Speaking of virtualization, rumor abounds that Microsoft is in talks to acquire Softricity. It would be a very smart acquisition in my opinion for two reasons: 1) they failed to acquire VMWare and 2) Softricity has unique IP, completely differentiated from the others.
So, if their technology is so unique, what the hell does it have to do with VMWare? Other than being in related, potentially complimentary, markets — nothing. It would strengthen Microsoft’s story in the virtualization space if paired with their Vitrual Server product line.
I think I an even better technology suitor for Softricity would be Citrix.
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