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.
UK Virtualisation News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
TenneT Netherlands deploys ReFlow for faster grid checks
TenneT's new open source platform cuts grid security study times by a factor of ten, helping operators manage congestion and outage planning faster.
Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
Manchester tech conference to probe AI governance, cyber defence and deepfake hiring as business leaders weigh trust, risk and customer experience.
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to drive UK sales growth as the AWS consultancy targets customers seeking stronger cloud security and resilience.
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.
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.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Virtualisation
SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Rafay & Argentum AI strike software orchestration deal
Codenotary launches AgentX for Linux security automation
Featured News
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Black Box Automation vs. Engineer Control: The partnership redefining Kubernetes FinOps
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
The skills that shaped my unusual route to tech
Ten essential tips for buying reliable server memory
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Cloud native adoption hits 15.6m developers globally
Helm 4 marks 10 years with major features for Kubernetes
CNCF finds strong bond between cloud native dev & AI tools
Recent Virtualisation News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Park Place launches Entuity Software channel push in Europe
Park Place Technologies launches its first European channel programme for Entuity Software, targeting VARs, MSPs, GSIs, and CSPs across EMEA.
Omada launches Cloud Gateway to boost hybrid identity security
Omada launches Cloud Application Gateway to extend identity governance across hybrid IT, boosting security without firewall changes or custom integration.
Veeam appoints Doriane Groene to lead Microsoft alliance in EMEA
Veeam appoints Doriane Groene as Senior Director to lead and deepen its Microsoft alliance across EMEA, focusing on cloud and AI collaboration.
Job Moves
CirrusHQ hires Matt Smith to lead UK sales growth push drive
SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus
Kubus names Jeremy Keefe Chief Executive Officer for UK growth
Veeam appoints Doriane Groene to lead Microsoft alliance in EMEA
ControlUp appoints Beau Dolinsky as VP of customer experience
Kyle Hill promoted to CTO to spearhead AI at ANS
Civo appoints Josh Mesout as Chief Innovation Officer
