Video: What's next for virtualisation?
Experts from VMware, Dell, Citrix and Microsoft predict the future of the virtualisation market.


What's next for the world of virtualisation? Cloud computing, mobile phones and operating systems have all been talked up at VMworld Europe in Cannes this past week.
We chatted with experts from VMware, Dell, Citrix and Microsoft to get their views on what's next for the fast-paced market sector over the next year or so.
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