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Will Google OS reset desktop expectations? 10 July, 2009 08:34
Revolution or evolution: How Chrome OS can change the game in battle with WindowsWith the Internet abuzz this week about Google's newly announced plan for its upcoming Chrome OS operating system, some analysts are wondering what exactly will set it apart from its popular -- and established -- rivals. - +
Facebook attracting more users with gray hair, wrinkles 10 July, 2009 08:04
Older users flood the social networking site, apparently driving out the youngstersFacebook is growing in popularity and its users are growing long in the tooth, according to a study released this week. - +
Google Chrome OS shows limitations of Android 10 July, 2009 05:46
The need for a new, netbook-specific OS raises questions about Android's long-term viability for those devicesGoogle's decision to create a new Internet-centric OS for netbooks shows the limitations of the Android mobile OS for netbooks and raises questions about its future on those devices, developers and analysts said. - +
Oracle mysteriously halts work on green data center 10 July, 2009 04:25
The move could be tied to its pending acquisition of Sun MicrosystemsOracle recently halted work on a green data center project in a suburb of Salt Lake City, but it is not clear why. - +
Microsoft ties Dynamics CRM to Twitter 10 July, 2009 04:42
It's one of many recent CRM-related developments around the micro-blogging siteMicrosoft has integrated its Dynamics CRM (customer relationship management) software with Twitter, in just the latest move by an enterprise software company to latch onto the wildly popular micro-blogging service. - +
Cloud computing, security to drive US gov't IT spending 10 July, 2009 04:19
A consulting firm predicts steady growth for federal IT spending over the next five yearsU.S. government IT spending is projected to grow to US$90 billion in 2014, up from $76 billion in 2009, with cloud computing and cybersecurity being high-growth areas, according to Input, an analysis and consulting firm focused on government contracting. - +
JasperSoft pushes 'unlimited access' BI offer 09 July, 2009 04:43
But the potential cost savings are a tradeoff for tight integration, one analyst saysOpen-source BI (business intelligence) vendor JasperSoft said Tuesday it is offering an unlimited-use purchase option to customers worldwide. - +
Google is already working with PC makers on new Chrome OS 09 July, 2009 04:38
Microsoft will not be easy to upend in the operating system business, analysts sayGoogle plans to announce within the next day or so the names of PC makers in Taiwan and China that have already signed on to work with its new Chrome operating system, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. - +
Chrome OS will push Apple to address failings, say analysts 09 July, 2009 07:01
Apple needs to offer a tablet, drop MacBook price to US$700, argues expertApple should be nervous about Google's move into the operating system market, some analysts said today. Others, however, argued that Apple executives won't lose a second of sleep. - +
PayPal to open platform to third-party developers 09 July, 2009 04:22
New APIs will let developers create different payment scenarios funneled through PayPal's systemPayPal will soon open up its platform to third-party developers, allowing them to build applications with a range of money transfer options. - +
Google's new OS raises privacy, antitrust concerns 09 July, 2009 04:42
Google will be able to track users all over the Web, privacy advocates sayGoogle's announcement Tuesday that it is developing an open-source operating system raised questions among privacy advocates about the amount of personal data Google will be able to collect.
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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.- +
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Computerworld Live Podcast #100: Enterprise Cloud Computing and Network Virtualisation 25 March, 2009 13:46
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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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Synterra and Verizon Business Sign Agreement to Provide Customers Direct Network Connectivity to Russia and the World 09 July, 2009 11:04
NetApp Declines to Revise Bid for Data Domain; Merger Agreement Terminated 09 July, 2009 10:57
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