through virtualisation'
	Companies can enjoy major benefits from using virtual private servers, it has been suggested.
	16 July 2009 Yahoo closing free web hosting service
	It has been announced that Yahoo is shutting down its GeoCities free web hosting service in October.
	16 July 2009 Virtual servers 'not impacting on hardware sales'
	An expert has claimed that the increase in popularity of virtual private servers has not had an adverse impact on hardware sales.
	15 July 2009 Virtual private servers 'more affordable'
	Businesses can enjoy "more affordable" hosting solutions by using virtual private servers, it has been claimed.
	14 July 2009 Virtualisation 'brings new efficiencies'
	The use of virtual private servers can bring "new efficiencies" to a company's IT operations, it has been claimed.
	14 July 2009 Mobile word 'could benefit from cloud computing'
	The use of virtualisation may help firms improve the efficiency of their mobile phone technology, according to an expert.
	13 July 2009 Making IT greener 'will take time'
	Both the private and public sector will take time to adjust to introduction of greener IT systems, it has been claimed.
	9 July 2009 Green IT 'ideal for cutting costs'
	An expert has claimed that greener IT systems can be ideal in the current economic conditions.
	8 July 2009 Preparation 'key to disaster recovery'
	Companies need to be fully prepared when creating a disaster recovery plan for their operations, it has been claimed.
	8 July 2009 Server virtualisation 'can boost efficiency'
	A new report has suggested that the use of virtual private servers could boost a firm's energy efficiency.
	3 July 2009 Virtualisation 'leads to disaster recovery re-evaluation'
	Disaster recovery plans are re-evaluated by IT managers because of virtualisation.
	2 July 2009 Virtual move 'saves more money than first thought'
	Thomson Reuters did not expect to save as much money as they have done from a data centre virtualisation project.
	30 June 2009 Outsourcing disaster recovery 'cost-effective'
	Outsourcing disaster recovery - which could be improved by virtual private servers - could be a wise choice for businesses to make.
	26 June 2009 Disaster recovery may get virtualisation boost
	IT leaders have revealed that virtual private servers play an important role in their disaster recovery plans.
	25 June 2009 Web hosting adoption increases for SMBs
	More firms may be turning to reliable web hosting firms because it removes a number of tasks from their daily operations.
	24 June 2009 Disaster recovery 'affordable with virtualisation'
	Moving to virtual private servers can improve the disaster recovery and therefore data protection outlook for businesses.
	23 June 2009 Virtual private server skills 'are valued'
	Businesses which want to reduce their expenditure have made virtualisation central in achieving this.
	19 June 2009 Cloud computing 'will be popular with SMEs'
	Outsourcing IT for cloud computing will become increasingly popular with SMEs.
	18 June 2009 Virtualisation 'aids disaster recovery'
	Virtualisation has made data recovery easier and less expensive.
	18 June 2009 Public Wi-Fi use 'requires SSL encryption'
	SSL encryption should be in place when using Wi-Fi in public.
	17 June 2009 VPNs 'provide a level of trust'
	Moving to a virtual private network through a virtual private server could deliver an increased level of trust.
	16 June 2009 Microsoft SaaS 'a viable option to on-premise software'
	A business leader at Microsoft has claimed that SaaS is suitable for firms which want to provide a high-level service without extra cost or inconvenience.
	16 June 2009 Virtualisation 'reduces overhead expenses'
	The expenses associated with running a central business location can be reduced with a move to virtual private servers.
	16 June 2009 Virtual private servers 'popular storage choice'
	The recession has increased the popularity of virtual private servers with IT executives.
	16 June 2009 Gartner: Virtualisation increases operational efficiency
	Businesses can enjoy lower operational costs and higher efficiency by moving to virtual private servers.
	8 June 2009 Extolling the virtues of virtualisation
	There are a number of benefits to operating from a virtual server, it has been claimed.
	2 June 2009 Council adopts virtualisation 'to save Â£1.7m'
	A local authority in the UK claimed that its move to virtualisation could save it £1.7 million over three years.
	29 May 2009 Server virtualisation 'reduces time required for disaster recovery'
	The time and money required for effective disaster recovery could be reduced by server virtualisation.
	29 May 2009 Microsoft's move to SaaS 'reflects web hosting advantages'
	Microsoft's move to offer Sharepoint and Office SaaS shows how such web hosting is an increasingly popular choice for organisations.
	22 May 2009 Virtualisation 'reduces hardware costs and power consumption'
	Virtualisation technology is having a significant impact on the server market.
	13 May 2009 Need for cloud web hosting 'rising'
	There is a growing need for more cloud-based web hosting services to be established, it has been suggested.
	8 May 2009 SaaS adoption on the rise, says Gartner
	Businesses are increasingly using software-as-a-service technology for a variety of purposes, according to a new report.
	30 April 2009 Web popularity 'resulting in high data growth'
	The explosion in the web's popularity for carrying out a variety of tasks is one of the main reasons why the amount of data in existence has grown significantly in recent times, an expert has said.
	23 April 2009 SaaS, cloud computing 'should be considered for data backup'
	Small and medium-sized businesses should think about using software-as-a-service or cloud computing technology as a way of backing up vital data, according to one expert.
	22 April 2009 VPS praised for cost-effectiveness
	Setting up a virtual private server can help companies to benefit from the capabilities of top-end hardware at a low cost, according to one expert.
	14 April 2009 Virtual server software market 'growing'
	New research has predicted that the virtual server management software market will expand by 21.3 per cent annually until 2013.
	2 April 2009 Cloud-based data back-up 'good for remote offices'
	Businesses with remote offices may do well to take advantage of cloud-based data back-up, according to one expert.
	26 March 2009 'Look at web hosting to improve SEO'
	E-commerce businesses have been advised to ensure their web hosting package can perform the basics to help them improve their search engine optimisation.
	16 March 2009 SaaS 'to be used more for online back-up'
	Businesses will increasingly use software-as-a-service technologies for online back-up purposes, it has been predicted.
	3 March 2009 Canonical 'should get praise for new cloud focus'
	Canonical should be praised rather than criticised for looking to move its Linux Ubuntu platform into the cloud, it has been claimed.
	25 February 2009 Gartner dispels SaaS myths
	Gartner has published a report tackling some of the most popular myths about the software-as-a-service delivery model.
	17 February 2009 Red Hat, Microsoft sign virtualisation interoperability agreement
	Red Hat and Microsoft have signed an agreement making the two companies' virtualisation platforms more interoperable with each other.
	22 January 2009 Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 5.3
	Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 has been launched with a raft of new features.
	14 January 2009 Blogging is a 'great way to build links'
	People wanting to build effective links to their webpages could turn their hand to starting a blog, is one expert's advice.
	14 January 2009 Report: Home & fashion fastest growing sectors
	Multi-Category Home & Fashion is the fastest growing online retail sector, a survey has revealed.
	16 December 2008 Firms 'can use websites to boost business'
	Websites 'can boost business'.
	10 December 2008 Cloud service 'one of most important developments'
	Cloud service 'an important development'.
	10 December 2008 Cybercriminals 'take advantage of web hosting'
	Cybercriminals are taking advantage of web hosting features, commentator states.
	9 December 2008 Recession 'will lead to IT changes'
	The economic situation will encourage more firms to change their IT processes, one expert suggests.