Fujitsu Technology Solutions is going to OEM Citrix' XenDesktop, integrate it with "high-definition" HDX technology, and add it to its virtual workplace solutions to give enterprise customers a rich, personalized virtual desktop experience from any location. The combined solution is supposed to speed deployment of thousands of desktops at a time. Fujitsu also plans to add Citrix' XenServer virtualization to its Primergy RX and BX rack and blade servers as an extra benefit, especially for customers already working with Citrix' XenApp. Availability is set for next month. ... (more)

"Government IT Expo" to Highlight Cloud Computing and SOA

SYS-CON Events announced today the latest event in its innovative series of real-world technology conferences, 1st Annual Government IT Conference & Expo (GovITExpo.com), a two-day deep dive into the new wave of Internet-based technologies that are changing the way that Federal agencies leverage, procure and utilize IT. GovITExpo, which is being held October 6, 2009 in Washington, DC, buil... (more)

Jahia Picks Up Virgin America

Jahia, the Swiss-based open source web content integration ISV backed by the European Parliament, has picked up Virgin America as a paying customer. The budding California-based airline, which is promising to make in-flight cattle cars humane with mood-lit cabins, custom-designed leather seats, power outlets and in-flight Internet - is using Jahia to power its intranet as well as its onbo... (more)

Ulitzer vs. Ning - a Quick Review

Having used both sites for about two weeks, there is still a great deal I am learning to do with both Ulitzer and Ning, but a reader asked if I would do a quick comparison, so I will. The obvious point for me is that the sites have two different objectives for the writers.  For Ning, the writer is trying to be involved in a niche social network from scratch.  For example, I have built my ... (more)