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  • Google Now, Hangouts feel here, there and everywhere

    Google this week unleashed a blizzard of updates and improvements that fundamentally change -- and radically improve -- how we get information and communicate.

    Written by Matt Hamblen • 18 May 13 11:11

  • No more Adobe Dreamweaver, so how about Xara Web Designer?

    If you're doing serious Web content engineering you might well choose an all-singing, all-dancing product such as Adobe's Dreamweaver. The latest version of Dreamweaver in Adobe's Creative Suite 6 (released just over a year ago) was really impressive with new features such as an improved user interface, support for jQuery UI widgets, better cascading style sheet Version 3 support and support for PhoneGap. All in all, a very cool and comprehensive Web development platform.

    Written by Mark Gibbs • 16 May 13 22:14

  • DAS Keyboard gets quieter; portable speaker lets you groove on the road

    Shaw reviews Das Keyboard's latest high-performance mechanical keyboard and AccessoryPower.com's GOgroove BlueSYNC SRC Portable Bluetooth Speaker and Receiver.

    Written by Keith Shaw • 16 May 13 20:07

  • Transforming the network with Network Functions Virtualization: 10 recommendations for service providers

    In order to be successful in the fast paced Internet world, leading carriers must quickly introduce new services and reduce costs. Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a new technology enabling communications service providers (CSPs) to transform their networks. The goal of NFV is to help providers realize the innovation and cost curves enjoyed by the IT community.

    Written by Lee Doyle • 15 May 13 21:12

  • Smartphones need genius infrastructure

    Until roughly six years ago, mobile computers and telephones were really separate things. "Mobile computing" meant laptops -- maybe with broadband wireless for some lucky executives. "Telephone" meant communication device. "Convergence" meant putting your cellphone into your computer bag to go through airport security.

    Written by Andrea Bradshaw, senior director and general manager, mobility solutions, CDW • 14 May 13 18:08

  • The role of startups in the SDN networking revolution

    For decades the leading network companies have been tightly coupling their software to complex, custom-built chips. Besides leaving IT buyers with a staggering array of appliances, the reliance on custom silicon has chilled industry startup activity. But with software defined networking, that is beginning to change.

    Written by Arif Janmohamed • 13 May 13 17:10

  • Lifelogging gets real

    As privacy-invading technologies and location-aware applications become commonplace and accepted (and they will), and more products like Saga, Memoto and Glass become pervasive, the idea of lifelogging will become more appealing.

    Written by Mike Elgan • 11 May 13 11:12

  • Why your next big IT project is doomed

    Have you had a IT project go astray? Maybe you were lucky and it was a brief hiccup with minimal financial consequences. Or maybe you had a disaster of biblical proportions, such as the one that befell Levi Strauss in 2008.

    Written by Mark Gibbs • 09 May 13 16:25

  • Thornton May: Stalking the elusive data scientist

    Since it is virtually impossible to find all needed analytical skills resident in the same human being, it might be wise to adopt an 'ensemble' approach to your organization's deficit in those skills. Insider (registration required)

    Written by Thornton A. May • 06 May 13 10:08

  • Scot Finnie: A call for mobile innovation

    A lot more innovation is desperately needed for mobile hardware design and platforms. Are Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft up to the task?

    Written by Scot Finnie • 06 May 13 10:08

  • Enterprise vendors: There's no such thing as product secrecy any more

    Some enterprise vendors try to keep what they are offering away from what they think might be the wrong eyes. This is never a good idea.

    Written by Mark Gibbs • 06 May 13 05:50

  • Pneuron, an outstanding enterprise data infrastructure solution

    How would you like to build a global enterprise-scale data access infrastructure? A daunting prospect, yes? Imagine creating a system that could make any subset of any significant data resource in your organization available where it's needed without incurring insane implementation and maintenance costs ... sounds too good to be true?

    Written by Mark Gibbs • 02 May 13 22:24

  • Seagate's Central hits a home run in the NAS game

    Shaw reviews the Seagate Central network-attached hard drive.

    Written by Keith Shaw • 01 May 13 20:57

  • Mobile is magic for small business

    With the increasing convenience and availability of mobile technology, small businesses are finding it easier to compete. The Small Business Mobility Report by CDW found that nearly all respondents -- 94% -- agreed that their use of mobile devices for work tasks has made them more efficient. This efficiency boost grants small businesses an opportunity to extend reach and increase productivity without emptying the piggy bank.

    Written by Jill Billhorn, CDW vice president, small business • 29 April 13 23:15

  • Google Fiber divides users into 'the fast' and 'the furious'

    Google's Fiber project in in Kanas City, Austin and Provo shows that very high Internet speeds are possible in the U.S., but nobody except Google is working to make it happen.

    Written by Mike Elgan • 27 April 13 10:54

  • Directly connected to the Internet of Things

    Last week here in Backspin I discussed how real-world "things" that aren't easily augmented with digital instrumentation, such as bicycles, cars and even dogs, can be indirectly connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) using physical ID tags and online proxies. This is, as I pointed out, a powerful concept.

    Written by Mark Gibbs • 25 April 13 22:21

  • Taking a look at Jynxbox Android HD and Seagate Wireless Plus

    This week two outstanding products: The Jynxbox Android HD and Seagate Wireless Plus

    Written by Mark Gibbs • 24 April 13 18:23

  • Gauging BYOD acceptance

    The debate about the bring-your-own-device movement (BYOD) has quieted down, mostly because, it seems, while IT has been over in the corner arguing the pros and cons, employees have been streaming into office with their shiny new toys and using them to get work done.

    Written by John Dix • 22 April 13 10:56

  • Paul Glen: How to deal with a toxic team

    Five warning signs can warn you that your project team has turned toxic.

    Written by Paul Glen • 22 April 13 10:04

  • Opinion: Indirectly connected to The Internet of Things

    Not everything needs to, or can, connect to the Internet of Things by IP

    Written by Mark Gibbs • 22 April 13 06:11
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