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Microsoft's Mundie Describes Computing Shift
(News) In the future, computers will do more work automatically for people, rather than reacting to human input, Microsoft's head of research and strategy said.
(News) In the future, computers will do more work automatically for people, rather than reacting to human input, Microsoft's head of research and strategy said.
A Survivor's Guide to Family Mac Upgrades
(News) While pacing the office floor, wracking my brain for something to fill this space, I found this note slipped under the door:
(News) While pacing the office floor, wracking my brain for something to fill this space, I found this note slipped under the door:
Microsoft Reveals Office 2010 Timing, Technical Preview
(News) As expected, Microsoft on Monday revealed a test version of the next round of its Office suite, which will be available in the first half of 2010.
(News) As expected, Microsoft on Monday revealed a test version of the next round of its Office suite, which will be available in the first half of 2010.
Windows 7 to Feature XP Mode for Older Applications
(News) Microsoft will include a feature that lets people run applications in a Windows XP mode on Windows 7 to ensure application compatibility.
(News) Microsoft will include a feature that lets people run applications in a Windows XP mode on Windows 7 to ensure application compatibility.
The No-worry Backup Plan
(News) As our lives grow increasingly digitized, more and more valuable and irreplaceable things reside on our computers. For instance, I have 15,000 digital photos...
(News) As our lives grow increasingly digitized, more and more valuable and irreplaceable things reside on our computers. For instance, I have 15,000 digital photos...
HP to Form New Group for Managed Print Services
(News) Hewlett-Packard will establish a managed printing services group in the next few months.
(News) Hewlett-Packard will establish a managed printing services group in the next few months.
Outlook Separation Anxiety Holds Back Google Apps
(News) In its bold march to become a credible collaboration and communication suite for businesses, Google Apps has encountered a frequent roadblock that has proven...
(News) In its bold march to become a credible collaboration and communication suite for businesses, Google Apps has encountered a frequent roadblock that has proven...
Microsoft Releases Silverlight 3
(News) Microsoft has released Silverlight 3, a major new release of its multimedia software for Mac OS X and Windows -- competition for Adobe's Flash software. It's a...
(News) Microsoft has released Silverlight 3, a major new release of its multimedia software for Mac OS X and Windows -- competition for Adobe's Flash software. It's a...
Microsoft Ties Dynamics CRM to Twitter
(News) Microsoft is connecting its Dynamics CRM system to Twitter.
(News) Microsoft is connecting its Dynamics CRM system to Twitter.
Forrester Expands 'software Bill of Rights'
(News) Forrester Research has added 11 new entries to its "Software Licensee's Bill of Rights."
(News) Forrester Research has added 11 new entries to its "Software Licensee's Bill of Rights."
JasperSoft Pushes 'unlimited Access' BI Offer
(News) JasperSoft is offering an unlimited-use license for its BI software.
(News) JasperSoft is offering an unlimited-use license for its BI software.
Imagine Cup Winners Design Software to Solve Global Problems
(News) A team from Romania won the coveted software design award in Microsoft's Imagine Cup, which wrapped up in Cairo on Tuesday.
(News) A team from Romania won the coveted software design award in Microsoft's Imagine Cup, which wrapped up in Cairo on Tuesday.
QNAP Turbo NAS Systems Get New User Interface, New Features
(News) On Tuesday QNAP Systems released Version 3.1 of the firmware-based management software for its line of Turbo NAS storage servers. This free download -- for...
(News) On Tuesday QNAP Systems released Version 3.1 of the firmware-based management software for its line of Turbo NAS storage servers. This free download -- for...
Remember Your Passwords
(News) One objection to using a password utility is that you could someday find yourself without your Mac (or iPhone) and in need of one of your passwords. What then...
(News) One objection to using a password utility is that you could someday find yourself without your Mac (or iPhone) and in need of one of your passwords. What then...
Satyam to Offer Fresh Equity to New Owner
(News) Satyam to offer fresh equity to new owner after public offer to shareholders fails.
(News) Satyam to offer fresh equity to new owner after public offer to shareholders fails.
MacProxy Enables System-wide Proxy Support
(News) On Tuesday Tidal Pool Software released Version 1.0 of its MacProxy proxy support software. This $20 program adds system-wide network proxy support for any...
(News) On Tuesday Tidal Pool Software released Version 1.0 of its MacProxy proxy support software. This $20 program adds system-wide network proxy support for any...
Gmail, Google Docs, More Finally Lose 'beta' Tag
(News) First VLC, now Google. The kids are all growed up! Google has finally decided to ditch that pesky beta tag on several of its major projects. After five years of...
(News) First VLC, now Google. The kids are all growed up! Google has finally decided to ditch that pesky beta tag on several of its major projects. After five years of...
VMware Offering 'safe Passage' to Virtual Iron Users
(News) VMware is offering license discounts in an effort to entice upset Virtual Iron customers to switch.
(News) VMware is offering license discounts in an effort to entice upset Virtual Iron customers to switch.
Opera CEO: Major US Carrier Deal Imminent
(News) Opera is readying a deal that will bring its Opera Mini browser widespread distribution on mobile handsets in the U.S.
(News) Opera is readying a deal that will bring its Opera Mini browser widespread distribution on mobile handsets in the U.S.
Google Scrubs Apps Clean of Beta Labels
(News) Google is removing the beta label from Gmail and other beta components in Google Apps.
(News) Google is removing the beta label from Gmail and other beta components in Google Apps.
Manage Your Passwords
(News) Even if you come up with a perfect mnemonic to remember the passwords r[BYX9-5CY@P and b!MO.n5m862T, you may not be able to remember which one provides access to...
(News) Even if you come up with a perfect mnemonic to remember the passwords r[BYX9-5CY@P and b!MO.n5m862T, you may not be able to remember which one provides access to...
TeamViewer Manager Remote Support App Now Available for Mac
(News) TeamViewer GmbH has announced the release of a Mac version of TeamViewer Manager. The TeamViewer product handles remote control of users' computers, usually for...
(News) TeamViewer GmbH has announced the release of a Mac version of TeamViewer Manager. The TeamViewer product handles remote control of users' computers, usually for...
Canto Brings Back Single User Digital Asset Management App
(News) Canto has announced the release of Canto Single User, the return of a single-user version of the company's Cumulus 8 digital asset management (DAM) application...
(News) Canto has announced the release of Canto Single User, the return of a single-user version of the company's Cumulus 8 digital asset management (DAM) application...
Opera CEO Defends Unite Against Security Concerns
(News) Opera CEO defends Unite against charges that the new feature in Opera 10 browser will increase people's security risks
(News) Opera CEO defends Unite against charges that the new feature in Opera 10 browser will increase people's security risks
SAP Benchmarking Program Begins Tracking First KPIs
(News) SAP users have begun measuring the performance of key aspects of their ERP systems as part of a benchmarking process agreed with user groups.
(News) SAP users have begun measuring the performance of key aspects of their ERP systems as part of a benchmarking process agreed with user groups.
First Look: Zinc Internet Video Browser
(News) Those wishing to unplug from expensive cable and satellite TV services are increasingly turning to video content streamed across the Web. Media center...
(News) Those wishing to unplug from expensive cable and satellite TV services are increasingly turning to video content streamed across the Web. Media center...
Microsoft Removes Projectile-vomiting IE8 Ad From Web
(News) Microsoft has removed an online advertisement for Internet Explorer 8 that showed a woman projectile vomiting after the ad left a bad taste in people's mouths.
(News) Microsoft has removed an online advertisement for Internet Explorer 8 that showed a woman projectile vomiting after the ad left a bad taste in people's mouths.
Red Hat Program Certifies Partners to Put Linux on Cloud
(News) Red Hat has launched a new partner program to make sure its enterprise Linux and JBoss software are core components of a cloud-computing infrastructure.
(News) Red Hat has launched a new partner program to make sure its enterprise Linux and JBoss software are core components of a cloud-computing infrastructure.
Mystery Bidder Forces Micro Focus to Raise Offer for Borland
(News) Micro Focus raised its offer for Borland Software to counter a rival offer from an unnamed bidder.
(News) Micro Focus raised its offer for Borland Software to counter a rival offer from an unnamed bidder.
Adobe Shuts Down July 4th Week to Ride out Recession
(News) Adobe Systems has shut down its North American offices for a week for the second time this year as part of cost-cutting measures.
(News) Adobe Systems has shut down its North American offices for a week for the second time this year as part of cost-cutting measures.
Oracle Offers ISVs Monthly SaaS Platform Pricing
(News) Oracle is now offering ISVs monthly pricing for its SaaS development platform stack.
(News) Oracle is now offering ISVs monthly pricing for its SaaS development platform stack.
Microsoft to Open Two New Data Centers
(News) Microsoft plans to open new data centers in Dublin, Ireland, and Chicago this month.
(News) Microsoft plans to open new data centers in Dublin, Ireland, and Chicago this month.
Hands on With Plex, Alternative to Apple's Front Row
(News) It's difficult to find a video cataloguing and playback application that rivals the formidable pairing of iTunes and Front Row. But now there's Plex, a media...
(News) It's difficult to find a video cataloguing and playback application that rivals the formidable pairing of iTunes and Front Row. But now there's Plex, a media...
Aster Rolls out Data Warehousing Appliances
(News) Users in the market for data warehousing appliances have another option, this time from Aster Data Systems.
(News) Users in the market for data warehousing appliances have another option, this time from Aster Data Systems.
German Auditing Board Gives Nod to NetSuite
(News) NetSuite has received certification for its software from a German auditing body.
(News) NetSuite has received certification for its software from a German auditing body.
Format Word Tables to Highlight Your Data
(News) Most of us know that formatting a table's data, cells, and borders can potentially help readers grasp what a table is trying to say. But that doesn't mean we...
(News) Most of us know that formatting a table's data, cells, and borders can potentially help readers grasp what a table is trying to say. But that doesn't mean we...
Save Time By Scanning Paper Documents
(How To) Digitize physical files to save space and retrieve them with quick searches. You can even outsource the scanning process.
(How To) Digitize physical files to save space and retrieve them with quick searches. You can even outsource the scanning process.
Ingres Benefits From Oracle-related Angst
(News) Ingres' open-source database is being used by a New York investment bank and a large California supermarket chain.
(News) Ingres' open-source database is being used by a New York investment bank and a large California supermarket chain.
Change Color of 'invisibles' Characters in Text Editors
(News) BareBone's two text editing applications, BBEdit and TextWrangler, have the ability to show invisible characters in your documents--spaces, tabs, line breaks...
(News) BareBone's two text editing applications, BBEdit and TextWrangler, have the ability to show invisible characters in your documents--spaces, tabs, line breaks...
SaaS, Not Shopping, Is Focus of Symantec's New CEO
(News) CIOs think of Symantec as a company that buys its way into new markets. Over the past decade the Cupertino, California, vendor has snatched up about 30 companies...
(News) CIOs think of Symantec as a company that buys its way into new markets. Over the past decade the Cupertino, California, vendor has snatched up about 30 companies...
Easy Ways to Green Your Small-Business Communications
(News) Easy Ways to Green Your Small-Business Communications
(News) Easy Ways to Green Your Small-Business Communications
Evernote Enables Collaborative Notebooks, With a Catch
(News) Evernote, the ubiquitous digital-scrapbook service that wishes it were your third arm, has finally taken the next logical step and enabled sharing. Users can now...
(News) Evernote, the ubiquitous digital-scrapbook service that wishes it were your third arm, has finally taken the next logical step and enabled sharing. Users can now...
Microsoft Extends Dynamics Service Pack Support
(News) Microsoft is doubling the amount of time it supports service packs for its Dynamics products to 24 months.
(News) Microsoft is doubling the amount of time it supports service packs for its Dynamics products to 24 months.
Bing Filters out Sensitive Results for Chinese Searches
(News) Microsoft's Bing search engine filters out some sensitive results from searches made in simplified Chinese, the script used to write the language in China
(News) Microsoft's Bing search engine filters out some sensitive results from searches made in simplified Chinese, the script used to write the language in China
Social Networking Success Requires Solid Plans
(News) Large and small companies that have successfully rolled out social-networking platforms say planning is as important as technology.
(News) Large and small companies that have successfully rolled out social-networking platforms say planning is as important as technology.
Google to Promote Web Speed on New Developer Site
(News) Google has launched a Web site for developers devoted exclusively to the issue of Web performance.
(News) Google has launched a Web site for developers devoted exclusively to the issue of Web performance.
MySpace Helps Developers Tune Site Performance With New Tool
(News) MySpace will release a browser plug-in that developers can use to measure and tune the performance of their Web pages.
(News) MySpace will release a browser plug-in that developers can use to measure and tune the performance of their Web pages.
Jive, SAP Partner on 'social BI'
(News) SAP, Jive and other vendors made a range of enterprise social-networking-related product announcements at Tuesday's Enterprise 2.0 conference.
(News) SAP, Jive and other vendors made a range of enterprise social-networking-related product announcements at Tuesday's Enterprise 2.0 conference.
'Enterprise Facebook' Enjoys Major Adoption
(News) Government consultancy Booz Allen Hamilton's homegrown enterprise 2.0 portal is a roaring success.
(News) Government consultancy Booz Allen Hamilton's homegrown enterprise 2.0 portal is a roaring success.
SaaS BI Vendor LucidEra Set to Fold
(News) LucidEra, maker of SaaS BI applications, is winding down its operations, according to a source with knowledge of its plans.
(News) LucidEra, maker of SaaS BI applications, is winding down its operations, according to a source with knowledge of its plans.
Trouble-free Mac Tech Support
(News) Tired of being the person your friends, relatives, and coworkers run to when they're faced with a Mac problem? Providing help can be gratifying, but repeated...
(News) Tired of being the person your friends, relatives, and coworkers run to when they're faced with a Mac problem? Providing help can be gratifying, but repeated...
Infor Rolls out New 'Flex' Upgrade Policy
(News) Infor is rolling out a new program that it says will make upgrades easier and cheaper for customers.
(News) Infor is rolling out a new program that it says will make upgrades easier and cheaper for customers.
Offshoring? Try China and India Plus a Third Site
(News) China may be rising as an offshoring destination, but many companies are outsourcing to multiple countries rather than just choosing between China and India.
(News) China may be rising as an offshoring destination, but many companies are outsourcing to multiple countries rather than just choosing between China and India.
Satyam Uses Mahindra Satyam Brand to Reflect New Owners
(News) Satyam Uses Mahindra Satyam Brand to Reflect New Owners
(News) Satyam Uses Mahindra Satyam Brand to Reflect New Owners
Vendors Abound but What About Buyers?
(News) This week's Enterprise 2.0 conference is attracting many vendors but its unclear how many buyers will show.
(News) This week's Enterprise 2.0 conference is attracting many vendors but its unclear how many buyers will show.
Set Default Duration for New ICal Events
(News) One of iCal's annoyances is that new events are always created with a duration of one hour. There's no way to change this in iCal's preferences, and if you...
(News) One of iCal's annoyances is that new events are always created with a duration of one hour. There's no way to change this in iCal's preferences, and if you...
Microsoft Halting .Net Link to Oracle Databases
(News) Microsoft Halting .Net Link to Oracle Databases
(News) Microsoft Halting .Net Link to Oracle Databases
Oracle Buys Drug-design Software Maker's IP
(News) Oracle has bought the IP of Conformia, maker of software for drug design, for an undisclosed sum.
(News) Oracle has bought the IP of Conformia, maker of software for drug design, for an undisclosed sum.
Be an Expert, and Customers Will Find You
(How To) Write articles that relate to your business for trade magazines or websites to turn that established readership into potential clients.
(How To) Write articles that relate to your business for trade magazines or websites to turn that established readership into potential clients.
SkypeCap 2.0 Adds QuickTime .mov Support
(News) SkypeCap has announced the release of SkypeCap 2.0, a new version of its Skype audio and video session recorder for Mac OS X. It costs $50.
(News) SkypeCap has announced the release of SkypeCap 2.0, a new version of its Skype audio and video session recorder for Mac OS X. It costs $50.
Blogger: Windows 7 UAC Feature Still Vulnerable
(News) The Microsoft blogger who first called attention to a security vulnerability in Windows 7's UAC feature claims it still exists and that Microsoft won't fix it.
(News) The Microsoft blogger who first called attention to a security vulnerability in Windows 7's UAC feature claims it still exists and that Microsoft won't fix it.
NetBooks Pushes Revamped Small-business App Suite
(News) NetBooks has overhauled its on-demand suite for small businesses.
(News) NetBooks has overhauled its on-demand suite for small businesses.
Infor Rolls out Interest-free Financing for ERP
(News) Infor is now offering customers a financing plan with interest-free monthly payments on new purchases.
(News) Infor is now offering customers a financing plan with interest-free monthly payments on new purchases.
CIA's Technology Arm Taps Open Source for Enterprise Search
(News) The company in charge of providing technology to the U.S. intelligence community has invested in an open-source firm to provide enterprise search.
(News) The company in charge of providing technology to the U.S. intelligence community has invested in an open-source firm to provide enterprise search.
FileWave Inventory 9 Adds PO Management, Vendor Database
(News) FileWave has announced the release of FileWave Inventory version 9.0, a new version of its cross-platform software and hardware inventory management software.
(News) FileWave has announced the release of FileWave Inventory version 9.0, a new version of its cross-platform software and hardware inventory management software.
CrossOver 8 Virtualization Software Released
(News) Codeweavers has announced the release of CrossOver 8, a new version of its virtualization software for Intel-based Macs. Free for users with active support...
(News) Codeweavers has announced the release of CrossOver 8, a new version of its virtualization software for Intel-based Macs. Free for users with active support...
Enlarging Images With Alien Skin's Blow Up 2 Plugin
(News) Enlarging photos appears to be a simple and mundane task for the average user. But as a pro, you understand the ramifications of firing up Photoshop and just...
(News) Enlarging photos appears to be a simple and mundane task for the average user. But as a pro, you understand the ramifications of firing up Photoshop and just...
Spring Cleaning-but How?
(News) Now this was something I never thought I'd need again, ever. A floppy disk drive.
(News) Now this was something I never thought I'd need again, ever. A floppy disk drive.
HD Video Hits Desktops With Hardware, Software
(News) LifeSize Communications introduced desktop videoconferencing software on Monday, while Radvision and Samsung unveiled a hardware unit.
(News) LifeSize Communications introduced desktop videoconferencing software on Monday, while Radvision and Samsung unveiled a hardware unit.
Longtime Microsoft Developer Evangelist to Retire
(News) A longtime Microsoft developer evangelist and 19-year company veteran will retire later this year, the company confirmed on Monday
(News) A longtime Microsoft developer evangelist and 19-year company veteran will retire later this year, the company confirmed on Monday
Compuware Taking 'agile' Approach to Changepoint
(News) Compuware on Monday announced a yearlong road map for its Changepoint IT portfolio management product.
(News) Compuware on Monday announced a yearlong road map for its Changepoint IT portfolio management product.
IBM Rolls out New Enterprise Cloud Services Push
(News) IBM is targeting enterprises with a new set of cloud services.
(News) IBM is targeting enterprises with a new set of cloud services.
Adobe's Acrobat.com Collaboration Services Emerge From Beta
(News) Adobe's Acrobat.com collaboration services emerge from beta Monday.
(News) Adobe's Acrobat.com collaboration services emerge from beta Monday.
Get Employees Free Discounts at Other Businesses
(How To) Regardless of your size, take advantage of corporate discounts for an employee perk and to market your own business.
(How To) Regardless of your size, take advantage of corporate discounts for an employee perk and to market your own business.
Symantec Axes GoEverywhere Service
(News) Symantec has killed off a test Web service called GoEverywhere. A key executive, Art Wong, has left, too.
(News) Symantec has killed off a test Web service called GoEverywhere. A key executive, Art Wong, has left, too.
Infor to Buy SoftBrands for $80 Million
(News) Infor is scooping up ERP vendor SoftBrands in a deal worth about US$80 million.
(News) Infor is scooping up ERP vendor SoftBrands in a deal worth about US$80 million.
VNC Enterprise Edition Adds Cross-platform Remote Printing
(News) RealVNC has announced the release of VNC Enterprise Edition 4.5. It's priced at $50 for a single VNC Server license.
(News) RealVNC has announced the release of VNC Enterprise Edition 4.5. It's priced at $50 for a single VNC Server license.
Watch Out, Oracle: Google Tests Cloud-based Database
(News) Google is testing a cloud-based database designed to sidestep limitations of relational databases.
(News) Google is testing a cloud-based database designed to sidestep limitations of relational databases.
Rivals Level Guns at IE in Enterprise Browser War
(News) While Microsoft's Internet Explorer faces healthy competition with other browsers among consumers, in the enterprise it has long remained the de facto standard...
(News) While Microsoft's Internet Explorer faces healthy competition with other browsers among consumers, in the enterprise it has long remained the de facto standard...
HP to Offer Symantec's Online Backup on PCs
(News) HP will ship a trial version of Symantec's Norton Online Backup with PCs, starting in September.
(News) HP will ship a trial version of Symantec's Norton Online Backup with PCs, starting in September.
OpenSource World Offering Free Admission
(News) The venerable LinuxWorld event is now OpenSource World, and admission is free for qualified IT professionals.
(News) The venerable LinuxWorld event is now OpenSource World, and admission is free for qualified IT professionals.
IBM to Expand Railroad Products From China Center
(News) IBM pushed further into the market for railroad management systems as it opened a Beijing base for train maintenance and surveillance products.
(News) IBM pushed further into the market for railroad management systems as it opened a Beijing base for train maintenance and surveillance products.
Microsoft to Discontinue Money
(News) Microsoft will stop selling its Money financial management products at the end of this month.
(News) Microsoft will stop selling its Money financial management products at the end of this month.
Firefox 3.5 Features New Javascript Engine, Built-in Video
(News) The next version of Firefox is aimed at giving people new ways to interact with the modern Web, an executive said.
(News) The next version of Firefox is aimed at giving people new ways to interact with the modern Web, an executive said.
Data Warehousing Startup Makes Deep Staff Cuts
(News) Dataupia, maker of a data warehouse appliance, has made deep staff cuts and is searching for new investors.
(News) Dataupia, maker of a data warehouse appliance, has made deep staff cuts and is searching for new investors.
'Mobile Application Showcase' Planned for Macworld Expo
(News) IDG World Expo announced Wednesday that Macworld Conference & Expo 2010 will feature a "Mobile Application Showcase."
(News) IDG World Expo announced Wednesday that Macworld Conference & Expo 2010 will feature a "Mobile Application Showcase."
NetSuite Financial Planning Module Integrates Partner App
(News) NetSuite is using a partner's software to add financial planning capabilities to its on-demand ERP system.
(News) NetSuite is using a partner's software to add financial planning capabilities to its on-demand ERP system.
The Button as Last Resort
(News) In these Mac 911 blog entries I tend to stick with tried-and-true advice: If Problem A occurs, Solution B should put your right (and, if not, Solutions C and...
(News) In these Mac 911 blog entries I tend to stick with tried-and-true advice: If Problem A occurs, Solution B should put your right (and, if not, Solutions C and...
Extend Keynote's Power With OmniGraffle's Stencils
(News) One of the things I really like about Keynote is its ability to work with images built with vector graphics (including transparency information). The big...
(News) One of the things I really like about Keynote is its ability to work with images built with vector graphics (including transparency information). The big...
Cisco WebEx Meeting Center for IPhone
(Reviews) With more than 7 million individuals participating in online meetings every month, the Web-based meeting facilities provided by Cisco WebEx (plus uncounted...
(Reviews) With more than 7 million individuals participating in online meetings every month, the Web-based meeting facilities provided by Cisco WebEx (plus uncounted...
India's Infosys Starts BPO Unit for Domestic Market
(News) Infosys has set up a business process outsourcing unit targeting the Indian market
(News) Infosys has set up a business process outsourcing unit targeting the Indian market
Adobe Fixes Security Bugs in Reader, Acrobat
(News) Adobe has patched critical security flaws in Reader and Acrobat.
(News) Adobe has patched critical security flaws in Reader and Acrobat.
Consultant: Oracle Holding Firm on License Discounts
(News) Oracle is holding fast on license discounts despite the brutal global recession, according to one consultant.
(News) Oracle is holding fast on license discounts despite the brutal global recession, according to one consultant.
IBM Preps Social Network to Boost Partners' Business
(News) IBM will launch a social network for its business partners this month.
(News) IBM will launch a social network for its business partners this month.
Google Adds Editing Tools to Online Translation
(News) New Google translator toolkit allows users to translate, edit and share or publish in local languages.
(News) New Google translator toolkit allows users to translate, edit and share or publish in local languages.
DailyFinance and ETrade Mobile Pro for IPhone
(Reviews) If you're active in the financial markets, there are many iPhone apps out there to help you stay informed and, in some cases, even execute trades. Last year, I...
(Reviews) If you're active in the financial markets, there are many iPhone apps out there to help you stay informed and, in some cases, even execute trades. Last year, I...
Irish Startup Takes Over Microsoft's Code-protection Scheme
(News) An Irish startup has taken over Microsoft's Software Licensing and Protection Services, a service to help ISVs protect their code and reduce software piracy.
(News) An Irish startup has taken over Microsoft's Software Licensing and Protection Services, a service to help ISVs protect their code and reduce software piracy.
Dell Bundling Open Source Applications for SMBs
(News) Dell is planning to offer pre-configured hardware and software bundles for small and medium businesses to deploy quickly.
(News) Dell is planning to offer pre-configured hardware and software bundles for small and medium businesses to deploy quickly.
Google to Reveal Apps Enhancements
(News) Google will announce enterprise enhancements to its Apps communications and collaboration suite on Tuesday.
(News) Google will announce enterprise enhancements to its Apps communications and collaboration suite on Tuesday.
Poll: Companies Still Worried About Open-source Security
(News) Both large and small companies are still widely concerned about the security of open-source software, according to Forrester Research.
(News) Both large and small companies are still widely concerned about the security of open-source software, according to Forrester Research.
Mozilla to Let Enterprises Build Custom Firefox Browsers
(News) Mozilla will launch a program that will allow companies to build their own customized browsers based on the next version of Firefox.
(News) Mozilla will launch a program that will allow companies to build their own customized browsers based on the next version of Firefox.
Amalga Helps Hospital Keep Swine Flu in Check
(News) When fears over the swine flu first broke out in many parts of the world in April, El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California, was about to pull the trigger...
(News) When fears over the swine flu first broke out in many parts of the world in April, El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California, was about to pull the trigger...
Greenplum Spins 'Enterprise Data Cloud' Vision
(News) Data warehousing vendor Greenplum is rolling out its 'Enterprise Data Cloud' initiative on Monday.
(News) Data warehousing vendor Greenplum is rolling out its 'Enterprise Data Cloud' initiative on Monday.
Sun Shareholders Will Vote on Oracle Deal on July 16
(News) Sun shareholders will vote July 16 on whether to approve Oracle's acquisition of the company.
(News) Sun shareholders will vote July 16 on whether to approve Oracle's acquisition of the company.
MobileMe 2.0: A Wishlist
(News) The WWDC rumor spotlight has been shining squarely on new iPhone hardware and software that Apple is expected to announce during Monday's keynote. But thanks to...
(News) The WWDC rumor spotlight has been shining squarely on new iPhone hardware and software that Apple is expected to announce during Monday's keynote. But thanks to...
Launching Apps: Beyond the Dock
(News) Sure, you could use the Dock and the Applications folder to launch applications. But there are plenty of ways to tweak OS X to make that everyday chore easier...
(News) Sure, you could use the Dock and the Applications folder to launch applications. But there are plenty of ways to tweak OS X to make that everyday chore easier...
Vendors Look for Piece of Stimulus Cash With New BI Apps
(News) A range of vendors has rolled out tools to help US government agencies track how federal stimulus dollars are being spent.
(News) A range of vendors has rolled out tools to help US government agencies track how federal stimulus dollars are being spent.
Microsoft Faces Russian Antimonopoly Hearing
(News) Microsoft may have violated Russia's antimonopoly laws for withdrawing Windows XP from the market last year, the Federal Antimonopoly Service said on Thursday.
(News) Microsoft may have violated Russia's antimonopoly laws for withdrawing Windows XP from the market last year, the Federal Antimonopoly Service said on Thursday.
Microsoft Pitches Interoperability at JavaOne
(News) Microsoft gave its first-ever JavaOne keynote Thursday.
(News) Microsoft gave its first-ever JavaOne keynote Thursday.
Google Plans Significant Improvements to Docs Suite
(News) Google Apps customers can expect to see big improvements in the Docs component of it.
(News) Google Apps customers can expect to see big improvements in the Docs component of it.
Forrester: Microsoft Office in No Danger From Competitors
(News) A report says Microsoft Office is still prevalent in enterprises, but adoption of alternatives could increase in 2010.
(News) A report says Microsoft Office is still prevalent in enterprises, but adoption of alternatives could increase in 2010.
An Introduction to “Going Virtual” with Your Technology Business
(News) An Introduction to “Going Virtual” with Your Technology Business
(News) An Introduction to “Going Virtual” with Your Technology Business
Oracle Set to Release Long-awaited Fusion Middleware 11g
(News) Oracle is set to release its long-simmering Fusion Middleware 11g portfolio.
(News) Oracle is set to release its long-simmering Fusion Middleware 11g portfolio.
Verizon's Public Cloud Aimed at Enterprise
(News) Verizon has launched its first cloud-computing service for enterprises.
(News) Verizon has launched its first cloud-computing service for enterprises.
IBM Expands Information on Demand Portfolio
(News) IBM has added a range of new products and services to its teeming Information on Demand portfolio.
(News) IBM has added a range of new products and services to its teeming Information on Demand portfolio.
Adobe Launches BrowserLab Preview
(News) Adobe Wednesday will unveil Adobe BrowserLab, a fully hosted online service that lets professional Web designers preview how their sites will look in various Web...
(News) Adobe Wednesday will unveil Adobe BrowserLab, a fully hosted online service that lets professional Web designers preview how their sites will look in various Web...
Sun Moves to Simplify Java Development on Phones
(News) Sun, Orange, Vodafone and Sony Ericsson announced new initiatives to simplify software testing on mobile phones.
(News) Sun, Orange, Vodafone and Sony Ericsson announced new initiatives to simplify software testing on mobile phones.
Intuit Buys Online Payroll Provider for $170 Million
(News) Intuit is buying online payroll provider PayCycle for $170 million to expand its software-as-a-service offerings for SMBs, Intuit said Tuesday.
(News) Intuit is buying online payroll provider PayCycle for $170 million to expand its software-as-a-service offerings for SMBs, Intuit said Tuesday.
PhoneValet 6 Adds Live Reception, Call out Support
(News) Parliant has announced the release of PhoneValet Message Center 6, a major new upgrade to its telephony hub software for Mac OS X -- and now other operating...
(News) Parliant has announced the release of PhoneValet Message Center 6, a major new upgrade to its telephony hub software for Mac OS X -- and now other operating...
Microsoft Sued Over Dynamic Web Page Technology
(News) A Texas-based company has sued Microsoft for patent infringement for technology used in dynamic Web pages.
(News) A Texas-based company has sued Microsoft for patent infringement for technology used in dynamic Web pages.
Forrester: Economy Has Led to Software Pricing Changes
(News) Business software vendors are using a variety of means to entice customers to buy amid the recession, a new report has found.
(News) Business software vendors are using a variety of means to entice customers to buy amid the recession, a new report has found.
Google Search Appliance Now Can Index Billions of Documents
(News) Google has upgrade the enterprise search architecture in its GSA device, increasing its capacity to billions of documents.
(News) Google has upgrade the enterprise search architecture in its GSA device, increasing its capacity to billions of documents.
Pocket Tunes Radio for IPhone
(Reviews) iPhone users have quite a few Internet radio apps from which to choose. Pocket Tunes Radio from NormSoft sets itself apart from by allowing you to listen to many...
(Reviews) iPhone users have quite a few Internet radio apps from which to choose. Pocket Tunes Radio from NormSoft sets itself apart from by allowing you to listen to many...
Mac News Briefs: Yenco.com Overhauls Finance Budgeting App
(News) Yenco.com has overhauled Finance, its bank account and budget management software, as part of its ongoing effort to move its applications to a more modern...
(News) Yenco.com has overhauled Finance, its bank account and budget management software, as part of its ongoing effort to move its applications to a more modern...
Sun Tests New Java Store, Java Warehouse
(News) Sun has launched a beta version of its Java Store, along with a developer portal called Java Warehouse.
(News) Sun has launched a beta version of its Java Store, along with a developer portal called Java Warehouse.
Apple Patches QuickTime Bug That Was Hidden in Book
(News) Apple has released security updates for QuickTime and iTunes.
(News) Apple has released security updates for QuickTime and iTunes.
Microsoft Buys Software for Amalga E-health Platform
(News) Microsoft has purchased software from Merck & Co. to enhance its Amalga Life Sciences data-aggregation and management software.
(News) Microsoft has purchased software from Merck & Co. to enhance its Amalga Life Sciences data-aggregation and management software.
Green Tech Startup Pitches SaaS Energy Tool
(News) A startup has introduced a SaaS tool for managing energy consumption and emissions across large organizations.
(News) A startup has introduced a SaaS tool for managing energy consumption and emissions across large organizations.
Microsoft Relaunching Search Service as Bing
(News) At the All Things D conference on Thursday, Microsoft unveiled the latest re-branding of its search engine. Forget Live Search--that's so three months ago. Now...
(News) At the All Things D conference on Thursday, Microsoft unveiled the latest re-branding of its search engine. Forget Live Search--that's so three months ago. Now...
Microsoft Picks Bing as Name for New Search Engine
(News) Microsoft has picked Bing as the branding for its new search engine.
(News) Microsoft has picked Bing as the branding for its new search engine.
Google's Wave Consolidates Core Online Features in One Tool
(News) Google's Wave Consolidates Core Online Features in One Tool
(News) Google's Wave Consolidates Core Online Features in One Tool
Daylite Touch for IPhone
(Reviews) Call it a power app for busy Mac users. Daylite Touch from Marketcircle is an add-on for the company's full-featured Daylite ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice )...
(Reviews) Call it a power app for busy Mac users. Daylite Touch from Marketcircle is an add-on for the company's full-featured Daylite ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice )...
Canto Cumulus 8 Released
(News) Canto announced the general availability of Cumulus 8, a major update to the company's Digital Asset Management (DAM) software.
(News) Canto announced the general availability of Cumulus 8, a major update to the company's Digital Asset Management (DAM) software.
MyDBR Brings MySQL Reports to IPhone, for Free
(News) Nocros Ltd on Thursday announced the release of myDBR, a new enterprise-class Web-based report generation tool. It's free.
(News) Nocros Ltd on Thursday announced the release of myDBR, a new enterprise-class Web-based report generation tool. It's free.
Linpus Sets Date With Moblin 2.0 for Netbooks
(News) Linpus will show off a version of its Linpus Linux Lite operating system based on Moblin 2.0 at Computex.
(News) Linpus will show off a version of its Linpus Linux Lite operating system based on Moblin 2.0 at Computex.
IBiz 4, IBiz Professional Time-tracking Software Debuts
(News) IGG Software has announced the release of iBiz 4, a new version of its time-tracking and billing software for Mac OS X. It costs $40. The company has also...
(News) IGG Software has announced the release of iBiz 4, a new version of its time-tracking and billing software for Mac OS X. It costs $40. The company has also...
Autonomy Tool Analyzes Data From Facebook, Social Networks
(News) Autonomy has released a new tool that provides companies with a way to mine information from social-media networks.
(News) Autonomy has released a new tool that provides companies with a way to mine information from social-media networks.
Slife Time Tracker Gets Redesign, Works as Web Service
(News) Slife Labs has announced the release of Slife 3.0, a new version of their time and productivity management software for Mac and Windows. Now available as a...
(News) Slife Labs has announced the release of Slife 3.0, a new version of their time and productivity management software for Mac and Windows. Now available as a...
Ingres Bundles Red Hat for Application Development Stack
(News) Ingres and Red Hat have bundled their software into a unified development stack.
(News) Ingres and Red Hat have bundled their software into a unified development stack.
Study: US IT Wages Held Steady in Early '09
(News) A new tech wage survey shows US pay holding steady overall.
(News) A new tech wage survey shows US pay holding steady overall.
Microsoft MultiPoint Livens Thai Math Class
(News) Mr. Somsak's students used to wish that they could go outside and play instead of attend his math lessons.
(News) Mr. Somsak's students used to wish that they could go outside and play instead of attend his math lessons.
Want to Save Money Using SaaS? Be Wary of Contract Terms
(News) SaaS can be more expensive than in-house apps if contracts aren't done right.
(News) SaaS can be more expensive than in-house apps if contracts aren't done right.
Google Apps Reseller Program Arrives in Singapore
(News) Google brings reseller program for Google Apps Premier to Southeast Asia on Wednesday with the announcement of its first local reseller.
(News) Google brings reseller program for Google Apps Premier to Southeast Asia on Wednesday with the announcement of its first local reseller.
Wolfram Alpha Acts as a 'computational Knowledge Engine'
(News) Wolfram Alpha LLC announced Monday the general availability of Wolfram|Alpha, a "computational knowledge engine" available on the Web that shares code with...
(News) Wolfram Alpha LLC announced Monday the general availability of Wolfram|Alpha, a "computational knowledge engine" available on the Web that shares code with...
Sources: UI Features, 'search Mashups' on Tap for Kumo
(News) Sources said Microsoft's new search engine will include UI and other features to improve search relevancy for users.
(News) Sources said Microsoft's new search engine will include UI and other features to improve search relevancy for users.
Red Hat Sues Swiss Government Over $39M Microsoft Contract
(News) Red Hat is seeking to overturn a Swiss government contract for desktop software and services awarded to Microsoft without a call for competitive bids.
(News) Red Hat is seeking to overturn a Swiss government contract for desktop software and services awarded to Microsoft without a call for competitive bids.
Microsoft to Give Its First JavaOne Keynote
(News) Microsoft will deliver its first-ever keynote at JavaOne on June 4.
(News) Microsoft will deliver its first-ever keynote at JavaOne on June 4.
Bugs Hit Facebook Application Verification Program
(News) Facebook's application verification program has run into some technical bugs.
(News) Facebook's application verification program has run into some technical bugs.
Nonprofits Sometimes on Cutting Edge of Technology
(News) A group of nonprofits met on Microsoft's campus this week to discuss ways they use technology.
(News) A group of nonprofits met on Microsoft's campus this week to discuss ways they use technology.
NetSuite, Ex-reseller Locked in Ugly Legal Battle
(News) NetSuite and a former reseller are locked in an ugly legal battle, with each accusing the other of trying to steal customer relationships.
(News) NetSuite and a former reseller are locked in an ugly legal battle, with each accusing the other of trying to steal customer relationships.
Google Seeks to Boost Geo Apps With New Maps API
(News) Google has released a data API for its Maps service designed to simplify the maintenance and storage of geodata.
(News) Google has released a data API for its Maps service designed to simplify the maintenance and storage of geodata.
WolframAlpha Computational Knowledge Engine
(Reviews) In case you missed the news, the WolframAlpha search engine recently went "live." In the run-up to the site's launch, there was lots of buzz on the Internet...
(Reviews) In case you missed the news, the WolframAlpha search engine recently went "live." In the run-up to the site's launch, there was lots of buzz on the Internet...
Papers for IPhone
(Reviews) Managing a huge collection of research papers has been the bane of scholars, no doubt since the beginning of written scholarship itself. In my particular case...
(Reviews) Managing a huge collection of research papers has been the bane of scholars, no doubt since the beginning of written scholarship itself. In my particular case...
Facebook Rewards 'trustworthy' Apps With Review Program
(News) Facebook's controversial application verification program is now officially available.
(News) Facebook's controversial application verification program is now officially available.
New NetSuite Edition Focuses on Financials
(News) NetSuite is making a fresh run at rivals like Sage and Microsoft with a new application that focuses on financials.
(News) NetSuite is making a fresh run at rivals like Sage and Microsoft with a new application that focuses on financials.
Sun Seeks to Build World's Biggest App Store Around Java
(News) Sun plans to open a Java App Store to distribute Java programs like Apple sells iPhone apps.
(News) Sun plans to open a Java App Store to distribute Java programs like Apple sells iPhone apps.
HP Revenue Drops in Tough Climate
(News) Computer industry bellwether Hewlett-Packard reported a 3 percent drop in revenue as its major lines of business continued to be hammered by the global...
(News) Computer industry bellwether Hewlett-Packard reported a 3 percent drop in revenue as its major lines of business continued to be hammered by the global...
SAP CTO: Our Customers Are Creating 'cloud Economies'
(News) SAP's CTO described the company's cloud computing strategy during an Interop keynote Tuesday.
(News) SAP's CTO described the company's cloud computing strategy during an Interop keynote Tuesday.
Flock Enhances Social Browser's Links to Twitter, Facebook
(News) Flock has released a new version of its social browser that improves its links to social-networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.
(News) Flock has released a new version of its social browser that improves its links to social-networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Organize Pages' Customized Templates
(News) If you use Pages, you're probably familiar with its ability to save a customized document as a template. Just set up the file as you'd like it to look for your...
(News) If you use Pages, you're probably familiar with its ability to save a customized document as a template. Just set up the file as you'd like it to look for your...
Microsoft, HP Expand Unified Communications Push
(News) Microsoft and HP plan to invest $180 million over the next four years to expand their partnership around unified communications, they said Tuesday.
(News) Microsoft and HP plan to invest $180 million over the next four years to expand their partnership around unified communications, they said Tuesday.
IIS 6 Attack Could Let Hackers Snoop on Servers
(News) Researchers say an unpatched bug in IIS 6 could let attackers view or upload files to the server.
(News) Researchers say an unpatched bug in IIS 6 could let attackers view or upload files to the server.
Microsoft-led Forum Yields Tools for OOXML Interoperability
(News) A German organization plans to build a tool to help developers test whether software is compatible with OOXML.
(News) A German organization plans to build a tool to help developers test whether software is compatible with OOXML.
Epicor ERP Project Sparks Customer Lawsuit
(News) An Epicor customer is suing the ERP vendor over a software package it claims never worked properly.
(News) An Epicor customer is suing the ERP vendor over a software package it claims never worked properly.
Amazon Beefs up EC2 With New Enterprise-appealing Tools
(News) Amazon EC2 users now have more tools to monitor and scale their environments.
(News) Amazon EC2 users now have more tools to monitor and scale their environments.
Forrester: Vendors Use 'unfriendly Practices' on Support
(News) Forrester: Vendors Use 'unfriendly Practices' on Support
(News) Forrester: Vendors Use 'unfriendly Practices' on Support
Get Free Business Advice
(How To) Many free, online resources can help you build a business, establish loans, and keep it running in the long term.
(How To) Many free, online resources can help you build a business, establish loans, and keep it running in the long term.
Mozilla to Designers: Help Us Build Better Firefox Tabs
(News) Mozilla is calling on Web designers to help it build better browser tabs.
(News) Mozilla is calling on Web designers to help it build better browser tabs.
ScriptPal 1.0.2
(Reviews) A few years back, I extolled the virtues of Doug Adams's repository of AppleScripts for iTunes. The hundreds of iTunes scripts available from Doug's site give...
(Reviews) A few years back, I extolled the virtues of Doug Adams's repository of AppleScripts for iTunes. The hundreds of iTunes scripts available from Doug's site give...
TeamDrive Collaboration Software Introduced for Mac OS X
(News) TeamDrive Systems has announced that its eponymous collaboration software, TeamDrive, is now Mac compatible with its 2.1 release. The software is available for...
(News) TeamDrive Systems has announced that its eponymous collaboration software, TeamDrive, is now Mac compatible with its 2.1 release. The software is available for...
SAP: BI Tool Will Help Create 'clear Enterprises'
(News) SAP wants to make enterprises' operations "clear" with its BI and ERP software, CEO Leo Apotheker said Tuesday.
(News) SAP wants to make enterprises' operations "clear" with its BI and ERP software, CEO Leo Apotheker said Tuesday.
Rivet Xbox/PS3 Streaming Software Improves Performance
(News) Cynical Peak Software on Tuesday announced the release of Rivet 2.1, a new version of their software that lets Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners stream media...
(News) Cynical Peak Software on Tuesday announced the release of Rivet 2.1, a new version of their software that lets Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners stream media...
Chinese Outsourcer Sees Industry Surge After Crisis
(News) Chinese outsourcer Neusoft is pushing to expand in Europe and the U.S. ahead of an upswing in outsourcing the firm expects after the global recession.
(News) Chinese outsourcer Neusoft is pushing to expand in Europe and the U.S. ahead of an upswing in outsourcing the firm expects after the global recession.
Vodafone Setting up Own App Store
(News) Vodafone is planning to set up its own app store by giving developers access to its vast customer base
(News) Vodafone is planning to set up its own app store by giving developers access to its vast customer base
Rimini Street Readies SAP Support Services
(News) Rimini Street on Monday announced its plans to support a number of SAP ERP platforms at heavily discounted rates.
(News) Rimini Street on Monday announced its plans to support a number of SAP ERP platforms at heavily discounted rates.
Microsoft: Windows 7 Available in Time for Holidays
(News) Microsoft will make Windows 7 available to the general public in time for the busy holiday shopping season in the fourth quarter of the year.
(News) Microsoft will make Windows 7 available to the general public in time for the busy holiday shopping season in the fourth quarter of the year.
SAP Expands Business-intelligence Strategy
(News) SAP on Monday unveiled new software for business intelligence and analytics, areas that are becoming integral to its strategy.
(News) SAP on Monday unveiled new software for business intelligence and analytics, areas that are becoming integral to its strategy.
Sun Shareholders File Suit to Block Sale to Oracle
(News) Sun shareholders filed three lawsuits last month to prevent Oracle from acquiring the company, including one that claims the deal undervalues Sun.
(News) Sun shareholders filed three lawsuits last month to prevent Oracle from acquiring the company, including one that claims the deal undervalues Sun.
Your Desert Island App
(News) Maybe it's because we're nearing the end of the season for Lost, or perhaps it's because I've just gotten through (re)watching the first season of the syndicated...
(News) Maybe it's because we're nearing the end of the season for Lost, or perhaps it's because I've just gotten through (re)watching the first season of the syndicated...
Competitors Grouse Over IE8 Default Setting in Windows 7
(News) As the browser wars have heated up again, so have complaints that Microsoft is unfairly leveraging Windows 7 to promote its IE8 browser.
(News) As the browser wars have heated up again, so have complaints that Microsoft is unfairly leveraging Windows 7 to promote its IE8 browser.
Microsoft Combines Photosynth, Virtual Earth
(News) Microsoft is letting people build Photosynths and plot them on a Virtual Earth map.
(News) Microsoft is letting people build Photosynths and plot them on a Virtual Earth map.
LED Street Lights Brighten the Tenderloin
(News) Prostitution and drugs frighten some people away from San Francisco's gritty Tenderloin district, but the area could soon enlighten the city with a money-saving...
(News) Prostitution and drugs frighten some people away from San Francisco's gritty Tenderloin district, but the area could soon enlighten the city with a money-saving...
Microsoft Gives Controversial Antipiracy Tools New Name
(News) Microsoft Gives Controversial Antipiracy Tools New Name
(News) Microsoft Gives Controversial Antipiracy Tools New Name
NewsGator's Enterprise Collaboration SW Adds Brainstorming
(News) NewsGator has added an "innovation management" module to its Social Sites enterprise social-networking product.
(News) NewsGator has added an "innovation management" module to its Social Sites enterprise social-networking product.
India's Adlabs Offers Services to Process Media Content
(News) Indian company, Adlabs Films is offering offshore content processing and digital restoration services to media companies worldwide.
(News) Indian company, Adlabs Films is offering offshore content processing and digital restoration services to media companies worldwide.
Symantec Sees Slowdown in Security Sales
(News) Citing a move toward shorter software contracts, Symantec posted a $249 million loss for its Q4 2009.
(News) Citing a move toward shorter software contracts, Symantec posted a $249 million loss for its Q4 2009.
Save Money With Alternative Software Licenses
(How To) Buy software in subscriptions, bulk, and second-hand to flexibly scale needs up and down.
(How To) Buy software in subscriptions, bulk, and second-hand to flexibly scale needs up and down.
Why IT Should Start Throwing Data Away
(News) It can be a storage nightmare: Given expanding regulatory requirements and the key role that electronic records now play in lawsuits, some enterprises are saving...
(News) It can be a storage nightmare: Given expanding regulatory requirements and the key role that electronic records now play in lawsuits, some enterprises are saving...
Oracle Aims to Differentiate With BI Application Releases
(News) Oracle on Wednesday released new BI applications for project management and customer loyalty.
(News) Oracle on Wednesday released new BI applications for project management and customer loyalty.
New Moonlight Release Available for Testing
(News) A new version of the open-source technology called Moonlight that puts Silverlight on Linux is now available for developers to test.
(News) A new version of the open-source technology called Moonlight that puts Silverlight on Linux is now available for developers to test.
Micro Focus Buys Borland Software for $75 Million
(News) Micro Focus plans to beef up its range of software quality assurance tools with the acquisitions of Borland Software and a business unit of Compuware.
(News) Micro Focus plans to beef up its range of software quality assurance tools with the acquisitions of Borland Software and a business unit of Compuware.
SAP Buys Highdeal for Its Pricing and Rating Software
(News) SAP has bought Highdeal, a developer of software that helps companies to define business models for services then bill for them in real time
(News) SAP has bought Highdeal, a developer of software that helps companies to define business models for services then bill for them in real time
Microsoft to Forbid VoIP, Rival Stores at Mobile Market
(News) Microsoft is offering developers a list of 12 types of applications that will be prohibited in the Windows Marketplace for Mobile store.
(News) Microsoft is offering developers a list of 12 types of applications that will be prohibited in the Windows Marketplace for Mobile store.
CA Tries to Groom Next Generation of Mainframers
(News) CA is using younger programmers to create its next-generation mainframe software products.
(News) CA is using younger programmers to create its next-generation mainframe software products.
Accessing Network Media With Boxee, Plex, and XBMC
(News) I've recently covered the Mac mini as media center and part of that series deals with using the free media center applications, Boxee, Plex, and XBMC to bring...
(News) I've recently covered the Mac mini as media center and part of that series deals with using the free media center applications, Boxee, Plex, and XBMC to bring...
SousChef 1.2 Cooks up Metric Conversions, Adds Recipes
(News) Ever since moving into a new apartment last year, I've been meaning to become a better cook--as in, "one who actually cooks food and doesn't just speed-dial...
(News) Ever since moving into a new apartment last year, I've been meaning to become a better cook--as in, "one who actually cooks food and doesn't just speed-dial...
MySpace Expands Pool of App Testers for Developers
(News) MySpace has expanded the pool of potential testers of applications being built for its site by external developers.
(News) MySpace has expanded the pool of potential testers of applications being built for its site by external developers.
Satyam Allots First Round of Equity to Tech Mahindra
(News) Indian outsourcer Satyam gets first round of funds from investor Tech Mahindra.
(News) Indian outsourcer Satyam gets first round of funds from investor Tech Mahindra.
SAP-IBM's Alloy Application Being Pushed to BlackBerry
(News) The SAP-IBM application Duet will someday be available on BlackBerry devices.
(News) The SAP-IBM application Duet will someday be available on BlackBerry devices.
Indian Software Group Critiques Obama's Tax Proposals
(News) Indian software association says President Obama's proposal to amend the tax code will make U.S. companies less competitive.
(News) Indian software association says President Obama's proposal to amend the tax code will make U.S. companies less competitive.
Jive Intros Simpler SaaS Version of Collaboration Suite
(News) Jive Software has released a SaaS version of its enterprise collaboration suite.
(News) Jive Software has released a SaaS version of its enterprise collaboration suite.
How to Land a Six-Figure Software Developer Job
(News) How to Land a Six-Figure Software Developer Job
(News) How to Land a Six-Figure Software Developer Job
VetFM 3.0 Vet Practice Management Software Adds 150 Features
(News) InfoMatrix has announced the release of VetFM, a FileMaker Pro-derived veterinary practice management software application for...
(News) InfoMatrix has announced the release of VetFM, a FileMaker Pro-derived veterinary practice management software application for...
IBM Gives Developer Portal Social-networking Makeover
(News) MyDeveloperWorks seeks to bring the site's millions of users closer together
(News) MyDeveloperWorks seeks to bring the site's millions of users closer together
ConceptDraw Mindmap for Projects Debuts
(News) CS Odessa on Thursday announced the release of ConceptDraw Mindmap for Projects, a new version of their business information...
(News) CS Odessa on Thursday announced the release of ConceptDraw Mindmap for Projects, a new version of their business information...
Amazon to Offer Free Cloud Services to Academics
(News) The company will annually grant $1 million worth of use of its hosted computing services
(News) The company will annually grant $1 million worth of use of its hosted computing services
'Paperless Office' Bundles Combine Software, Scanners
(News) Devontechnologies has announced the availability of two new "Paperless Office" bundles that combine Devonthink Pro Office with...
(News) Devontechnologies has announced the availability of two new "Paperless Office" bundles that combine Devonthink Pro Office with...
Ontrack Data Recovery Supports Entourage, Apple Mail
(News) Kroll Ontrack has announced that its Ontrack Data Recovery service can now restore data from Apple's Mail software and...
(News) Kroll Ontrack has announced that its Ontrack Data Recovery service can now restore data from Apple's Mail software and...
Yahoo Extends YQL Web Data Query Platform
(News) YQL "execute" function gives developers more control over fetching and displaying data
(News) YQL "execute" function gives developers more control over fetching and displaying data
ConceptDraw Pro 8 Adds NetDiagrammer Plug-in
(News) CS Odessa has announced NetDiagrammer, a plug-in for its ConceptDraw Pro 8 business graphics software package. It costs $49.
(News) CS Odessa has announced NetDiagrammer, a plug-in for its ConceptDraw Pro 8 business graphics software package. It costs $49.
SAP Agrees to Delay Full Enterprise Support Price Rise
(News) The final price will be the same, at 22 percent of license fee, but it will take three years longer to get there
(News) The final price will be the same, at 22 percent of license fee, but it will take three years longer to get there
Benioff Calls for 'the End of Maintenance'
(News) In an internal e-mail, the Salesforce.com CEO says it's time to put an end to costly annual support fees
(News) In an internal e-mail, the Salesforce.com CEO says it's time to put an end to costly annual support fees
Linux Group Investigates Microsoft Patents in TomTom Case
(News) The organization is asking people to submit prior art that could invalidate the patents
(News) The organization is asking people to submit prior art that could invalidate the patents
What Exchange 2010 Means for Mac Users
(News) For most Mac users, the phrase Exchange Server has been the cause of a great deal of annoyance and frustration. From bizarro...
(News) For most Mac users, the phrase Exchange Server has been the cause of a great deal of annoyance and frustration. From bizarro...
PageSender Adds SmartFax Support
(News) SmileOnMyMac has announced the release of PageSender 4.5, an update to their faxing software for Mac OS X. It costs $40;...
(News) SmileOnMyMac has announced the release of PageSender 4.5, an update to their faxing software for Mac OS X. It costs $40;...
Jigsaw Launches CRM Data Updating Service
(News) Company-contact information provider's Data Fusion offering will help CRM users clean up their contact data
(News) Company-contact information provider's Data Fusion offering will help CRM users clean up their contact data
Cassatt Is Almost out of Business, CEO Says
(News) The company has about a dozen large customers who use its software to reduce energy costs
(News) The company has about a dozen large customers who use its software to reduce energy costs
MySpace App Dev Platform Still a Work in Progress
(News) The company launched its developer program more than a year ago, and there are just 8,000 applications for it
(News) The company launched its developer program more than a year ago, and there are just 8,000 applications for it
Salma Hayek's MobileMe Account Hacked
(News) So if you're a celebrity (or, well, anyone, really) and you want to make extra sure that people aren't able to easily access...
(News) So if you're a celebrity (or, well, anyone, really) and you want to make extra sure that people aren't able to easily access...
Apple Offers Live 24/7 MobileMe Chat Support
(News) Apple is taking support for its MobileMe online service to the next level. The company announced on Monday a new chat service...
(News) Apple is taking support for its MobileMe online service to the next level. The company announced on Monday a new chat service...
EDS to Sell Microsoft Online Services
(News) Microsoft officially launched its hosted services in 18 countries and lined up new partners to help sell them
(News) Microsoft officially launched its hosted services in 18 countries and lined up new partners to help sell them
SAP and Teradata Deepen Data Warehousing Ties
(News) SAP Business Warehouse will soon run natively on Teradata's database
(News) SAP Business Warehouse will soon run natively on Teradata's database
Microsoft Earnings Down Over Last Year
(News) The software giant cites weaknesses in global PC and server markets
(News) The software giant cites weaknesses in global PC and server markets
Why I'm Switching From Twitterrific to Tweetie
(News) Monday was an exciting day for me. Tweetie for Mac was released, bringing atebits' popular iPhone Twitter app to the Mac. It...
(News) Monday was an exciting day for me. Tweetie for Mac was released, bringing atebits' popular iPhone Twitter app to the Mac. It...
See Full Path to Inserted Filenames in Pages '09
(News) One of the new features in Pages '09 is the ability to insert the current document's filename as a variable in your document...
(News) One of the new features in Pages '09 is the ability to insert the current document's filename as a variable in your document...
Mac Mini Media Center: Get Content
(News) We continue our march to the ultimate Mac mini media center. So far we've covered upgrading the mini as well as connecting it...
(News) We continue our march to the ultimate Mac mini media center. So far we've covered upgrading the mini as well as connecting it...
First Look: Qlikview for IPhone
(Reviews) Qliktech has been integrating their Qlikview software suite into some major companies' Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)...
(Reviews) Qliktech has been integrating their Qlikview software suite into some major companies' Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)...
Sun Unveils MySQL Update as Oracle Deal Looms
(News) MySQL 5.4 adds scalability improvements to the open-source database
(News) MySQL 5.4 adds scalability improvements to the open-source database
Tap In Systems Monitors and Runs in the Cloud
(News) Its Cloud Management Service integrates with Amazon's cloud platform
(News) Its Cloud Management Service integrates with Amazon's cloud platform
Can You Cut Information Security in Hard Times and Survive
(News) Although some analysts actually expect security spending to rise this year -- at least as a percentage of total IT spending --...
(News) Although some analysts actually expect security spending to rise this year -- at least as a percentage of total IT spending --...
India's Revenue From Outsourcing Could Be $225B in 2020
(News) Trade body Nasscom however warns of bottlenecks like infrastructure
(News) Trade body Nasscom however warns of bottlenecks like infrastructure
Mayo Clinic Broadens Microsoft HealthVault-based Service
(News) Online e-health system allows patients to share information and receive recommendations from professionals
(News) Online e-health system allows patients to share information and receive recommendations from professionals
Upgraded Tool Tests SAP Security Weaknesses
(News) CFOs often overlook the importance of SAP security in order to speed deployment, researcher says
(News) CFOs often overlook the importance of SAP security in order to speed deployment, researcher says
Microsoft Could Be a Winner in Sun-Oracle Deal
(News) If Oracle alienates its server partners and lets MySQL languish, Microsoft could be the beneficiary
(News) If Oracle alienates its server partners and lets MySQL languish, Microsoft could be the beneficiary
Microsoft Will End Support for Office 2004 in Oct.
(News) Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit on Monday said Office 2004 will reach end-of-life status on October 13, 2009. The company...
(News) Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit on Monday said Office 2004 will reach end-of-life status on October 13, 2009. The company...
Analyst: Oracle Could Axe 10,000 Jobs After Sun Deal
(News) Sales and marketing would be hit hardest, one group predicts
(News) Sales and marketing would be hit hardest, one group predicts
OpenSolaris, Linux Could Merge Under Oracle
(News) Analysts said key features of Solaris, particularly DTrace, could be useful additions to Linux
(News) Analysts said key features of Solaris, particularly DTrace, could be useful additions to Linux
Atempo Digital Archive Expands Mac Support
(News) Atempo has announced the release of Atempo Digital Archive 2.3, file archiving software aimed at the enterprise. It's expected...
(News) Atempo has announced the release of Atempo Digital Archive 2.3, file archiving software aimed at the enterprise. It's expected...
MacPractice, Aqua Connect Team for 'thin Client' Support
(News) Medical practice management software maker MacPractice has announced that it's vetted Aqua Connect Terminal Server to help...
(News) Medical practice management software maker MacPractice has announced that it's vetted Aqua Connect Terminal Server to help...
Has Microsoft Lost Its War on Open Source?
(News) Is Microsoft a friend or foe of open source? Going by the company's  actions, Microsoft can't seem to decide whether to make...
(News) Is Microsoft a friend or foe of open source? Going by the company's
India Is Losing Its Share of Offshoring Market, Says Gartner
(News) Customers are increasingly looking at alternative locations, the research firm said.
(News) Customers are increasingly looking at alternative locations, the research firm said.
Microsoft: The Internet Needs More Trust to Grow
(News) Software vendor will update its End-to-End Trust vision at RSA next week.
(News) Software vendor will update its End-to-End Trust vision at RSA next week.
Web Content Management Staying Strong in Recession
(News) But many companies aren't satisfied with their implementations, according to a Forrester report
(News) But many companies aren't satisfied with their implementations, according to a Forrester report
Microsoft Improves, Rebrands Managed Security Offering
(News) The new Stirling beta is due this week and the company is also spending $75 million on partner programs
(News) The new Stirling beta is due this week and the company is also spending $75 million on partner programs
How Much Is Business Software Worth to You?
(News) Product pricing is not always straightforward: You must evaluate many costs when bringing new products to market, especially...
(News) Product pricing is not always straightforward: You must evaluate many costs when bringing new products to market, especially...
Zoho Apps Can Now Be Embedded as Gadgets
(News) Data becomes accessible in sites like Facebook and those compliant with OpenSocial APIs
(News) Data becomes accessible in sites like Facebook and those compliant with OpenSocial APIs
Report: Sun Still Open to an IBM Bid
(News) Sun said to be willing to if Big Blue 'makes stronger commitment to complete' the deal
(News) Sun said to be willing to if Big Blue 'makes stronger commitment to complete' the deal
SpiderOak Sync Delivers Cross-platform Syncing
(News) SpiderOak on Wednesday introduced a new syncing service for users of multiple cross-platform computers that want to sync...
(News) SpiderOak on Wednesday introduced a new syncing service for users of multiple cross-platform computers that want to sync...
Oracle Delivers Major Security Patch Update
(News) Release includes 43 fixes, including 16 for the company's database
(News) Release includes 43 fixes, including 16 for the company's database
Microsoft Brands Office 2010, Releases Exchange Beta
(News) Exchange is the first product from the new Office suite due out next year
(News) Exchange is the first product from the new Office suite due out next year
MobileMe Puts Your Contacts on the Map
(News) Over the last couple of months, MobileMe has gotten faster and shinier, gained that promised file-sharing feature, and...
(News) Over the last couple of months, MobileMe has gotten faster and shinier, gained that promised file-sharing feature, and...
USPTO Ruling Favors Microsoft in Alcatel-Lucent Appeal
(News) Office rejects claims surrounding final patent at issue, paving way to reverse US$358 million penalty
(News) Office rejects claims surrounding final patent at issue, paving way to reverse US$358 million penalty
Capgemini Merges Consulting Units While IBM Launches New One
(News) Capgemini and IBM hope the restructuring will produce profits as the recession forced one competitor to file for bankruptcy
(News) Capgemini and IBM hope the restructuring will produce profits as the recession forced one competitor to file for bankruptcy
NetSuite Wants a Piece of Large SAP Customers' Business
(News) The on-demand vendor is positioning its application as the ideal 'spoke' for an SAP hub
(News) The on-demand vendor is positioning its application as the ideal 'spoke' for an SAP hub
Google Preps Next Version of Android
(News) The updated version will support soft keyboards and allow widget creation in the home screen
(News) The updated version will support soft keyboards and allow widget creation in the home screen
Red Hat Connects Its Distributor SYNNEX With ISVs
(News) A new program aims to get more open-source software into the channel
(News) A new program aims to get more open-source software into the channel
Oracle Not Budging on Maintenance Fees
(News) Analysts and consultants say the vendor is making some contract concessions to customers, but not on its support fees
(News) Analysts and consultants say the vendor is making some contract concessions to customers, but not on its support fees
Forrester: Microsoft Opens Virtual Desktop Options
(News) Licensing remains expensive and complicated for enterprises, but Microsoft is allowing new usage scenarios
(News) Licensing remains expensive and complicated for enterprises, but Microsoft is allowing new usage scenarios
Sun's Open-source Boss Slams App Engine's Java Support
(News) Google's decision to support a subset of Java classes is 'wanton and irresponsible,' says Simon Phipps
(News) Google's decision to support a subset of Java classes is 'wanton and irresponsible,' says Simon Phipps
Apple Updates VoiceOver Kit for IPod Shuffle
(News) Apple on Friday released an update for the recently released iPod shuffle, fixing a couple of minor items.
(News) Apple on Friday released an update for the recently released iPod shuffle, fixing a couple of minor items.
Where Did Sun Go Wrong?
(News) One of Silicon Valley's biggest innovators faces a tough road alone after walking away from a deal with IBM
(News) One of Silicon Valley's biggest innovators faces a tough road alone after walking away from a deal with IBM
Apple to Discontinue .Mac HomePage, Groups in July
(News) July 7 will be the end of the road for two of .Mac's long time features, HomePage and Groups. But don't worry, you won't lose...
(News) July 7 will be the end of the road for two of .Mac's long time features, HomePage and Groups. But don't worry, you won't lose...
SAP: We've Spent Millions So Far on Waste Management Suit
(News) Recent filings in the case are filled with acrimony, accusations from both sides
(News) Recent filings in the case are filled with acrimony, accusations from both sides
After Attacks, Excel Update Due From Microsoft
(News) Both Microsoft and Oracle are due to release security updates on Tuesday
(News) Both Microsoft and Oracle are due to release security updates on Tuesday
Google Working to Add 'every Damn' Service to Apps
(News) The president of company's enterprise group revealed its future plans on Twitter
(News) The president of company's enterprise group revealed its future plans on Twitter
HP Releases Automation Tools for Virtual Data Centers
(News) Its updated BSA software aims to help manage large VMware deployments
(News) Its updated BSA software aims to help manage large VMware deployments
Google Secure Data Tool Ties Apps to Company Data
(News) The new tool could spur a range of vendors to connect their products to Google Apps
(News) The new tool could spur a range of vendors to connect their products to Google Apps
ZocDoc Takes Pain out of Making Appointments
(News) A New York startup is the OpenTable of doctors' appointments, letting people book online
(News) A New York startup is the OpenTable of doctors' appointments, letting people book online
Outsourcer Nagarro Says Business Picking up in Recession
(News) The company added over 24 new clients in the last three quarters
(News) The company added over 24 new clients in the last three quarters
Apple Announces First Batch of WWDC09 Sessions
(News) Apple on Tuesday posted a preliminary list of its technical sessions and hands-on labs for June's upcoming Worldwide...
(News) Apple on Tuesday posted a preliminary list of its technical sessions and hands-on labs for June's upcoming Worldwide...
Microsoft Releasing First SQL Server '08 Service Pack
(News) The release rolls up all fixes since the initial launch, and could spur adoption of the database
(News) The release rolls up all fixes since the initial launch, and could spur adoption of the database
SAP Adds Polestar Search Tool to Midmarket BI Suite
(News) The addition is meant to help rank-and-file workers use business intelligence
(News) The addition is meant to help rank-and-file workers use business intelligence
Trade Organization Looks to Simplify Cloud Storage
(News) Lack of standards will weaken cloud message, vice chairman says
(News) Lack of standards will weaken cloud message, vice chairman says
Is Collaboration Destroying Value at Your Company?
(News) Collaboration is good, and more collaboration is better, right? Wrong, says Morten T. Hansen in this month's Harvard Business...
(News) Collaboration is good, and more collaboration is better, right? Wrong, says Morten T. Hansen in this month's Harvard Business...
CODA Beefs up Accounting App for Salesforce.com
(News) The veteran on-premises accounting software maker built CODA 2Go natively on Force.com
(News) The veteran on-premises accounting software maker built CODA 2Go natively on Force.com
Salesforce.com Releases No-cost 'lite' Mobile Application
(News) The software has support for iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices, but not Android yet
(News) The software has support for iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices, but not Android yet
Xerox Outsources Management of Data Centers to India's HCL
(News) HCL will manage nine data centers for Xerox
(News) HCL will manage nine data centers for Xerox
Microsoft Updates E-health Data-aggregation Software
(News) New version of Almaga aims to improve flow of information between doctors and patients
(News) New version of Almaga aims to improve flow of information between doctors and patients
Dimdim 5.0 Web Conference System Improves Screencasting
(News) Dimdim has announced the release of Dimdim 5.0, a new version of the open-source Web conferencing/meeting system.
(News) Dimdim has announced the release of Dimdim 5.0, a new version of the open-source Web conferencing/meeting system.
Central Desktop Delivers Outlook Plug-in
(News) The SaaS collaboration provider sees itself as a less expensive, simpler alternative to SharePoint
(News) The SaaS collaboration provider sees itself as a less expensive, simpler alternative to SharePoint
FlexTeam Scheduling App Improves Performance
(News) App4mac on Thursday announced the release of FlexTeam 2.1, a new version of its scheduling application for Mac OS X. It costs...
(News) App4mac on Thursday announced the release of FlexTeam 2.1, a new version of its scheduling application for Mac OS X. It costs...
NetSuite Talks up Integration With Salesforce.com
(News) The on-demand ERP vendor announces four partner-developed applications for connecting with its rival's cloud
(News) The on-demand ERP vendor announces four partner-developed applications for connecting with its rival's cloud
Intel to Turn Moblin Over to Linux Foundation
(News) Chip vendor hopes nonprofit's stewardship will spur support for the Linux-based mobile platform
(News) Chip vendor hopes nonprofit's stewardship will spur support for the Linux-based mobile platform
SAP: KPIs Coming Soon for Enterprise Support
(News) The long-awaited metrics are supposed to quantify the value of SAP's pricey service
(News) The long-awaited metrics are supposed to quantify the value of SAP's pricey service
Microsoft Introduces Windows Server OS for Small Businesses
(News) Windows Server 2008 Foundation will be sold exclusively through OEMs in the second half of the year
(News) Windows Server 2008 Foundation will be sold exclusively through OEMs in the second half of the year
Jaspersoft Version 3.5 Adds In-memory Analysis to BI Tool
(News) There are SaaS features too, although Jaspersoft has no plans to offer a hosted business intelligence service
(News) There are SaaS features too, although Jaspersoft has no plans to offer a hosted business intelligence service
Gates Gives $33 Million for Tuberculosis in China
(News) The grant follows earlier funds from the Gates Foundation to fight AIDS and smoking in China.
(News) The grant follows earlier funds from the Gates Foundation to fight AIDS and smoking in China.
Fedora 11 Beta Posted With New Security, Developer Features
(News) The free Linux OS shows a glimpse of technologies that may end up in a future version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
(News) The free Linux OS shows a glimpse of technologies that may end up in a future version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Zend Technologies Readies a New PHP Application Server
(News) Zend Server will target software appliances and virtualized environments, unlike Zend Platform, aimed at server clusters
(News) Zend Server will target software appliances and virtualized environments, unlike Zend Platform, aimed at server clusters
Suitcase Fusion 2 Now Supports Tiger
(News) Extensis has announced the release of Suitcase Fusion 2 13.1, an update to its single-user professional font management...
(News) Extensis has announced the release of Suitcase Fusion 2 13.1, an update to its single-user professional font management...
Adobe, Facebook Partner to Create Flash Developer Tools
(News) Adobe has partnered with one of the most popular social networking Web sites, Facebook, to give developers a new set of tools...
(News) Adobe has partnered with one of the most popular social networking Web sites, Facebook, to give developers a new set of tools...
MobileMe Evolves Into Integral Service
(News) Apple's MobileMe certainly had its growing pains when it launched last summer, but the online collection of syncing services...
(News) Apple's MobileMe certainly had its growing pains when it launched last summer, but the online collection of syncing services...
Oracle, Alcatel-Lucent Settle Patent Suit
(News) Terms of the settlement are confidential, a spokeswoman said
(News) Terms of the settlement are confidential, a spokeswoman said
Progress Software Names New CEO
(News) Infrastructure vendor's new boss wants to double revenue to $1 billion
(News) Infrastructure vendor's new boss wants to double revenue to $1 billion
Once-Secret 'Cloud Manifesto' Sees Light of Day
(News) Once-Secret 'Cloud Manifesto' Sees Light of Day
(News) Once-Secret 'Cloud Manifesto' Sees Light of Day
TextFlow Lets Workgroups Collaborate on Docs Online
(News) Nordic River has announced a significant update to TextFlow, its word processing collaboration system. Available as a...
(News) Nordic River has announced a significant update to TextFlow, its word processing collaboration system. Available as a...
Report: Disney in Talks to Bring Content to Hulu
(News) We're big fans of video-streaming site Hulu--heck, we gave it an Eddy Award last year--but if there's one area in which the...
(News) We're big fans of video-streaming site Hulu--heck, we gave it an Eddy Award last year--but if there's one area in which the...
Security Analyst Spots Three Flaws in Google Docs
(News) Google denies problems, but finds could raise more questions over the safety of storing data in the cloud
(News) Google denies problems, but finds could raise more questions over the safety of storing data in the cloud
Renewable Energy Will Boost Software Demand, Says Greenpeace
(News) Moving to a distributed model for energy supply will lead to management challenges
(News) Moving to a distributed model for energy supply will lead to management challenges
Open-source Firms Urged to Go on Legal Offensive
(News) They should make wider use of patent re-examinations to protect their businesses, a lawyer advised
(News) They should make wider use of patent re-examinations to protect their businesses, a lawyer advised
Google Apps Admins Gain Usage Charts
(News) Also, Google Docs users can now create and insert drawings into their documents
(News) Also, Google Docs users can now create and insert drawings into their documents
French Gov't Will Train SMEs to Use Google, Microsoft Tools
(News) Google and Microsoft will create IT courses for small businesses -- but the government will pay the trainers
(News) Google and Microsoft will create IT courses for small businesses -- but the government will pay the trainers
Sun Chief Forges Ahead as IBM Rumors Swirl
(News) Schwartz gave a business-as-usual speech about opportunities in open-source software and the cloud
(News) Schwartz gave a business-as-usual speech about opportunities in open-source software and the cloud
Amazon Unveils EC2 Plug-in for Eclipse
(News) The move makes it easier for Java developers to write apps for the cloud
(News) The move makes it easier for Java developers to write apps for the cloud
Microsoft Sees Growing SaaS Opportunity Among SMBs
(News) A survey shows companies are ready to move on deploying hosted services for collaboration and e-mail
(News) A survey shows companies are ready to move on deploying hosted services for collaboration and e-mail
Satyam Hopes to Finalize Bidder by April 30
(News) The loss of the UN's business was a key setback for the company
(News) The loss of the UN's business was a key setback for the company
In Bangalore, a BPO With a Heart
(News) The firm hires only physically handicapped people to work on data-entry jobs
(News) The firm hires only physically handicapped people to work on data-entry jobs
Steve Wozniak Joins DeepDyve, New Search Startup
(News) So when Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak isn't  dancing with the stars, or joining a  storage startup, apparently he's pretty...
(News) So when Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak isn't
Sun Starts JavaFX Coding Contest
(News) The company dangles big cash prizes to spur interest in RIA platform
(News) The company dangles big cash prizes to spur interest in RIA platform
SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Released
(News) The update to Novell's Linux OS adds deep interoperability with Windows
(News) The update to Novell's Linux OS adds deep interoperability with Windows
Google Apps Missing Enterprise Social-networking Revolution
(News) Google is mum on plans to add Facebook-like features to its collaboration and communication business suite
(News) Google is mum on plans to add Facebook-like features to its collaboration and communication business suite
Sage Aims New CRM Appliance at Small Business
(News) The company offers zero-percent financing for up to three years
(News) The company offers zero-percent financing for up to three years
Free Tool From HP Scans for Flash Vulnerabilities
(News) SWFScan aims to help Web developers without a security background find troublesome code
(News) SWFScan aims to help Web developers without a security background find troublesome code
Salesforce Integrates Service Cloud With Twitter
(News) Users can track and interact with customers through the popular social messaging service
(News) Users can track and interact with customers through the popular social messaging service
IBM Said to Be Poring Over Sun's Contracts
(News) Reports of IBM doing due diligence suggest a merger deal may be progressing
(News) Reports of IBM doing due diligence suggest a merger deal may be progressing
Bugs & Fixes: IWork '09 Documents Can Crash an IPhone
(News) You can view an iWork '09 document on your iPhone (or iPod touch) in the Mail app, if the document is received as an e-mail...
(News) You can view an iWork '09 document on your iPhone (or iPod touch) in the Mail app, if the document is received as an e-mail...
OpenLogic Revamps Open-source Support Offerings
(News) Vendor says recession is sparking interest in its services
(News) Vendor says recession is sparking interest in its services
Oracle Offering Scaled-down Version of Database Machine
(News) Oracle claims strong demand for its Exadata product line but declines to offer numbers
(News) Oracle claims strong demand for its Exadata product line but declines to offer numbers
Syncopation Syncs Multiple ITunes Libraries
(News) In the Mac 911 vein we have a question from reader M.D. who asks a question likely on the minds of many:
(News) In the Mac 911 vein we have a question from reader M.D. who asks a question likely on the minds of many:
Microsoft Proud of Its First 'post-Gates' OS, Ballmer Says
(News) Gates' departure allowed executives to take new leadership responsibilities while developing Windows 7
(News) Gates' departure allowed executives to take new leadership responsibilities while developing Windows 7
Improve Sluggish PDF Handling in Preview
(News) Have you ever run into a PDF that, when viewed in Preview and/or Adobe, is just incredibly sluggish in its responses? A simple...
(News) Have you ever run into a PDF that, when viewed in Preview and/or Adobe, is just incredibly sluggish in its responses? A simple...
NetSyncX Synchronizes NetSuite on Mac
(News) Celigo announced Thursday the availability of NetSyncX, Software as a Service (SaaS) that helps Mac users synchronize data...
(News) Celigo announced Thursday the availability of NetSyncX, Software as a Service (SaaS) that helps Mac users synchronize data...
NetSuite Opens Developer Network, App Marketplace
(News) A company executive says NetSuite's approach will focus on 'quality over quantity' unlike rival Salesforce.com
(News) A company executive says NetSuite's approach will focus on 'quality over quantity' unlike rival Salesforce.com
Microsoft Releases IE8, Stresses Security
(News) Company-commissioned report shows Microsoft's new browser detects malware better than competitors.
(News) Company-commissioned report shows Microsoft's new browser detects malware better than competitors.
Oracle 11g R2, Middleware 11g Coming Soon
(News) Executive says 11g R2 update will bring 'grid computing to the masses'
(News) Executive says 11g R2 update will bring 'grid computing to the masses'
Think Before You Tweet
(News) I love Twitter, as my 7,121 updates will attest. But let's get this straight: while it might be okay to tweet about waffles...
(News) I love Twitter, as my 7,121 updates will attest. But let's get this straight: while it might be okay to tweet about waffles...
Microsoft Blames Azure Outage on OS Upgrade
(News) A routine event brought down applications on a test version of its cloud-computing infrastructure for nearly 24 hours
(News) A routine event brought down applications on a test version of its cloud-computing infrastructure for nearly 24 hours
FileMaker Updates Business Productivity Kits
(News) FileMaker on Wednesday announced the release of two updated versions of its FileMaker Business Productivity Kit. Both are...
(News) FileMaker on Wednesday announced the release of two updated versions of its FileMaker Business Productivity Kit. Both are...
Apple Movie Trailer Site Debuts on Twitter
(News) We all know that Apple operates on strict rules of secrecy that make the Cold War-era Kremlin look talkative. That's the...
(News) We all know that Apple operates on strict rules of secrecy that make the Cold War-era Kremlin look talkative. That's the...
Vodafone Sets Global SLAs for Mobile Services
(News) Agreements cover how fast customers will receive phones and SIM cards, but don't discuss penalties against Vodafone
(News) Agreements cover how fast customers will receive phones and SIM cards, but don't discuss penalties against Vodafone
Java Crowd Has Mixed Views on Potential Sun-IBM Deal
(News) They express concerns and hopes for the future of Sun's developer tools and open-source projects
(News) They express concerns and hopes for the future of Sun's developer tools and open-source projects
Involer Invoicing App Adds Custom Logo Support
(News) The Dream Apps has released Involer 1.2, an update to their invoice generation application for Mac OS X. It's a free update;...
(News) The Dream Apps has released Involer 1.2, an update to their invoice generation application for Mac OS X. It's a free update;...
Workday SaaS Apps to Gain IPhone Client
(News) Managers on the go can get those HR approvals done with BlackBerry support to follow
(News) Managers on the go can get those HR approvals done with BlackBerry support to follow
MySpace Enhances Data Portability System
(News) The social-networking site is adding support for the open standards OAuth and OpenID
(News) The social-networking site is adding support for the open standards OAuth and OpenID
New SAP GRC App Focuses on International Trade
(News) Vendor looks to further align supply chain monitoring with risk management
(News) Vendor looks to further align supply chain monitoring with risk management
Tech Repair, Support Services See Growth Amid Recession
(News) During the Great Depression, Americans found ways to repair and reuse many items -- turning gunny sacks into dresses, for...
(News) During the Great Depression, Americans found ways to repair and reuse many items -- turning gunny sacks into dresses, for...
Get the Most out of Finder Views
(News) One program every Mac owner uses is the Finder. It's your Mac's filing system, organizational structure, and overseer. We all...
(News) One program every Mac owner uses is the Finder. It's your Mac's filing system, organizational structure, and overseer. We all...
Ex-Google, Yahoo Staffers Release Hadoop Distribution
(News) Cloudera has launched its commercial distribution of the large-scale Hadoop computing framework.
(News) Cloudera has launched its commercial distribution of the large-scale Hadoop computing framework.
HCL Bags US$350M Outsourcing Contract From Reader's Digest
(News) Indian outsourcer HCL Technologies bags US$350 million infrastructure management and application development contract from The...
(News) Indian outsourcer HCL Technologies bags US$350 million infrastructure management and application development contract from The...
Microsoft Disputes Attempt to Reinstate Class in Vista Suit
(News) Microsoft is disputing an attempt to reinstate class-action status to an ongoing lawsuit against its Windows Vista Capable...
(News) Microsoft is disputing an attempt to reinstate class-action status to an ongoing lawsuit against its Windows Vista Capable...
Nopali Medical Office Software Adds Media File Management
(News) Nopali, the medical office management software for Mac OS X, has been updated to version 1.7.5. Nopali costs US$2000.
(News) Nopali, the medical office management software for Mac OS X, has been updated to version 1.7.5. Nopali costs US$2000.
Navigate an InDesign Document Using Power Zoom
(News) Assuming you've been using Adobe InDesign CS4 for a while now, you may have noticed that Adobe removed the Navigator panel...
(News) Assuming you've been using Adobe InDesign CS4 for a while now, you may have noticed that Adobe removed the Navigator panel...
SAP Teams With Sybase to Offer Mobile ERP, CRM Apps
(News) SAP is teaming with Sybase to offer its business applications on mobile devices, including the iPhone, Windows Mobile...
(News) SAP is teaming with Sybase to offer its business applications on mobile devices, including the iPhone, Windows Mobile...
On-demand ERP Draws Mixed Reaction
(News) Microsoft still has no plans to roll out on-demand ERP (enterprise resource planning) software, an executive said Tuesday.
(News) Microsoft still has no plans to roll out on-demand ERP (enterprise resource planning) software, an executive said Tuesday.
Perot Systems Expands in India
(News) Perot expands BPO operations in India citing growing demand from the health-care sector.
(News) Perot expands BPO operations in India citing growing demand from the health-care sector.
Buying Satyam May Only Interest Smaller Indian Outsourcers
(News) Satyam may be seen as an attractive investment only to smaller Indian outsourcers, analysts say
(News) Satyam may be seen as an attractive investment only to smaller Indian outsourcers, analysts say
Relationship With VMware Will Not Change, EMC Chief Says
(News) EMC and VMware will continue to work closely together, EMC's top executive said Tuesday.
(News) EMC and VMware will continue to work closely together, EMC's top executive said Tuesday.
App-compatibility Toolkit for Windows 7 Due in April
(News) Microsoft next month plans to release a toolkit to help business customers begin testing their existing applications for...
(News) Microsoft next month plans to release a toolkit to help business customers begin testing their existing applications for...
Microsoft Cuts Software Leasing Costs to Retain Companies
(News) In an attempt to retain recession-hit companies seeking to opt out of their software maintenance contracts, Microsoft Corp. is...
(News) In an attempt to retain recession-hit companies seeking to opt out of their software maintenance contracts, Microsoft Corp. is...
Past Was Guide for Changes to Windows Development
(News) Past Was Guide for Changes to Windows Development
(News) Past Was Guide for Changes to Windows Development
Intuit to Bring Online Payroll to Mac Users
(News) Intuit has announced plans to offer its Online Payroll service to Mac users of QuickBooks, enabling small business owners...
(News) Intuit has announced plans to offer its Online Payroll service to Mac users of QuickBooks, enabling small business owners...
Akamai CEO Sees Opportunity in Economic Downturn
(News) With many companies cutting headcount and costs to weather the economic downturn, Akamai Technologies President and CEO Paul...
(News) With many companies cutting headcount and costs to weather the economic downturn, Akamai Technologies President and CEO Paul...
Complex-event-processing Vendors Merge
(News) Aleri and Coral8, makers of complex-event-processing tools, have merged.
(News) Aleri and Coral8, makers of complex-event-processing tools, have merged.
Dynamics Users Ready to Network, Solve Problems
(News) Microsoft Dynamics users are looking forward finding answers to problems from peers at next week's Dynamics' conference.
(News) Microsoft Dynamics users are looking forward finding answers to problems from peers at next week's Dynamics' conference.
Facebook Adds Chat to Apps, Foresees Adoption Jump
(News) Facebook apps can now feature live chat, which the company foresees will increase users' engagement.
(News) Facebook apps can now feature live chat, which the company foresees will increase users' engagement.
Zoho Releases Writer 2.0 With New Tab-based UI
(News) Zoho has given its Web-based word-processing application a makeover with a new tab-based UI.
(News) Zoho has given its Web-based word-processing application a makeover with a new tab-based UI.
IBM Adds Data-warehousing Tools to Informix
(News) IBM is bolstering the BI (business intelligence) capabilities of its Informix OLTP server.
(News) IBM is bolstering the BI (business intelligence) capabilities of its Informix OLTP server.
Exchange Challenger Integrates With Mac Calendar
(News) Zarafa is adding support for CalDAV -- which will allow integration with, for example, Mac OS X calendar application iCal --...
(News) Zarafa is adding support for CalDAV -- which will allow integration with, for example, Mac OS X calendar application iCal --...
Ballmer Promises Faster Windows Mobile Development
(News) Under pressure from popular phones from Apple and RIM, Microsoft hopes it has put in place changes that will help it meet that...
(News) Under pressure from popular phones from Apple and RIM, Microsoft hopes it has put in place changes that will help it meet that...
HP Launches New Support Software, Printers for SMBs
(News) Hewlett-Packard announced new products to help small and medium business save money, including printers and software that...
(News) Hewlett-Packard announced new products to help small and medium business save money, including printers and software that...
NetSuite Tries to Lure Sage Customers
(News) NetSuite is trying to lure Sage customers away with the latest in a string of discount programs.
(News) NetSuite is trying to lure Sage customers away with the latest in a string of discount programs.
Windows 7 to Include Features to Cater to Enterprise
(News) Windows 7 will include features specifically to meet the needs of enterprise customers based on early feedback from them.
(News) Windows 7 will include features specifically to meet the needs of enterprise customers based on early feedback from them.
SAP to Plug BI Into Business All-In-One
(News) SAP is planning to add pre-built BI tools to its Business All-In-One ERP systems for the midmarket.
(News) SAP is planning to add pre-built BI tools to its Business All-In-One ERP systems for the midmarket.
Foxconn Plans Billion Dollar High Tech City
(News) Foxconn plans to use IBM Smart City software in a multibillion dollar high tech city.
(News) Foxconn plans to use IBM Smart City software in a multibillion dollar high tech city.
Linux.com to Get a Makeover
(News) The Linux Foundation is reviving original content on the linux.com domain.
(News) The Linux Foundation is reviving original content on the linux.com domain.
Flickr Adds Video Upload for Free Users
(News) When it comes to the Internet, Flickr may be synonymous with photos, but the online photo-sharing site branched out to videos...
(News) When it comes to the Internet, Flickr may be synonymous with photos, but the online photo-sharing site branched out to videos...
Amazon EC2 Europe Now Has Windows, SQL Server
(News) Amazon EC2 now supports Windows Server and SQL Server in Europe, Amazon announced Tuesday.
(News) Amazon EC2 now supports Windows Server and SQL Server in Europe, Amazon announced Tuesday.
HP Beefs up BI Services Offerings
(News) HP is launching a set of new services for BI (business intelligence), but analysts had mixed reactions Tuesday.
(News) HP is launching a set of new services for BI (business intelligence), but analysts had mixed reactions Tuesday.
Software AG Launches AlignSpace Social Network for BPM
(News) Software AG wants to get people talking about business process management with a new social-networking site.
(News) Software AG wants to get people talking about business process management with a new social-networking site.
Socialtext Collaboration Platform Gains Microblogging
(News) Socialtext will add Twitter-like functionality to its hosted enterprise collaboration platform.
(News) Socialtext will add Twitter-like functionality to its hosted enterprise collaboration platform.
Recession Weeds out Uninspiring Start-ups
(News) There's nothing like a recession to get rid of the pretenders.
(News) There's nothing like a recession to get rid of the pretenders.
SAP Will Cut Carbon Emissions, but Calls for More
(News) SAP aims to cut its employees' contribution to global warming by 60 percent by 2020
(News) SAP aims to cut its employees' contribution to global warming by 60 percent by 2020
Outsourcer HCL Wins Large Indian Contract
(News) Indian outsourcer HCL has won a contract in India reflecting a larger focus by Indian outsourcers on their home market.
(News) Indian outsourcer HCL has won a contract in India reflecting a larger focus by Indian outsourcers on their home market.
Microsoft Executive Says Layoffs Offset by More R&D
(News) Up to 3,000 employees could be needed for Microsoft's research efforts this year, in part offsetting layoffs, a top company...
(News) Up to 3,000 employees could be needed for Microsoft's research efforts this year, in part offsetting layoffs, a top company...
Symantec's Guru Lets Geeks Reach out and Help
(News) Symantec is developing a new computer service to help tech gurus connect with friends and family to fix PCs.
(News) Symantec is developing a new computer service to help tech gurus connect with friends and family to fix PCs.
SAP, IBM to Showcase Tech for Cloud Mobility
(News) SAP and IBM are going to showcase technology at Cebit that load balances an SAP application across multiple remote servers.
(News) SAP and IBM are going to showcase technology at Cebit that load balances an SAP application across multiple remote servers.
DEMO 09: Voice-to-text SMS for IPhone, Touch Screen Laptop Turn Heads
(News) DEMO 09: Voice-to-text SMS for IPhone, Touch Screen Laptop Turn Heads
(News) DEMO 09: Voice-to-text SMS for IPhone, Touch Screen Laptop Turn Heads
IT Must Invest Its Way out of Crisis, Say Leaders
(News) IT vendors and their customers must invest their way out of the economic crisis, said politicians and industry leaders at the...
(News) IT vendors and their customers must invest their way out of the economic crisis, said politicians and industry leaders at the...
Jumsoft Upgrades Pages Templates Pro
(News) Jumsoft has released four new designs for its Pages Templates Pro pack, a collection of templates to use in conjunction with...
(News) Jumsoft has released four new designs for its Pages Templates Pro pack, a collection of templates to use in conjunction with...
Virtual Server Appliance Tools Leave out the OS
(News) AppZero's virtual application appliances don't include an operating system, avoiding potential licensing hassles.
(News) AppZero's virtual application appliances don't include an operating system, avoiding potential licensing hassles.
Vendors See Future in IPhone Business Applications
(News) Several vendors at Cebit are planning applications and services centered around business use of the Apple's iPhone.
(News) Several vendors at Cebit are planning applications and services centered around business use of the Apple's iPhone.
Oracle to Release Major Enterprise Manager Upgrade
(News) Oracle is introducing a major upgrade to its Enterprise Manager platform on Tuesday.
(News) Oracle is introducing a major upgrade to its Enterprise Manager platform on Tuesday.
New IPod Touch Ad Is More of the Same Fun
(News) Whether or not Steve Jobs is at the helm, one thing Apple will never tire of is releasing great advertisement spots for its...
(News) Whether or not Steve Jobs is at the helm, one thing Apple will never tire of is releasing great advertisement spots for its...
Attorneys Aim to Reinstate 'class' in Vista Capable Suit
(News) Attorneys are trying to get the class-action status of a suit against Microsoft's Windows Capable program reinstated.
(News) Attorneys are trying to get the class-action status of a suit against Microsoft's Windows Capable program reinstated.
Microsoft Expands Work With Hospitals in Asia
(News) Microsoft launched a new online site for Asia Pacific health workers and sold its Amalga software to another hospital in Asia...
(News) Microsoft launched a new online site for Asia Pacific health workers and sold its Amalga software to another hospital in Asia...
TomTom Suit Shows Microsoft's Split Personality
(News) Microsoft has been vocal about its interest in working more closely with the open-source community in the past couple of...
(News) Microsoft has been vocal about its interest in working more closely with the open-source community in the past couple of...
Oracle Prepping Broad-based Social-networking Suite
(News) Oracle is pulling together a new, wide-ranging suite of social-networking tools.
(News) Oracle is pulling together a new, wide-ranging suite of social-networking tools.
Fanurio Time Tracking App Adds Timesheet Import
(News) Fanurio Time Tracking has announced the release of Fanurio 2.0, a major upgrade to its time tracking and billing software for...
(News) Fanurio Time Tracking has announced the release of Fanurio 2.0, a major upgrade to its time tracking and billing software for...
Corel Debuts Painter 11 for Digital Artists and Illustrators
(News) Corel has released Painter 11, the newest edition of its digital painting and illustration software. The software boasts more...
(News) Corel has released Painter 11, the newest edition of its digital painting and illustration software. The software boasts more...
Safari 4 Rivals Google Chrome in JavaScript Race
(News) Contrary to Apple's claims, the newest version of Safari is not the world's fastest browser, benchmark scores show. But it is...
(News) Contrary to Apple's claims, the newest version of Safari is not the world's fastest browser, benchmark scores show. But it is...
New Google Dashboard Provides Downtime Information
(News) Google introduced a new dashboard on Wednesday to monitor the service quality of Google Apps services.
(News) Google introduced a new dashboard on Wednesday to monitor the service quality of Google Apps services.
Infosys BPO Says Clients Turning to India in Recession
(News) Infosys says the company's business process outsourcing business is seeing new business from clients trying to cut costs in a...
(News) Infosys says the company's business process outsourcing business is seeing new business from clients trying to cut costs in a...
Facebook to Improve How Members Discover Applications
(News) Facebook will improve the way in which applications can be found on its site.
(News) Facebook will improve the way in which applications can be found on its site.
Microsoft Updates Windows 7 Beta to Fix IE8 Bugs
(News) Microsoft Updates Windows 7 Beta to Fix IE8 Bugs
(News) Microsoft Updates Windows 7 Beta to Fix IE8 Bugs
Googaby Manages Google Contacts
(News) Mac-Chi on Wednesday announced the release of Googaby 1.0, a Google Contacts management application for Mac OS X. It's priced...
(News) Mac-Chi on Wednesday announced the release of Googaby 1.0, a Google Contacts management application for Mac OS X. It's priced...
Apple Makes MobileMe Faster and Shinier
(News) Not to be outdone  by the Apple TV, MobileMe is the second product to have received a minor update Wednesday. After a little...
(News) Not to be outdone
Netezza Scoops up Data Auditing Vendor
(News) Netezza has acquired Tizor Systems for its data auditing and protection software.
(News) Netezza has acquired Tizor Systems for its data auditing and protection software.
Microsoft Demos Innovations at Annual TechFest
(News) Microsoft demonstrated new technologies, including a system for recognizing conference-call participants, at its annual...
(News) Microsoft demonstrated new technologies, including a system for recognizing conference-call participants, at its annual...
Tata Setting up Data Center in London
(News) India's Tata Communications continues expansion outside India with a new data center in the UK.
(News) India's Tata Communications continues expansion outside India with a new data center in the UK.
Find E-mail Easily With Flags
(News) If you've ever struggled to find something important in your mailbox--or simply lost track of messages you intended to deal...
(News) If you've ever struggled to find something important in your mailbox--or simply lost track of messages you intended to deal...
Desktops Will Move to the Cloud, VMware Exec Says
(News) The desktop is one the areas ripe for moving into the cloud and the driver will be lower operational costs, says a VMware...
(News) The desktop is one the areas ripe for moving into the cloud and the driver will be lower operational costs, says a VMware...
Startup Adds Ubuntu as OS for Unified Communications
(News) Unified communications software startup Unison has added Ubuntu to the list of Linux OSes on which companies can run its...
(News) Unified communications software startup Unison has added Ubuntu to the list of Linux OSes on which companies can run its...
Zoho Gains Single Sign-on Across Entire Suite
(News) Zoho now has single sign-on across its suite of on-demand business applications, the company said Tuesday.
(News) Zoho now has single sign-on across its suite of on-demand business applications, the company said Tuesday.
PulpMotion Adds ILife '09 Support
(News) Aquafadas has announced the release of PulpMotion 2.1, a new version of their custom slideshow creation software for Mac OS X...
(News) Aquafadas has announced the release of PulpMotion 2.1, a new version of their custom slideshow creation software for Mac OS X...
Research Will Offer Recession Boost, Microsoft's Mundie Says
(News) Research will be key to helping Microsoft emerge strongly from the recession, Craig Mundie said at the company's annual...
(News) Research will be key to helping Microsoft emerge strongly from the recession, Craig Mundie said at the company's annual...
No Settlement in Oracle-SAP Lawsuit
(News) A settlement conference on Monday produced no resolution to Oracle's lawsuit against SAP.
(News) A settlement conference on Monday produced no resolution to Oracle's lawsuit against SAP.
Gmail Struck With Service Outage
(News) Google's Gmail service was unavailable starting around 10:30 AM GMT on Tuesday. Google acknowledged the problem and said it...
(News) Google's Gmail service was unavailable starting around 10:30 AM GMT on Tuesday. Google acknowledged the problem and said it...
VMware Adds to Cloud Strategy
(News) VMware has security for its cloud OS, an API for integrating internal and external clouds, and improved management features in...
(News) VMware has security for its cloud OS, an API for integrating internal and external clouds, and improved management features in...
Ingres, Alfresco Debut Open-source SharePoint Rival
(News) Hoping to lure SharePoint customers, Ingres is teaming up with Alfresco on a new content management appliance.
(News) Hoping to lure SharePoint customers, Ingres is teaming up with Alfresco on a new content management appliance.
Red Hat Targets VMware, Microsoft With Virtualization Line
(News) Red Hat Monday introduced a line of virtualization software to compete with VMware, Microsoft.
(News) Red Hat Monday introduced a line of virtualization software to compete with VMware, Microsoft.
SAP Revs up College Recruiting Effort With New Site
(News) SAP is beefing up its college recruitment efforts with a new Web portal.
(News) SAP is beefing up its college recruitment efforts with a new Web portal.
Ubuntu Will Target Cloud Computing With October Release
(News) Ubuntu will target cloud computing with October release, company CEO says.
(News) Ubuntu will target cloud computing with October release, company CEO says.
Bugs & Fixes: When Mobile Me File Downloads Won't Open
(News) Apple recently added a new way to share files via your MobileMe iDisk. It is ideally suited for those times when a file is too...
(News) Apple recently added a new way to share files via your MobileMe iDisk. It is ideally suited for those times when a file is too...
Tool Maker, Infor in Legal Tussle Over Retro License Fees
(News) Infor and a Midwestern manufacturer are in a legal wrangle over retroactive software license fees.
(News) Infor and a Midwestern manufacturer are in a legal wrangle over retroactive software license fees.
Microsoft Research Social App Marries Web, Desktop
(News) A new proof-of-concept application from Microsoft Research lets users share files from their desktop on the Web.
(News) A new proof-of-concept application from Microsoft Research lets users share files from their desktop on the Web.
SAP Buys PaaS Vendor's Intellectual Property
(News) SAP has bought the intellectual property assets of Web-based development platform vendor Coghead.
(News) SAP has bought the intellectual property assets of Web-based development platform vendor Coghead.
Gambling on Your Career: What the Odds You'll Lose Your Job?
(News) Gambling on Your Career: What the Odds You'll Lose Your Job?
(News) Gambling on Your Career: What the Odds You'll Lose Your Job?
Wall Street Beat: Economy Hits HP, Apple, Sprint Nextel
(News) Earnings reports and market surveys this week show that the recession is hurting even tech highflyers like Hewlett-Packard and...
(News) Earnings reports and market surveys this week show that the recession is hurting even tech highflyers like Hewlett-Packard and...
Intel Eyes Cloud Computing With New Hardware, Software
(News) Intel earlier this week pitched hardware improvement that could boost performance of a cloud while cutting energy costs.
(News) Intel earlier this week pitched hardware improvement that could boost performance of a cloud while cutting energy costs.
Could the Recession Be Good for Enterprise Software?
(News) Once the recession ends, the IT industry will have changed in multiple ways, industry observers say.
(News) Once the recession ends, the IT industry will have changed in multiple ways, industry observers say.
Multiplex Manages Ripped DVDs
(News) Currently in public beta, Multiplex is a Mac OS X application that helps you managed libraries of "ripped" movies. It's priced...
(News) Currently in public beta, Multiplex is a Mac OS X application that helps you managed libraries of "ripped" movies. It's priced...
Microsoft's Razorfish Taps Rackspace for Cloud Hosting
(News) Microsoft's Razorfish has chosen Rackspace as its cloud-hosting platform rather than wait for Microsoft to release Azure.
(News) Microsoft's Razorfish has chosen Rackspace as its cloud-hosting platform rather than wait for Microsoft to release Azure.
LightSpeed Retail System Offers Web Store 2.0
(News) Xsilva Systems on Thursday announced that it's shipping LightSpeed Web Store 2.0, a new version of their e-commerce addition...
(News) Xsilva Systems on Thursday announced that it's shipping LightSpeed Web Store 2.0, a new version of their e-commerce addition...
ScreenFlow 1.5 Adds Audio Effects, WMV Export
(News) Telestream on Wednesday updated its screen recording application, ScreenFlow. The update adds a few new features and fixes...
(News) Telestream on Wednesday updated its screen recording application, ScreenFlow. The update adds a few new features and fixes...
Microsoft-Red Hat Deal Shows Need for Virtualization Support
(News) A deal between Microsoft and Red Hat unveiled Monday shows the need for vendors to ensure customers get cross-platform...
(News) A deal between Microsoft and Red Hat unveiled Monday shows the need for vendors to ensure customers get cross-platform...
Microsoft Kills Equipt Subscription Offering
(News) Microsoft plans to discontinue Equipt, a package of software and services.
(News) Microsoft plans to discontinue Equipt, a package of software and services.
Contactizer Adds 'Dayboard' Companion
(News) Objective Decision on Wednesday announced Contactizer 3.7, a new version of their productivity management app for Mac OS X...
(News) Objective Decision on Wednesday announced Contactizer 3.7, a new version of their productivity management app for Mac OS X...
Oracle Goes Up-market With New On-demand CRM Apps
(News) Oracle is beefing up its recently announced CRM product update with modules aimed at large companies.
(News) Oracle is beefing up its recently announced CRM product update with modules aimed at large companies.
Google Sync Uses Microsoft Technology To Take On Apple
(How To) Google Sync Uses Microsoft Technology To Take On Apple
(How To) Google Sync Uses Microsoft Technology To Take On Apple
Colleges Go Online to Cut Costs in Tight Budgets
(News) Colleges Go Online to Cut Costs in Tight Budgets
(News) Colleges Go Online to Cut Costs in Tight Budgets
MacBooks Could See Custom Four-finger Gestures
(News) You find such interesting things when you dig through the dark recesses of your file structure: hopes, dreams, ancient...
(News) You find such interesting things when you dig through the dark recesses of your file structure: hopes, dreams, ancient...
Woman Sues Microsoft Over XP Downgrade Charge
(News) A woman has filed suit against Microsoft over a $59.25 charge for downgrading her Windows Vista PC to XP.
(News) A woman has filed suit against Microsoft over a $59.25 charge for downgrading her Windows Vista PC to XP.
Microsoft Plans Stores, Hires Dreamworks Exec
(News) Microsoft plans to open its own retail stores to "transform the PC and Microsoft buying experience."
(News) Microsoft plans to open its own retail stores to "transform the PC and Microsoft buying experience."
Microsoft Lashes out at Adobe Over Silverlight Comments
(News) Microsoft is crying foul over recent comments made by an Adobe executive that Silverlight has "fizzled" as a competitor to...
(News) Microsoft is crying foul over recent comments made by an Adobe executive that Silverlight has "fizzled" as a competitor to...
Swap Texture Fills Among the IWork '09 Applications
(News) The programs in iWork '09 share many features, including the ability to create bar charts. Somewhat strangely, though, they...
(News) The programs in iWork '09 share many features, including the ability to create bar charts. Somewhat strangely, though, they...
Curio Integrates With Evernote
(News) Zengobi and Evernote on Thursday announced new integration between their respective products--Curio, Zengobi's brainstorming...
(News) Zengobi and Evernote on Thursday announced new integration between their respective products--Curio, Zengobi's brainstorming...
Virtual TimeClock Adds Time Deduction Rules, New Reports
(News) Virtual TimeClock '09 features new capabilities like new deduction rules and unlimited overtime, new leave categories and a...
(News) Virtual TimeClock '09 features new capabilities like new deduction rules and unlimited overtime, new leave categories and a...
Virtual TimeClock Adds Time Deduction Rules, New Reports
(News) Redcort Software on Thursday announced the release of Virtual TimeClock '09, an upgrade to its time and attendance software...
(News) Redcort Software on Thursday announced the release of Virtual TimeClock '09, an upgrade to its time and attendance software...
Jumsoft's Keynote Quartet FX '09 Combines Four Packages
(News) Jumsoft on Thursday announced the release of Keynote Quartet FX '09, a new package that includes four separately available...
(News) Jumsoft on Thursday announced the release of Keynote Quartet FX '09, a new package that includes four separately available...
Opera Unveils Compression Service for Speedier Browsing
(News) Opera Thursday unveiled a new compression service it said speeds up browsing the Web on its mobile and desktop browsers.
(News) Opera Thursday unveiled a new compression service it said speeds up browsing the Web on its mobile and desktop browsers.
Tata Communications Invests US$430M in Asian Expansion
(News) India's Tata Communications is investing US$430 million in a data center and cable system in the Asia-Pacific region.
(News) India's Tata Communications is investing US$430 million in a data center and cable system in the Asia-Pacific region.
IBM Floats Software in Amazon's Cloud
(News) IBM is delivering some of its infrastructure software as an on-demand service through Amazon Web Services, the companies said...
(News) IBM is delivering some of its infrastructure software as an on-demand service through Amazon Web Services, the companies said...
New Red Hat Project Looks to Simplify JBoss Migrations
(News) Red Hat has launched a new open-source project aimed at making it easier for enterprises to move from proprietary middleware...
(News) Red Hat has launched a new open-source project aimed at making it easier for enterprises to move from proprietary middleware...
Microsoft Live Sync Allows for Mac, PC Data Synchronization
(News) If you had any doubt that data synchronization was going to be a bigger deal in 2009 than, er, The Jonas Brothers (whom my...
(News) If you had any doubt that data synchronization was going to be a bigger deal in 2009 than, er, The Jonas Brothers (whom my...
Ex-Salesforce.com President Turns up at Xactly
(News) Salesforce's former president has turned up at Xactly, maker of sales performance management software.
(News) Salesforce's former president has turned up at Xactly, maker of sales performance management software.
NetSuite Unveils New Suite for Retailers
(News) NetSuite is launching a new software suite for multi-channel retailers on Wednesday.
(News) NetSuite is launching a new software suite for multi-channel retailers on Wednesday.
LightEdge Combines Hosted PBX With Unified Communications
(News) A Microsoft partner Tuesday launched a new service for SMBs that combines hosted unified communications with a hosted PBX...
(News) A Microsoft partner Tuesday launched a new service for SMBs that combines hosted unified communications with a hosted PBX...
Laid Off? How About Moving to India?
(News) IBM is helping its former workers find jobs in developing markets around the world.
(News) IBM is helping its former workers find jobs in developing markets around the world.
Batch Rename the ILife Video Tutorials
(News) With the release of iLife '09, Apple updated its collection of web-hosted video tutorials covering the five programs in the...
(News) With the release of iLife '09, Apple updated its collection of web-hosted video tutorials covering the five programs in the...
Microsoft Releases Monthly Security Updates
(News) Microsoft has released four security updates including critical fixes for Internet Explorer and Exchange.
(News) Microsoft has released four security updates including critical fixes for Internet Explorer and Exchange.
Adobe Revamps Online Marketplace for AIR Apps
(News) Adobe Tuesday revamped an online marketplace for applications developed on its AIR technology.
(News) Adobe Tuesday revamped an online marketplace for applications developed on its AIR technology.
Microsoft's Enterprise Search Road Map Leads to SharePoint
(News) Microsoft laid out an extended road map for its enterprise search strategy on Tuesday.
(News) Microsoft laid out an extended road map for its enterprise search strategy on Tuesday.
Is Google Sync a Shot at MobileMe?
(News) And another piece of the puzzle falls into place. On Monday, Google announced its new Sync beta, based on Microsoft's...
(News) And another piece of the puzzle falls into place. On Monday, Google announced its new Sync beta, based on Microsoft's...
CA Settles Copyright Suit Against Rocket Software
(News) CA has settled its patent-infringement claims against Rocket Software, CA announced Tuesday.
(News) CA has settled its patent-infringement claims against Rocket Software, CA announced Tuesday.
Aster Data Launches Cloud Edition of Analytic Database
(News) Aster Data Systems' analytic database is now available for deployment on Amazon EC2 and AppNexus.
(News) Aster Data Systems' analytic database is now available for deployment on Amazon EC2 and AppNexus.
Salesforce's Latest Hones in on Content, Collaboration
(News) Salesforce's Spring '09 release adds content-delivery and salesperson social networking features.
(News) Salesforce's Spring '09 release adds content-delivery and salesperson social networking features.
Web 2.0 Bites Back in the Beltway -- Again
(News) US congressman is getting flack for revealing his "secret" trip to Iraq on Twitter.
(News) US congressman is getting flack for revealing his "secret" trip to Iraq on Twitter.
Apple's IWork '09 Fine-Tunes Feature Set
(News) Unveiled at last month's Macworld Expo, latest edition of the productivity suite feels much more evolutionary than revolutionary.
(News) Unveiled at last month's Macworld Expo, latest edition of the productivity suite feels much more evolutionary than revolutionary.
Facebook Opens New APIs for App Platform
(News) Facebook is expanding its menu of APIs so third-party developers can access more member data via their apps.
(News) Facebook is expanding its menu of APIs so third-party developers can access more member data via their apps.
Microsoft Offers Tool to Calculate Carbon Footprint
(News) Microsoft has released a toolset for Dynamics AX ERP that lets companies measure their greenhouse gas emissions.
(News) Microsoft has released a toolset for Dynamics AX ERP that lets companies measure their greenhouse gas emissions.
Swedes Harbor Pirates, But Don't Use Their Warez
(News) An Australian study revealed more people there use pirated software than in the home of the popular Pirate Bay site.
(News) An Australian study revealed more people there use pirated software than in the home of the popular Pirate Bay site.
Layers 1.0.3
(Reviews) As a tech writer and Macworld editor, screenshots--snapshots of a computer's onscreen display--are immensely useful. But...
(Reviews) As a tech writer and Macworld editor, screenshots--snapshots of a computer's onscreen display--are immensely useful. But...
Bugs & Fixes: Swatting ILife '09 Bugs
(News) With iLife '09 now released, users are reporting the first crop of bugs. Here are two examples.
(News) With iLife '09 now released, users are reporting the first crop of bugs. Here are two examples.
Bill Would Keep Bailout Recipients from Hiring H-1B Workers
(News) Proposal introduced as an amendment to the massive, $800 billion-plus federal stimulus bill.
(News) Proposal introduced as an amendment to the massive, $800 billion-plus federal stimulus bill.
IWeb '09
(Reviews) Apple's goal with iWeb is to give home and non-professional users an easy way to create and update lively, personal Web sites...
(Reviews) Apple's goal with iWeb is to give home and non-professional users an easy way to create and update lively, personal Web sites...
MySQL Co-founder Quits Sun
(News) MySQL creator Michael "Monty" Widenius has left Sun Microsystems, according to his blog.
(News) MySQL creator Michael "Monty" Widenius has left Sun Microsystems, according to his blog.
MS Launches Premium Support Service Starting at $200,000
(News) Microsoft announced Premier Mission Critical Support Tuesday. The service is aimed at enterprise IT shops which already...
(News) Microsoft announced Premier Mission Critical Support Tuesday. The service is aimed at enterprise IT shops which already...
Survey Shows Ubuntu Not Just for Desktop Anymore
(News) Ubuntu should not be considered just a desktop Linux if a new survey is a good indicator.
(News) Ubuntu should not be considered just a desktop Linux if a new survey is a good indicator.
Introducing Tyler Olsen
(News) As a young entrepreneur, I look forward to being able to spread the joy of technology through this blog.
(News) As a young entrepreneur, I look forward to being able to spread the joy of technology through this blog.
SAP Launches Business Suite 7
(News) SAP is launching Business Suite 7 on Wednesday at an event in New York.
(News) SAP is launching Business Suite 7 on Wednesday at an event in New York.
India's Outsourcing Revenue Will Grow More Slowly
(News) India's outsourcing industry will post slower revenue growth in the current fiscal year ending March 31, says Nasscom.
(News) India's outsourcing industry will post slower revenue growth in the current fiscal year ending March 31, says Nasscom.
Microsoft: All Windows 7 Editions to Run on Netbooks
(News) Microsoft will release six editions of Windows 7 and is emphasizing the two it expects most users to buy.
(News) Microsoft will release six editions of Windows 7 and is emphasizing the two it expects most users to buy.
SugarCRM Plans New Marketing, Partner Management Tools
(News) SugarCRM laid out its road map for the year, including new marketing and partner tools due in version 6.0.
(News) SugarCRM laid out its road map for the year, including new marketing and partner tools due in version 6.0.
MIA: Apple's Nvidia Update
(News) Apple's Nvidia Graphics Update 2009 has been pulled offline, and there's no sign of a replacement.
(News) Apple's Nvidia Graphics Update 2009 has been pulled offline, and there's no sign of a replacement.
SAP, Oracle Dueling Over 'smart' Energy Metering
(News) Oracle and SAP's duel in the utilities software arena heated up this week with a string of announcements.
(News) Oracle and SAP's duel in the utilities software arena heated up this week with a string of announcements.
Microsoft Offers New Time-sensitive Support Service
(News) Microsoft for the first time has said it will pay a financial penalty if it doesn't reach its service-level goals for a...
(News) Microsoft for the first time has said it will pay a financial penalty if it doesn't reach its service-level goals for a...
IWork '08 Apps Get 'general Compatibility' Update
(News) Apple on Monday released updates to Keynote, Pages and Numbers, the applications it combines in its iWork suite. The versions...
(News) Apple on Monday released updates to Keynote, Pages and Numbers, the applications it combines in its iWork suite. The versions...
Online Syncing Site Syncplicity Now Offers Mac Client
(News) Looking for a good way of having your files accessible on multiple computers? MobileMe's an option, but if you're not looking...
(News) Looking for a good way of having your files accessible on multiple computers? MobileMe's an option, but if you're not looking...
Google Earth 5 Beta Released
(News) Google has released a new version of Google Earth, its geographic information software. The new release is available for free...
(News) Google has released a new version of Google Earth, its geographic information software. The new release is available for free...
Accused Spy Calls Microsoft Suit 'Desparate'
(News) The ex-Microsoft employee accused of stealing company information disputes the software firm's take on events.
(News) The ex-Microsoft employee accused of stealing company information disputes the software firm's take on events.
Satyam Claims 15 Contracts Signed in January
(News) Satyam has added some new customers and paid staff salaries in January despite the financial scandal surrounding it.
(News) Satyam has added some new customers and paid staff salaries in January despite the financial scandal surrounding it.
UAC Fix in Windows 7 Creates Security Hole, Blogger Says
(News) A blogger said a change in the Windows 7 beta to the UAC feature presents a security risk.
(News) A blogger said a change in the Windows 7 beta to the UAC feature presents a security risk.
Google Researcher Targets Web's Structured Data
(News) A Google researcher described the company's ongoing investigations into searching structured data during a talk Friday.
(News) A Google researcher described the company's ongoing investigations into searching structured data during a talk Friday.
Hands on With ILife '09
(Reviews) With iLife '09 in the wild, it's time to take a look at some of its intriguing new features. And what could be more intriguing...
(Reviews) With iLife '09 in the wild, it's time to take a look at some of its intriguing new features. And what could be more intriguing...
New App Deepens Salesforce-Facebook Possibilities
(News) Appirio is releasing an application that enables Salesforce customers to tap Facebook for marketing and employee-hunting.
(News) Appirio is releasing an application that enables Salesforce customers to tap Facebook for marketing and employee-hunting.
What If My Storage Cloud Turns Stormy?
(News) Services that store enterprise data in a "cloud" on the Internet raise questions that organizations are just beginning to ask...
(News) Services that store enterprise data in a "cloud" on the Internet raise questions that organizations are just beginning to ask...
TaskPaper 2.1
(Reviews) There are scores of programs these days aimed at helping you organize your tasks and projects. The most basic simply give you...
(Reviews) There are scores of programs these days aimed at helping you organize your tasks and projects. The most basic simply give you...
Filing: Oracle Subpoenaed Nearly 100 TomorrowNow Customers
(News) Oracle has subpoenaed about 100 former customers of SAP's now-shuttered TomorrowNow subsidiary, according to a court document...
(News) Oracle has subpoenaed about 100 former customers of SAP's now-shuttered TomorrowNow subsidiary, according to a court document...
Twitterific 3.2 Marks Old Tweets as Read
(News) The Iconfactory on Thursday announced the release of Twitterific 3.2, an update to their Twitter client for Mac OS X. A free...
(News) The Iconfactory on Thursday announced the release of Twitterific 3.2, an update to their Twitter client for Mac OS X. A free...
Software Flushes out the Eureka! Moments
(News) Boston company Invention Machine sells software it says can help inventors invent faster and easier.
(News) Boston company Invention Machine sells software it says can help inventors invent faster and easier.
Captain FTP 6 Released
(News) Captain FTP received a major upgrade to version 6 this week, adding many new features and fixing some bugs for Leopard users.
(News) Captain FTP received a major upgrade to version 6 this week, adding many new features and fixing some bugs for Leopard users.
Alternatives to MobileMe
(News) Apple's MobileMe service can be a great deal. It enables you to back up your Mac, read and manage e-mail online, synchronize...
(News) Apple's MobileMe service can be a great deal. It enables you to back up your Mac, read and manage e-mail online, synchronize...
OmniGraffle Update Fixes Memory Leak
(News) The Omni Group updated its flow charting application, OmniGraffle, fixing a bug and updating localizations.
(News) The Omni Group updated its flow charting application, OmniGraffle, fixing a bug and updating localizations.
Fan Starts Campaign for Windows 7's Immediate Release
(News) A Windows enthusiast is calling for Microsoft to release Windows 7 now.
(News) A Windows enthusiast is calling for Microsoft to release Windows 7 now.
Tampa Preps for Super Bowl With BI Tools
(News) Tampa-area officials are gearing up for the Super Bowl with a specialized BI (business intelligence) system.
(News) Tampa-area officials are gearing up for the Super Bowl with a specialized BI (business intelligence) system.
Nokia Outsources Desktop Management to India's HCL
(News) Nokia has outsourced the management and help desk functions for its desktops to India's HCL.
(News) Nokia has outsourced the management and help desk functions for its desktops to India's HCL.
SAP North America Chief Takes Leave of Absence
(News) SAP's top North American executive has taken a leave of absence.
(News) SAP's top North American executive has taken a leave of absence.
Silverlight Adoption Hampered by Economic Crisis
(News) Designers and developers say adoption of Microsoft's Silverlight technology has been hampered by the economic crisis.
(News) Designers and developers say adoption of Microsoft's Silverlight technology has been hampered by the economic crisis.
FileMaker Pro 10 and Pro Advanced 10
(Reviews) There's something for everyone in version 10 of the Mac's most popular database management program, FileMaker Pro, and its big...
(Reviews) There's something for everyone in version 10 of the Mac's most popular database management program, FileMaker Pro, and its big...
MacGPSPro 8.3
(Reviews) Serious outdoors enthusiasts--the type who get up before the roosters, eat locusts and honey, and start campfires with their...
(Reviews) Serious outdoors enthusiasts--the type who get up before the roosters, eat locusts and honey, and start campfires with their...
QuarkXPress 8.02 Released
(News) Quark has released an update to its flagship desktop publishing software, QuarkXPress. The 8.02 update is available for...
(News) Quark has released an update to its flagship desktop publishing software, QuarkXPress. The 8.02 update is available for...
Illustrator, Pro Tools, MainStage Video Tutorials out
(News) MacProVideo.com and its Adobe-focused sister company designProVideo.com have released several new video tutorials on...
(News) MacProVideo.com and its Adobe-focused sister company designProVideo.com have released several new video tutorials on...
EHarmony Finds Data Warehouse Match With Netezza
(News) EHarmony is tapping Netezza's data-warehousing appliance to analyze customer data, the companies said Wednesday.
(News) EHarmony is tapping Netezza's data-warehousing appliance to analyze customer data, the companies said Wednesday.
Google Delivers Offline Access for Gmail
(News) Google will roll out a much-awaited ability to use Gmail without an Internet connection.
(News) Google will roll out a much-awaited ability to use Gmail without an Internet connection.
Pear Note 1.1.2
(Reviews) If you frequently use your Mac laptop (or even a desktop Mac) to take notes during presentations, classes, or other live...
(Reviews) If you frequently use your Mac laptop (or even a desktop Mac) to take notes during presentations, classes, or other live...
Use the Keyboard for Formula Entry in Numbers '09
(News) In my review of Numbers '09, I included a tip about entering formulas using the keyboard. In the event that not all of you...
(News) In my review of Numbers '09, I included a tip about entering formulas using the keyboard. In the event that not all of you...
Bill Gates Writes Annual Letter
(News) Steve Ballmer should take a cue from former leader's staus report.
(News) Steve Ballmer should take a cue from former leader's staus report.
Get Your Mojo Working
(News) You understand that you can listen to music in another person's iTunes library if that person's computer is on your local area...
(News) You understand that you can listen to music in another person's iTunes library if that person's computer is on your local area...
Numbers '09
(Reviews) Numbers '09, the spreadsheet component of  Apple's iWork '09 application suite, is the second major release of Numbers since...
(Reviews) Numbers '09, the spreadsheet component of
Startup Introduces Cloud Marketplace
(News) Deutsche Telekom spin-off Zimory has unveiled Public Cloud, a marketplace for companies that want to buy and sell virtualized...
(News) Deutsche Telekom spin-off Zimory has unveiled Public Cloud, a marketplace for companies that want to buy and sell virtualized...
Oracle Takes Aim at Salesforce With On-demand CRM Update
(News) Oracle is making a renewed push against Salesforce with a new version of its on-demand CRM application.
(News) Oracle is making a renewed push against Salesforce with a new version of its on-demand CRM application.
RoadTrip 2.0
(Reviews) Garmin's Nuvi line of GPS devices offers voice command support and combines visual mapping, turn-by-turn driving directions...
(Reviews) Garmin's Nuvi line of GPS devices offers voice command support and combines visual mapping, turn-by-turn driving directions...
IPhone Apps Roundup: Apples2Oranges Price-comparison App
(News) Whenever we're on a grocery run, my wife always has to remind me to check out the cost per unit--the figure that helps you...
(News) Whenever we're on a grocery run, my wife always has to remind me to check out the cost per unit--the figure that helps you...
INewz for IPhone
(Reviews) If you compulsively scroll news headlines, and enjoy browsing RSS feeds, but don't particularly care for managing them, you...
(Reviews) If you compulsively scroll news headlines, and enjoy browsing RSS feeds, but don't particularly care for managing them, you...
Official Shakespearean Audio Insulter
(Reviews) William Shakespeare wrote 37 plays containing 20,000 to 30,000 words, depending on who's doing the counting. Some of the words...
(Reviews) William Shakespeare wrote 37 plays containing 20,000 to 30,000 words, depending on who's doing the counting. Some of the words...
2008: The Last Year for Awhile for IT Pay Hikes?
(News) Technology professionals are concerned about job cuts and stagnant pay in 2009, a survey shows.
(News) Technology professionals are concerned about job cuts and stagnant pay in 2009, a survey shows.
IPhone Apps Round-up: Another Craigslist Offering
(News) The ranks of iPhone client apps for the Craigslist online classified service grew a little larger this week, as CraigsPal made...
(News) The ranks of iPhone client apps for the Craigslist online classified service grew a little larger this week, as CraigsPal made...
I Love Katamari for the IPhone
(Reviews) In 2004, a small-budget game produced by Namco called Katamari Damacy took the PlayStation 2 world by storm. Its...
(Reviews) In 2004, a small-budget game produced by Namco called Katamari Damacy took the PlayStation 2 world by storm. Its...
IPhone Apps Round-up: Insults, Shakespeare-style
(News) I don't know about you, but in my daily travels, I come across a lot of people who merit a savage dressing-down. Most of the...
(News) I don't know about you, but in my daily travels, I come across a lot of people who merit a savage dressing-down. Most of the...
Obama Could Boost Tech via Patent Reform
(News) Repealing software patents could give a much-needed boost to the tech industry in troubled economic times.
(News) Repealing software patents could give a much-needed boost to the tech industry in troubled economic times.
Redmond's Loss May Be Seattle Tech Industry's Gain
(News) Microsoft layoffs could be a shot in the arm for Seattle tech industry.
(News) Microsoft layoffs could be a shot in the arm for Seattle tech industry.
99-cent Apps a Steal, but Who's Really Being Robbed?
(News) The App Store has been a battleground for much of the six months that it's been in existence, even as that battle has been...
(News) The App Store has been a battleground for much of the six months that it's been in existence, even as that battle has been...
Shazam for IPhone
(Reviews) You know that song? On the radio? By that band? What's it called? You know, the one with the guitars? That really catchy one?
(Reviews) You know that song? On the radio? By that band? What's it called? You know, the one with the guitars? That really catchy one?
Microsoft's SkyBox Is Company's Answer to MobileMe
(News) Next month at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Redmond is set to unveil its latest, er, homage to  an Apple product:...
(News) Next month at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Redmond is set to unveil its latest, er, homage to
Organization Offers IPhone Development Courses Online
(News) Accelerated Internet Strategies has launched an iPhone development training program. It begins February 2, 2009 and costs...
(News) Accelerated Internet Strategies has launched an iPhone development training program. It begins February 2, 2009 and costs...
Battle Brewing Over Next-generation Private Clouds
(News) Enterprises could make their data centers more efficient -- but the biggest winners could be companies like EMC, Cisco and...
(News) Enterprises could make their data centers more efficient -- but the biggest winners could be companies like EMC, Cisco and...
SAP Wants Information About Oracle's Deal With Partner
(News) SAP wants information related to Oracle's deal with a third-party provider of support for Oracle software, according to a...
(News) SAP wants information related to Oracle's deal with a third-party provider of support for Oracle software, according to a...
AccuWeather.com for IPhone
(Reviews) Most people don't expect much of the person delivering the weather report-- timeliness, a peek beyond the obvious, and of...
(Reviews) Most people don't expect much of the person delivering the weather report-- timeliness, a peek beyond the obvious, and of...
Earth Envi for IPhone
(Reviews) I can see my neighborhood from space. It's a bit tricky to spot, and you have to know precisely where to look, but it's there...
(Reviews) I can see my neighborhood from space. It's a bit tricky to spot, and you have to know precisely where to look, but it's there...
IPhone Apps Round-up: A Head Start on Valentine's Day
(News) The books are barely closed on one holiday, it seems, before stores have already set up decorations and displays for the next...
(News) The books are barely closed on one holiday, it seems, before stores have already set up decorations and displays for the next...
Seafood Guide for IPhone
(Reviews) Since I live in Northern California, I'm lucky enough to be able to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, pound for pound the best...
(Reviews) Since I live in Northern California, I'm lucky enough to be able to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, pound for pound the best...
IT's New Mantra: Work Smarter, Not Harder
(News) Garnter report shows that IT shops aren't taking on more tasks, but changing their approach to the work at hand.
(News) Garnter report shows that IT shops aren't taking on more tasks, but changing their approach to the work at hand.
Google Reseller Program Focuses on the Enterprise
(News) Google's reseller program for online enterprise apps pushes SaaS into the enterprise.
(News) Google's reseller program for online enterprise apps pushes SaaS into the enterprise.
NAMM: Steinberg Unveils Cubase 5, IPhone App
(News) Steinberg unveiled the next major version of its digital audio workstation, Cubase, at the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif.
(News) Steinberg unveiled the next major version of its digital audio workstation, Cubase, at the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif.
Twitter Client Wants You to Pull Its Finger
(News) Sometimes being one of the best, most full-featured Twitter clients for the iPhone just isn't enough. Take the case of...
(News) Sometimes being one of the best, most full-featured Twitter clients for the iPhone just isn't enough. Take the case of...
Apple: App Store Tops Half-a-billion Downloads
(News) Apple's App Store hit another milestone this week. Apple says its online retail outfit for iPhone and iPod touch programs now...
(News) Apple's App Store hit another milestone this week. Apple says its online retail outfit for iPhone and iPod touch programs now...
IPhone Apps: ISale Auction Manager Gets IPhone Add-on
(News) iPhone versions of desktop apps were all the rage at Macworld Expo--Marketcircle's Daylite, ProjectWizards' Merlin, and...
(News) iPhone versions of desktop apps were all the rage at Macworld Expo--Marketcircle's Daylite, ProjectWizards' Merlin, and...
Has Cloud Computing Jumped the Shark?
(News) Cloud computing suffers from too few customers and too many marketing dollars.
(News) Cloud computing suffers from too few customers and too many marketing dollars.
Gates' Legacy Will Loom Larger Than Jobs'
(News) Bill Gates will be a chapter in history -- Steve Jobs, a footnote.
(News) Bill Gates will be a chapter in history -- Steve Jobs, a footnote.
Redmond Said to Be Considering Huge Layoff
(News) Analyst disagrees, thinks the company will accelerate its ongoing layoffs.
(News) Analyst disagrees, thinks the company will accelerate its ongoing layoffs.
Salesforce Launches Service Cloud
(News) Salesforce has launched a new customer-service application dubbed the Service Cloud.
(News) Salesforce has launched a new customer-service application dubbed the Service Cloud.
WiFinder for IPhone
(Reviews) Here's a paradox for you: Wi-Fi is everywhere, yet isn't always easy to find. Here's a possible solution: WiFinder by Lars...
(Reviews) Here's a paradox for you: Wi-Fi is everywhere, yet isn't always easy to find. Here's a possible solution: WiFinder by Lars...
IPhone Apps Round-up: Slacker Radio and NoteWorthy
(News) iPhone and iPod touch users who want to listen to stream music through their mobile device. Slacker is the latest to throw its...
(News) iPhone and iPod touch users who want to listen to stream music through their mobile device. Slacker is the latest to throw its...
SAP Project Costs Cited in Jeweler's Bankruptcy Filing
(News) A Colorado jewelry chain has partly blamed a troubled SAP project for its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
(News) A Colorado jewelry chain has partly blamed a troubled SAP project for its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Huge Oracle Layoff Won't Be the Last
(News) Number of people let go on Friday unclear, but one analyst said it could be in the thousands.
(News) Number of people let go on Friday unclear, but one analyst said it could be in the thousands.
Microsoft, RIM, Oracle Release Critical Patches
(News) Microsoft released a critical security update fixing flaws in its Windows SMB service; RIM also issued a patch, and Oracle's...
(News) Microsoft released a critical security update fixing flaws in its Windows SMB service; RIM also issued a patch, and Oracle's...
USA Today for IPhone
(Reviews) Ever since USA Today first rolled off the presses nearly 30 years ago, critics have derided the Gannett-owned paper as shallow...
(Reviews) Ever since USA Today first rolled off the presses nearly 30 years ago, critics have derided the Gannett-owned paper as shallow...
IPhone Applications Not Around Every Corner
(News) You may not be able to surf tech blogs without coming across the iPhone applications, but that doesn't mean that it translates...
(News) You may not be able to surf tech blogs without coming across the iPhone applications, but that doesn't mean that it translates...
FileWave Software Management Tool Updated
(News) FileWave has updated its self-titled software management tool, adding greater administrative flexibility to the process of...
(News) FileWave has updated its self-titled software management tool, adding greater administrative flexibility to the process of...
Mobile Movement Pushes Office Boundaries
(News) This year, for the first time ever, more people in the world will have a mobile phone than a land line. Mobile devices...
(News) This year, for the first time ever, more people in the world will have a mobile phone than a land line. Mobile devices...
Indian Government to Appoint Satyam Board Members
(News) Indian government steps in to take temporary control at troubled Indian outsourcer Satyam.
(News) Indian government steps in to take temporary control at troubled Indian outsourcer Satyam.
Merlin Project Wizardy Going Mobile
(News) ProjectWizards' Merlin is an already awesome project management app. In 2008, the company added a Web module that let you not...
(News) ProjectWizards' Merlin is an already awesome project management app. In 2008, the company added a Web module that let you not...
Microsoft Releases TagReader for IPhone
(News) Microsoft released their second iPhone app, TagReader [iTunes link]. Simply point your iPhone's camera at a Microsoft Tag and...
(News) Microsoft released their second iPhone app, TagReader [iTunes link]. Simply point your iPhone's camera at a Microsoft Tag and...
Amazon Releases Point-and-click Console for EC2
(News) Amazon has released a long-awaited Web console for its Elastic Compute Cloud, to the relief of users.
(News) Amazon has released a long-awaited Web console for its Elastic Compute Cloud, to the relief of users.
The Cool Side of Cloud Computing
(News) Ignore the SaaS naysayers and doom-and-gloom dark cloud crowd -- here's the sunny side of cloud computing.
(News) Ignore the SaaS naysayers and doom-and-gloom dark cloud crowd -- here's the sunny side of cloud computing.
Ambrosia Intros Utility & Announces Update, New Apps
(News) At this week's Macworld Expo, long-time Mac software developer Ambrosia Software released iToner 2, a new version of its...
(News) At this week's Macworld Expo, long-time Mac software developer Ambrosia Software released iToner 2, a new version of its...
Vietnam Pushes Open-source Software for Government Use
(News) Vietnam's government will mandate use of several open-source applications by the end of next year as the country tries to...
(News) Vietnam's government will mandate use of several open-source applications by the end of next year as the country tries to...
Social Networking, ROI, Pricing Among '09 CRM Trends
(News) Analysts say the CRM space is due for some major changes this year.
(News) Analysts say the CRM space is due for some major changes this year.
New CIO Hopes to Perk Up Starbucks
(News) Ambitious, digitally inclined and young, Starbucks' Stephen Gillett is a new breed of CIO who hopes to turn around the coffee giant.
(News) Ambitious, digitally inclined and young, Starbucks' Stephen Gillett is a new breed of CIO who hopes to turn around the coffee giant.
Outsourcing Will Flourish During Recession
(News) Recessions drive cost cutting initiatives and offshoring and IT outsourcing are obvious solutions for many companies. So what's the hang up?
(News) Recessions drive cost cutting initiatives and offshoring and IT outsourcing are obvious solutions for many companies. So what's the hang up?
Surf Across Google Earth
(News) If you're at the show, be sure to stop by the Google booth. They have an interesting hack that let's you surf across the...
(News) If you're at the show, be sure to stop by the Google booth. They have an interesting hack that let's you surf across the...
Keynote Remote Now Showing on App Store
(News) Have you been jonesing for Apple's new Keynote Remote app for the iPhone? Jones no more, friend, because Keynote Remote...
(News) Have you been jonesing for Apple's new Keynote Remote app for the iPhone? Jones no more, friend, because Keynote Remote...
Byline for IPhone
(Reviews) Most people are creatures of habit. I know I am. I try to maintain certain routines. I have a way of reading online that has...
(Reviews) Most people are creatures of habit. I know I am. I try to maintain certain routines. I have a way of reading online that has...
Sun Buys Cloud-computing Vendor Q-layer
(News) Sun Microsystems has bought Q-layer, a Belgian vendor of software for automating the management of computing clouds
(News) Sun Microsystems has bought Q-layer, a Belgian vendor of software for automating the management of computing clouds
Salesforce Suffers System Wide Outage
(News) Salesforce.com was down for under an hour on Tuesday, but users were left in the dark about the outage.
(News) Salesforce.com was down for under an hour on Tuesday, but users were left in the dark about the outage.
Will Obama's Plan Create Jobs in the U.S. or Abroad?
(News) Health care IT is set to get a financial shot in the arm, but "job math" may be fuzzy.
(News) Health care IT is set to get a financial shot in the arm, but "job math" may be fuzzy.
2009's Hottest Tech Trends
(News) From 802.11n and unified communications to green IT and cloud computing, these are the technologies to watch in the coming year.
(News) From 802.11n and unified communications to green IT and cloud computing, these are the technologies to watch in the coming year.
Putting FileMaker 10 to Work on Your IPhone
(News) FileMaker has updated its flagship database product to version 10--we've told you about that. FileMaker Pro 10 offers many new...
(News) FileMaker has updated its flagship database product to version 10--we've told you about that. FileMaker Pro 10 offers many new...
IPhone Applications Get Down to Business
(News) With its revolutionary design, the first-generation iPhone captured consumers' hearts. But for the device to be welcomed into...
(News) With its revolutionary design, the first-generation iPhone captured consumers' hearts. But for the device to be welcomed into...
Marketcircle Offers Sneak Peek at Daylite Touch
(News) Daylite has already established itself as a pre-eminent organization and business-management tool on the Mac. The application...
(News) Daylite has already established itself as a pre-eminent organization and business-management tool on the Mac. The application...
Vicinity for IPhone
(Reviews) Hungry? On a road trip, looking for a place to stay? ActiveGuru's Vicinity is the latest app to exploit the iPhone's GPS...
(Reviews) Hungry? On a road trip, looking for a place to stay? ActiveGuru's Vicinity is the latest app to exploit the iPhone's GPS...
IT Execs Are Making Less
(News) Recession knocks down overall payments to CIOs -- but not everyone is feeling the pinch.
(News) Recession knocks down overall payments to CIOs -- but not everyone is feeling the pinch.
ESPN Cameraman for IPhone
(Reviews) If you've got a local newspaper within reach, chances are there's a Spot the Differences puzzle somewhere within its pages...
(Reviews) If you've got a local newspaper within reach, chances are there's a Spot the Differences puzzle somewhere within its pages...
Ballmer Should Skip Pep Talk at CES
(News) Instead of delivering a rah-rah keynote, here are five meaningful things Steve Ballmer could say at CES.
(News) Instead of delivering a rah-rah keynote, here are five meaningful things Steve Ballmer could say at CES.
Is Heathcliff the Cat's Meow for IPhone Users?
(News) I scour the App Store a lot, looking for the latest and greatest applications for the iPhone and iPod touch so that I can...
(News) I scour the App Store a lot, looking for the latest and greatest applications for the iPhone and iPod touch so that I can...
Soonr Cloud-computing App Gets Down to Business
(News) If you'd like to use your iPhone to sync up more than just contacts, calendars, and e-mails between your mobile device and...
(News) If you'd like to use your iPhone to sync up more than just contacts, calendars, and e-mails between your mobile device and...
Fring for IPhone
(Reviews) Sometimes chatting with your friends and colleagues on the Internet can feel like tracking down a great diaspora across...
(Reviews) Sometimes chatting with your friends and colleagues on the Internet can feel like tracking down a great diaspora across...
Eye-Fi Unveils IPhone App
(News) target="_blank">Eye-Fi, which makes a wireless memory card for digital cameras, announced Monday that it is developing a new...
(News) target="_blank">Eye-Fi, which makes a wireless memory card for digital cameras, announced Monday that it is developing a new...
First Look: FileMaker Pro 10
(News) The first thing that struck me about the new version of FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Pro Advanced released Monday is that the...
(News) The first thing that struck me about the new version of FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Pro Advanced released Monday is that the...
FileMaker Turns 10 With Database Update
(News) Apple subsidiary FileMaker on Monday introduced the next major version of its flagship database application for Mac and...
(News) Apple subsidiary FileMaker on Monday introduced the next major version of its flagship database application for Mac and...
iPhone Apps Round-up: Business Tools for the New Year
(News) Here's a pair of business and productivity iPhone and iPod touch apps recently appeared in the App Store.
(News) Here's a pair of business and productivity iPhone and iPod touch apps recently appeared in the App Store.
Amazon Offers Pay-per-use Service for Data Hosted on S3
(News) Amazon has rolled out a new option for its Simple Storage Service (S3) that lets data holders charge another entity for the...
(News) Amazon has rolled out a new option for its Simple Storage Service (S3) that lets data holders charge another entity for the...
Craigsphone Puts Craigslist Classifieds on Your Phone
(News) There was a time in which my entire living room was furnished by craigslist, the online classifieds site where you can find...
(News) There was a time in which my entire living room was furnished by craigslist, the online classifieds site where you can find...
Memo to Vendors: Here's How to Build a Winner
(News) It's not about technology; users feel they're in control of the software or gadget.
(News) It's not about technology; users feel they're in control of the software or gadget.
How to Succeed in Tech in a Downturn
(News) The technology jobs market overall is still doing better than the market for other types of jobs -- but you still need a plan.
(News) The technology jobs market overall is still doing better than the market for other types of jobs -- but you still need a plan.
Tech Jobs May Increase Despite Economic Trends
(News) The U.S. government's economic stimulus plans may actually boost prospects for information technology employment.
(News) The U.S. government's economic stimulus plans may actually boost prospects for information technology employment.
BBCReader for IPhone
(Reviews) BBCReader from newwaytoseenews bears a passing resemblance to the NYTimes news app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Both apps...
(Reviews) BBCReader from newwaytoseenews bears a passing resemblance to the NYTimes news app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Both apps...
Peering into the Software Development Crystal Ball
(News) A battered economy will mean tightening belts, changing customer allegiances, and the Web as the platform of choice.
(News) A battered economy will mean tightening belts, changing customer allegiances, and the Web as the platform of choice.
Marketing Open Source to Consumers
(News) Consumers could benefit from knowing that electronics they're purchasing have open source inside.
(News) Consumers could benefit from knowing that electronics they're purchasing have open source inside.
What 2009 May Bring for All Things Google
(News) Google Subnet's Top 5 predictions for the coming year.
(News) Google Subnet's Top 5 predictions for the coming year.
Headlines from the Near Future
(News) Yes, it's time again for Cringely to go out on a limb and start sawing. Here are his key predictions for the coming year in tech.
(News) Yes, it's time again for Cringely to go out on a limb and start sawing. Here are his key predictions for the coming year in tech.
For Apple, 2008 Was a Very Good Year
(News) From the iPhone 3G to 'unibody' MacBooks, 2008 was a standout year for Apple.
(News) From the iPhone 3G to 'unibody' MacBooks, 2008 was a standout year for Apple.
Reading IT's Tea Leaves for 2009
(News) Our aggregation of 2009 predictions finds prognosticators forecasting everything from increased IT money concerns and security issues to a ripening acquisition market.
(News) Our aggregation of 2009 predictions finds prognosticators forecasting everything from increased IT money concerns and security issues to a ripening acquisition market.
Best App Ever Awards for Best IPhone Apps of 2008
(News) With the end of the year comes the inevitable awards ceremonies. And this being the first year of officially-distributed...
(News) With the end of the year comes the inevitable awards ceremonies. And this being the first year of officially-distributed...
Rolando for IPhone
(Reviews) Some day very soon, all of us are going to have to sit down and figure out just what constitutes the perfect iPhone app. I...
(Reviews) Some day very soon, all of us are going to have to sit down and figure out just what constitutes the perfect iPhone app. I...
2008 in Review: Mac Developers Who Made News
(News) Thanks to its size and its prominence in the Mac universe, Apple tends to dominate the discussion when it comes to chronicling...
(News) Thanks to its size and its prominence in the Mac universe, Apple tends to dominate the discussion when it comes to chronicling...
Layoffs Aren't the Right Route for Redmond
(News) Microsoft must get busy -- and ignore the analysts.
(News) Microsoft must get busy -- and ignore the analysts.
The Trouble with Telecommuting
(News) Despite all the benefits of working at home, telecommuting also has its disadvantages. Before you set up your home office, be aware of these 17 rotten bits about telecommuting--both its minor annoyances and the bigger telecommuting problems nobody likes to talk about.
(News) Despite all the benefits of working at home, telecommuting also has its disadvantages. Before you set up your home office, be aware of these 17 rotten bits about telecommuting--both its minor annoyances and the bigger telecommuting problems nobody likes to talk about.
IPhone Apps Round-up: Fog-and-draw Apps
(News) Things have started to steam up in the App Store. A trio of newly released apps allow you to steam or fog up your iPhone's...
(News) Things have started to steam up in the App Store. A trio of newly released apps allow you to steam or fog up your iPhone's...
A Trio of IPhone GTD Apps
(News) All of us need to get things done. Few of us have the genius or the vision to come up with a system for, you know, getting...
(News) All of us need to get things done. Few of us have the genius or the vision to come up with a system for, you know, getting...
Under the Radar: The Top 2008 Tech Tales You Missed
(News) iPhone 3G, Windows 7, and cloud computing were important, but don't let them overshadow these key stories.
(News) iPhone 3G, Windows 7, and cloud computing were important, but don't let them overshadow these key stories.
Focus on Work: Keep Outlook from Triggering New Mail Alerts
(How To) Avoid distractions by telling Outlook to keep quiet for all--or most--incoming messages.
(How To) Avoid distractions by telling Outlook to keep quiet for all--or most--incoming messages.
Our Favorite IPhone Apps: Your Turn
(News) We had our say last week, rattling off our favorite iPhone and iPod touch apps. We listed 38 apps in all that had caught our...
(News) We had our say last week, rattling off our favorite iPhone and iPod touch apps. We listed 38 apps in all that had caught our...
Microsoft's 'Pay-as-You-Go' PC Plan
(News) Files patent for metering hardware capabilities but admits overall cost 'may be higher.'
(News) Files patent for metering hardware capabilities but admits overall cost 'may be higher.'
IPhone Wikipedia Apps
(News) Wikipedia is the great argument settler. I can't tell you how many times my friends and I have had heated debates over some...
(News) Wikipedia is the great argument settler. I can't tell you how many times my friends and I have had heated debates over some...
IPhone Apps Round-up: Apps to Ring in 2009
(News) It's New Year's Eve. The clock is about to strike midnight, the big ball in Times Square is perilously close to touching down...
(News) It's New Year's Eve. The clock is about to strike midnight, the big ball in Times Square is perilously close to touching down...
Television for IPhone
(Reviews) Network limitations somewhat stymie what the iPhone and iPod touch can do with video, but that hasn't prevented developers...
(Reviews) Network limitations somewhat stymie what the iPhone and iPod touch can do with video, but that hasn't prevented developers...
Sonoma Updates RiffWorks for Mac, FourTrack for IPhone
(News) Sonoma Wire Works updated two of its apps, one for the Mac and one for the iPhone, to work together when creating music.
(News) Sonoma Wire Works updated two of its apps, one for the Mac and one for the iPhone, to work together when creating music.
Satyam Demands Apology From World Bank
(News) Satyam demands apology from World Bank after the bank barred it from future contracts.
(News) Satyam demands apology from World Bank after the bank barred it from future contracts.
Redmond Got Some Things Right in 2008
(News) Microsoft failed to buy Yahoo or redeem Vista, but the software giant did set its cloud computing plans in motion, deliver on the promises of Windows Server 2008 and generate strong buzz for Windows 7.
(News) Microsoft failed to buy Yahoo or redeem Vista, but the software giant did set its cloud computing plans in motion, deliver on the promises of Windows Server 2008 and generate strong buzz for Windows 7.
High Tech Titans Share Their Favorite Games
(News) IT leaders from Red Hat, Adobe, Cisco and more admit: All they really need to know they learned from ... World of Goo?
(News) IT leaders from Red Hat, Adobe, Cisco and more admit: All they really need to know they learned from ... World of Goo?
I.TV for IPhone
(Reviews) If you're trying to find a movie that's worth your $11 at the local cineplex, the App Store has plenty of apps that help you...
(Reviews) If you're trying to find a movie that's worth your $11 at the local cineplex, the App Store has plenty of apps that help you...
Our Favorite IPhone Apps: Best Information Tools
(News) There's a big wide world out there. Fortunately, your iPhone can help you stay on top of things, courtesy of apps that keep...
(News) There's a big wide world out there. Fortunately, your iPhone can help you stay on top of things, courtesy of apps that keep...
Rails and Merb Web Frameworks Agree to Merge
(News) The Rails and Merge Web development frameworks will be merged together in Rails 3, they said Tuesday.
(News) The Rails and Merge Web development frameworks will be merged together in Rails 3, they said Tuesday.
Three Worldwide Enterprise Threats for 2009
(News) With financial and political volatility all over the world, what challenges pose the biggest risk to business in 2009? And what regions may be too risky?
(News) With financial and political volatility all over the world, what challenges pose the biggest risk to business in 2009? And what regions may be too risky?
ASUG Maintains Moderate Tone on SAP Maintenance Hike
(News) The Americas' SAP Users Group is looking for a new leader after ousting its CEO.
(News) The Americas' SAP Users Group is looking for a new leader after ousting its CEO.
10 Things You Won't See After the Recession
(News) Economic downturns have a way of accelerating the demise of the obsolete and inefficient.
(News) Economic downturns have a way of accelerating the demise of the obsolete and inefficient.
IMacworld IPhone App Offers Detailed Macworld Expo Info
(News) iPhone and iPod touch users planning on attending Macworld Conference & Expo should take note of iMacworld, a new...
(News) iPhone and iPod touch users planning on attending Macworld Conference & Expo should take note of iMacworld, a new...
Our Favorite IPhone Apps: Top Productivity Tools
(News) One of most tantalizing possibilities posed by the arrival of native third-party apps for the iPhone and iPod touch was the...
(News) One of most tantalizing possibilities posed by the arrival of native third-party apps for the iPhone and iPod touch was the...
Satyam Barred From World Bank Business
(News) Indian outsourcer Satyam loses prestigious World Bank business under a cloud.
(News) Indian outsourcer Satyam loses prestigious World Bank business under a cloud.
Sun Executive Reveals More Open-source Plans for JavaFX
(News) A Sun executive says the company is working to open source more key parts of its JavaFX development toolkit.
(News) A Sun executive says the company is working to open source more key parts of its JavaFX development toolkit.
RemoteTap for IPhone
(Reviews) ReadPixel's RemoteTap lets you control to your local Mac from the iPhone or iPod touch (if you're on a wireless network), much...
(Reviews) ReadPixel's RemoteTap lets you control to your local Mac from the iPhone or iPod touch (if you're on a wireless network), much...
Our Favorite IPhone Apps: The Best Communication Apps
(News) After focusing on our favorite iPhone games, our look at the best the App Store has to offer continues with our picks for the...
(News) After focusing on our favorite iPhone games, our look at the best the App Store has to offer continues with our picks for the...
Wipro Buys Citigroup's Indian Software Arm
(News) Wipro is acquiring Citigroup's Indian software and services operation.
(News) Wipro is acquiring Citigroup's Indian software and services operation.
Microsoft Warns of SQL Attack
(News) Microsoft is warning of a critical flaw in its SQL Server database software.
(News) Microsoft is warning of a critical flaw in its SQL Server database software.
Your Career Version 2.0: Life After IT
(News) Is your job shaky? Considering a career change? Then let these successful IT refugees provide inspiration.
(News) Is your job shaky? Considering a career change? Then let these successful IT refugees provide inspiration.
Units for IPhone
(Reviews) There's no shortage of unit conversion apps for the iPhone, and we've reviewed several of them in the past. And now we can add...
(Reviews) There's no shortage of unit conversion apps for the iPhone, and we've reviewed several of them in the past. And now we can add...
Shifting Political Winds on the H-1B Horizon?
(News) Outsourcing firms warn of possible H-1B visa cutbacks.
(News) Outsourcing firms warn of possible H-1B visa cutbacks.
Top Resume Tips for Tech Pros
(News) Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that torpedo many IT pros'job searches.
(News) Follow these tips to avoid the common mistakes that torpedo many IT pros'job searches.
IPhone Apps Round-up: Printing From the IPhone
(News) The iPhone can store just about any piece of information your heart desires -- contacts, photos, and Web pages. But getting...
(News) The iPhone can store just about any piece of information your heart desires -- contacts, photos, and Web pages. But getting...
Free AccuWeather.com App Released for IPhone
(News) AccuWeather.com has announced the release of a new application for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's available for free download...
(News) AccuWeather.com has announced the release of a new application for the iPhone and iPod touch. It's available for free download...
PowerDesk Software Improved Matrox GXM Multi-display Use
(News) Matrox Graphics on Monday announced the availability of PowerDesk, desktop management software intended for use with its...
(News) Matrox Graphics on Monday announced the availability of PowerDesk, desktop management software intended for use with its...
ITGB IPhone Game Engine Yields Big Performance Gains
(News) GarageGames has announced the release of iTGB 1.1, an update to their 2D game development library for the iPhone. A free...
(News) GarageGames has announced the release of iTGB 1.1, an update to their 2D game development library for the iPhone. A free...
Outsourcing Won't Be a Cure-All in 2009
(News) Poorly constructed contracts, inadequate service delivery could negate cost-cutting benefits.
(News) Poorly constructed contracts, inadequate service delivery could negate cost-cutting benefits.
Ellison: Database Machine Will Need Time to Fly
(News) Oracle CEO Larry Ellison said Thursday it will be some time before interest in the company's database machine translates into...
(News) Oracle CEO Larry Ellison said Thursday it will be some time before interest in the company's database machine translates into...
Frenzic for IPhone
(Reviews) The iPhone and iPod touch are a gaming paradise. At least, that's what Apple's TV ads keep telling me, accompanied by that...
(Reviews) The iPhone and iPod touch are a gaming paradise. At least, that's what Apple's TV ads keep telling me, accompanied by that...
The Weather Channel for IPhone
(Reviews) In its infancy, The Weather Channel was little more than a punchline for jokes about the paucity of decent cable TV channels...
(Reviews) In its infancy, The Weather Channel was little more than a punchline for jokes about the paucity of decent cable TV channels...
Koi Pond for IPhone
(Reviews) It's hard to imagine, with all the great iPhone apps for sale on the App Store, that the top paid app (App Store link) would...
(Reviews) It's hard to imagine, with all the great iPhone apps for sale on the App Store, that the top paid app (App Store link) would...
IPhone Apps Round-up: Business Apps
(News) The iPhone continues to try and make its bones as a business tool, and a number of recent releases to the App Store look to...
(News) The iPhone continues to try and make its bones as a business tool, and a number of recent releases to the App Store look to...
Indian Outsourcer Tata to Sponsor Ferrari
(News) Indian outsourcer to have its logo on Ferrari F1 car for 2009
(News) Indian outsourcer to have its logo on Ferrari F1 car for 2009
Chess With Friends for IPhone
(Reviews) The first thing you should know about Chess With Friends is that it does not require you to have any friends with whom to play...
(Reviews) The first thing you should know about Chess With Friends is that it does not require you to have any friends with whom to play...
H-1B Visa Cutbacks May Be on the Way
(News) SEC filings show H-1B needs could be hurt by uncertain political climate.
(News) SEC filings show H-1B needs could be hurt by uncertain political climate.
SAP Project Halted After Shareholder Pressure
(News) A mattress maker's decision to halt an ERP project reflects the bleak economic climate.
(News) A mattress maker's decision to halt an ERP project reflects the bleak economic climate.
Rogue Amoeba Releases Radioshift Touch for IPhone
(News) Macintosh developer Rogue Amoeba on Monday released Radioshift Touch, a new application for the iPhone and iPod touch.
(News) Macintosh developer Rogue Amoeba on Monday released Radioshift Touch, a new application for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Unity Game Development Engine Updated for IPhone
(News) Unity Technologies has updated its Unity game development engine for the iPhone and iPod touch to version 1.0.1.
(News) Unity Technologies has updated its Unity game development engine for the iPhone and iPod touch to version 1.0.1.
IPhone Apps Round-up
(News) Let's say for a moment you're on your way to a holiday party or similar social get-together, and you've been tasked with...
(News) Let's say for a moment you're on your way to a holiday party or similar social get-together, and you've been tasked with...
India's Satyam Ditches Construction Company Buyout
(News) Satyam withdraws plans to invest in construction companies, following investors and analysts protests.
(News) Satyam withdraws plans to invest in construction companies, following investors and analysts protests.
Top Tech Predictions for 2009
(News) We've put together a poll of polls from our mailbox to come up with predictions backed by scientific research.
(News) We've put together a poll of polls from our mailbox to come up with predictions backed by scientific research.
CameraBag for IPhone
(Reviews) Just as any piece of writing can benefit from the help of an good editor, so any photographer can tell you that a photo is...
(Reviews) Just as any piece of writing can benefit from the help of an good editor, so any photographer can tell you that a photo is...
Brain Tuner for IPhone
(Reviews) With today's powerful computers, calculators, and smartphones with built-in calculator software, it's no wonder that people...
(Reviews) With today's powerful computers, calculators, and smartphones with built-in calculator software, it's no wonder that people...
IPhone Apps Round-up: Virtual Mistletoe and Ski Conditions
(News) There are only 10 more shopping days 'til Christmas, which also means there are 10 more days for developers to boost the...
(News) There are only 10 more shopping days 'til Christmas, which also means there are 10 more days for developers to boost the...
NewsGator Sharpens Enterprise Social Network Product
(News) NewsGator has enhanced its enterprise social networking software for Microsoft SharePoint.
(News) NewsGator has enhanced its enterprise social networking software for Microsoft SharePoint.
Zannel Releases CityWatch for IPhone
(News) Zannel on Monday released a new application for the iPhone called CityWatch that allows users to post pictures, video and text...
(News) Zannel on Monday released a new application for the iPhone called CityWatch that allows users to post pictures, video and text...
Microsoft: The Wal-Mart of Software
(News) At a time of economic uncertainty, Microsoft serves as a Wal-Mart of software, offering high-volume, low-cost products, a...
(News) At a time of economic uncertainty, Microsoft serves as a Wal-Mart of software, offering high-volume, low-cost products, a...
VMware Wants a Bigger Role in Your Data Center
(News) VMware is still the top player in the hypervisor market, but the coming year will see the company move far beyond its original...
(News) VMware is still the top player in the hypervisor market, but the coming year will see the company move far beyond its original...
Indian Outsourcer Satyam Diversifies Into Construction
(News) As the going gets tough for Indian IT outsourcers, Satyam plans to diversify into the construction business
(News) As the going gets tough for Indian IT outsourcers, Satyam plans to diversify into the construction business
Open-source Software Security Vendor Praises 25 Projects
(News) Open-source code security vendor Palamida is giving the thumbs-up to 25 open-source projects.
(News) Open-source code security vendor Palamida is giving the thumbs-up to 25 open-source projects.
Microsoft Releases Its First IPhone App
(News) Microsoft on Monday released its first application built specifically for Apple's iPhone.
(News) Microsoft on Monday released its first application built specifically for Apple's iPhone.
HCL Completes Acquisition of Axon
(News) Indian outsourcer HCL Technologies has completed the acquisition of Axon, a SAP consulting company in the UK.
(News) Indian outsourcer HCL Technologies has completed the acquisition of Axon, a SAP consulting company in the UK.
Web 2.0 Tactics for Successful Job-Hunting
(News) When you update your resume, don't overlook these Internet twists on longstanding job-seeking practices.
(News) When you update your resume, don't overlook these Internet twists on longstanding job-seeking practices.
Civics Apps for IPhone
(Reviews) Everyone understands what an owner's manual is for, right? It's nothing more than a guide for making the most of a product...
(Reviews) Everyone understands what an owner's manual is for, right? It's nothing more than a guide for making the most of a product...
Pastebud Brings Web-based Copy and Paste to IPhone
(News) "Copy and paste." The words are shouted like a slogan whenever anybody starts discussing the limitations of the iPhone's...
(News) "Copy and paste." The words are shouted like a slogan whenever anybody starts discussing the limitations of the iPhone's...
IPhone Voice Dialers
(Reviews) After a year-and-a-half with my iPhone, I can't imagine ever going back to my PDA and cell phone--the iPhone runs my life...
(Reviews) After a year-and-a-half with my iPhone, I can't imagine ever going back to my PDA and cell phone--the iPhone runs my life...
Apple Adds Top App Lists to App Store Categories
(News) On the heels of heated discussion over the App Store's current organization, Apple has apparently made some adjustments to the...
(News) On the heels of heated discussion over the App Store's current organization, Apple has apparently made some adjustments to the...
Lemonade Stand for IPhone
(Reviews) More than 20 years ago, Lemonade Stand emerged on the Apple II as a means of teaching the children of Generation X basic...
(Reviews) More than 20 years ago, Lemonade Stand emerged on the Apple II as a means of teaching the children of Generation X basic...
App Marketing Falls on Developers, Not Apple
(News) As reported earlier, The Iconfactory's Craig Hockenberry recently posted an open letter to Steve Jobs excoriating the...
(News) As reported earlier, The Iconfactory's Craig Hockenberry recently posted an open letter to Steve Jobs excoriating the...
Showtimes 2.0 for IPhone
(Reviews) Continuing our look at the many apps that help you find movie listings--such as the free Movies--we turn our attention to...
(Reviews) Continuing our look at the many apps that help you find movie listings--such as the free Movies--we turn our attention to...
India's Competitors Catching up as Outsourcing Hotspots
(News) India may be losing ground to smaller and newer competitors on cost and ability to retain staff, according to Gartner.
(News) India may be losing ground to smaller and newer competitors on cost and ability to retain staff, according to Gartner.
ITalk Recorder for IPhone
(Reviews) If a search for "voice record" on the iTunes Store is any indication, there's a market for voice-recording apps for the iPhone...
(Reviews) If a search for "voice record" on the iTunes Store is any indication, there's a market for voice-recording apps for the iPhone...
Amazon Extends EC2 Cloud Platform to Europe
(News) Amazon has extended its Elastic Compute Cloud to Europe, a move that should give customers there better performance.
(News) Amazon has extended its Elastic Compute Cloud to Europe, a move that should give customers there better performance.
SAP Makes Support Contract Concessions in Austria, Germany
(News) SAP will allow German and Austrian customers to keep their old support contracts instead of switching to the controversial...
(News) SAP will allow German and Austrian customers to keep their old support contracts instead of switching to the controversial...
IT Exec Nabs Job as FBI's CIO
(News) Agency gives tech reins to former Lehman Brothers IT exec, who had headed defunct investment firm's IT division.
(News) Agency gives tech reins to former Lehman Brothers IT exec, who had headed defunct investment firm's IT division.
14 More Companies Sign up to Open Handset Alliance
(News) Fourteen new companies have joined the Open Handset Alliance, the group backing Google's Android mobile-phone software.
(News) Fourteen new companies have joined the Open Handset Alliance, the group backing Google's Android mobile-phone software.
NetSuite Makes Its Play in Japanese SaaS Market
(News) NetSuite has released a version of its SaaS ERP suite for the Japanese market.
(News) NetSuite has released a version of its SaaS ERP suite for the Japanese market.
Another Look at IGasUp
(Reviews) When I reviewed a trio of gas station finders for the iPhone and IPod touch, I included an application called iGas, which I...
(Reviews) When I reviewed a trio of gas station finders for the iPhone and IPod touch, I included an application called iGas, which I...
Sun's Mickos: I'm OK With Monty's MySQL 5.1 Rant
(News) A senior Sun executive on Monday downplayed the controversy over recent public criticisms by a MySQL co-founder.
(News) A senior Sun executive on Monday downplayed the controversy over recent public criticisms by a MySQL co-founder.
Unlocked Android Phone: Pricey Outside the U.S.
(News) Google has started selling an unlocked Android phone, targeted at developers.
(News) Google has started selling an unlocked Android phone, targeted at developers.
Getting Started With Bento
(News) Are you a list fiend? If so, your hard drive is probably littered with tables and spreadsheets--from Little League rosters and...
(News) Are you a list fiend? If so, your hard drive is probably littered with tables and spreadsheets--from Little League rosters and...
SugarCRM Adds Hooks to Cloud Data Services
(News) SugarCRM now offers the ability to plug in third-party data sources from LinkedIn and elsewhere.
(News) SugarCRM now offers the ability to plug in third-party data sources from LinkedIn and elsewhere.
Salesforce Links Force.com to Google App Engine
(News) Salesforce is connecting its Force.com development platform with Google's App Engine, the companies announced Monday.
(News) Salesforce is connecting its Force.com development platform with Google's App Engine, the companies announced Monday.
Ziibii for IPhone
(Reviews) Admit it, you're drowning in a sea of friends, photos and feeds and need a lifeline. Ziibii lassos updates from many of the...
(Reviews) Admit it, you're drowning in a sea of friends, photos and feeds and need a lifeline. Ziibii lassos updates from many of the...
ComiXology Comic Book App Released for IPhone
(News) ComiXology has released ComiXology for the iPhone and iPod touch, available for purchase and download from the App Store for...
(News) ComiXology has released ComiXology for the iPhone and iPod touch, available for purchase and download from the App Store for...
Facebook 2.0 for IPhone
(Reviews) In my review of Facebook 1.1, I was pretty impressed with the iPhone version of the social-networking site. With Facebook 2.0...
(Reviews) In my review of Facebook 1.1, I was pretty impressed with the iPhone version of the social-networking site. With Facebook 2.0...
Apple: 300 Million IPhone Apps Downloaded
(News) Apple on Friday said 300 million iPhone apps have been downloaded from its App Store since it opened in July.
(News) Apple on Friday said 300 million iPhone apps have been downloaded from its App Store since it opened in July.
Track Auto Lease Miles With New IPhone App
(News) Candywriter has announced the release of My Lease Miles for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $0.99 and is available for...
(News) Candywriter has announced the release of My Lease Miles for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $0.99 and is available for...
Adobe Admits New PDF Password Protection Is Weaker
(News) Adobe made a critical change in its algorithm used to password-protect Acrobat 9 documents that has made it much faster to hack.
(News) Adobe made a critical change in its algorithm used to password-protect Acrobat 9 documents that has made it much faster to hack.
Open Source Is Dead -- Long Live Open Source!
(News) The open source model is broken. Fighting Microsoft was a big mistake. And, yes, open source is the key to a better future.
(News) The open source model is broken. Fighting Microsoft was a big mistake. And, yes, open source is the key to a better future.
Recession Update: What's Killing SOA?
(News) Considering the downturn, there are new things that are killing SOA, and perhaps a few things that have been killing SOA all along.
(News) Considering the downturn, there are new things that are killing SOA, and perhaps a few things that have been killing SOA all along.
Obama Picks Team for Innovation Agenda
(News) Team's background suggests that we are unlikely to see strongly innovative thinking.
(News) Team's background suggests that we are unlikely to see strongly innovative thinking.
I2 Technologies Nixes Merger Agreement With JDA
(News) JDA has decided against buying SCM vendor i2 Technologies, i2 said Thursday.
(News) JDA has decided against buying SCM vendor i2 Technologies, i2 said Thursday.
SAP Exec: Belt-tightening to Continue, but Business Better
(News) A top SAP executive said Wednesday that business is looking better, but the company is still reining in costs.
(News) A top SAP executive said Wednesday that business is looking better, but the company is still reining in costs.
IPhone Holiday Apps
(Reviews) It's the most wonderful time of the year, they say. Sure, the country is in a recession and holiday sales are looking more...
(Reviews) It's the most wonderful time of the year, they say. Sure, the country is in a recession and holiday sales are looking more...
App Store Welcomes 10,000th IPhone Application
(News) Late last week, iPhone app-tracking site 148apps.com noted that there were over 10,000 applications available for the iPhone...
(News) Late last week, iPhone app-tracking site 148apps.com noted that there were over 10,000 applications available for the iPhone...
Songbird 1.0 Is Available for Download
(Reviews) Mozilla super fans will be pleased to know that the open source music playing application Songbird has debuted its 1.0...
(Reviews) Mozilla super fans will be pleased to know that the open source music playing application Songbird has debuted its 1.0...
Entellium Files Bankruptcy, Intuit Eyeing Assets
(News) Troubled CRM (customer relationship management) vendor Entellium filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday, and Intuit is...
(News) Troubled CRM (customer relationship management) vendor Entellium filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday, and Intuit is...
Eddy Winner: IPhone 2.1 Software Update
(News) Apple introduced two great portable devices this year: the iPhone 3G and the second-generation iPod touch, both of which...
(News) Apple introduced two great portable devices this year: the iPhone 3G and the second-generation iPod touch, both of which...
Vlingo Launches Free Voice-recognition IPhone App
(News) The voice recognition features of the latest version of Google Mobile App got a lot of attention, but the program was fairly...
(News) The voice recognition features of the latest version of Google Mobile App got a lot of attention, but the program was fairly...
Entellium Files Bankruptcy, Intuit Eyeing Assets
(News) CRM vendor Entellium is filing for bankruptcy and set to sell its assets to Intuit.
(News) CRM vendor Entellium is filing for bankruptcy and set to sell its assets to Intuit.
Pirate Bay to Remain Blocked in Denmark
(News) A Danish High Court has ruled that ISPs must ensure that their customers don't use the Swedish torrent-tracking site.
(News) A Danish High Court has ruled that ISPs must ensure that their customers don't use the Swedish torrent-tracking site.
Amazon.com Releases Free IPhone App
(News) Amazon.com on Tuesday announced the release of an application designed to work on the iPhone and iPod touch.
(News) Amazon.com on Tuesday announced the release of an application designed to work on the iPhone and iPod touch.
Apple Execs May Have to Talk in Papermaster Case
(News) Steve Jobs may be among targets in fight over former IBM VP joining Apple.
(News) Steve Jobs may be among targets in fight over former IBM VP joining Apple.
CIOs Explore IT Sourcing Options
(News) Research carried out by Macehiter Ward-Dutton in association with CIO.co.uk reveals changing attitudes to sourcing and SaaS.
(News) Research carried out by Macehiter Ward-Dutton in association with CIO.co.uk reveals changing attitudes to sourcing and SaaS.
H-1B Cap May Rise
(News) Obama's pick to head DHS is a strong advocate for increasing the H-1B cap. Joseph Lieberman, whose committee oversees homeland security, has been both a critic and a supporter of the H-1B program.
(News) Obama's pick to head DHS is a strong advocate for increasing the H-1B cap. Joseph Lieberman, whose committee oversees homeland security, has been both a critic and a supporter of the H-1B program.
Zoho Releases SQL-based Data-access Service
(News) SaaS vendor Zoho rolled out a SQL-based data integration service on Tuesday.
(News) SaaS vendor Zoho rolled out a SQL-based data integration service on Tuesday.
Open-source Developers Set out Software Road Map for 2020
(News) Open-source advocates offer their vision of what the software world could be in 2020, and what must be done to get there.
(News) Open-source advocates offer their vision of what the software world could be in 2020, and what must be done to get there.
FileMaker Releases Bento Maintenance Update
(News) FileMaker released an update for its personal database application, Bento. The update fixes a number of issues that users had...
(News) FileMaker released an update for its personal database application, Bento. The update fixes a number of issues that users had...
Ocarina for IPhone
(Reviews) The iPhone not only has the ability to play music, but thanks to the work of some enterprising developers, it can also make...
(Reviews) The iPhone not only has the ability to play music, but thanks to the work of some enterprising developers, it can also make...
Open-Xchange Adds Mac, IPhone Support
(News) Open-Xchange, which makes an e-mail and document server, has added support for some Apple applications due to increased...
(News) Open-Xchange, which makes an e-mail and document server, has added support for some Apple applications due to increased...
Unisys Exec Takes Helm of Open Solutions Alliance
(News) The Open Solutions Alliance, an industry group that lobbies for open-source software, has named a new president.
(News) The Open Solutions Alliance, an industry group that lobbies for open-source software, has named a new president.
FUD Watch The E-Voting Disaster That Never Came
(News) I've been catching some flack in recent days over the last FUD Watch column, in which I suggested there's been some...
(News) I've been catching some flack in recent days over the last FUD Watch column, in which I suggested there's been some...
Joost App Streams Its Video Library to the IPhone
(News) As a TV junkie, there are definitely times when I wish I could easily catch up on a missed episode via my iPhone. But due to...
(News) As a TV junkie, there are definitely times when I wish I could easily catch up on a missed episode via my iPhone. But due to...
Netbooks: Small, Cheap -- and Fast?
(News) Linux distributor Good OS and BIOS vendor Phoenix Technologies are launching quick-start programs to speed the operation of...
(News) Linux distributor Good OS and BIOS vendor Phoenix Technologies are launching quick-start programs to speed the operation of...
The Thumb Promises to Improve IPhone Typing Accuracy
(News) Imagebakery has announced the release of The Thmb, a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs US$0.99.
(News) Imagebakery has announced the release of The Thmb, a new app for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs US$0.99.
Intuit goes global using mobiles
(How To) Intuit aims to serve small businesses globally using Web accounting services on mobile phones
(How To) Intuit aims to serve small businesses globally using Web accounting services on mobile phones
'Social Mobile' Applications: The Missing Book
(News) If you were thinking of designing or building a Web site, you'd be in luck. If you were thinking of writing a suite of...
(News) If you were thinking of designing or building a Web site, you'd be in luck. If you were thinking of writing a suite of...
Fear of More Attacks Could Hurt Business in India
(News) Repeated terrorist attacks in India could scare off foreigners, including those outsourcing to India.
(News) Repeated terrorist attacks in India could scare off foreigners, including those outsourcing to India.
Bugs & Fixes: Blurry Photos After Updating to IPhone 2.2
(News) Many iPhone owners are complaining about a bug in the iPhone 2.2 Update that affects how images are displayed. The problem...
(News) Many iPhone owners are complaining about a bug in the iPhone 2.2 Update that affects how images are displayed. The problem...
WriteRoom for IPhone
(Reviews) I'm sure you've been in a store and had the idea of a lifetime. You frantically search around you for a slip of paper to jot...
(Reviews) I'm sure you've been in a store and had the idea of a lifetime. You frantically search around you for a slip of paper to jot...
Ad-Supported Software: And Now a Word from Our Sponsor
(News) Is an advertising-supported model the way forward for the software industry?
(News) Is an advertising-supported model the way forward for the software industry?
RRootage for IPhone
(Reviews) Japanese developer Kenta Cho has developed a reputation for distillation. Not of the alcohol kind, but rather, for taking the...
(Reviews) Japanese developer Kenta Cho has developed a reputation for distillation. Not of the alcohol kind, but rather, for taking the...
SAP User Group CEO Leaves Organization
(News) Steve Strout is out as president of the Americas SAP Users Group, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
(News) Steve Strout is out as president of the Americas SAP Users Group, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Just What is Windows Azure?
(News) Can Microsoft compete with Amazon, Google, and other rivals in the cloud computing space?
(News) Can Microsoft compete with Amazon, Google, and other rivals in the cloud computing space?
Microsoft's Azure Won't Take the Cloud by Storm
(News) Microsoft is the wrong company at the wrong time to dominate the cloud computing architecture of the future.
(News) Microsoft is the wrong company at the wrong time to dominate the cloud computing architecture of the future.
Current IT Job Losses Won't Mirror 2001 Nightmare
(News) Some online job boards are seeing a steep decline in the number of IT jobs employers and recruiters are posting. The good news for your IT career? Executives at these job boards don't anticipate IT unemployment and job losses to be nearly as bad as 2001 and 2002.
(News) Some online job boards are seeing a steep decline in the number of IT jobs employers and recruiters are posting. The good news for your IT career? Executives at these job boards don't anticipate IT unemployment and job losses to be nearly as bad as 2001 and 2002.
More IPhone Dictionary Apps
(Reviews) Every modern English dictionary stands in the shadow of the Holy Trinity of Lexicons: The Oxford English Dictionary...
(Reviews) Every modern English dictionary stands in the shadow of the Holy Trinity of Lexicons: The Oxford English Dictionary...
Amazon Denies Consent for IPhone Shopping App
(News) Earlier this year there was a lot of hubbub over apps getting rejected from Apple's App Store, and while Apple's rules over...
(News) Earlier this year there was a lot of hubbub over apps getting rejected from Apple's App Store, and while Apple's rules over...
IT Job Growth Slows -- Hiring on Hold
(News) IT industry-watchers forecast a slowdown in high-tech job creation through the early part of next year.
(News) IT industry-watchers forecast a slowdown in high-tech job creation through the early part of next year.
IT Spooks Trolls from Under the Patent Bridge
(News) Membership-based patent aggregator RPX takes aim at nefarious non-practicing entities.
(News) Membership-based patent aggregator RPX takes aim at nefarious non-practicing entities.
Low-cost IPhone Dictionary Applications
(Reviews) A really good dictionary is an indispensable part of any library, home or office. I have three unabridged dictionaries in my...
(Reviews) A really good dictionary is an indispensable part of any library, home or office. I have three unabridged dictionaries in my...
Some Question Google's 'rookie Mistakes' With SearchWiki
(News) Google's new search customization tool, SearchWiki, has quickly generated criticism for its lack of an opt-out options and...
(News) Google's new search customization tool, SearchWiki, has quickly generated criticism for its lack of an opt-out options and...
Schools, Fools and the Tools of Ignorance
(News) If not for help from a handful of geeks, Connecticut school teacher Julie Amero would be in prison right now for crimes she didn't commit. What's wrong with this picture?
(News) If not for help from a handful of geeks, Connecticut school teacher Julie Amero would be in prison right now for crimes she didn't commit. What's wrong with this picture?
What Are the Top Tech Certs in a Down Market?
(News) Not all credentials will boost your career, so in tough times you have to choose wisely.
(News) Not all credentials will boost your career, so in tough times you have to choose wisely.
Apple Releases ITunes V8.0.2 With Minor Fixes
(News) For those not in the know,  Apple released the iPhone and iPod touch Software Update v2.2  late night yesterday. The update...
(News) For those not in the know,
PhoneView Adds Auto SMS Sync, Call History Archiving
(News) Ecamm Network has announced the release of PhoneView (formerly MegaPhone) 2.1, an update to their desktop "companion" software...
(News) Ecamm Network has announced the release of PhoneView (formerly MegaPhone) 2.1, an update to their desktop "companion" software...
New IBM Services Offer Cloud Setup, 'validation'
(News) IBM is getting into the cloud computing services business, the company announced Monday.
(News) IBM is getting into the cloud computing services business, the company announced Monday.
SAP to Bring Unified Interface Across Apps Suite
(News) SAP will bring a unified interface across its entire Business Suite sometime over the next few quarters.
(News) SAP will bring a unified interface across its entire Business Suite sometime over the next few quarters.
The Omni Group Releases OmniPlan Update
(News) The Omni Group released a maintenance update for its project management software, OmniPlan.
(News) The Omni Group released a maintenance update for its project management software, OmniPlan.
Concert Vault for IPhone
(Reviews) Want to listen to Pink Floyd's May 9, 1977 performance from Oakland, Calif., while waiting for your flight at the airport? Or...
(Reviews) Want to listen to Pink Floyd's May 9, 1977 performance from Oakland, Calif., while waiting for your flight at the airport? Or...
Why Sun Should Spin Off Java
(News) Sun's insistence that Java is still its flagship product is holding back both the platform and the company
(News) Sun's insistence that Java is still its flagship product is holding back both the platform and the company
IT Has the Power to Green the World
(News) Applying smart technology to various sectors could yield huge cost and carbon savings.
(News) Applying smart technology to various sectors could yield huge cost and carbon savings.
New Version of Office-in-a-Box
(News) Think of this as a phone system with extra stuff, rather than a file and print server with added phones.
(News) Think of this as a phone system with extra stuff, rather than a file and print server with added phones.
Classics for IPhone
(Reviews) Look, there is simply no way e-books will ever replace traditional books, printed on paper and bound in cloth. There is...
(Reviews) Look, there is simply no way e-books will ever replace traditional books, printed on paper and bound in cloth. There is...
IETF: Should We Ignore the Kaminsky Bug?
(News) The Internet engineering community is grappling with what to do about a serious flaw in the DNS discovered this summer, and...
(News) The Internet engineering community is grappling with what to do about a serious flaw in the DNS discovered this summer, and...
Microsoft, Novell Eye Moonlight Beta, System Management
(News) Marking the two-year anniversary of their controversial interoperability agreement, Microsoft and Novell this week are...
(News) Marking the two-year anniversary of their controversial interoperability agreement, Microsoft and Novell this week are...
Microsoft Dissed Chipset Before 'Vista Capable' Changes
(News) Months before it bowed to pressure from Intel Corp. and relaxed the requirements for its " Vista Capable " marketing program...
(News) Months before it bowed to pressure from Intel Corp. and relaxed the requirements for its " Vista Capable " marketing program...
Apple Shines Spotlight on Third-party IPhone Apps
(News) Third-party applications for the iPhone and iPod touch have increasingly become part of Apple's promotional push on behalf of...
(News) Third-party applications for the iPhone and iPod touch have increasingly become part of Apple's promotional push on behalf of...
Adobe Releases Configurator Free Photoshop Automation Tool
(News) Adobe has released the first full version of Configurator, an open source utility that enables the easy creation of panels...
(News) Adobe has released the first full version of Configurator, an open source utility that enables the easy creation of panels...
Citigroup Layoff Could Decimate IT Jobs
(News) On Monday, Citigroup announced it would cut 52,000 jobs over the next few months in a dramatic cost-cutting move.
(News) On Monday, Citigroup announced it would cut 52,000 jobs over the next few months in a dramatic cost-cutting move.
Add a Staffing Firm to Your Job Search Arsenal
(News) Today's turbulent economy has made job search efforts more challenging -- and nerve-racking -- for those in IT.
(News) Today's turbulent economy has made job search efforts more challenging -- and nerve-racking -- for those in IT.
5 Tech Companies That Could Use a Bailout
(News) Networking and telecom companies are on a list of businesses that are most in need of a government bailout.
(News) Networking and telecom companies are on a list of businesses that are most in need of a government bailout.
IBM to Pay $3M to Keep Apple Exec Case Going
(News) It would covers costs or damages to Mark Papermaster if IBM's wrong.
(News) It would covers costs or damages to Mark Papermaster if IBM's wrong.
IBM Cuts Energy Consumption, Boosts CO2
(News) Big Blue cites business growth as reason for carbon increase.
(News) Big Blue cites business growth as reason for carbon increase.
Wikis That Work: Four IT Departments Get It Right
(News) IT orgs harness wiki power to handle everything from tech training to project management.
(News) IT orgs harness wiki power to handle everything from tech training to project management.
Will the Recession End of Offshore Outsourcing?
(News) The economic recession in the U.S., and President-elect Barack Obama's tax incentive plan, will change the economics of some business process outsourcing areas. Could offshoring go the way of the dinosaur?
(News) The economic recession in the U.S., and President-elect Barack Obama's tax incentive plan, will change the economics of some business process outsourcing areas. Could offshoring go the way of the dinosaur?
It Takes a Quality IT Group to Deliver Good Yogurt
(News) IT services and the automation they provide are indispensable at Danone Group.
(News) IT services and the automation they provide are indispensable at Danone Group.
Microsoft/Nortel Committed to Marriage, but Future Is Cloudy
(News) Microsoft, IBM and Cisco will ultimately dominate Nortel, Avaya, Alcatel, Siemens in unified communications arena.
(News) Microsoft, IBM and Cisco will ultimately dominate Nortel, Avaya, Alcatel, Siemens in unified communications arena.
Microsoft Kicks off Next Era of Small Business Software
(News) Microsoft Wednesday released an updated bundle of infrastructure servers for small business and its first-ever offering...
(News) Microsoft Wednesday released an updated bundle of infrastructure servers for small business and its first-ever offering...
Seven Lessons That SMBs Can Learn from Big IT
(How To) Just because you don't have a large enterprise doesn't mean you can't run your IT operation like the big guys.
(How To) Just because you don't have a large enterprise doesn't mean you can't run your IT operation like the big guys.
New Regulations Will Soon Swell IT Workloads
(News) Government's response to the financial meltdown will require major tech initiatives for compliance, despite the recession's cutbacks.
(News) Government's response to the financial meltdown will require major tech initiatives for compliance, despite the recession's cutbacks.
Auto Industry Bankruptcies Could Ripple Through Tech
(News) The auto industry has been offering U.S. lawmakers an apocalypse-level scenario warning them that as many as three million...
(News) The auto industry has been offering U.S. lawmakers an apocalypse-level scenario warning them that as many as three million...
Outsourcing/Offshoring: An IT Security Expert's View
(News) Simone Seth of PricewaterhouseCoopers looks at the four stages of the outsourcing lifecycle.
(News) Simone Seth of PricewaterhouseCoopers looks at the four stages of the outsourcing lifecycle.
Cloud Computing: Tools Give IT Direct Management Access
(News) Talk to IT leaders about cloud computing and two big worries come through loud and clear: security and management. As noted by...
(News) Talk to IT leaders about cloud computing and two big worries come through loud and clear: security and management. As noted by...
Twitter for Business: Tap Power of the Tweet
(News) Twitter can be a valuable business tool -- if you know what you're doing.
(News) Twitter can be a valuable business tool -- if you know what you're doing.
Technology Resume Gaffes to Avoid
(News) Antiquated resume-writing strategies will not work in current market conditions -- period.
(News) Antiquated resume-writing strategies will not work in current market conditions -- period.
Visa Leans on Virtualization to Transform Data Centers
(News) Visa looking to replicate data center success across globe.
(News) Visa looking to replicate data center success across globe.
My.BarackObama.com Stays Online After Election
(News) While much has been written about  the impact of President-Elect Barack Obama's successful use of social networking and other...
(News) While much has been written about
'Net Teaches Print Another Lesson
(News) How thoroughly has the Internet come to torment the dying industry that is print newspaper publishing?
(News) How thoroughly has the Internet come to torment the dying industry that is print newspaper publishing?
Get a Hot Job
(News) It's not easy for IT professionals to make a wholesale switch to a different technical discipline to reap the benefits of a...
(News) It's not easy for IT professionals to make a wholesale switch to a different technical discipline to reap the benefits of a...
Editor's Note: Hoping for Equality in the IT Industry
(News) Last Tuesday night, I was standing in the middle of a huge crowd in the heart of Times Square in New York. We were following...
(News) Last Tuesday night, I was standing in the middle of a huge crowd in the heart of Times Square in New York. We were following...
IT Salaries Take Tiny Leaps
(News) There's more work and less bonus money, and salaries aren't keeping pace with inflation. Here's how some IT professionals are coping.
(News) There's more work and less bonus money, and salaries aren't keeping pace with inflation. Here's how some IT professionals are coping.
Grass-Roots IT
(News) For your next IT project, recruit a small army of users in the business units you serve.
(News) For your next IT project, recruit a small army of users in the business units you serve.
Nortel Could Slash Workforce by 10% on Monday
(News) Nortel is expected to announce significant job cuts when it reports third quarter results on Monday. That would be on top of...
(News) Nortel is expected to announce significant job cuts when it reports third quarter results on Monday. That would be on top of...
Former Intel Engineer Indicted for Stealing Trade Secrets
(News) A former Intel Corp. design engineer has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly stealing trade secrets...
(News) A former Intel Corp. design engineer has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly stealing trade secrets...
Facebook & Twitter: Making Money Takes Back Seat to Growth
(News) Despite the economic downturn, making money is not a concern for two of the biggest players in the Web 2.0 consumer market...
(News) Despite the economic downturn, making money is not a concern for two of the biggest players in the Web 2.0 consumer market...
Social Engineering: Eight Common Tactics
(News) Stealing your company's 'hold' music, spoofing caller ID, pumping up penny stocks -- social engineers blend old and new methods to grab passwords or profits. Being aware of their tricks is the first line of defense.
(News) Stealing your company's 'hold' music, spoofing caller ID, pumping up penny stocks -- social engineers blend old and new methods to grab passwords or profits. Being aware of their tricks is the first line of defense.
Yahoo in Precarious Position as CEO Beckons Microsoft
(News) Analysts mixed on whether the end of its Google deal sounds the death knell for Yahoo.
(News) Analysts mixed on whether the end of its Google deal sounds the death knell for Yahoo.
IT Shops Renegotiate Contracts to Get Savings
(News) CIOs say renegotiation is difficult but crucial in poor economy.
(News) CIOs say renegotiation is difficult but crucial in poor economy.
My Tech-related Wishes for the Obama Administration
(News) The new national administration in January will have the opportunity to set the direction on many fronts. Here are the top 10...
(News) The new national administration in January will have the opportunity to set the direction on many fronts. Here are the top 10...
Adobe Fixes 6 Flaws in Flash
(News) For the second time in two days, Adobe Systems has warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in one of its most-popular...
(News) For the second time in two days, Adobe Systems has warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in one of its most-popular...
IT Managers Seek Web 2.0 Data Analysis
(News) Forward-thinking IT managers are starting to install tools that can measure and analyze Web 2.0 activities.
(News) Forward-thinking IT managers are starting to install tools that can measure and analyze Web 2.0 activities.
MobileMe Stumbles Again, Goes Dark for Nearly 7 Hours
(News) Even though Apple Inc. recently upgraded the back-end infrastructure of its problem-plagued MobileMe, the online service was...
(News) Even though Apple Inc. recently upgraded the back-end infrastructure of its problem-plagued MobileMe, the online service was...
Who Owns the Cloud Business Inside Microsoft?
(News) Look at how the software maker plans to deliver its SaaS products.
(News) Look at how the software maker plans to deliver its SaaS products.
Microsoft Discontinues Windows... 3.x
(News) If you're hurting that Microsoft will soon discontinue Windows XP, you may take heart in the fact that the company has only...
(News) If you're hurting that Microsoft will soon discontinue Windows XP, you may take heart in the fact that the company has only...
Adobe Patches 8 Bugs in Popular PDF Apps
(News) Adobe Systems Inc. Tuesday patched its Reader application for the fifth time this year, plugging eight security holes...
(News) Adobe Systems Inc. Tuesday patched its Reader application for the fifth time this year, plugging eight security holes...
The New Commodity: Long Hours and Hard Work
(News) We dread hearing the news that something once considered unique or innovative has turned into a commodity, where the only...
(News) We dread hearing the news that something once considered unique or innovative has turned into a commodity, where the only...
Multicore: New Chips Mean New Challenges
(News) More and more help is available so developers can write apps for the new-generation chips.
(News) More and more help is available so developers can write apps for the new-generation chips.
Researcher: Small Attack Triggered Microsoft Emergency Patch
(News) The Trojan horse whose attacks convinced Microsoft Corp. to issue an emergency patch for Windows had infected only about 200...
(News) The Trojan horse whose attacks convinced Microsoft Corp. to issue an emergency patch for Windows had infected only about 200...
Outsourcing Vendor to Move 'higher-level' IT Jobs Offshore
(News) IT workers and managers who believe their jobs are too high-level to be sent overseas may want to look at Affiliated Computer...
(News) IT workers and managers who believe their jobs are too high-level to be sent overseas may want to look at Affiliated Computer...
Social Networking Changing Face of Collaboration
(News) An infusion of social software is helping fuel an evolution of enterprise collaboration that will eventually give users more...
(News) An infusion of social software is helping fuel an evolution of enterprise collaboration that will eventually give users more...
Vista Drives Windows Market Share Gains
(News) For the second time in three months, Windows has boosted its market share, an Internet measuring company reported Monday.
(News) For the second time in three months, Windows has boosted its market share, an Internet measuring company reported Monday.
Will Your Vote Count Tomorrow?
(News) What's intuitive and simple for a system designer isn't necessarily easy and obvious for a cross-section of system users...
(News) What's intuitive and simple for a system designer isn't necessarily easy and obvious for a cross-section of system users...
Stormy Weather: 7 Gotchas in Cloud Computing
(News) Users hit turbulence on the trip to cloud computing.
(News) Users hit turbulence on the trip to cloud computing.
Windows Azure: Why Microsoft Better Get It Right
(News) The revolutionary aspects of Azure have barely been touched on by all the commentary about the new offering. Here's what's really interesting about Azure.
(News) The revolutionary aspects of Azure have barely been touched on by all the commentary about the new offering. Here's what's really interesting about Azure.
The Core Development Team's Role in an Agile Project
(News) This excerpt from the upcoming book, Becoming Agile, discusses a necessity in ensuring corporate buy-in for Agile development: creating a collaborative team that can evangelize Agile in the company and shepherd the software engineering methodology through enterprise software development projects.
(News) This excerpt from the upcoming book, Becoming Agile, discusses a necessity in ensuring corporate buy-in for Agile development: creating a collaborative team that can evangelize Agile in the company and shepherd the software engineering methodology through enterprise software development projects.
Oracle Buys IP From Tacit to Boost Beehive Platform
(News) Oracle is buying user profiling technology to give its Beehive platform a boost.
(News) Oracle is buying user profiling technology to give its Beehive platform a boost.
Why Gen Y May Survive Recession Better Than Gen X, Boomers
(News) You'd think Generation Y professionals would be the least equipped to weather a recession and layoffs. After all, this is the...
(News) You'd think Generation Y professionals would be the least equipped to weather a recession and layoffs. After all, this is the...
Too Old for Tech? Not These Silicon Valley CEOs
(News) Think leading a technology company is only for thirtysomethings? These savvy sexagenarians beg to differ.
(News) Think leading a technology company is only for thirtysomethings? These savvy sexagenarians beg to differ.
Should Enterprises Reconsider the Cloud?
(News) With Oracle and Microsoft now offering their core technologies via Amazon, is it time to trust the cloud?
(News) With Oracle and Microsoft now offering their core technologies via Amazon, is it time to trust the cloud?
IT Manager Candidates Seem a Lot Like Presidents
(News) With the U.S. elections upon us, I realized how much our current presidential choices look like just the kind of IT folks who have a shot at being CTO or CIO. Weird? You betcha.
(News) With the U.S. elections upon us, I realized how much our current presidential choices look like just the kind of IT folks who have a shot at being CTO or CIO. Weird? You betcha.
The Case for Legacy Tech
(News) Some folks hold on to dated devices and old applications. Why? Because they still work.
(News) Some folks hold on to dated devices and old applications. Why? Because they still work.
Cloud Computing Isn't All Azure Skies
(News) Microsoft wants to bring developers to the cloud with Windows Azure, but is the new model all it's cracked up to be?
(News) Microsoft wants to bring developers to the cloud with Windows Azure, but is the new model all it's cracked up to be?
Windows: Unsafe at Any Speed, Part Deux
(News) My, my. The "Windows: Unsafe at any speed?" post last week certainly raised a few hackles -- thanks in part to a totally...
(News) My, my. The "Windows: Unsafe at any speed?" post last week certainly raised a few hackles -- thanks in part to a totally...
Recruiters Offer Tips for Finding Jobs in IT Management
(News) What steps do IT executives need to take to get on the "A" list for a high-profile job opening? Is it bad form for IT managers...
(News) What steps do IT executives need to take to get on the "A" list for a high-profile job opening? Is it bad form for IT managers...
IT Budget Tips: Strategies to Beat the Budget Crunch
(News) A solid IT risk and compliance program will lower costs, reduce risk and permit consistent compliance. With better security, lower audit burden, improved leverage of IT resources, faster decision-making and business process optimization, companies can gain some recession relief.
(News) A solid IT risk and compliance program will lower costs, reduce risk and permit consistent compliance. With better security, lower audit burden, improved leverage of IT resources, faster decision-making and business process optimization, companies can gain some recession relief.
Who Needs an Enterprise AJAX Solution?
(News) Extensive support is but one differentiator between commercial and open source AJAX frameworks.
(News) Extensive support is but one differentiator between commercial and open source AJAX frameworks.
The Non-union Union IT Might Accept
(News) Looking for job protection, health benefits, and legal assistance without a union mentality? The IITW may be for you.
(News) Looking for job protection, health benefits, and legal assistance without a union mentality? The IITW may be for you.
A 100-Day Plan for Your New Job
(News) C-level execs aren't the only ones who should plan their first months in a new position.
(News) C-level execs aren't the only ones who should plan their first months in a new position.
My SOA Predictions for 2009 -- Early
(News) This is my 2009 SOA prediction story, and I'm sticking to it.
(News) This is my 2009 SOA prediction story, and I'm sticking to it.
Open Source: How E-voting Should Be Done
(News) An open source approach to open voting systems is essential to the integrity of our electoral process. Here's a technical blueprint for securing the vote.
(News) An open source approach to open voting systems is essential to the integrity of our electoral process. Here's a technical blueprint for securing the vote.
Of Varying Degrees
(News) If you see devils wearing parkas this Halloween, don't be surprised. Hell just froze over. I know, because a marketing...
(News) If you see devils wearing parkas this Halloween, don't be surprised. Hell just froze over. I know, because a marketing...
Slow Means Fast
(News) Now what? In the face of a deepening business slowdown, a global credit crunch and a wildly fluctuating stock market, what...
(News) Now what? In the face of a deepening business slowdown, a global credit crunch and a wildly fluctuating stock market, what...
Employees Leaving? Here's Why and What You Can Do
(News) Do you think a soft economy lessens your need to engage your staff? Think again. Your most valuable asset-and single biggest...
(News) Do you think a soft economy lessens your need to engage your staff? Think again. Your most valuable asset-and single biggest...
Looking for Job Security? Try Cobol
(News) As long as there are mainframes, there will be Cobol. Learn the language and the culture and you might land a job that that lasts until retirement.
(News) As long as there are mainframes, there will be Cobol. Learn the language and the culture and you might land a job that that lasts until retirement.
What Gartner Didn't Say About Client Virtualization
(News) Gartner's annual report on hot technologies puts virtualization at the head of the class.
(News) Gartner's annual report on hot technologies puts virtualization at the head of the class.
A Web-Based App Builder With a Microsoft Twist
(News) Caspio Bridge, like a Microsoft Access on the Web, allows nonprogrammers to easily create online databases and the Web forms to fill them.
(News) Caspio Bridge, like a Microsoft Access on the Web, allows nonprogrammers to easily create online databases and the Web forms to fill them.
Tech Workers: Ready to Be a Free Agent?
(News) Having the right technical skills is only half the battle for an IT contractor in tough economic times.
(News) Having the right technical skills is only half the battle for an IT contractor in tough economic times.
IT Innovation: On the Skids
(News) Technologists look to a new White House to reverse decade-long slide in R&D.
(News) Technologists look to a new White House to reverse decade-long slide in R&D.
Running Your Own Technology Company
(News) CIOs who want to run the show as CEO are finding that technology companies are a natural fit.
(News) CIOs who want to run the show as CEO are finding that technology companies are a natural fit.
E-voting Snag Fixed as Early Voting Starts
(News) Voters using e-voting machines urged to check printouts to verify their choices.
(News) Voters using e-voting machines urged to check printouts to verify their choices.
Teaching Future CIOs the Ropes
(News) Who will fill your shoes? The CIO of BAE Systems' Customer Solutions group shares his method for encouraging and training potential successors.
(News) Who will fill your shoes? The CIO of BAE Systems' Customer Solutions group shares his method for encouraging and training potential successors.
Needed: Better IT Crystal Balls on Wall Street
(News) One likely outcome of the financial market meltdown is an effort to improve the modeling tools that are designed to help firms spot risky business -- before it's too late.
(News) One likely outcome of the financial market meltdown is an effort to improve the modeling tools that are designed to help firms spot risky business -- before it's too late.
Service Providers Boost GPS Navigation Data
(News) Broadcom quietly assures precision, speed for GPS apps.
(News) Broadcom quietly assures precision, speed for GPS apps.
Stupid QA Tricks: Colossal Testing Oversights
(News) The trick to nipping IT miscues is testing, testing, testing, as these hard-luck lessons in boneheaded quality assurance attest.
(News) The trick to nipping IT miscues is testing, testing, testing, as these hard-luck lessons in boneheaded quality assurance attest.
Expect Videoconferencing in Flight Soon, Cisco Says
(News) Cisco CEO Chambers predicts videoconference services will be available on planes within 18 months.
(News) Cisco CEO Chambers predicts videoconference services will be available on planes within 18 months.
Who's Getting ROI From Cloud Computing Now
(News) Notes from the SDForum's all-day Cloud Computing Symposium.
(News) Notes from the SDForum's all-day Cloud Computing Symposium.
Women in IT Delay Family for Careers, Still Miss Top Jobs
(News) One-third of technical women wait to start families in order to advance their IT careers, according to new research on mid-career technical women. Nearly 10 percent forgo having children altogether--and despite these moves, women are still struggling to win executive roles in IT.
(News) One-third of technical women wait to start families in order to advance their IT careers, according to new research on mid-career technical women. Nearly 10 percent forgo having children altogether--and despite these moves, women are still struggling to win executive roles in IT.
Can Outsourcers Survive the Economic Storm?
(News) IT service spending might not feel drastic cuts as high-tech leaders look to shave dollars off their budgets, because...
(News) IT service spending might not feel drastic cuts as high-tech leaders look to shave dollars off their budgets, because...
Four Tactics for Surviving the Doom and Gloom
(News) OK. Enough already! I've had it with all of the economic doom and gloom. Sure, the market sucks. Sure our 401k's are in the...
(News) OK. Enough already! I've had it with all of the economic doom and gloom. Sure, the market sucks. Sure our 401k's are in the...
Recession-Proof IT Jobs
(News) Believe it or not, some tech jobs are still in demand. Find out which ones employers need to fill.
(News) Believe it or not, some tech jobs are still in demand. Find out which ones employers need to fill.
8 Ways Technology Has Shaped the '08 Elections
(News) From e-voting to text messaging, a look at how tech trends have changed our politics.
(News) From e-voting to text messaging, a look at how tech trends have changed our politics.
What's in a Name? Microsoft Defends 'Windows 7' Moniker
(News) Exec explains how he got to seven, reveals Windows 7's real number is 6.1.
(News) Exec explains how he got to seven, reveals Windows 7's real number is 6.1.
Recession Worries? Go Open Source to Cut Costs
(News) With the world economy in shambles many businesses are already battening down the hatches expecting rough seas ahead. IT...
(News) With the world economy in shambles many businesses are already battening down the hatches expecting rough seas ahead. IT...
MS: 'Vista Capable' Lawyers Trying to Hijack Windows Update
(News) Microsoft is objecting to a plan that would force the company to use its Windows Update service to notify potential members in...
(News) Microsoft is objecting to a plan that would force the company to use its Windows Update service to notify potential members in...
Scripting Languages Your Developers Want to Use
(News) Several up-and-coming scripting languages -- some open-source -- are gaining popularity among software developers. These dynamic programming languages deserve more attention for your enterprise software development, even if your shop is dedicated to Java or .NET. Here's why.
(News) Several up-and-coming scripting languages -- some open-source -- are gaining popularity among software developers. These dynamic programming languages deserve more attention for your enterprise software development, even if your shop is dedicated to Java or .NET. Here's why.
Surviving the Tech Manager's Global Squeeze
(News) More and more IT projects involve teams from around the world, and project leaders are asked to work a grueling 24/7.
(News) More and more IT projects involve teams from around the world, and project leaders are asked to work a grueling 24/7.
Startup Slashes Windows Storage Costs
(News) A U.S. start-up has emerged from stealth mode Tuesday, and is set to introduce Windows data migration software aimed at...
(News) A U.S. start-up has emerged from stealth mode Tuesday, and is set to introduce Windows data migration software aimed at...
When the Watchdog Is the Underdog
(News) In data security, many of the toughest challenges have nothing to do with the bad guys.
(News) In data security, many of the toughest challenges have nothing to do with the bad guys.
Seven Essential Ways to Cut Your Tech Costs
(How To) From relying on free software to buying a refurbished PC, you have many ways to save your business money in this troubled economy.
(How To) From relying on free software to buying a refurbished PC, you have many ways to save your business money in this troubled economy.
Voter Hot Line Boosted in Anticipation of Busy Election Day
(News) With the Nov. 4 presidential election less than four weeks away, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is gearing...
(News) With the Nov. 4 presidential election less than four weeks away, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is gearing...
When in Doubt, Consider the Customer
(News) Getting customers is one thing; retaining them is another. Now is a great time to rethink your customer service strategy.
(News) Getting customers is one thing; retaining them is another. Now is a great time to rethink your customer service strategy.
Lessons Learned: IT's Biggest Project Failures
(News) Think your project's off track and over budget? Learn a lesson or two from the tech sector's most infamous project flameouts.
(News) Think your project's off track and over budget? Learn a lesson or two from the tech sector's most infamous project flameouts.
Widespread Problems, Fraud Found in H-1B Program
(News) An internal report by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) examining the H-1B visa program has found evidence...
(News) An internal report by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) examining the H-1B visa program has found evidence...
Why Security Pros Hate SharePoint
(News) Microsoft's SharePoint collaboration platform is all the rage in today's business world, especially since third parties gained the ability to plug security holes. But managing it can still be a nightmare for IT security shops.
(News) Microsoft's SharePoint collaboration platform is all the rage in today's business world, especially since third parties gained the ability to plug security holes. But managing it can still be a nightmare for IT security shops.
So, CTO, Who's Your Sarah Palin or Joe Biden?
(News) For IT, the choice of a deputy matters a great deal. So how do you get the right one?
(News) For IT, the choice of a deputy matters a great deal. So how do you get the right one?
Microsoft Denies Hiring Freeze
(News) Microsoft denies that it has instituted a hiring freeze, despite an internal memo described by an employee indicating the move.
(News) Microsoft denies that it has instituted a hiring freeze, despite an internal memo described by an employee indicating the move.
SOA Implementation Pays off for Synovus Financial
(News) The winning solution in the case study contest sponsored by the SOA Consortium and CIO magazine provided integrated business solutions using existing applications and legacy systems. Learn how they did it.
(News) The winning solution in the case study contest sponsored by the SOA Consortium and CIO magazine provided integrated business solutions using existing applications and legacy systems. Learn how they did it.
Investing to Grow: Railroads Move Forward With IT
(News) Railroads are romantic. My own brother took a perfectly good education from Northwestern University and parlayed it into a job...
(News) Railroads are romantic. My own brother took a perfectly good education from Northwestern University and parlayed it into a job...
The IT Worker's Wall Street Meltdown Worry List
(News) The only thing that seems clear today is that the U.S. is in a recession and possibly a bad one. No one is certain what will...
(News) The only thing that seems clear today is that the U.S. is in a recession and possibly a bad one. No one is certain what will...
States Ready E-voting Systems as Election Day Approaches
(News) Many states switch to paper ballots in continuing migration from touch-screen e-voting machines.
(News) Many states switch to paper ballots in continuing migration from touch-screen e-voting machines.
Will Your IT Job Survive the Financial Meltdown?
(News) After the consolidation wave, financial IT jobs could be cut. And cuts in discretionary projects across the board threaten many tech workers.
(News) After the consolidation wave, financial IT jobs could be cut. And cuts in discretionary projects across the board threaten many tech workers.
8 Winning Ways of SOA
(News) Winners of the SOA Case Study Competition all successfully delivered business or mission value using an SOA approach.
(News) Winners of the SOA Case Study Competition all successfully delivered business or mission value using an SOA approach.
Microsoft Settles on Sites for Search Centers in Europe
(News) Microsoft's European Search Technology Center will be decentralized, with branches in London, Munich and near Paris, Steve...
(News) Microsoft's European Search Technology Center will be decentralized, with branches in London, Munich and near Paris, Steve...
UK SAP Consultancy Axon Recommends HCL's Offer
(News) Axon Group is recommending a higher bid from Indian outsourcer HCL Technologies after a lower offer from Infosys.
(News) Axon Group is recommending a higher bid from Indian outsourcer HCL Technologies after a lower offer from Infosys.
How That IT Job Wears Your Body Down
(News) Too much junk food, too little exercise and a 24/7 tether to technology? Your body ain't happy, friend. Let us count the pains.
(News) Too much junk food, too little exercise and a 24/7 tether to technology? Your body ain't happy, friend. Let us count the pains.
The Tech Sector's Venture Capital Is Drying Up
(News) In a dramatic shift, IPOs have all but disappeared in '08.
(News) In a dramatic shift, IPOs have all but disappeared in '08.
Socialtext 3.0 Brings Facebook, Twitter to Enterprise
(News) Socialtext, a Palo Alto company that made its mark building wikis for the enterprise, has added a social networking application for businesses and a microblogging tool akin to Twitter.
(News) Socialtext, a Palo Alto company that made its mark building wikis for the enterprise, has added a social networking application for businesses and a microblogging tool akin to Twitter.
Will the Downturn Accelerate Cloud Computing?
(News) No one expects mass adoption, but analysts anticipate companies will take a much closer look at cloud computing services, thanks to the low cost of entry.
(News) No one expects mass adoption, but analysts anticipate companies will take a much closer look at cloud computing services, thanks to the low cost of entry.
Does Patch Management Need Patching?
(News) The bad guys have an easy target in those who don't deploy long-available patches.
(News) The bad guys have an easy target in those who don't deploy long-available patches.
Free Version of Hyper-V Now Available
(News) Microsoft Wednesday released a free, low-footprint version of its Hyper-V virtualization software.
(News) Microsoft Wednesday released a free, low-footprint version of its Hyper-V virtualization software.
Financial Crisis: The Tech Innovations at Risk
(News) Analytics, SOA, storage networking, and cloud computing providers face huge fallouts as financial customers wither.
(News) Analytics, SOA, storage networking, and cloud computing providers face huge fallouts as financial customers wither.
Black Monday Hits Tech Stocks, May Affect Workforce
(News) IT workers may soon hear a lot of talk of 'synergy' -- that's code for layoffs.
(News) IT workers may soon hear a lot of talk of 'synergy' -- that's code for layoffs.
The Devilish Details of Desktop Virtualization
(News) Early adopters of virtual desktop infrastructure report compelling benefits, significant hurdles, and a cloudy view into ROI.
(News) Early adopters of virtual desktop infrastructure report compelling benefits, significant hurdles, and a cloudy view into ROI.
Saved by SaaS
(News) Data backup via software as a service means so long to tapes -- if you've got the bandwidth.
(News) Data backup via software as a service means so long to tapes -- if you've got the bandwidth.
Why Can't I Get Promoted?
(News) Today's topic is the question I most often received as an IT manager: "Why can't I get promoted?"
(News) Today's topic is the question I most often received as an IT manager: "Why can't I get promoted?"
IP Piracy Bill Passes Through US Congress
(News) The U.S. Congress passes a bill that would expand penalties for copyright infringement.
(News) The U.S. Congress passes a bill that would expand penalties for copyright infringement.
How IT Could Have Prevented the Financial Meltdown
(News) The tools are largely there, but not the visibility needed for regulators and banks to catch problems early.
(News) The tools are largely there, but not the visibility needed for regulators and banks to catch problems early.
How Do Tech Terms Become Legit?
(News) Are the words we use every day -- like podcast, mashup, and blogosphere -- good enough for mainstream dictionaries?
(News) Are the words we use every day -- like podcast, mashup, and blogosphere -- good enough for mainstream dictionaries?
10 Future Shocks for the Next 10 Years
(News) A look back at the changes wrought by technology since 1978 boggles the mind. The extended InfoWorld family predicts the shocking developments we can expect between now and 2018.
(News) A look back at the changes wrought by technology since 1978 boggles the mind. The extended InfoWorld family predicts the shocking developments we can expect between now and 2018.
Taking Control of Your IT Career in the Face of Layoffs
(News) If you work in IT at a financial services company-or any organization reeling from the country's economic woes-you're probably...
(News) If you work in IT at a financial services company-or any organization reeling from the country's economic woes-you're probably...
Next: Virtualized IPhones
(News) Users may soon dispense of their desktop in favor of portable devices with virtualization functions.
(News) Users may soon dispense of their desktop in favor of portable devices with virtualization functions.
VMware Innovations Not Thick, but Impressive
(News) If there was one thing the keynote of VMware CEO Paul Maritz was short on, it was on its discussion of real innovation, rather...
(News) If there was one thing the keynote of VMware CEO Paul Maritz was short on, it was on its discussion of real innovation, rather...
Are Open Source Violations Lurking in Your Code?
(News) As open source rises in popularity, so too does the likelihood that licensing violations have seeped into your applications.
(News) As open source rises in popularity, so too does the likelihood that licensing violations have seeped into your applications.
Catching up With Shai Agassi
(News) Shai Agassi's rise to SAP's executive board was fast and furious. But his resignation in 2007 and his bold plan to rid the world of its dependence on oil have been equally abrupt. In this Q&A, Agassi speaks about his reason for leaving SAP and his vision for the electric car.
(News) Shai Agassi's rise to SAP's executive board was fast and furious. But his resignation in 2007 and his bold plan to rid the world of its dependence on oil have been equally abrupt. In this Q&A, Agassi speaks about his reason for leaving SAP and his vision for the electric car.
SOA Deployments: What Actually Works
(News) After several years of hype, the results of SOA efforts have been a mixed bag. InfoWorld's SOA expert explains how to get SOA right.
(News) After several years of hype, the results of SOA efforts have been a mixed bag. InfoWorld's SOA expert explains how to get SOA right.
Citrix Hits the VDI High Notes
(News) Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 leverages streaming applications, server virtualization, and swift tools for a scalable and manageable virtual desktop infrastructure solution.
(News) Citrix XenDesktop 2.0 leverages streaming applications, server virtualization, and swift tools for a scalable and manageable virtual desktop infrastructure solution.
Bright Spots for Tech in a Dark Economic Picture
(News) Financial doom and gloom? In the tech sector, it's not as dismal as some would lead us to believe.
(News) Financial doom and gloom? In the tech sector, it's not as dismal as some would lead us to believe.
Adobe Buys Danish Imaging Software Maker
(News) Adobe bought Danish imaging software maker YaWah to expand its Scene7 in Europe
(News) Adobe bought Danish imaging software maker YaWah to expand its Scene7 in Europe
VMware Tries to Expand Throughout the Data Center
(News) VMware will ship new products next year to extend virtualization from servers to storage and network gear, it said Monday.
(News) VMware will ship new products next year to extend virtualization from servers to storage and network gear, it said Monday.
Thousands Delayed by Japan Airline Check-in System Trouble
(News) Air passengers saw their flights cancelled or delayed on Sunday after computer system trouble at All Nippon Airways.
(News) Air passengers saw their flights cancelled or delayed on Sunday after computer system trouble at All Nippon Airways.
NetSuite Claims Advances in Support, Services
(News) NetSuite is trying to burnish its reputation for services and support with a new marketing push.
(News) NetSuite is trying to burnish its reputation for services and support with a new marketing push.
Showdown: VMware Workstation vs. Sun XVM VirtualBox
(News) VMware's desktop champion takes the flag, but Sun's free and open source alternative is coming on strong.
(News) VMware's desktop champion takes the flag, but Sun's free and open source alternative is coming on strong.
The Benefits of an Open-Source SOA
(News) This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter's approach.
(News) This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter's approach.
Google-Yahoo Deal to Be Probed by Former DOJ Lawyer
(News) Litvack to examine evidence and help DOJ decide whether to pursue antitrust challenge.
(News) Litvack to examine evidence and help DOJ decide whether to pursue antitrust challenge.
Amid ERP Skills Shortage, Customers Look to SaaS
(News) Huge demand for third-party ERP implementation services has pushed "availability of resources" to the top of customers' vendor scorecard and nudged customers to look at SaaS models. And look out: Here comes Microsoft.
(News) Huge demand for third-party ERP implementation services has pushed "availability of resources" to the top of customers' vendor scorecard and nudged customers to look at SaaS models. And look out: Here comes Microsoft.
Does a Tech Manager Need to Be Tech-Savvy?
(News) To listen to the techies, any IT manager ought to have deep technical knowledge. Or so the prevailing wisdom goes. When push comes to shove, though, your techies would far prefer that you fine-tune your management skills than compete with them on technical know-how.
(News) To listen to the techies, any IT manager ought to have deep technical knowledge. Or so the prevailing wisdom goes. When push comes to shove, though, your techies would far prefer that you fine-tune your management skills than compete with them on technical know-how.
How to Start up Your Own Tech Startup
(News) Follow the dream using advice from entrepreneurs who've made it work.
(News) Follow the dream using advice from entrepreneurs who've made it work.
Block Google-Yahoo Ad Deal, Advertisers Argue
(News) The Association of National Advertisers opposed the pending deal in a Sunday letter sent to the U.S. Department of Justice.
(News) The Association of National Advertisers opposed the pending deal in a Sunday letter sent to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Microsoft to Give Away Upgraded Hyper-V Software
(News) Microsoft will give away its upgraded Hyper-V software.
(News) Microsoft will give away its upgraded Hyper-V software.
Less SOA QQ and More SOA Pew Pew
(News) Bear with me a moment as I introduce this topic by QQing about things like QQ. First, let me define my terms. QQ, for the...
(News) Bear with me a moment as I introduce this topic by QQing about things like QQ. First, let me define my terms. QQ, for the...
Should IT Form a Union?
(News) Sixty-hour work weeks with no overtime or comp time, a BlackBerry hitched to your belt 24/7, mandates from managers who have...
(News) Sixty-hour work weeks with no overtime or comp time, a BlackBerry hitched to your belt 24/7, mandates from managers who have...
Do VMware SDK License Limits Go Too Far?
(News) License limits make third-party developers into 'outlaws.'
(News) License limits make third-party developers into 'outlaws.'
Zoho Adds Google Docs-like File Management
(News) Better late than never - and the Zoho version offers nice features Google Docs doesn't have.
(News) Better late than never - and the Zoho version offers nice features Google Docs doesn't have.
25 Best Business Software Tools and Web Services
(News) We've rounded up 25 of our favorite software tools that we deem the best for powering small and medium-size businesses.
(News) We've rounded up 25 of our favorite software tools that we deem the best for powering small and medium-size businesses.
Hacker spoof, VMware goof
(News) Opinion: A roundup of the week's industry news, from politics to phishing and plenty between.
(News) Opinion: A roundup of the week's industry news, from politics to phishing and plenty between.
Hackers Spoof MSNBC Alerts in New Twist on Malware Ruse
(News) Hackers trying to plant malware on PCs have switched from touting CNN news in come-on messages to pushing breaking stories...
(News) Hackers trying to plant malware on PCs have switched from touting CNN news in come-on messages to pushing breaking stories...
Bill Gates Predicts Software Revolution
(News) In his first speech since stepping down from daily work at Microsoft, Gates describes an expansion of Internet services that revolutionizes software development.
(News) In his first speech since stepping down from daily work at Microsoft, Gates describes an expansion of Internet services that revolutionizes software development.
Discover Your Solar Savings at Roofray
(News) If you've been thinking about solar power for your home, a nicely designed new site can show you just how much you'd spend and save for a custom array on your roof.
(News) If you've been thinking about solar power for your home, a nicely designed new site can show you just how much you'd spend and save for a custom array on your roof.
Sun: Mobile Development Tool Heals Fragmentation
(News) Company releases source code for Java ME-based Lightweight UI Toolkit, which provides UI library for developing mobile applications.
(News) Company releases source code for Java ME-based Lightweight UI Toolkit, which provides UI library for developing mobile applications.
Microsoft Re-issues July WSUS Patch
(News) Microsoft Wednesday re-issued a July fix for a bug that had prevented some network administrators from using the company's...
(News) Microsoft Wednesday re-issued a July fix for a bug that had prevented some network administrators from using the company's...
Write for Cash Tips on Salon.com
(News) On the heels of Google's new write-for-money Knol site, Salon launched its Open Salon for blog-style writings, photos and videos.
(News) On the heels of Google's new write-for-money Knol site, Salon launched its Open Salon for blog-style writings, photos and videos.
Take Control of Your Work/Life Balance
(News) In this Q&A, leadership consultant and psychologist Henry Cloud explains why having priorities and setting personal boundaries is so critical to preserving some semblance of work life balance in the era of the 60-hour work week. He also discusses the damaging effects of workaholism.
(News) In this Q&A, leadership consultant and psychologist Henry Cloud explains why having priorities and setting personal boundaries is so critical to preserving some semblance of work life balance in the era of the 60-hour work week. He also discusses the damaging effects of workaholism.
Sun Releases Beta of NetBeans IDE
(News) A beta release of the open source NetBeans 6.5 IDE is being offered by Sun Microsystems on Wednesday.
(News) A beta release of the open source NetBeans 6.5 IDE is being offered by Sun Microsystems on Wednesday.
Why Adopting SOA Is Like Purchasing a Total Gym
(News) Making SOA work in your organization is like getting one of those workout machines advertised by Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley. Because then you have to USE the equipment. Ty Anderson explains why you need the Total SOA Gym, and what it means for an enterprise.
(News) Making SOA work in your organization is like getting one of those workout machines advertised by Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley. Because then you have to USE the equipment. Ty Anderson explains why you need the Total SOA Gym, and what it means for an enterprise.
Open Source Advocates Hail Appeals Court Ruling
(News) Free software advocates are praising a federal appeals ruling on that allows greater protection for open-source software...
(News) Free software advocates are praising a federal appeals ruling on that allows greater protection for open-source software...
Sun JavaFX Preview SDK
(News) Sun's new rich Internet application framework should be a hit with Java developers, but the promising preview trails Adobe Flex/AIR and Microsoft Silverlight.
(News) Sun's new rich Internet application framework should be a hit with Java developers, but the promising preview trails Adobe Flex/AIR and Microsoft Silverlight.
Gartner: India's Top Outsourcers Will Win Bigger Deals
(News) Gartner says India's top outsourcers may compete for large deals with top global service providers by 2011, but there is still...
(News) Gartner says India's top outsourcers may compete for large deals with top global service providers by 2011, but there is still...
Is Unit Testing Doomed?
(News) The agile app dev revolution may be over, as unit testing adoption appears to stumble.
(News) The agile app dev revolution may be over, as unit testing adoption appears to stumble.
R&D's New Face
(News) IBM, HP and Microsoft all talk about 'open innovation.' Is it a feel-good catchphrase or the R&D strategy of the future?
(News) IBM, HP and Microsoft all talk about 'open innovation.' Is it a feel-good catchphrase or the R&D strategy of the future?
L.A. Community Colleges CIO: Finessing the Politics of Education
(News) Jorge Mata talks about keeping IT vendors honest and making a difference to students.
(News) Jorge Mata talks about keeping IT vendors honest and making a difference to students.
Does Your Generation Pose an Office Security Risk?
(News) Whether you were born in the swinging sixties or are part of the slacker generation, some security experts say generational...
(News) Whether you were born in the swinging sixties or are part of the slacker generation, some security experts say generational...
Microsoft Pledges to Help Other Vendors Find, Fix Bugs
(News) But company stops short of promising to lend Windows Update to others.
(News) But company stops short of promising to lend Windows Update to others.
Best Reuse Plays in SOA
(News) Many companies, especially those outside the US, find that the reuse of services is their greatest organizational investment in SOA.
(News) Many companies, especially those outside the US, find that the reuse of services is their greatest organizational investment in SOA.
Exploit Reveals the Darker Side of Automatic Updates
(News) A new toolkit exploits the automated security update mechanisms of a variety of software packages and uses them to install malicious code.
(News) A new toolkit exploits the automated security update mechanisms of a variety of software packages and uses them to install malicious code.
SourceForge Award Winners Announced
(News) Open source software projects took center stage at a ceremony to honor the best and brightest of free software.
(News) Open source software projects took center stage at a ceremony to honor the best and brightest of free software.
The Death of DRM
(News) As Yahoo says it will shut down the servers that allow transferring its DRM music, Britain considers a move that would green light unfettered music downloads for a yearly tax.
(News) As Yahoo says it will shut down the servers that allow transferring its DRM music, Britain considers a move that would green light unfettered music downloads for a yearly tax.
Sales Reps Tapped as Most Recession-Proof
(News) Seems counter-intuitive, but according to a ranking from a job-matching site, experienced sales reps have been in the most demand over the past eight months.
(News) Seems counter-intuitive, but according to a ranking from a job-matching site, experienced sales reps have been in the most demand over the past eight months.
Former HP Executive Pleads Guilty to Stealing Trade Secrets
(News) A former Hewlett-Packard vice president pleads guilty to stealing trade secrets from IBM.
(News) A former Hewlett-Packard vice president pleads guilty to stealing trade secrets from IBM.
Salesforce Offers Toolkit for Google APIs
(News) Salesforce has released developer tools for working with Google data feeds, the company announced Monday.
(News) Salesforce has released developer tools for working with Google data feeds, the company announced Monday.
Oracle Makes Another Insurance Software Buy
(News) Oracle has scooped up another insurance software vendor, the company announced Monday.
(News) Oracle has scooped up another insurance software vendor, the company announced Monday.
Search Wars: Yahoo, Google Inch Up in May, Microsoft Slides
(News) May market share numbers for search traffic from comScore are good for both Google and Yahoo, but year-over-year data tells a different story.
(News) May market share numbers for search traffic from comScore are good for both Google and Yahoo, but year-over-year data tells a different story.
Firefox 3 Download Day Stumbles
(News) Having trouble getting through to download the new Firefox? You?re not alone.
(News) Having trouble getting through to download the new Firefox? You?re not alone.
Salaries Are No Secret at New Site
(News) The just-launched Glassdoor.com invites employees to share info on their salaries, bosses and work environments.
(News) The just-launched Glassdoor.com invites employees to share info on their salaries, bosses and work environments.
New TimesMachine from the Gray Lady
(News) In a move that plays up both the promise of online business services, the New York Times puts an archive of its papers online.
(News) In a move that plays up both the promise of online business services, the New York Times puts an archive of its papers online.
Microsoft's Embrace of ODF Cautiously Welcomed
(News) Office productivity software developers said Thursday Microsoft's support for their championed document format could mean...
(News) Office productivity software developers said Thursday Microsoft's support for their championed document format could mean...
Hold Off on Google Health
(News) The newly opened site offers a great service but brings serious privacy risks.
(News) The newly opened site offers a great service but brings serious privacy risks.
Master Your Bookmarks
(News) Tips and tools for managing bookmarks in that ultimate productivity tool, the Web browser.
(News) Tips and tools for managing bookmarks in that ultimate productivity tool, the Web browser.
EC Approves TomTom Buy of Tele Atlas
(News) The European Commission gave the go-ahead for Dutch satellite navigation (satnav) company TomTom to buy Dutch digital map...
(News) The European Commission gave the go-ahead for Dutch satellite navigation (satnav) company TomTom to buy Dutch digital map...
HP Buys EDS for $13.9 Billion
(News) UPDATE: Both boards have approved the acquisition, which will give HP more services muscle against IBM.
(News) UPDATE: Both boards have approved the acquisition, which will give HP more services muscle against IBM.
Make Your Own Phone-call Getaways
(News) A crafty site allows you to schedule a call to your own phone and get you out of bad meetings.
(News) A crafty site allows you to schedule a call to your own phone and get you out of bad meetings.
Microsoft's Answer to Google Sky to Launch at End of May
(News) Microsoft will launch Worldwide Telescope, a tool for exploring images of the night sky, by the end of May, free to anyone who...
(News) Microsoft will launch Worldwide Telescope, a tool for exploring images of the night sky, by the end of May, free to anyone who...
Microsoft to Increase Focus on Handsets for Poor
(News) Microsoft will increase its focus on making mobile phones part of its strategy to spread IT to people in developing nations...
(News) Microsoft will increase its focus on making mobile phones part of its strategy to spread IT to people in developing nations...
5 Ways to Build Your Virtual Office
(How To) Running a virtual business is easier (and cheaper) than ever, if you have the right tools.
(How To) Running a virtual business is easier (and cheaper) than ever, if you have the right tools.
Mozy Delivers Solid Online Backup
(News) I tried to online backup solutions and went with the full-featured Mozy.
(News) I tried to online backup solutions and went with the full-featured Mozy.
Black Duck Buying Koders for Code Search
(News) Black Duck Software plans to announce Monday that it has purchased the assets of Koders, maker of a code search engine and...
(News) Black Duck Software plans to announce Monday that it has purchased the assets of Koders, maker of a code search engine and...
Help for Startup-hungry Job Seekers
(News) A new site aggregates job postings from startup companies from around the Web.
(News) A new site aggregates job postings from startup companies from around the Web.
Microsoft Mulls Subscriptions, Ads for Office Apps
(News) New business models could have you paying monthly fees for productivity software -- or nothing at all.
(News) New business models could have you paying monthly fees for productivity software -- or nothing at all.
Google Local Business Center Adds Custom Category Selection
(News) Google now allows companies to add their own business definitions to their Google Local Business entries.
(News) Google now allows companies to add their own business definitions to their Google Local Business entries.
Keep Business Teams Organized With JuggleMyStuff
(Reviews) JuggleMyStuff's Web service helps small businesses share files and track to-dos and appointments.
(Reviews) JuggleMyStuff's Web service helps small businesses share files and track to-dos and appointments.
'Digital Inclusion' Efforts Give Training, Gear
(News) A handful of grassroots technology outreach programs seek to bridge the digital divide close to home.
(News) A handful of grassroots technology outreach programs seek to bridge the digital divide close to home.
DHS extends time foreign students can stay in US
(News) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the time some foreign graduates of U.S. colleges can stay in the country and work, earning the agency praise from Microsoft and other supporters of increased numbers of foreign worker visas.
(News) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the time some foreign graduates of U.S. colleges can stay in the country and work, earning the agency praise from Microsoft and other supporters of increased numbers of foreign worker visas.
Symantec to Buy AppStream
(News) Symantec plans to buy AppStream, a seller of software that is used to deliver applications to the corporate desktop on demand...
(News) Symantec plans to buy AppStream, a seller of software that is used to deliver applications to the corporate desktop on demand...
Microsoft Releases Some of Promised Office Documentation
(News) Microsoft has released preliminary documentation for how several of its Office business products interact with each other,...
(News) Microsoft has released preliminary documentation for how several of its Office business products interact with each other,...
HP Unveils Application Modernization Tools
(News) Hewlett-Packard on Tuesday planned to announce a beefed-up set of offerings for application modernization, including a set...
(News) Hewlett-Packard on Tuesday planned to announce a beefed-up set of offerings for application modernization, including a set...
The Best Blogs for your Money
(News) Get a list of expert financial blogs, along with feed reader recommendations.
(News) Get a list of expert financial blogs, along with feed reader recommendations.
Yahoo Suffers from Buyout News, Google Explains Wireless Strategy
(News) Microsoft threatens to lower its bid, while Google comes clean on its 700mhz auction moves.
(News) Microsoft threatens to lower its bid, while Google comes clean on its 700mhz auction moves.
Zoho Adds Invoicing to its Online Suite
(News) New business offering includes invoice generation and tracking, with free and paid levels of service.
(News) New business offering includes invoice generation and tracking, with free and paid levels of service.
HP to buy e-discovery vendor Tower Software
(News) HP on Monday said it reached an agreement to buy Tower Software, which makes document and records management software.
(News) HP on Monday said it reached an agreement to buy Tower Software, which makes document and records management software.
IBM fine-tunes model for disaster management
(News) IBM's research laboratories in the U.S. and India have fine-tuned technology to help model and manage natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, and diseases.
(News) IBM's research laboratories in the U.S. and India have fine-tuned technology to help model and manage natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, and diseases.
The Trade Show and Demo Hall of Shame
(Reviews) Bloopers, flubs, and screw-ups--they always seem to pop up at big trade shows and demos. Join us in reliving some of the more famous--and infamous--of these embarrassing moments.
(Reviews) Bloopers, flubs, and screw-ups--they always seem to pop up at big trade shows and demos. Join us in reliving some of the more famous--and infamous--of these embarrassing moments.
Microsoft renames CRM Live to 'CRM Online'
(News) Microsoft is changing the name of its on-demand CRM (customer relationship management) offering to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, according to a company official.
(News) Microsoft is changing the name of its on-demand CRM (customer relationship management) offering to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, according to a company official.
Free Online Tool Converts Sites to PDF
(News) An easy-to-use online utility converts Web pages into PDFs.
(News) An easy-to-use online utility converts Web pages into PDFs.
Hands On: Microsoft Office Live Workspace
(News) Microsoft answers the Web-based app suites of Google and Zoho, staying largely anchored to the desktop.
(News) Microsoft answers the Web-based app suites of Google and Zoho, staying largely anchored to the desktop.
Wall Street Beat: M&A news dominates market turmoil
(News) Merger and acquisition sagas involving Yahoo, 3Com, and Iomega grabbed the attention of IT investors this week as economic news took tech companies on a turbulent market ride.
(News) Merger and acquisition sagas involving Yahoo, 3Com, and Iomega grabbed the attention of IT investors this week as economic news took tech companies on a turbulent market ride.
India rejects Office Open XML again
(News) A technical committee in India has rejected Microsoft's Office Open XML file format as a standard.
(News) A technical committee in India has rejected Microsoft's Office Open XML file format as a standard.
Microsoft releases feature-complete Hyper-V code
(News) Microsoft has finished most of the major work on its Hyper-V virtualization technology and expects it will be available for Windows Server 2008 on schedule in August, the company said Wednesday.
(News) Microsoft has finished most of the major work on its Hyper-V virtualization technology and expects it will be available for Windows Server 2008 on schedule in August, the company said Wednesday.
India's Tata sets up delivery center in Ohio
(News) As Indian service providers get closer to their U.S. and European customers, India's largest outsourcer, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has set up shop in a suburb of Cincinnati.
(News) As Indian service providers get closer to their U.S. and European customers, India's largest outsourcer, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has set up shop in a suburb of Cincinnati.
BMC to buy BladeLogic for US$800 million
(News) BMC Software said Monday that it intends to purchase BladeLogic, a maker of data center automation software, for US$28 per share in cash, or about $800 million.
(News) BMC Software said Monday that it intends to purchase BladeLogic, a maker of data center automation software, for US$28 per share in cash, or about $800 million.
JasperSoft claims to be most widely-deployed BI tool
(News) JasperSoft, the open-source business intelligence vendor, is claiming that it is now the world's most widely deployed BI product.
(News) JasperSoft, the open-source business intelligence vendor, is claiming that it is now the world's most widely deployed BI product.
IBM India lab develops customer service tool
(News) IBM's India Research Laboratory has developed software technology that uses math algorithms to extract and deliver business insights hidden within the large quantity of information gathered by companies during customer service calls and other interactions, according to an official at the lab.
(News) IBM's India Research Laboratory has developed software technology that uses math algorithms to extract and deliver business insights hidden within the large quantity of information gathered by companies during customer service calls and other interactions, according to an official at the lab.
Wall Street Beat: IT M&A provides opportunities
(News) Though many tech vendors are suffering as the widening U.S. financial crisis slows down consumer and business spending, IT mergers and acquisitions including bellwethers such as Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, Electronic Arts and AOL continue to reshape the technology landscape and provide opportunities for investors.
(News) Though many tech vendors are suffering as the widening U.S. financial crisis slows down consumer and business spending, IT mergers and acquisitions including bellwethers such as Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, Electronic Arts and AOL continue to reshape the technology landscape and provide opportunities for investors.
Ballmer outlines Microsoft's enterprise ambitions
(News) Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer used his opening keynote at Microsoft's Convergence user conference to not only preview a number of updates to the company's Dynamics line of business software, but also to make a firm declaration of the software giant's enterprise market plans.
(News) Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer used his opening keynote at Microsoft's Convergence user conference to not only preview a number of updates to the company's Dynamics line of business software, but also to make a firm declaration of the software giant's enterprise market plans.
Microsoft to buy Rapt for ad management tools
(News) Microsoft hasn't yet snagged Yahoo, but it plans to acquire another company it hopes will boost its online advertising yields: Rapt, of San Francisco.
(News) Microsoft hasn't yet snagged Yahoo, but it plans to acquire another company it hopes will boost its online advertising yields: Rapt, of San Francisco.
Microsoft acquires desktop virtualization firm Kidaro
(News) Microsoft continues to step up its virtualization push, with the acquisition of desktop virtualization management software developer Kidaro.
(News) Microsoft continues to step up its virtualization push, with the acquisition of desktop virtualization management software developer Kidaro.
Business Planning for Startups and Button-Downs
(Reviews) We test Business Plan Pro and PlanHQ, two applications designed to help you perfect your business plan. Which one is right for you?
(Reviews) We test Business Plan Pro and PlanHQ, two applications designed to help you perfect your business plan. Which one is right for you?
IBM pledges US$1 billion to unified communications
(News) IBM has committed to investing US$1 billion in its unified communications strategy in the next three years as it sharpens its sword to do battle with Microsoft in a fast-growing market.
(News) IBM has committed to investing US$1 billion in its unified communications strategy in the next three years as it sharpens its sword to do battle with Microsoft in a fast-growing market.
Microsoft Loses Antitrust Point Man
(News) Tom Brookes, Microsoft's spokesman on antitrust matters, is leaving public affairs consultancy G-Plus to join Apple.
(News) Tom Brookes, Microsoft's spokesman on antitrust matters, is leaving public affairs consultancy G-Plus to join Apple.
Knoa 5.0 tackles end-user performance
(News) Companies might spend millions on an SAP or Oracle implementation. Knoa aims to help businesses determine whether they are getting the most from their investment.
(News) Companies might spend millions on an SAP or Oracle implementation. Knoa aims to help businesses determine whether they are getting the most from their investment.
Wall Street Beat: Net, telecom sectors spook IT investors
(News) Worrying news about Google, Sprint and Nortel this week scared off investors in the 'Net and telecom sectors, as Dell results underscored a possible consumer spending slowdown.
(News) Worrying news about Google, Sprint and Nortel this week scared off investors in the 'Net and telecom sectors, as Dell results underscored a possible consumer spending slowdown.
Take-Two garners more takeover interest after EA bid
(News) The publisher of the popular Grand Theft Auto video game series has received more takeover interest after its US$2 billion offer from Electronic Arts (EA), the company said Thursday.
(News) The publisher of the popular Grand Theft Auto video game series has received more takeover interest after its US$2 billion offer from Electronic Arts (EA), the company said Thursday.
India's Wipro plans big expansion in China
(News) Indian IT outsourcing company Wipro plans a big expansion in China in the next two years, its chief operating officer said in Tokyo on Tuesday.
(News) Indian IT outsourcing company Wipro plans a big expansion in China in the next two years, its chief operating officer said in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Survey: IT spending set for slowdown in Q2
(News) Twenty-three percent of respondents to a ChangeWave Research study said their companies will reduce or halt IT spending in the second quarter of this year, results that underscore recent concerns about a U.S. recession.
(News) Twenty-three percent of respondents to a ChangeWave Research study said their companies will reduce or halt IT spending in the second quarter of this year, results that underscore recent concerns about a U.S. recession.
Judge orders SAP-TomorrowNow lawsuit to mediation
(News) A U.S. district court judge has ordered that Oracle's lawsuit against SAP and its TomorrowNow subsidiary be sent to mediation, according to a court document posted on www.tnlawsuit.com, a Web site SAP set up for the case.
(News) A U.S. district court judge has ordered that Oracle's lawsuit against SAP and its TomorrowNow subsidiary be sent to mediation, according to a court document posted on www.tnlawsuit.com, a Web site SAP set up for the case.
Tech CEOs Push for Green Computing
(News) IT can play a major role in reducing the world's energy consumption, Technology CEO Council says.
(News) IT can play a major role in reducing the world's energy consumption, Technology CEO Council says.
Autonomy adds virtualization to e-discovery
(News) Autonomy's ZANTAZ division said Wednesday its e-discovery software can now find information stored in virtual environments.
(News) Autonomy's ZANTAZ division said Wednesday its e-discovery software can now find information stored in virtual environments.
India targets US$15 billion from infrastructure management
(News) Indian outsourcers already have a large share of outsourced application development and maintenance and are dominant in business process outsourcing. The country is now targeting a larger share of the market for remote infrastructure management services (IMS), and is planning to more than double revenue from these services to US$15 billion by 2013.
(News) Indian outsourcers already have a large share of outsourced application development and maintenance and are dominant in business process outsourcing. The country is now targeting a larger share of the market for remote infrastructure management services (IMS), and is planning to more than double revenue from these services to US$15 billion by 2013.
Microsoft offers subscription licensing for small businesses
(News) Microsoft is offering a new subscription model to small businesses that will allow them to use the company's software for less cost than the currently available licensing model.
(News) Microsoft is offering a new subscription model to small businesses that will allow them to use the company's software for less cost than the currently available licensing model.
Microsoft-Yahoo Deal: What About Developers?
(News) Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie sees Yahoo acquisition as a way to grow Microsoft's developer community.
(News) Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie sees Yahoo acquisition as a way to grow Microsoft's developer community.
Nvidia gets physical with Ageia acquisition
(News) Nvidia on Monday announced that it had agreed to acquire graphics vendor Ageia Technologies for an undisclosed amount.
(News) Nvidia on Monday announced that it had agreed to acquire graphics vendor Ageia Technologies for an undisclosed amount.
Analysts Advise CIOs on Weathering Recession
(News) Review projects, set priorities, and tighten belts--just in case, Forrester Research analysts suggest.
(News) Review projects, set priorities, and tighten belts--just in case, Forrester Research analysts suggest.
Era of big acquisitions largely over, Forrester says
(News) A new report from Forrester Research declares that the wave of mega-acquisitions in the software industry is over for now, though big vendors will continue to snap up smaller firms as they round out their portfolios.
(News) A new report from Forrester Research declares that the wave of mega-acquisitions in the software industry is over for now, though big vendors will continue to snap up smaller firms as they round out their portfolios.
Google slams Autonomy over enterprise search claims
(News) Google is firing back at enterprise search vendor Autonomy, saying the company recently distributed a white paper that contains "significant inaccuracies" about Google's Search Appliance.
(News) Google is firing back at enterprise search vendor Autonomy, saying the company recently distributed a white paper that contains "significant inaccuracies" about Google's Search Appliance.
Microsoft rolls out CRM update in eight languages
(News) Microsoft has rolled out an update to its customer relationship management (CRM) suite in eight of 25 languages that the software will eventually support.
(News) Microsoft has rolled out an update to its customer relationship management (CRM) suite in eight of 25 languages that the software will eventually support.
Tech Group Reports Boost to Economy
(News) Amid economic worries, SIIA describes strong employment and opportunity in software industry.
(News) Amid economic worries, SIIA describes strong employment and opportunity in software industry.
Report: Schools will increase spending on open source
(News) Educational institutions will increase spending on open-source software and services over the next few years, but that doesn't mean proprietary software will be left in the dark, according to a new report covering 14 countries.
(News) Educational institutions will increase spending on open-source software and services over the next few years, but that doesn't mean proprietary software will be left in the dark, according to a new report covering 14 countries.
Sony, Hon Hai lead in Taiwan patents
(News) Japan's Sony and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry retained their titles for the most patent applications in Taiwan in 2007, according to the island's Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
(News) Japan's Sony and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry retained their titles for the most patent applications in Taiwan in 2007, according to the island's Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
IBM to make 'aggressive' run at SMBs
(News) IBM is developing a new, "one-stop-shop" product offering, Lotus Foundations, aimed at companies with five to 500 employees, it said Monday.
(News) IBM is developing a new, "one-stop-shop" product offering, Lotus Foundations, aimed at companies with five to 500 employees, it said Monday.
Customers trust MicroStrategy's independent status
(News) With consolidation at a fever pitch in the enterprise business intelligence (BI) market, it would be understandable if MicroStrategy customers felt nervous, given that the vendor remains as one of the market's few independents.
(News) With consolidation at a fever pitch in the enterprise business intelligence (BI) market, it would be understandable if MicroStrategy customers felt nervous, given that the vendor remains as one of the market's few independents.
Data Portability: Reasonable Goal or Impossible Dream?
(News) Analysis: The DataPortability Workgroup ponders online about retaining rights but easing evolution.
(News) Analysis: The DataPortability Workgroup ponders online about retaining rights but easing evolution.
HP launches FOSS tracking project
(News) Hewlett-Packard has launched the FOSSology Project, a tool for tracking and monitoring the use of free and open-source software within an IT environment.
(News) Hewlett-Packard has launched the FOSSology Project, a tool for tracking and monitoring the use of free and open-source software within an IT environment.
IBM reports strong software, services results for Q4
(News) IBM on Thursday provided more details of its robust fourth-quarter and 2007 financial performance, following an early preview of the figures on Monday.
(News) IBM on Thursday provided more details of its robust fourth-quarter and 2007 financial performance, following an early preview of the figures on Monday.
Wipro's profit growth down on higher wages and acquisition
(News) India's third largest outsourcer Wipro reported a 32 percent increase in revenue in the quarter ending December 31, but profits grew by only 11 percent over the same quarter last year, reflecting higher salaries in India, and reduced margins as a result of its acquisition last year of U.S. IT services provider, Infocrossing.
(News) India's third largest outsourcer Wipro reported a 32 percent increase in revenue in the quarter ending December 31, but profits grew by only 11 percent over the same quarter last year, reflecting higher salaries in India, and reduced margins as a result of its acquisition last year of U.S. IT services provider, Infocrossing.
Mitch Kapor to phase out involvement in OSAF
(News) The Open Source Applications Foundation has announced a major funding and personnel shakeup, including that Lotus Development founder Mitchell Kapor will begin to phase out his involvement and investment in the nonprofit organization, which he founded in 2001.
(News) The Open Source Applications Foundation has announced a major funding and personnel shakeup, including that Lotus Development founder Mitchell Kapor will begin to phase out his involvement and investment in the nonprofit organization, which he founded in 2001.
Microsoft acquisitions head Bruce Jaffe to leave
(News) Microsoft has announced the resignation of its head of acquisitions, Bruce Jaffe, two days after the company bid US$1.2 billion for enterprise search expert Fast Search & Transfer. Jaffe will retire on Feb. 29, the company said.
(News) Microsoft has announced the resignation of its head of acquisitions, Bruce Jaffe, two days after the company bid US$1.2 billion for enterprise search expert Fast Search & Transfer. Jaffe will retire on Feb. 29, the company said.
Is the Independent Software Company a Relic?
(News) Some business software vendors are determined to steer their own ships in a sea of acquisitions.
(News) Some business software vendors are determined to steer their own ships in a sea of acquisitions.
Oracle's earnings soar
(News) Robust software sales pushed Oracle's second-quarter net income up 35 percent compared to the same period last year, to US$1.3 billion, or $0.25 per share, the company said Wednesday.
(News) Robust software sales pushed Oracle's second-quarter net income up 35 percent compared to the same period last year, to US$1.3 billion, or $0.25 per share, the company said Wednesday.
Intel Capital invests in online storage company
(News) Intel's venture-capital arm has invested in Nirvanix, a San Diego start-up company that offers a scalable online storage service.
(News) Intel's venture-capital arm has invested in Nirvanix, a San Diego start-up company that offers a scalable online storage service.
CS3, Acrobat push Adobe to strong finish for fiscal 2007
(News) Software maker Adobe reported a strong financial finish to its 2007 fiscal year, with revenue up 23 percent for the year and 34 percent for the fourth quarter on sales of its Creative Suite 3 (CS3) and Acrobat software, the company said Monday.
(News) Software maker Adobe reported a strong financial finish to its 2007 fiscal year, with revenue up 23 percent for the year and 34 percent for the fourth quarter on sales of its Creative Suite 3 (CS3) and Acrobat software, the company said Monday.
IBM partners with ACI Worldwide on e-payment tools
(News) IBM said Monday that it is partnering with ACI Worldwide, an electronic payment software vendor, to create a payments system based on service oriented architecture (SOA) principles.
(News) IBM said Monday that it is partnering with ACI Worldwide, an electronic payment software vendor, to create a payments system based on service oriented architecture (SOA) principles.
Does Open Source Lose its Mission in Corporations?
(News) Open-source software developers who work at companies must get more assertive to protect their rights, say open-source software gurus.
(News) Open-source software developers who work at companies must get more assertive to protect their rights, say open-source software gurus.
Expect Social Nets in the Enterprise, Cisco Says
(News) Cisco CEO John Chambers pushed collaboration for better business, home life, and Cisco revenue.
(News) Cisco CEO John Chambers pushed collaboration for better business, home life, and Cisco revenue.
Open Source Fans Worry About Interoperability
(News) A new study by the Open Solutions Alliance finds interoperability is a top concern for customers.
(News) A new study by the Open Solutions Alliance finds interoperability is a top concern for customers.
FTC Commissioners Refuse to Recuse in Antitrust Case
(News) Commissioners say there's no conflict of interest although their spouses work for a law firm involved in Google's DoubleClick acquisition, which the FCC is reviewing.
(News) Commissioners say there's no conflict of interest although their spouses work for a law firm involved in Google's DoubleClick acquisition, which the FCC is reviewing.
Consumer Groups Hammer on FTC's DoubleClick Conflict
(News) Privacy groups are raising new concerns about an apparent conflict of interest in the FTC's investigation of Google's acquisition of DoubleClick.
(News) Privacy groups are raising new concerns about an apparent conflict of interest in the FTC's investigation of Google's acquisition of DoubleClick.
HP Grows Business Intelligence Services
(News) Enterprise projects, including Neoview data warehouse appliance, boosted their customer base.
(News) Enterprise projects, including Neoview data warehouse appliance, boosted their customer base.
Oracle buys Dutch apps performance manager Moniforce
(News) Oracle has bought Moniforce, a Dutch vendor of Web application performance management software, for an undisclosed sum.
(News) Oracle has bought Moniforce, a Dutch vendor of Web application performance management software, for an undisclosed sum.
Vendors, analyst ponder Microsoft's enterprise search play
(News) Microsoft's recent announcement of a pair of enterprise search products came as the market is at a "tipping point," in the words of one spokesman.
(News) Microsoft's recent announcement of a pair of enterprise search products came as the market is at a "tipping point," in the words of one spokesman.
AT&T buys pay-per-call advertising company
(News) AT&T plans to buy online advertising company Ingenio for an undisclosed sum, in a move that puts the telephone company in competition with Google and other online advertisement leaders.
(News) AT&T plans to buy online advertising company Ingenio for an undisclosed sum, in a move that puts the telephone company in competition with Google and other online advertisement leaders.
Sun Enters Virtualization Fray
(News) The pair of new xVM products support several operating systems and come with a lure to developers.
(News) The pair of new xVM products support several operating systems and come with a lure to developers.
Ellison touts Fusion Applications
(News) Oracle CEO Larry Ellison didn't display much of his traditional flamboyance Wednesday at Oracle's OpenWorld conference, but he did preview the company's next-generation Fusion Applications and said its Unbreakable Linux offering has met with initial success.
(News) Oracle CEO Larry Ellison didn't display much of his traditional flamboyance Wednesday at Oracle's OpenWorld conference, but he did preview the company's next-generation Fusion Applications and said its Unbreakable Linux offering has met with initial success.
Cognos buy a defensive move for IBM
(News) IBM's plan to purchase Cognos is a defensive move for the company, which was under pressure to keep up with competitors that were increasingly leveraging BI (business intelligence) for their database and data-management strategies, analysts said.
(News) IBM's plan to purchase Cognos is a defensive move for the company, which was under pressure to keep up with competitors that were increasingly leveraging BI (business intelligence) for their database and data-management strategies, analysts said.
IBM agrees to buy Cognos for $5B
(News) IBM has agreed to buy business intelligence software vendor Cognos for around US$5 billion in cash.
(News) IBM has agreed to buy business intelligence software vendor Cognos for around US$5 billion in cash.
Corporate IT systems unprepared for product recalls
(News) Peanut butter, preschool toys, children's jewelry, spinach and cantaloupes-by the pound and pallet, consumer products are being yanked back by makers and sellers of foods and hard goods. We've written in-depth about how difficult it is for companies to run their supply chains backwards during product recalls.
(News) Peanut butter, preschool toys, children's jewelry, spinach and cantaloupes-by the pound and pallet, consumer products are being yanked back by makers and sellers of foods and hard goods. We've written in-depth about how difficult it is for companies to run their supply chains backwards during product recalls.
Microsoft gives first peek at Sync Framework
(News) Microsoft on Monday issued the first preview of the Sync Framework, a way for software developers to inject data synchronization capabilities into applications.
(News) Microsoft on Monday issued the first preview of the Sync Framework, a way for software developers to inject data synchronization capabilities into applications.
Autodesk buys Chinese software developer
(News) Autodesk agreed to buy Chinese engineering software developer Hanna Strategies Wednesday, boosting its development of digital prototyping, building information modeling and 2D and 3D software.
(News) Autodesk agreed to buy Chinese engineering software developer Hanna Strategies Wednesday, boosting its development of digital prototyping, building information modeling and 2D and 3D software.
Microsoft's Unlimited Potential effort makes progress
(News) In the six months since Microsoft announced Unlimited Potential, a company-wide plan to help bring technology skills and resources to developing countries to foster social and economic growth, it has been building programs and testing products around the world, said Will Poole, corporate vice president for the effort.
(News) In the six months since Microsoft announced Unlimited Potential, a company-wide plan to help bring technology skills and resources to developing countries to foster social and economic growth, it has been building programs and testing products around the world, said Will Poole, corporate vice president for the effort.
Time zones matter: More interest in Americas' IT services
(News) Sometimes the grass is greener ... in your own backyard. That's the message delivered in the report "Time Zones Do Matter: Rediscovering the Americas and Nearshore Delivery" by Dana Stiffler, research director for AMR Research.
(News) Sometimes the grass is greener ... in your own backyard. That's the message delivered in the report "Time Zones Do Matter: Rediscovering the Americas and Nearshore Delivery" by Dana Stiffler, research director for AMR Research.
SAP 'ecosystem' is a booming economy unto itself
(News) If you're wondering just how big SAP is becoming, IDC's Albert Pang has this nugget for you: "The recent rise of SAP as the leading enterprise applications vendor across multiple customer and product categories has created a booming economy whereby an increasing number of developers and resellers are jockeying for the attention of the market leader and its installed base of more than 41,000 customers," he wrote in a recent IDC report.
(News) If you're wondering just how big SAP is becoming, IDC's Albert Pang has this nugget for you: "The recent rise of SAP as the leading enterprise applications vendor across multiple customer and product categories has created a booming economy whereby an increasing number of developers and resellers are jockeying for the attention of the market leader and its installed base of more than 41,000 customers," he wrote in a recent IDC report.
US appetite for outsourcing deals slowing down
(News) The total contract value of outsourcing contracts signed in the third quarter of 2007 was down 16 percent, with the actual value of the contracts signed shrinking as well, according to outsourcing adviser TPI. At the heart of the decline: the slowing pace of contract awards in the U.S. TPI's numbers show that U.S. companies are also keeping a lid on outsourcing growth, with new scope down 50 percent from last year.
(News) The total contract value of outsourcing contracts signed in the third quarter of 2007 was down 16 percent, with the actual value of the contracts signed shrinking as well, according to outsourcing adviser TPI. At the heart of the decline: the slowing pace of contract awards in the U.S. TPI's numbers show that U.S. companies are also keeping a lid on outsourcing growth, with new scope down 50 percent from last year.
Adobe to fix Photoshop CS3 printing problems 'soon'
(News) Adobe is to release an update to Photoshop CS3 to improve problems with the application's printing system, the Photoshop product manager John Nack has admitted an entry to his blog.
(News) Adobe is to release an update to Photoshop CS3 to improve problems with the application's printing system, the Photoshop product manager John Nack has admitted an entry to his blog.
Tech CEOs seek U.S. immigration, regulation overhaul
(News) The U.S. government should give emerging companies a break on regulation and change its immigration laws to encourage well-educated newcomers to stay, panelists said at a conference Thursday.
(News) The U.S. government should give emerging companies a break on regulation and change its immigration laws to encourage well-educated newcomers to stay, panelists said at a conference Thursday.
Oracle offers $6.7 billion to buy BEA Systems
(News) Oracle Corp. announced on Friday that it has offered to buy middleware vendor BEA Systems Inc. for US$17 per share in cash.
(News) Oracle Corp. announced on Friday that it has offered to buy middleware vendor BEA Systems Inc. for US$17 per share in cash.
Nokia Siemens transferring R&D group to Wipro
(News) Nokia Siemens Networks BV will transfer its research and development (R&D) team, working on radio access technologies, to Indian outsourcer Wipro Ltd.
(News) Nokia Siemens Networks BV will transfer its research and development (R&D) team, working on radio access technologies, to Indian outsourcer Wipro Ltd.
Indian outsourcers thrive despite weaker dollar
(News) Despite fears that a stronger Indian rupee might hurt profits, Indian outsourcing companies continue to report robust growth.
(News) Despite fears that a stronger Indian rupee might hurt profits, Indian outsourcing companies continue to report robust growth.
Microsoft Gears Up for Unified Communications
(News) Microsoft is preparing to enter enterprise telephony market with launch of Office Communications Server 2007.
(News) Microsoft is preparing to enter enterprise telephony market with launch of Office Communications Server 2007.
Microsoft gears up for OCS launch
(News) Microsoft Corp. will launch a frontal assault on enterprise telephony when it launches Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 later this month but plans to win over most customers bit by bit over the next few years.
(News) Microsoft Corp. will launch a frontal assault on enterprise telephony when it launches Office Communications Server (OCS) 2007 later this month but plans to win over most customers bit by bit over the next few years.
Ballmer explains Microsoft's strategy to French SMEs
(News) Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer took an hour out of his visit to Paris, Tuesday afternoon, to meet 50 French small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). He had spent the morning with 15 of the company's largest customers.
(News) Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer took an hour out of his visit to Paris, Tuesday afternoon, to meet 50 French small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). He had spent the morning with 15 of the company's largest customers.