Virtualization has emerged as a major IT issue over the last 12 months, according to an expert.
Computerworld.com.au's Trevor Clarke claimed the technology is one of the top trends to emerge in the sector during 2009, as it came into its own across the period as the recession took hold on many firms.
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A number of companies saw their budgets cuts and projects frozen, he outlined, which is why they chose to consider using the IT platform.
He explained: "Virtualisation continued to be an avenue for chief information officers and IT managers to do more with less.
"In short, unlike many of its technology peers, virtualisation retained its power to influence and transform the way we use ICT."
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Sharon Lobo of CXOtoday.com recently stated that more businesses will have the chance to embrace virtualization as competition between providers increases in the coming months.
She claimed that "all flavours" of virtualization will be available to a larger number of companies.