Primus launches virtual managed machines, announces new COO

TORONTO - Primus Telecommunications Canada has introduced new virtualization technology designed to help small and mid-sized businesses reduce costs and improve efficiency. Called virtual managed machines (VMM), the software minimizes hardware, staffing and operating costs by consolidating and better managing server infrastructure. "Major corporations have recognized for some time the advantages of using virtualization technology to support multiple machines on a single physical server and share resources of a single computer across multiple environments," said vice president Jeff Lorenz, in the announcement. "Now, smaller businesses can reap the financial and operational benefits of virtualization through a monthly service - reducing...