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 AlledgedBy 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.
eBay to Sell Most of SkypeBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published September 1, 2009EBay will sell off a 65 percent stake in Skype for $2.75 billion.
Virtualization Market: MSFT Gaining on VMware?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Networks Article Published August 28, 2009A new report indicates that while VMware maintains a solid lead in the virtualization market, Microsoft is gaining ground in at least one area.
Amazon to Offer 'Private Cloud' via VPNBy Alex Goldman |
Networks Article Published August 27, 2009Amazon's new Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) allows clients to connect via VPN to Amazon's public cloud.
Microsoft OneApp Targets Mobile CloudBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Networks Article Published August 25, 2009Microsoft's OneApp will enable mobile phone owners to run some smartphone apps by hosting them in the cloud.
Apple to Enter TV Market?By David Needle |
Networks Article Published August 24, 2009A well-respected Apple watcher says Apple will launch a TV by 2011.
Virtualization Poses Challenges for IT ProsBy Alex Goldman |
Networks Article Published August 21, 2009Virtualization software's management and compliance features are still not up to the level they need to be, say some users on the front lines.
Report: Software Firms: Go Global or LoseBy Alex Goldman |
Networks Article Published August 18, 2009Accenture posits that if a software vendor can't reach a global audience they will not succeed in the years ahead.
Facebook Takes on Twitter, GoogleBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published August 17, 2009Facebook is expanding its reach into a variety of online activities, putting it on a collision course with some top Web contenders.
IBM to use DNA in MicrochipsBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published August 17, 2009Artificial DNA nanostructures, or "DNA origami" may provide a cheap framework on which to build tiny microchips, according to a paper in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.
Bing Search Engine Offers Better Value?By Kenneth Corbin |
Networks Article Published August 1, 2009One study suggests that click through rates are higher on Microsoft's Bing search engine but volume figures put that in perspective.
Tech Investors: Social Media, MobileBy David Needle |
Networks Article Published July 31, 2009Silicon Valley VC's say Green IT is overhyped, while the real money is in social media and mobile.
Next Gen On-Demand Firms: Beyond the BasicsBy Andy Patrizio |
Networks Article Published July 30, 2009Taking a different tack than SaaS pioneers like Salesforce.com and NetSuite, the newest crop of on-demand outfits goes a step further.
Twitter to Get Refresh?By |
Networks Article Published July 26, 2009The rapidly growing microblogging phenom is expected to reveal a makeover this coming week.
Cloud Computing: Amazon's Cloudy FutureBy Jeff Vance |
Networks Article Published July 27, 2009Amazon may not quite have a cloud empire, yet its more than ready for battle. But is its offering what the business-tech world wants in the long term?
Lawsuit Seeks to Block IM SpamBy Alex Goldman |
Networks Article Published July 19, 2009A Microsoft lawsuit aims at blocking what the company calls spam over its Windows Live Messenger service.
IBM: A Tight Ship in Rough SeasBy Andy Patrizio |
Networks Article Published July 17, 2009The company's recent financial result demonstrate that running a lean operation can produce a profit even against a headwind.
Can Enterprise Software Aid IT Management?By Alex Goldman |
Networks Article Published July 15, 2009Change is constant but budgets are flat, leading to a tight crunch in the datacenter. Is enterprise software coming to the rescue?
Cut IT Spending in Five WaysBy |
Networks Article Published July 14, 2009A few suggestions to help your bottom line as you struggle to contain IT costs.
Microsoft Unveils Silverlight 3By Stuart J. Johnston |
Networks Article Published July 10, 2009A direct competitor with Adobe's Flash Web media player, Microsoft's Silverlight is now available for download.
VMware Offers Deep Price CutsBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published July 8, 2009Facing pressure from Oracle, the leading virtualization vendor is offering big discounts.
Proudly We Fail: 25 Dead Tech ProductsBy David Strom |
Networks Article Published July 6, 2009A tour of bygone computer products provides a cautionary tale about the nature of competition in the high tech era.
Old Media Plots Survival in Web WorldBy Reuters |
Networks Article Published July 6, 2009A high profile industry confab reveals plenty of hand wringing about the future of media in a new media universe.
Cisco's Cloud Strategy: Eyeing GoogleBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Networks Article Published July 1, 2009Integrating private and public clouds -- a growing need in the emerging cloud market -- is an area in which Cisco sees itself building market share.
7 Cloud Computing Acquisition TargetsBy James Maguire |
Networks Article Published June 30, 2009Todays savvy new cloud companies will likely get gobbled up by the giants that will rule cloud computing in the years ahead.
Simplifying the Term 'Cloud Computing'By Jeffrey Kaplan |
Networks Article Published June 25, 2009The definition of cloud computing is in the eye of the beholder, yet one industry observer offers a clear (if flexible) explanation.
New Player Hopes to Shake Up DatacenterBy Alex Goldman |
Networks Article Published June 23, 2009The new vendor AccelOps hopes to gain market share in the rush toward virtualization and cloud computing.