The world is becoming more data-intensive every day, and what’s managing it all?  A whole new world of software and hardware upgrades have emerged in recent years to address the “data problem,” even fostering partnerships in the process.  Long time allies Cisco and NetApp make up the most recent partnership in data management, expanding their jointly developed FlexPod lineup with two cutting edge Hadoop appliances.  Their efforts bring together the best of Cisco and NetApp’s switches and storage solutions, making strides in the growing realm of converged infrastructure.

Mobile is also benefitting from converged solutions, with the crowdfunding community rising to the challenge yet again. Ubuntu Edge’s recent launch is out to prove its appeal in the enterprise, putting Canonical’s engineering prowess at the forefront.  On the consumer side, Motorola’s Moto X debuted to much fanfare this week, thanks to the phone maker’s “converged” efforts with parent company Google.  Catch up on the new smartphone’s long rumor history in our feature here.

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