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• February 20, 2003 •
Yesterday Microsoft announced it has acquired the virtual machine solutions of privately held Connectix Corp., a leading provider of virtualization software for Windows®- and Macintosh-based computing.
Microsoft sees the virtual machine solutions from Connectix as a solution to enable companies to consolidate server resources, thereby reducing hardware capital expenditures and operating costs.
"Our customers told us they wanted a best-of-breed virtual machine solution that enables them to run their legacy Windows applications, even as they migrate to more modern operating system technology," said Bill Veghte, corporate vice president of the Windows Server Group at Microsoft. "With this acquisition, we are committed to delivering this solution for our customers and providing the support they need both today and in the future."
Virtual Machine Solutions
Virtual PC for Mac provides seamless integration of Windows on the Macintosh platform, enabling Mac OS customers to run Windows-based applications, access PC networks, use Windows-only Internet applications and share files with PC-based colleagues. .
Virtual PC for Windows provides Windows desktop customers with an additional tool for migrating to Windows XP or to Windows 2000 Professional. It supports legacy applications, and enables a range of other uses for application development, call centers, technical support, education and training.
Virtual Server addresses customer demand for an application migration solution based on virtualization and supported by Microsoft. In addition, it provides significant cost efficiencies by consolidating multiple Windows NT® 4.0 servers and their applications onto a single Windows Server system. The Virtual Server product is undergoing beta testing and is expected to be released before the end of 2003. Microsoft is planning to have a customer preview of Virtual Server available in March/April 2003.
