This does not mean GigaSpaces will abandon the platform-independent version of its software, but it does mean encouraging new customers--or existing customers launching new projects--to consider Cisco UCS as a platform with significant advantages for grid or cloud-style applications.
Nokia has been turning around slowly after its gutsy decision to abandon its in-house smartphone platform and support Microsoft Office Phone operating system.
After his famous "burning platform" memo, he opted to abandon the Symbian operating system, and choose Windows Phone rather than Android as the lifeboat to take Nokia to calmer waters.