Cisco is getting ready to release its own hypervisor, positioning itself as an alternative to VMware for users of its communication applications.

Initially, the hypervisor will be intended for use with software such as Unified Communications Manager, which Cisco proposes as an alternative to PBX systems and other telephony hardware solutions. The goal is to provide an integrated and optimized solution for its applications.

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