PC Sales Goosed by Window 7
By Andy Patrizio | Applications Article Published November 6, 2009
PC sales are up by a respectable 49% in the wake of Windows 7's release.

Salesforce, Oracle Targeted by Microsoft
By | Applications Article Published November 4, 2009
Microsoft has rolled out aggressive new pricing for its on-demand offering in an effort to undercut SaaS rivals.

Tech Giants Move Toward Social Networks
By David Needle | Applications Article Published November 2, 2009
Tech titans like Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft see great potential in social networks -- if not exactly a clear path toward using them effectively.

Microsoft Nixes Win 7 'Full Upgrade' Hack
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published October 30, 2009
Though it's possible to install the Windows 7 Upgrade package on a PC that doesn't already have a qualifying version of Windows installed, it's not allowed.

Google Debuts Music Search
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 29, 2009
The search giant partnered with online music services to enable users to sample and purchase songs.

Windows 7 Upgrade: Pro and Con
By Joseph Moran | Applications Article Published October 28, 2009
The leading reasons to migrate to Windows 7 – along with some reasons to delay it.

Developers Get Windows 7 Dressing for Vista Apps
By | Applications Article Published October 28, 2009
Developers can now write apps for Windows 7 that preserve the Windows 7 look and feel when on Windows Vista.

Augmented Reality Apps Envision Big Bucks
By Michelle Megna | Applications Article Published October 26, 2009
A recent report suggests that the potential for augmented reality apps to deliver eyeballs could produce major advertising revenue.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 7
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 22, 2009
The new OS is cheaper and faster than Vista -- and shoulders great expectations for the Windows brand.

Windows 7 Survey: Apple Will Miss Vista
By Rob Enderle | Applications Article Published October 21, 2009
A survey suggests a relatively rapid deployment of Windows 7 over the near term future.

Dell Predicts Windows 7 Boost by Mid 2010
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 21, 2009
Demand for PC's will likely pick up by the middle of next year in response to this week's Windows 7 release.

Five Challenges Facing Windows 7
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Applications Article Published October 21, 2009
Pre-release response to Windows 7 has been remarkably positive. Yet factors like the economy, drivers and user trust still confront the new OS.

Two Studies: IT Set to Adopt Windows 7
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published October 20, 2009
Windows 7 will become the new standard for most commercial PCs within 12 months, according to recent reports.

Google Pushes Apps Internationally
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 19, 2009
Google's new campaign targets a global audience for its online productivity apps.

Oracle Sees Bright Horizons with Sun
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 16, 2009
Oracle hopes the deal will help more than double revenue within five years.

Windows 7 to Challenge Apple's Emerging Success?
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 15, 2009
Next week's release of Windows 7 may apply pressure to Apple's prices, at the very least.

SAP and HP Ally on Business Intelligence
By Larry Barrett | Applications Article Published October 14, 2009
SAP and HP announced an expanded partnership agreement to integrate the software vendor's Business Warehouse and business intelligence tools with HP's Neoview data warehouse.

Windows 7 Tips: Getting Started
By Eric Geier | Applications Article Published October 12, 2009
A guide to installing Windows 7 from a USB flash drive, changing the default browser, disabling the InPrivate Browsing ability, and more.

Dell to Push Salesforce Apps to PC Buyers
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 12, 2009
The alliance enables Salesforce.com to reach Dell's sizable SMB audience.

Enterprise Spends on Web Communities
By David Needle | Applications Article Published October 9, 2009
The enterprise is a bit behind the curve on this one, yet sees serious potential in investment.

Ballmer: Windows 7 Effect on PC Market Muted
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 7, 2009
The release of Windows 7 will increase demand for personal computers only slightly, said Microsoft head Steve Ballmer.

Is Microsoft Already Failing with Windows 7?
By Mike Elgan | Applications Article Published October 7, 2009
There’s great reason for optimism about Windows 7, but a few missteps are beginning to prompt concern.

Is There Such a Thing as a "Best" Browser?
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Applications Article Published October 5, 2009
The dominant Internet Explorer is now a lumbering old fish, yet are any of the browsers truly better?

Windows 7 to Include 'XP Mode'
By | Applications Article Published October 2, 2009
Windows 7 will have an answer for those users who are apprehensive about compatibility issues.

IBM Challenges Google's Webmail Dominance
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 2, 2009
Seeking to capitlize on Google's recent outages, IBM will start selling its LotusLive iNotes. The lightweight email service will cost $36 per user per year, about 25 percent less than what Google charges for a more robust product.

Facebook Connect Links to Other Sites
By David Needle | Applications Article Published October 1, 2009
The new Facebook Connect Wizard aids the process of implementing Facebook Connect, which lets users display photos and links to friends from Facebook to other sites.

'Agile' Development Winning Over 'Waterfall' Method
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published September 30, 2009
Software development has shifted from the more traditional 'waterfall'-based approach to the faster Agile approach.

Upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7: Advice and Shortcuts
By Andy Rathbone | Applications Article Published September 28, 2009
Windows XP users who skipped Vista face headaches when upgrading to Windows 7. Here’s an insider’s guide to migrating from XP to Windows 7 as easily as possible. Plus: upgrading netbooks and solving email problems.

Surviving Windows 7: FAQ
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Applications Article Published October 1, 2009
Here’s what you need to know to upgrade to Windows 7 – and be happy with your system once it’s running.

Microsoft Acquires 'Desktop Supercomputing'
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published September 23, 2009
Microsoft's purchase of Interactive Supercomputing will short up its move in high performance computing.

Developers Get 'Donut' for Google Android
By | Applications Article Published September 17, 2009
Google has unveiled the new SDK for version 1.6 of its Android mobile OS, a release codenamed "Donut."

Google Tweaks Browser, Gets Aggressive
By Reuters | Applications Article Published September 16, 2009
But Google's Internet browser has a meager 2.8 percent share one year after launch.

Windows 7 Install Time Varies Wildly
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published September 15, 2009
While most users can upgrade within 30 minutes, the worst case scenario for a power user is 21 hours.

MSFT Makes WIndows 7 TCO Claim
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published September 15, 2009
As the marketing battle heats up, Microsoft claims that Windows 7's total cost of ownership enables cost savings.

Google is Developing Cheaper Solar Power
By Reuters | Applications Article Published September 10, 2009
The search giant's efforts in cost effective solar power are part of its green IT initiative.

Internet Explorer 8 Fixes: Privacy and Efficiency
By Eric Geier | Applications Article Published September 10, 2009
Remove your history, prevent coloring of tabs, start from the InPrivateBrowsing mode, and other helps tips for Internet Explorer 8.

MSFT, Intel Cooperate on Windows 7
By Andy Patrizio | Applications Article Published September 2, 2009
Microsoft is discussing Windows 7 with Intel in an effort to provide the best possible running start to its new operating system.

Battle of the Features: Windows 7 vs. Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Applications Article Published August 31, 2009
Windows 7 offers touch screen support, which Snow Leopard lacks, while Snow Leopard touts Server Exchange support right out of the box.

Cloud on the Desktop: IBM touts 'Public Cloud'
By Andy Patrizio | Applications Article Published September 1, 2009
IBM launches what it touts as the industry's first public desktop cloud service.

Considering Virtualization for Small Business
By Scott Alan Miller | Applications Article Published August 27, 2009
An in-depth overview of virtualization for SMBs, including cost factors, vendors, virtualization of the desktop vs. the server, and more.

85 Cloud Computing Vendors Shaping the Emerging Cloud
By James Maguire, Jeff Vance and Cynthia Harvey | Applications Article Published August 25, 2009
As cloud computing reshapes business and technology, these pioneering cloud computing vendors lead the way.

Apple's Snow Leopard Set to Strike
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published August 25, 2009
In an aggressive bid for market share, Apple will charge only a modest amount for its new upgrade.

Is Apple's MobileMe Worth the Money?
By Ryan Fass | Applications Article Published August 24, 2009
Given that Apple’s MobileMe tools are largely available for free elsewhere, is the service worth $99 a year?

Apple: Google Voice App Changes iPhone
By Reuters | Applications Article Published August 24, 2009
Apple claims the Google app replace's the iPhone's core mobile telephone functionality and user interface with its own system for telephone calls, text messaging and voicemail.

Downloaders Grab Windows 7 RC
By | Applications Article Published August 20, 2009
Users who want to test Windows 7 before it's released publicly in October can still download the final pre-release version until the end Thursday, August 20.

MSFT Hopes to Stay Word Injunction
By Reuters | Applications Article Published August 19, 2009
The software giant has filed a motion to continue to allow it sell all of its version of Word.

eBay Unveils App Store
By Michelle Megna | Applications Article Published August 18, 2009
Software developers gain a new marketplace, while buyers see a new source of software for business and other uses.

Inside those (Distorted) Mac User Stats
By Paul Rubens | Applications Article Published August 17, 2009
A recent revision to the data collection method has prompted some embarrassment among the Apple faithful.

Judge Blocks MSFT Word Sales
By Reuters | Applications Article Published August 13, 2009
A U.S. district court in Texas ruled against Microsoft, issuing an injunction preventing the company from selling versions of Word that contain the disputed patent technology.

Windows 7 Influenced by AMD
By | Applications Article Published August 10, 2009
Though not the giant in the chip field, AMD's influence on Windows 7 is considerable.

Facebook Climbs the Corporate Ladder
By David Needle | Applications Article Published August 7, 2009
The social networking powerhouse is moving up, but Microsoft (Sharepoint) and IBM (Lotus Sametime)also want to be your enterprise fried.

Using CRM to Survive the Recession
By Larry Marion | Applications Article Published August 3, 2009
Investment in CRM geared toward achieving sales goals ranks as a top priority among executives in a recent survey.

Windows 7 Family Pack: Multiple Installs
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published August 3, 2009
Windows 7 Family Pack, which was announced in late July, will let users install Windows 7 Home Premium on three different PCs, making the cost for each copy roughly $50.

MySpace Email Goes Worldwide
By Kenneth Corbin | Applications Article Published August 1, 2009
MySpace hopes to be a big player in the Webmail sector.

Windows 7 Code Released to PC Makers
By Reuters | Applications Article Published July 23, 2009
Microsoft says it is on track for the October release of Windows 7.

Windows 7 To Arrive Early for Some PCs
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published July 22, 2009
With production humming along nicely, MSFT says certain users will get Windows 7 before the official October release.

IE8 To Allow Users to Set Default
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published July 18, 2009
Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) will no longer automatically set itself as the default during any part of its installation process.

Software Development and The War on Muda
By Bill Curtis | Applications Article Published July 17, 2009
A huge problem in development is the need to rework, a concern that grows worse as the workload increases.

The End Of The Employee Programmer (Let’s Rent a Coder!)
By Eric Spiegel | Applications Article Published July 15, 2009
Is the life of the average US-based IT employee beginning to look like a creek, a boat and no paddle?

MSFT Launches Development Contest for Win7
By Andy Patrizio | Applications Article Published July 17, 2009
Microsoft is offering a hefty cash prize to spur interest in its forthcoming Windows 7 OS.

Privacy Commissioner: Facebook Privacy Lacking
By Reuters | Applications Article Published July 17, 2009
Facebook gets a poor grade for its efforts to protect user data, according to the Canadian privacy commissioner.

Windows 7 Close to RTM Status
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published July 15, 2009
Rumors are flying about the exact date of Windows 7's RTM schedule.

MSFT's Ballmer Calls Google OS 'Interesting'
By | Applications Article Published July 15, 2009
The hard charging CEO got laughs from a pro-Microsoft crowd as he dismissed Google's recently announced Chrome OS.

Windows 7 Volume Discounts: 15-35 Percent
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published July 14, 2009
Microsoft will offer significant volume licensing discounts for Windows 7.

Survey: 6 of 10 Firms to Decline Windows 7
By Reuters | Applications Article Published July 13, 2009
Cost and compatibility concerns are leading many firms to plan on skipping Windows 7, according to survey of 1,000 companies.

Hands-Free PowerPoint Presentations
By Helen Bradley | Applications Article Published July 14, 2009
A hand-free PowerPoint presentation has several advantages over a manually-run slideshow, and is not hard to set up.

Take that Google! MSFT Offers Free Office Apps
By Reuters | Applications Article Published July 13, 2009
In the wake of Google's new OS announcement, Redmond shoots back to announcing free Web-based office apps.

Hotmail Adds Bing
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published July 11, 2009
Hotmail users can use Microsoft's Bing search engine as they check email.

Google: Chrome OS 'News' in Late '09
By | Applications Article Published July 10, 2009
Pushing aggressively against Windows dominance, Google says that it will announce Chrome OS news for netbooks sometime in 2009.

How Google will Fumble Chrome OS
By Rob Enderle | Applications Article Published July 9, 2009
PC makers are eagerly greeting a Windows alternative, yet Google’s arrogance and lack of execution will ultimately hamper the Chrome OS.

Google Targets Microsoft, Will Launch PC OS
By Reuters | Applications Article Published July 8, 2009
Initially aimed at the fast growing netbook market, Google's new OS promises to be highly disruptive.

Cloud Bedfellows: Red Hat and Cisco?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published July 7, 2009
Red Hat would like the cloud's OS to be Linux, yet Cisco has other ideas.

Enterprise Software Touts User Friendliness
By Alex Goldman | Applications Article Published July 6, 2009
If software apps for corporations were easier to use, adoption and sales might increase.

7 Cloud Computing Acquisition Targets
By James Maguire | Applications Article Published June 30, 2009
Today’s savvy new cloud companies will likely get gobbled up by the giants that will rule cloud computing in the years ahead.

Microsoft After Gates: A Mixed Bag
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published July 2, 2009
One after the legendary software icon left Microsoft, the company rests squarely on Steve Ballmer.

Will Users Cling to XP Instead of Windows 7?
By Paul Rubens | Applications Article Published July 1, 2009
An informal survey says many businesses aren't huffing and puffing to put away XP in favor of Windows 7.

Windows 7 Beta is Going Bye Bye
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published July 1, 2009
Microsoft wasn't kidding when it said that the Windows 7 beta expiration date is nearing.

New Web-Based Software Player: Cisco?
By Reuters | Applications Article Published July 1, 2009
Networking giant Cisco is considering entering the expanding market for web-based software apps.

Top Five Causes of Poor Software Quality
By Bill Curtis | Applications Article Published July 1, 2009
When developers are forced to sacrifice sound software development practices to ridiculous schedules the results are rarely good.

PHP Update (a Big One) Due Soon
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published June 26, 2009
The open source programming language is expected to see a major step forward.

Microsoft Rebuffs Critics in Word-HTML Outlook Fracas
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published June 26, 2009
Microsoft will not change its decision to render emails using Word instead of IE's HTML engine, despite the uproar.

Microsoft: Windows Cheaper than Vista
By Reuters | Applications Article Published June 25, 2009
Microsoft will use aggressive pricing in an effort to boost popularity of its forthcoming OS.

Four Useful Tools for Social Networkers
By David Strom | Applications Article Published June 25, 2009
Busy Web users can use these free services to communicate more efficiently.

Social Cloud Battle: Google vs. IBM
By Alex Goldman | Applications Article Published June 24, 2009
The ruckus to see which vendor wins the growing social application market has only just begun.

iPhone 3.0 Software Review: Apple Catches Up (Mostly)
By Troy Dreier | Applications Article Published June 22, 2009
The free iPhone software update moves the handheld forward, but could have gone further.

Cloud Vendors Stress 'Platform' to Boost Apeal
By Alex Goldman | Applications Article Published June 22, 2009
In the goldrush to gain market share, some vendors claim that an extended service solution gives them the edge.