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Is Chrome OS the future of computing? I hope not. 09 July, 2009 06:43
Google's idea of an operating system sounds pretty cool: Lightweight. Speedy. Secure. Web-centric. But while I'm sure Chrome OS will pick up some fans, I have a hard time seeing this as the way of the future for computing. - +
Microsoft to tour Europe sans browsers 15 June, 2009 08:01
Ah, those wacky Europeans. They think nothing of stripping down and jumping into the Mediterranean in the altogether or, at most, those skimpy man sacks they call swimsuits. - +
Nanotube chip could store data for a billion years 09 June, 2009 09:34
Researchers have demonstrated a form of archive memory using carbon nanotubes that can theoretically store a trillion bits of data per square inch for a billion years. - +
Apple rejects Holy App, saves us from heresy 13 May, 2009 07:55
Apple is playing the moral watchdog game again, this time banning from its App Store the Me So Holy app. In yet another episode of the rejected Apps soap opera, Apple found the app "objectionable," according to its iPhone developer agreement. - +
Nokia readies its own App Store with 20,000 titles 13 May, 2009 07:52
The world's largest handset manufacturer, Nokia, is prepping its long-awaited application store for mobile devices at the end of May. With the new service, which is called the Ovi Store, the Finnish company will try to emulate Apple's success -- only with more than 20,000 titles at launch. - +
Virtual goods marketplace leading to revenue within Facebook 12 May, 2009 07:02
Facebook could see a record US$500 million in revenue this year, fueled by a market of virtual goods, where users are willing to pay for points to buy things like imaginary flowers, food for their online pets and virtual poker chips they will never be able to cash out. - +
3Com takes another shot at enterprise switching, hoping third time is a charm 12 May, 2009 06:56
3Com this week will announced plans to once again attempt to play in the large enterprise/data center switching arena globally after exiting the market -- twice. - +
AT&T to buy divested Verizon assets for $2.35B 12 May, 2009 05:02
AT&T has agreed to pay US$2.35 billion for network assets in 18 U.S. states that Verizon Wireless has to divest as part of its acquisition of Alltel last year. - +
More iPhone business apps emerge 12 May, 2009 04:22
When EA Tiger Woods PGA Tour teed off on the iPhone last month, the business world must have let out a collective giggle. Finally, an iPhone app for the business executive. All joking aside, the iPhone's lack of business apps has been an Achille's heel for the popular consumer device. - +
Sun shareholders file suit to block sale to Oracle 11 May, 2009 04:33
Sun Microsystems shareholders filed three separate lawsuits last month in an effort to halt the company's pending sale to Oracle, according to a filing Sun made with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission Friday. - +
Obama orders review of NASA return to the moon 08 May, 2009 09:45
Plans for NASA to send humans back to the moon might be in jeopardy.
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Savings do add up: How organisations are saving thousands by adopting Unified Communications and Collaboration. 15 June, 2009 12:01
This week's CW Live podcast features a discussion between Audrey William, research director at research firm Frost & Sullivan Australia, and Craig Campbell, business unit executive for Integrated Communications Services at IBM Australia / New Zealand on why companies are adopting unified communications, and whether there is any benefit to hosting a unified communications solution in the cloud.- +
Storage Virtualisation: Increasing Information Availability and Lowering Costs 02 June, 2009 12:36
This week's CW Live features a discussion between Dr Kevin McIsaac, IBRS Research's Advisor for Virtualisation and Craig McKenna, Consulting Technical Leader, System Storage, for IBM's Growth Markets division, on why storage virtualisation is key to an organisation's information management plan.- +
Computerworld Live Podcast #100: Enterprise Cloud Computing and Network Virtualisation 25 March, 2009 13:46
CW Live speaks with Matthew Zanner, HP ProCurve worldwide director of datacentre solutions, about how cloud computing is changing the way IT professionals are designing their networks and running their datacentres.- +
Computerworld Live Podcast #99: Reducing the Costs of Enterprise Mobility 28 January, 2009 10:43
CW Live speaks with Mark Thompson, Global Sales/Marketing Manager for HP's ProCurve Networking Business, to discuss strategies for reducing the cost of enterprise mobility, including tips on securing a wireless network, smart network design strategies, and advice for simplifying the management and support of wireless networks.- +
Computerworld Live Podcast #98: The Future of Datacentre IP 18 December, 2008 10:33
CW Live speaks withLin Nease, Director of Emerging Business for HP ProCurve, to discuss the future of networks, including the effect of IP-based storage on datacentres, new capacity requirements generated by the use of 10Gb Ethernet, and how an efficient network design can slash energy and cooling costs, and help enterprises build a "green" image. - +
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Verizon Business Launches New Security Program to Help Enterprises Protect Key Software Applications 10 July, 2009 13:23
Windows 7 Experts, Ensyst, Give Update On Real World Trials Of Microsoft’s New Operating System 10 July, 2009 10:00
North East Water to transform the customer experience with Gentrack Velocity 10 July, 2009 09:45
Acronis launches integrated deduplication and backup & recovery solution 09 July, 2009 15:46
Mindjet adds to visual collaboration leadership team with new Vice President of Marketing 09 July, 2009 14:34
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