The document discusses IBM's DataPower Virtual Editions, which provide the functionality of IBM's DataPower gateway appliances in a virtualized format. Key points include:
- DataPower Virtual Editions can be deployed on VMware, Citrix XenServer, and IBM SoftLayer bare metal servers to provide flexibility compared to physical appliances.
- They provide the same security, integration capabilities, and upgradability as physical DataPower gateways.
- A Developers Edition is also available that can run on desktop hypervisors for easier development and testing.