Virtualization

DockerCon 2017: Container and microservices networking company Weaveworks adds self-service monitoring & alerting for Docker apps with SaaS platform.

VMware vSAN 6.6 storage virtualization offers native hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) security and improved all-flash performance, the company asserts.

Docker unveils Docker Enterprise Edition (EE) & Docker Community Edition (CE) container platforms, & a technology partner certification program.

Citrix Summit 2017: Channel Chief Craig Stilwell describes partner opportunities involving Workspace Suite, NetScaler, XenApp, XenDesktop, and SD-WAN.

Citrix Systems acquires Unidesk to ease XenApp, XenDesktop and VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) deployments. Here's how Citrix partners may benefit.

VMware has acquired SDN (software-defined networking) technology and talent from PlumGRID. The deal is part of VMware's multi-cloud management push.

ChannelE2E's 10 managed services provider (MSP) predictions for 2017 describe where MSPs are heading next with monthly recurring revenue (MRR) services.

Application containerization is gaining popularity. But software containers also introduce new security risks. The ISACA offers guidance.