When your cloud evaporates

Google App Engine, Amazon Simple Storage Service and Apple's MobileMe service have all experienced some high-profile service outages in the past few months. Is it safe to rely on the cloud?

Microsoft: another 'insurmountable' problem?

The frustration was evident last week at Microsoft's annual financial analyst meeting in Redmond. The company has completed yet another outstanding year, yet its share price has eroded nearly 30 per cent from its peak last year.

VMware gives away its hypervisor

VMware has said that the next version of its ESXi hypervisor - due to be released within the next few days - will ship free of charge.