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VMware launches vCloud Hybrid service for disaster recovery, The Hartford selects IBM to build private cloud infrastructure, and Oracle adds database backup and storage cloud services to its portfolio of Platform and Infrastructure services.

VMware delivers vCloud Hybrid service for disaster recovery

VMware (VMW) announced VMware vCloud hybrid Services - Disaster Recovery, disaster recovery a new cloud-based (DR) service that provides a recovery site continuously available for virtualized data centers, VMware. The service is now available in the five centers of hybrid vCloud Service data replication service VMs continuously to a virtual data center in U.S. hybrid vCloud Service and the United Kingdom, with a recovery point destination (RPO) up to 15 minutes.

Partner with VMware to offer the new service DR as a value-added solution for customers that have already deployed infrastructure, or offer a complete solution for the distribution of new , creating the possibility for bigger opportunities . “Everyone wants to disaster recovery, enterprise-class, but without the complexity and cost of traditional DR “said Jerry Sanchez, vice president of accommodation, Planview .

"We know how to manage vSphere , so the simplicity and familiarity of managing hybrid vCloud Services - . Disaster recovery is easier, making this service a natural choice for us usually requires the services of DR expensive professional services to install and maintain. VMware solution, data and applications are simply reflected in Hybrid vCloud service ™, ready to go when problems arise, and with the advantages of a cloud-based economic model. "

IBM selected by The Hartford to move IT to the cloud

IBM has announced a new technology service of six years to implement a new service model that includes private cloud infrastructure. L ' Hartford will move a private cloud infrastructure based on IBM System PureFlex . Under the agreement, $ 500 million, IBM will also offer a number of other related mainframe, storage services, backup and resilience.

The two companies have also a partner in the creation of a joint committee to promote collaborative innovation in strategic initiatives. The project will leverage the expertise of companies, ideas and market research to build new business models and competitive capabilities that improve the ability of The Hartford to anticipate and meet the needs of customers and agents.

“As The Hartford continues to execute its strategic plan, we are making significant increase operational efficiency and improve our competitive technology investments," said Andy Napoli, president of business markets and business services to The Hartford. "Our partnership with IBM will help The Hartford to implement a strategic technology can provide greater flexibility and provide us with greater flexibility and transparency as we continue to grow our business.”

Oracle launches new backup and storage cloud services

He announced Oracle (ORCL) announced the availability of Oracle Service and Oracle Database Cloud Storage Backup Service. As part of its portfolio of cloud Solutions Company, new services to expand the portfolio of infrastructure and platform services, all available on a subscription basis.

 Oracle Database Backup Service provides a simple, scalable and cloud backup low-cost Oracle database, and can be an integral part of the strategies of several levels of backup and restore database. It is tightly integrated with RMAN commands to perform smoothly and safely backup and recovery of databases into Oracle installations and Oracle Cloud. Oracle Cloud Storage offers a secure, scalable and reliable object storage solution enables organizations to effortlessly store, access and data management in the cloud.

Supports OpenStack Swift API and provides access to data through rest and the Java API. “To remain competitive in today’s highly connected business environment, companies are increasingly adopting and building new cloud-based solutions.

There is also a big boost to migrate workloads to public cloud portability support into existing local facilities and cloud environments, "said Chris Pinkham, senior vice president of Oracle Product Development.”To help customers achieve these objectives, Oracle has further expanded its range of enterprise level infrastructure cloud services. The new services are based on open standards, integrated to work together seamlessly, and designed to withstand full portability from - the local environment and in the cloud. "