Short Takes: Appliance servers on the rise
Appliance servers, or servers used for a dedicated function, are growing in popularity, according to new research from International Data Corporation. These inexpensive servers offer improved ease of use, functionality, and performance. These pre-configured systems run on a variety of operating systems and processors, IDC found, and will be popular among small and medium-sized businesses.
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Appliance servers, or servers used for a dedicated function, are growing in
popularity, according to new research from . These
inexpensive servers offer improved ease of use, functionality, and
performance. These pre-configured systems run on a variety of operating
systems and processors, IDC found, and will be popular among small and
medium-sized businesses.