AM3 Cloud and Virtualization Blog

AM3 Technologies is partnering with San Diego Gas & Electric to launch a pilot program which provides small and medium-sized businesses an immediate rebate for moving into the cloud. AM3′s cloud services features the virtualization of servers and desktops.  Previous SDG&E rebate programs have focused mainly on data centers and larger enterprises, virtualizing only servers and thus essentially excluding smaller companies.
 
“With the ability to virtualize both servers and desktops by moving into the cloud, AM3 has created a new rebate market for smaller companies” notes Guy Hansen Senior Program Manager with SDG&E.  The energy rebate amount for a smaller company increases by almost 100% with AM3′s Cloud Computing Rebate Program.
 
Stay tuned for the official launch.

The Mac has always been one of the most sought after computers in the industry. They are powerful machines, but more importantly, it is a Mac, which means that it runs very smoothly with few problems. The clean look and superior design compared to PC’s have made it a favorite for students, designe and home users alike. However, the Mac has never been able to make real headway into the corporate world.

Microsoft’s grip on the corporate market has kept Apple on the fringes. The vast majority of the corporate IT infrastructure runs on Microsoft operating systems. The Microsoft Office Suite and the Exchange email server have the monopoly on corporate communication. Additionally, the bulk of business application designers have designed their applications to run exclusively on Microsoft operating systems. So, if you are a Mac lover or want to become a Mac lover (because once you go Mac, you won’t go back), how can you make your Mac corporate friendly?

The answer of course is cloud computing.  With your business applications and data in the cloud, you can run Windows 7, XP or 2000 (if you dare) and access it on your Mac easily and securely.  Not only can you run one virtual cloud desktop (VCD) on your Mac, but you can run multiple VCD’s for added flexibility and customization. Need or want Linux also, no problem. The cloud makes the Mac an even more powerful tool, by breaking down the barriers and allowing you to run the business software designed exclusively for Windows, virtually from your Mac. Now you can have the best of both worlds.