Microsoft Appeals Patent Verdict to Supreme CourtBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 31, 2010It's taken a year to get this far, but after a patent infringement suit went against Microsoft, the company has been gradually escalating its arguments to higher and higher courts. Will the Supreme Court take the case?
Operating System Support: How Long Does Yours Last?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published August 30, 2010Getting support for your servers, mainframe, notebook and desktop OSes is a key factor in any buying decision. Red Hat, Novell, Microsoft, HP and IBM give us their views on how much support they feel customers need. But is it enough for you?
Microsoft Beefs Up Office Web AppsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 27, 2010The online versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint get a handful of enhancements.
Microsoft Virtualization Beats VMware at CH2M HillBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 26, 2010Engineering firm CH2M Hill says switching from VMware to Microsoft's Hyper-V will help it save more than $3 million over the next three to five years.
Windows 95 Anniversary: Looking Back, 15 Years LaterBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 25, 2010Fifteen years may seem to be forever in the tech world, but Aug. 24, 1995 was a pivotal day for Microsoft and a whole world full of Windows users.
Letting Go of Windows Server 2003By Kenneth Hess |
Applications Article Published August 24, 2010With Windows Server 2003 having passed its mainstream support date, what is the next best option?
First Chrome OS Tablet Set for Black Friday Debut?By David Needle |
Applications Article Published August 18, 2010Report claims Google will bring out the first Chrome-OS powered tablet in conjunction with Verizon right after Thanksgiving. But why Chrome OS and not Android?
Internet Explorer, 15 Years and CountingBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 18, 2010Microsoft bundled IE with Windows early on, which gave the company an early leg up in browsers. But can the software giant hold on to the dominant position it's had for so many years?
New Beta of Live Essentials Goes to WorkBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 18, 2010As it releases a beta "refresh" of the upcoming Live Essentials 2011, Microsoft adds new capabilities that are relevant to workplace scenarios, in addition to consumers.
SlideShare's Presentation-Sharing Service Goes ProBy David Needle |
Applications Article Published August 17, 2010The popular online service for sharing PowerPoint presentations and other documents is rolling out a new subscription version for SMBs and enterprise customers.
H-1B Visa Fees Rise With Border Security BillBy Kenneth Corbin |
Applications Article Published August 17, 2010Financing mechanism for measure to secure the U.S.-Mexico border would increase fees for foreign companies staffing their U.S. operations with guest workers, drawing protests from some Indian businesses.
Microsoft Execs Detail Business Software OpportunitiesBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 13, 2010Cloud computing and business upgrades to Windows 7 were among the growth opportunities cited by Microsoft executives, but demand for the relatively ancient Windows XP continues as well.
Oracle Sues Google Over Java in AndroidBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published August 13, 2010Tech titans are set to clash over Java patents and Google's Android operating system.
Microsoft Rolls Out 'Mission Critical' SupportBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 11, 2010Enterprise IT departments with large investments in Microsoft technologies can now get a new premium level of technical support with 24/7 contacts and a 30-minute response time.
Sybase Taps HP for BI Reference ArchitectureBy David Needle |
Applications Article Published August 10, 2010In a partnership with HP, Sybase says its Sybase IQ 15 business intelligence software is now available as a reference architecture for HP ProLiant DL785 servers.
Skype Files for $100 Million IPOBy Larry Barrett |
Applications Article Published August 9, 2010The VoIP service provider is going public after it filed an S-1 report with the SEC Commission declaring its intention to offer shares worth as much as $100 million.
Microsoft Ships Last IE9 Preview Before Beta ReleaseBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 5, 2010As the public beta test of Internet Explorer 9 approaches, Microsoft touts the progress it's made getting the browser ready for its first close up with users.
Google Says Goodbye to WaveBy David Needle |
Applications Article Published August 5, 2010Highly touted collaboration software didn't get the adoption rate Google had hoped.
Windows 7 Outstrips Vista After Only Nine MonthsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published August 3, 2010It's only been nine months since the release of Windows 7, but a new report shows it has already superseded its predecessor in terms of usage.
i4i Patent Ruled Valid - U.S. Supreme Court Next?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published July 28, 2010The patent office issued an official statement that tiny i4i's custom XML patent is valid. Microsoft has until the end of next month to appeal to a higher power.
SaaS Market Growing by Leaps and Bounds: GartnerBy Larry Barrett |
Applications Article Published July 27, 2010Gartner's latest report confirms what the market and top enterprise software vendors have been saying for the past three years: SaaS and cloud computing are the future and the future is now.
Oracle Targets Big Pharma With Serialization AppBy Larry Barrett |
Applications Article Published July 27, 2010Pedigree and Serialization Manager release promises to improve supply chain management and facilitate regulatory compliance for the pharmaceutical industry.
Microsoft Does It Again -- Record Revenues in 2010By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published July 22, 2010What recession? As expected, Microsoft broke revenue records again thanks to Windows 7 and Office 2010. Can the good times continue?
Windows 7 Sales Likely to Drive Microsoft EarningsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published July 21, 2010Microsoft is expected to turn in another strong quarter fueled by its new operating system, but will almost predictable record earnings -- again -- please or disappoint investors?
Microsoft: Windows 7 Service Pack Coming in 2011By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published July 21, 2010SP1 may be in beta now, but the company admits that Windows 7 customers may have to wait some time before getting their hands on the full update.
Desktop Virtualization: Overview and SoftwareBy Serdar Yegulalp |
Applications Article Published July 20, 2010Desktop virtualization enables your PC to have far greater flexibility. Which desktop virtualization solution is best for you?
Former DARPA Researcher to Lead Top MSFT LabBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published July 19, 2010Microsoft's research organization has tapped a former government researcher to head its largest computer research lab.
Cloud Computing's Reach is Further Than Most ThinkBy David Needle |
Applications Article Published July 15, 2010Gomez analysis shows that 19 percent of website transactions include a cloud service at some point in the chain, and businesses have no visibility into this service.
Evernote Launches Platform, 100 'Apps'By Mike Elgan |
Applications Article Published July 14, 2010Evernote enables you to dump content into a personal and secure space, and easily recall it with search.
Microsoft Extends Windows XP 'Downgrade Rights' AgainBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published July 14, 2010Changes in how Microsoft handles systems "downgraded" to be sold with Windows XP aim to make the process more consistent and responsive to customers' needs, but it still seems confusing.
IT Survey Highlights Virtualization ChallengesBy David Needle |
Applications Article Published July 13, 2010Virtualization has great promise -- and has seen dramatic levels of adoption -- yet complexity of deployments and other issues persist.
Microsoft to Offer Azure 'Appliance'By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published July 12, 2010At Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference this week, the software titan plans to announce it will enable customers and third-party hosting partners to run Windows Azure in their own datacenters.
Google Unconcerned with Facebook, AppleBy Reuters |
Applications Article Published July 9, 2010At an industry gathering, Google executives declined to confirm media reports that Google is developing a new service called Google Me to compete with Facebook, which has grown to nearly 500 million users in its six-year history.
White House Rolls Out Apps for GovernmentBy Kenneth Corbin |
Applications Article Published July 6, 2010 Administration technophiles debut a revamped USA.gov site, offering a down payment on third-party mobile apps as they continue work modernizing federal information and communications operations.
Can Microsoft Reverse IE's Slide?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published July 2, 2010A Microsoft official hails a month when Internet Explorer didn't lose users, even though it was a small margin of growth, as a possible beginning of a turnaround for the aging browser.
How to Re-create 'Mad Men' Business TechnologyBy Mike Elgan |
Applications Article Published June 30, 2010With a collection of the right apps and online services you can re-create the benefits of some 1960s Mad Men business technology.
Microsoft Says It's WinningBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published June 29, 2010Apparently fed up with taking a constant drubbing from the media and tech pundits, Microsoft's chief spin doctor talks up the software giant's successes.
Windows 8 Features Leaked?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published June 28, 2010Details of what's likely to be included in the next major release of Windows are leaking out. But is Windows 8 coming anytime soon?
Is the Service Pack for Windows 7 Already in Beta?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published June 25, 2010Microsoft watchers have spotted early copies of the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 beta. The software giant says it's all part of the plan.
Microsoft Warns PC Managers XP SP2 Support Expires SoonBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published June 24, 2010A new survey shows that almost half of all PCs in the enterprise are still running Windows XP Service Pack 2, and support expires in mid-July. What choices do PC managers face as they try to shore up their systems?
IBM Rolls Out Business Intelligence Platform for TradersBy Larry Barrett |
Applications Article Published June 23, 2010Pre-integrated software package is all about speed, allowing financial services providers to draw from more than 100 different data feeds to find trading triggers.
Microsoft, Aldata Collaborate on Retail AppsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published June 22, 2010Finnish developer Aldata signs on to write vertical retail apps for Microsoft's Dynamics AX for Retail package.
Storage Virtualization: Overview and OptionsBy Rick Vanover |
Applications Article Published June 21, 2010Storage virtualization can enable greater flexibility at lower cost. A guide to storage virtualization, its various forms and the leading choices.
Google Rolls Out 16 New Online AppsBy David Needle |
Applications Article Published June 15, 2010The search and online advertising leader's online store now has 16 new applications that integrate with Google's productivity apps.
IBM Buys Web Analytics Provider CoremetricsBy Larry Barrett |
Applications Article Published June 15, 2010IBM bolstered its on-demand analytics portfolio this week with the acquisition of Coremetrics, a provider of on-demand Web analytics applications used to analyze customer interactions and develop social media-based marketing campaigns.
Net Censorship Central to U.S. Foreign PolicyBy Kenneth Corbin |
Applications Article Published June 11, 2010Senior official at State Department say that Internet freedom has become a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy as governments increasingly try to limit information.
China Defends Internet Censorship PolicyBy Kenneth Corbin |
Applications Article Published June 9, 2010Government issues report reaffirming its commitment to "law-based" access and control of the Internet.
Apple Debuts Safari 5 to Extend Web BrowsingBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published June 8, 2010Apple incorporates new HTML5, developer tools, performance and reader capabilities in the latest iteration of its Safari Web browser.
Microsoft's Azure Hits 10K Customer MarkBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published June 7, 2010Microsoft's Azure cloud services have only been available commercially for four months but they have already attracted more early customers than at least one analyst expected.
Microsoft Settles Patent Row with BackWebBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published June 4, 2010Sometimes it just makes sense to settle lawsuits than to fight them out for years in the courts. Is that the message that Microsoft is sending lately?
IT Outsourcing Trends: Slow Growth, Cloud ComputingBy Thor Olavsrud |
Applications Article Published June 3, 2010The IT outsourcing sector is returning to growth, though now slower in the recession’s wake. Meanwhile, cloud computing is changing the IT outsourcing equation.
Ten Cloud Computing LeadersBy Jeff Vance |
Applications Article Published May 26, 2010Established and start-up cloud computing innovators that are leading the way in this emerging technology.
Apple Now Worth More Than MicrosoftBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published May 26, 2010Stock markets finally achieved what some wags had been waiting for some time to see -- Apple is now worth more than Microsoft.
Lessons From a Business Intelligence Software BreakdownBy Larry Marion |
Applications Article Published May 26, 2010A pre-built business intelligence software solution turned into a user nightmare for one firm, providing valuables lessons for users of off-the-shelf BI applications.
Microsoft Updates Dynamics ERP Financial Reporting ToolBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published May 25, 2010Microsoft releases an updated tool meant to help finance personnel create a variety of custom reports without having to ask IT to intervene on their behalf.
Dell Updates KACE Appliance Software ManagementBy Andy Patrizio |
Applications Article Published May 25, 2010In the first update since it acquired the management console for the mid-level market, Dell focuses on power management and efficiency.
Did Google's Pac-Man Celebration Gobble Productivity?By David Needle |
Applications Article Published May 25, 2010RescueTime says the embedded game at Google's search site diverted some 4.82 million work hours. Google called the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man celebration a success.
The Windows 7 Wave Is On Its WayBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published May 25, 2010Research firm Forrester studied 90,000 corporate PCs and found Windows 7 has already outstripped its predecessor, Windows Vista, taking only six months to penetrate as deeply as Vista did in a year.
Customers Forgive Microsoft for Vista: SurveyBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published May 21, 2010A new survey of customer satisfaction finds that Microsoft's image is recovering from the Windows Vista debacle as more and more users check out Windows 7.
Google Unveils Web TVBy Reuters |
Applications Article Published May 21, 2010In a risky move that many vendors have so far failed at, Google announces an ambitious plan to merge the Internet with television.
Google Details Enterprise Developer PushBy David Needle |
Applications Article Published May 19, 2010App Engine for Business and a "deep technical partnership" with VMware are designed to help Google win over more enterprise customers. Will they work?
