What is not a service these days? We start to wonder when we hear the latest incantation: "virtualization as a service." But after closer look, perhaps it makes sense, especially considering now that VMware and Salesforce.com are working on a partnership and joint product dubbed VMForce . So, we ask you: "What does virtualization as a service really mean? Sponsor What does Virtualization as a Service Really Mean? polls Last week, we asked: "How does the iPad affect cloud computing?" Once again, seeing from our responses, it's virtualization that plays a key role in the way cloud computing evolves. Plus, people agree that the tablet is the next step to the embedded computer on any object. For Salesforce.com, a partnership with VMware could mean it gets a foot inside the data center with the capability to provide its technology in a private cloud environment, leveraging its installed base. For VMware, the potential is to take a big step into the cloud, packaging its virtual infrastructure with Zimbra and the technology suite provided by Salesforce.com. So, what do you think? Discuss

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Weekly Poll: What does Virtualization as a Service Really Mean?