This weekend Microsoft announced the release of High Performance Computing Server 2008 (HPC Server 2008) Beta 2, the next-generation version of Compute Cluster Server 2003.

Stealing some thunder from Citrix's recent XenDesktop unveiling, VMware has made several announcements aimed at strengthening partnerships with thin client suppliers.

Here's a cmdlet that will have you knowing -- rather than guessing -- what services you're running.

As any IT analyst will tell you, help desk outsourcing has been one of the biggest areas of growth in a red-hot offshore outsourcing segment. But not so fast, Gartner warns: Several help desk outsourcers may be rushing things.

Hewlett-Packard has expanded its role in the desktop virtualization arena with new mobile thin client hardware, extended software offerings and deeper industry alliances.

Microsoft now wants to buy just a part of Yahoo, according to the latest rumors hitting the dailies.

Microsoft signals its willingness to talk about an alliance, but analysts question what form a deal would take and whether it could still lead to an acquisition.

A new beta of its Windows High-Performance Computer Server 2008 aims to shore up Microsoft's position in HPC as a cheaper alternative.