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The Ultimate Guide to Virtualisation

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Virtualisation.

What to know about Virtualisation

Virtualisation is a transformative technology reshaping the way businesses use IT resources by creating virtual versions of computing environments. It enhances efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness by enabling multiple virtual systems to run on a single physical hardware platform.

Our recent stories highlight the diverse applications and advancements within virtualisation—from data centre evolution embracing software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualisation (NFV), to innovations in storage virtualisation and desktop virtualisation. Industry leaders like Dell, HP, VMware, Veeam, and Red Hat drive forward with solutions that empower enterprise agility, seamless cloud adoption, and reinforced security architectures.

Readers exploring this tag can expect detailed analyses of emerging virtual infrastructure strategies, expert insights on overcoming challenges like securing virtual environments and managing VM sprawl, and case studies showcasing how organisations optimise IT operations through virtualisation. Whether you’re an IT professional, a business decision-maker, or a technology enthusiast, these stories offer practical knowledge on harnessing virtualisation to boost operational efficiency, accelerate digital transformation, and prepare your organisation for future IT demands.

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Recent Virtualisation News

Vultr and SUSE partner for Kubernetes AI cloud launch
Hybrid Cloud

Vultr and SUSE partner for Kubernetes AI cloud launch

Vultr and SUSE partner to bring Rancher Prime and SUSE AI to Vultr Marketplace, targeting Kubernetes and AI workloads across clouds.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Meshcloud joins CNCF to advance cloud-native platforms
Private Cloud

Meshcloud joins CNCF to advance cloud-native platforms

Meshcloud joins CNCF and The Linux Foundation to push open standards, cloud-native tooling and digital sovereignty for multi-cloud platforms.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

TD SYNNEX & SAS unveil Viya partner lab for Europe
Small Business

TD SYNNEX & SAS unveil Viya partner lab for Europe

TD SYNNEX and SAS launch a European SAS Viya demo environment to speed AI prototypes, cut setup costs and shorten partner sales cycles.

Thu, 12th Mar 2026

SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus
IT Industry

SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus

SUSE reshapes its European tech structure, adds senior leaders and new business units to sharpen its digital sovereignty and AI focus.

Sat, 7th Mar 2026

Phoenix consultant is UK's first female VCF Knight
IT services

Phoenix consultant is UK's first female VCF Knight

Phoenix consultant Leaha Torres becomes the UK's first female Broadcom VCF Knight - NSX at 25, bolstering the firm's VMware expertise.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

The skills that shaped my unusual route to tech
Collaboration

The skills that shaped my unusual route to tech

From Michelin kitchens to SaaS boardrooms, one woman shows how resilience and empathy can forge an unconventional route into tech.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Telefónica Spain standardises networks on Red Hat OpenShift
OpenStack

Telefónica Spain standardises networks on Red Hat OpenShift

Telefónica Spain makes Red Hat OpenShift its standard platform to unify IT and network workloads and speed 5G-ready service delivery.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Phoenix gains top VMware partner & consulting status
Cloud Services

Phoenix gains top VMware partner & consulting status

Phoenix secures VMware Pinnacle and Expert Advantage consulting status, signalling top-tier cloud and data centre expertise in the UK market.

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Acronis extends Manchester City data protection deal
Cloud Services

Acronis extends Manchester City data protection deal

Acronis has renewed its partnership with Manchester City, extending its role safeguarding the club's expanding digital and data operations.

Fri, 6th Feb 2026

Cybit warns UK boards over rising tech risk in 2026
Trends & Predictions

Cybit warns UK boards over rising tech risk in 2026

Cybit warns UK boards that rapid AI adoption and cloud shifts are driving higher tech risk in 2026, with downtime now eclipsing data loss.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

OVHcloud, OpenNebula launch certified sovereign EU cloud
Private Cloud

OVHcloud, OpenNebula launch certified sovereign EU cloud

OVHcloud partners with OpenNebula to launch certified sovereign cloud instances across EU data centres under the IPCEI-CIS framework.

Thu, 29th Jan 2026

EU Cybersecurity Act revamp targets high risk vendors
Firewalls

EU Cybersecurity Act revamp targets high risk vendors

Brussels moves to tighten EU cyber rules, targeting high risk foreign vendors while streamlining certification and boosting sovereignty.

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

OVHcloud unveils Veeam-based managed backup for Bare Metal
Cloud Services

OVHcloud unveils Veeam-based managed backup for Bare Metal

OVHcloud rolls out Veeam-based managed backup for Bare Metal servers, promising rapid setup, encrypted offsite copies and no agent licence fees.

Mon, 19th Jan 2026

StorMagic & QBS expand EMEA edge virtualisation reach
IT Industry

StorMagic & QBS expand EMEA edge virtualisation reach

StorMagic taps QBS to widen EMEA and South Africa edge virtualisation reach, adding more resellers, financing options and distribution support.

Thu, 15th Jan 2026

SUSE & evroc forge sovereign European cloud stack deal
Cloud Services

SUSE & evroc forge sovereign European cloud stack deal

SUSE and evroc ally to build an end-to-end sovereign European cloud stack, promising EU-only control of data, infrastructure and support.

Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Veeam boosts data resilience for North Devon Council
Cloud Storage

Veeam boosts data resilience for North Devon Council

North Devon Council halves recovery times with Veeam, bolstering cyber resilience and safeguarding public services amid squeezed budgets.

Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant
Cloud Services

Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant

Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.

Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Trustmarque & Ultima merge to create UK IT giant with GBP £1bn
Breach Prevention

Trustmarque & Ultima merge to create UK IT giant with GBP £1bn

Trustmarque and Ultima are merging to form a UK IT giant with GBP £1bn revenue, combining expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

Fri, 24th Oct 2025

Red Hat unveils AI 3 to help UK firms scale enterprise AI
Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat unveils AI 3 to help UK firms scale enterprise AI

Red Hat launches AI 3, its hybrid cloud AI platform, to help UK firms scale AI from experiments to production, boosting performance and cutting costs.

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

Kubus names Jeremy Keefe Chief Executive Officer for UK growth
Partner Programmes

Kubus names Jeremy Keefe Chief Executive Officer for UK growth

Kubus appoints Jeremy Keefe as CEO to spearhead UK growth and expand its global IT infrastructure and managed services presence.

Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Job Moves