IBM Lands Air Force Cloud Computing ContractBy Larry Barrett |
Networks Article Published February 4, 2010Ten-month project will feature advanced cyber security and analytics applications as Big Blue helps build a secure cloud-computing infrastructure for the Air Force.
Using the Cloud to Guard Against Vendor Lock-InBy Jeffrey Kaplan |
Networks Article Published February 3, 2010In the wake of current tech mergers, big IT vendors are offering complete infrastructure solutions. Yet customers can retain their flexibility by looking to the cloud.
Microsoft Azure: "Free" Cloud is OverBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Networks Article Published February 2, 2010Microsoft will now begin collecting fees for use of its Azure cloud computing platform, after making the service free to vendors who want to develop and sell services hosted in the software giant's cloud.
10 Hot Cloud Computing Startups for 2010By Jeff Vance |
Networks Article Published January 31, 2010Cloud computing startups that provide security, data migration, application management and more. This group reflects the emerging trends in virtualization and software as a service.
Cloud Computing: What is 'Private' Cloud?By Paul Rubens |
Networks Article Published January 29, 2010Within cloud computing, the term private cloud gets bandied about quite a bit. Is this the same as a 'hybrid cloud'? A look inside the terminology.
Microsoft Azure: Making the Cloud Safe for InnovationBy Joshua Greenbaum |
Networks Article Published January 27, 2010Azure will provide innovators and developers a platform that will off-load a lot of cloud deployment issues to a big partner, providing a cloud environment that wont give IT conniptions.
Bill Gates: Net Must Thrive in ChinaBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published January 25, 2010"The Chinese efforts to censor the Internet have been very limited. It's easy to go around it, and so I think keeping the Internet thriving there is very important," Gates said.
Microsoft, Intuit Merge Cloud PlatformsBy Larry Barrett |
Networks Article Published January 21, 2010Microsoft finds another place for its cloud-based productivity apps and developers will have more options to develop applications for its Quickbooks software.
The Benefits of Centralized WLAN ManagementBy Charlie Schluting |
Networks Article Published January 21, 2010Managing a heterogeneous wireless network with central controllers is clearly the easiest way to deploy a scalable WLAN infrastructure.
Cloud vs. In-House: Choosing an Email SolutionBy Scott Alan Miller |
Networks Article Published January 20, 2010In making this crucial decision, IT managers must weigh issues like reliability, cost, flexibility and security. Plus: key issues in enterprise email infrastructures.
Microsoft Urges Feds to Get Behind the CloudBy Kenneth Corbin |
Networks Article Published January 20, 2010Software giant proposes landmark cloud computing legislation to promote security and privacy, suggesting what it calls the Cloud Computing Advancement Act.
Build a Private Cloud with Ubuntu: An OverviewBy Eric Geier |
Networks Article Published January 19, 2010A short guide to launching a a private cloud system -- one cloud controller and one or more node controllers -- using Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud, powered by the Eucalyptus platform.
Unified Communications Market Headed UpwardBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Networks Article Published January 15, 2010An Infonetics Research report forecasts worldwide revenues for the unified communications market will drop by four percent in 2009, but will rise by more than 100 percent over the next four years to top $1 billion by 2013.
Want Fast Broadband? Move to UtahBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Networks Article Published January 15, 2010New Akamai report puts the fastest broadband city in America in Utah. Is it time to move?
Is Water the Next Critical Smart Grid?By David Needle |
Networks Article Published January 14, 2010Oracle survey indicates the adoption of smart water meter technologies is key to conservation. On the electricity savings side a big issue for both consumers and IT Google's philanthropic arm has launched an initiative.
Cisco: Social Networks Need IT OversightBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Networks Article Published January 13, 2010New Cisco-sponsored study concludes that more IT control is needed for social media use in the enterprise.
Microsoft and HP in $250M 'Deep' PartnershipBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Networks Article Published January 13, 2010Cloud computing will play an important part, and the pact will provide the "deepest" integration to date of datacenter infrastructure, the partners explain.
CA Acquires OblicoreBy Larry Barrett |
Networks Article Published January 11, 2010 Looking to enhance its portfolio of cloud-based applications, CA picks up the privately held developer of service level management (SLM) software.
The Costs of Endpoint VirtualizationBy James Maguire |
Networks Article Published January 7, 2010Many enterprises wonder: Is getting starting with endpoint virtualization phenomenally expensive, or can we expect a return on investment in a reasonable period? An industry expert explains core principles.
Tech in 2010 Lags Many Users' HopesBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published January 4, 2010The age group most likely to be disappointed with the current level of technological advancement are 35- to 54-year-olds, according to a Zogby survey.
Twitter in the Black?By David Needle |
Networks Article Published December 21, 2009Content-related search deals with Google and Microsoft help the microblogging service turn a profit, according to one report.
HP Beefs Up Cloud Portfolio for TelcosBy Larry Barrett |
Networks Article Published December 17, 2009Trio of new on-demand applications aims to give enterprises customers flexibility, visibility into costs associated with building out their cloud-based systems.
IBM Acquires BPM Vendor LombardiBy Larry Barrett |
Networks Article Published December 16, 2009IBM snaps up the privately held business process management software developer to round out its WebSphere process management suite.
Private Trumps Public Clouds for ITBy David Needle |
Networks Article Published December 4, 2009Research firm tries to separate the hype from reality when it comes to cloud computing in the enterprise.
IBM: Manage Data Like CashBy Alex Goldman |
Networks Article Published December 10, 2009IBM challenged business leaders, students, and professors to start thinking about data as an asset to be tracked and managed systematically.
Google Now Offers Real-Time ResultsBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published December 8, 2009Google results will be refreshed with up-to-the-second data increasingly churned out by the new crop of real-time Web products.
IBM Scores Big Cloud Deal with SK TelecomBy Larry Barrett |
Networks Article Published December 15, 2009Big Blue beats out top rivals for contract to provide cloud computing infrastructure for South Korea's largest telecom provider.
Is Cloud Computing Ready for Prime Time?By David Needle |
Networks Article Published November 19, 2009Interest in cloud computing is rising, but barriers like complexity and lack of infrastructure foundation are slowing adoption.
IBM Launches Cloud Computing ServiceBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published November 16, 2009IBM's new cloud initiative will compete with cloud computing companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Salesforce.com.
AMD' s 2010 Roadmap: AggressiveBy Andy Patrizio |
Networks Article Published November 12, 2009Chipmaker AMD's ambitions include its Fusion products as well as myriad new processor technologies.
The Wikipedia Exodus Is the Least of Our WorriesBy Mike Elgan |
Networks Article Published November 24, 2009Given the unpredictable evolution of cloud computing and Web 2.0, many of the popular Web services we rely on could vanish in short order.
Qualcomm Unveils Multi-Mode Wireless ChipsBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published November 12, 2009Qualcomm has begun providing multi-mode high-speed wireless chips to customers on a trial basis as it looks to cash in on the move to next generation wireless services.
HP Snaps Up 3Com, Tech Mergers Heat UpBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published November 12, 2009HP's deal to acquire network equipment maker 3Com is part of a wave of deals, as tech companies encroach on each other's turf.
Tech Rebound: Chip Sales Up Sharply in Q3By Andy Patrizio |
Networks Article Published November 10, 2009PC microprocessor zoomed to all-time record levels in Q3, suggesting rosier times for the tech sector.
CA Uses the Cloud to Maintain PCsBy Larry Barrett |
Networks Article Published November 7, 2009CA released two cloud-based computer optimization applications that can remotely perform a number of maintenance features.
Intel Faces Antitrust Lawsuit, Kickbacks AllegedBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published November 5, 2009Chip giant Intel was sued by the New York Attorney General, who claimed the company paid billions of dollars in kickbacks to maintain its market dominance.
Cloud Computing Allies: Cisco, VMware, EMCBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Networks Article Published November 4, 2009Cisco, VMware, EMC will partner to help companies set up virtualization and move to private cloud infrastructures.
Microsoft to Open Cloud Center in AsiaBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published November 4, 2009To open next year, the cloud computing facility in Taiwan will be the software company's first Asian foray into the emerging cloud computing industry.
Enterprises Need "Real Time Web" StrategyBy David Needle |
Networks Article Published November 3, 2009Real-time services range from Twitter to IM to online conferencing to company wikis -- each can updated without an editorial filter.
Cisco, EMC: Cloud Partners?By Reuters |
Networks Article Published November 2, 2009EMC and Cisco Systems are partnering to sell a new line of networking gear, computers and storage equipment designed for use with cloud computing, according to sources familiar with their plans.
Web Domain Addresses to Use World LanguagesBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published October 30, 2009Internet URLs will no longer be strictly in the Latin alphabet used by English speakers, a move that should increase global Web use.
Facebook Scores Victory over SpammersBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published October 30, 2009Facebook was awarded $711.2 million in damages relating to an anti-spam case against Internet marketer Sanford Wallace.
Brocade Talks Next-Gen BandwidthBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Networks Article Published October 27, 2009Brocade expects to offer 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), probably starting in 2010.
Google Voice: Keep Your Cell NumberBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published October 27, 2009Google Voice service users don't need to switch to a special phone number, an option that greatly broadens the new service's appeal.
Share Files Over the Web with WeezoBy |
Networks Article Published October 23, 2009Weezo helps you host your files, media, and services over the Internet or on your local network.
Intel CEO Forecasts Big Second HalfBy David Needle |
Networks Article Published October 23, 2009PC sales will be up this year over last, with a greater boost coming in 2010, says Intel CEO Paul Otellini.
Cisco ISR Routers Get Big RefreshBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Networks Article Published October 21, 2009The ISR facelift includes the latest iteration of routing, processing, video and scalability features.
Top Ten 2010 Tech TrendsBy Larry Barrett |
Networks Article Published October 21, 2009The cloud, social media, virtualization, and mobile apps are among the leaders, according to Gartner.
Is Email Dying?By David Strom |
Networks Article Published October 20, 2009In the age of IM, Friendfeed, Facebook, Twitter, podcasting, and webcasting, is email falling from favor?
Marvell Takes on Intel, nVidiaBy Andy Patrizio |
Networks Article Published October 19, 2009Marvell's release of four new ARM-based designs -- for everything from smartphones to HDTVs -- competes directly with the better known chipmakers.
Do You Have 'Offline Stress Disorder'?By Mike Elgan |
Networks Article Published October 14, 2009Fueled by Facebook and the iPhone, Offline Stress Disorder is state of anxiety caused by knowledge that an Internet connection is not available.
What's Driving SaaS Adoption?By Larry Marion |
Networks Article Published October 13, 2009Hint: it has to do with cost. Plus: the optimum value may come from a combination of SaaS and on-premise, especially for large companies.
Google Apps Wins Big CustomerBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published October 13, 2009Rentokil, a British company, selected Google to manage its electronic communications -- Google Apps's largest client win to date.
Cisco's Virtual NICs Boosts its Unified ComputingBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Networks Article Published October 12, 2009Cisco is adding a Virtual Interface Card to its UCS system, enabling the network interface to scale up and be more flexible to the increased virtual machine traffic.
Twitter in Search Engine NegotationsBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published October 9, 2009Twitter is negotiating with Microsoft and Google to license its tweetstream to the companies' search engines.
How to Choose a Wireless RouterBy Aaron Weiss |
Networks Article Published October 8, 2009When shopping for a wireless router, the first option to check is whether it's b, g, or n -- they differ in important ways:
Young Developers Get Old Mainframers JobsBy Edward J. Joyce |
Networks Article Published October 7, 2009Industry observers have predicted the death of the mainframe for years but young developers are still needed to replace their aging predecessors.
How to Fail Miserably as a SaaS CompanyBy Abraham Sultan |
Networks Article Published October 6, 2009Its surprisingly easy to fail as a SaaS vendor there are myriad ways. Still, you might want some helpful advice.
The Agony and Ecstasy of RAIDBy Scott Alan Miller |
Networks Article Published October 5, 2009Datacenters that include RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) face considerable risks but those risks can be managed.
What's the Future of x86?By Andy Patrizio |
Networks Article Published October 5, 2009Many competitors have tried to challenge the x86, so far with limited luck. Can the technology's long life continue?
nVidia's New 'Fermi': 'Supercomputing in a GPU'By Andy Patrizio |
Networks Article Published October 1, 2009nVidia is touting its next generation in graphics architecture, codenamed "Fermi," calling it "the soul of a supercomputer in the body of a GPU."
Cisco's $3 Billion Tandberg Buy is Big Video BetBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published October 1, 2009Cisco's acquisition of Norwegian videoconferencing company Tandberg for $3 billion in cash illustrates that the company sees bright horizons for video.
Intel Prefers Fiber Optics Over CablesBy Andy Patrizio |
Networks Article Published September 24, 2009In the future, you may no longer need all those bulky cables that drape all over your computer systems.
TV and the Net are MergingBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published September 24, 2009Current and developing Web technology is completing the long running process of merging TV and the Internet.
IBM Tweaks Lotus Connections for Web 2.0By Larry Barrett |
Networks Article Published September 23, 2009Lotus Connections will now have customized community pages, a new wiki service and microblogging.
IT Still (Mostly) Clueless about UsersBy Larry Marion |
Networks Article Published September 23, 2009Attitudes toward the value of technology vary greatly between IT managers and the employees using that technology.
Macs in Business: A Lost CauseBy Paul Rubens |
Networks Article Published September 22, 2009Apple refuses to allow the level of choice that businesses need to get the needed return on investment.
eBay Sued by Skype FoundersBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published September 17, 2009The plaintiff believes damages are piling up at a rate of more than $75 million a day. eBay denies the allegations.
Facebook (Finally) Makes MoneyBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published September 16, 2009Now with 300 million users, the social networking giant is making ends meet. Users are spending money on the site.
Twitter Okays AdvertisingBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published September 11, 2009Twitter has expanded its terms of service to allow advertisers access to its 45 million monthly users.