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Is Mozilla Firefox 21 A 'Healthy' Browser?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published on May 14, 2013
New open source browser debuts, with a default feature that sends information to Mozilla.
What's It Like to Use Google Products Only?
By Mike Elgan | Applications Article Published on May 01, 2013
An Apple fan starts a month-long experiment, limiting himself to Google hardware, software and services.
Google One Step Closer to 'Creating a Mind'
By Mike Elgan | Applications Article Published on April 24, 2013
Google buys another company that will inch them closer to building an artificial human (a.k.a. Google Now)
Seven Hot Hadoop Startups that Will Tame Big Data
By Jeff Vance | Applications Article Published on April 22, 2013
These businesses have big plans for helping companies extract valuable insights from their Big Data.


Developers: Are You A Giver Or Taker?
By Eric Spiegel | Applications Article Published on April 22, 2013
Among software development teams, the personal dynamics of the various coders is critical to efficiency.
Why is Big Brother Such a Moron?
By Mike Elgan | Applications Article Published on April 16, 2013
Despite the massive data collected about us online, the Web giants appear to know quite little about us. Is Big Data a myth?
Windows 8 Hastens the PC's Death: IDC
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on April 11, 2013
PC shipments are cratering and Windows 8 is doing little to slow the free fall. Actually, Microsoft may have pushed PCs over the edge, argues IDC.
Why 'Emotion' is the New Killer App
By Mike Elgan | Applications Article Published on April 10, 2013
Your social network, phone and even your TV will soon gain emotional intelligence. Don't worry. Be happy!
Mozilla Open Source Effort Accelerates Browsers for Gaming and More
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published on March 27, 2013
New open source asm.js effort gets a major boost from Epic Games and the end result could impact enterprise users for all browsers.
Sales Data Analytics: Momentum Keeps Building
By Larry Marion | Applications Article Published on March 18, 2013
Lead optimization and customer lifetime value calculations are the new frontiers.
Why I'm Burning My Business Cards
By Mike Elgan | Applications Article Published on March 13, 2013
The practice of transferring professional data on a tree-based storage medium predates the telegraph. Just say no – and take a look at some alternatives.
What Happens When Google and Apple Stream Music?
By Mike Elgan | Applications Article Published on March 06, 2013
Both Google and Apple are rumored to be preparing streaming music services. Is this the end of Spotify and Pandora?
How to Make Windows 8 a Winner
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Applications Article Published on March 04, 2013
Dropping the price, attracting apps and addressing usability issues could help people fall in love with Windows again.
Business Intelligence Adoption: Gaining Ground
By Larry Marion | Applications Article Published on February 18, 2013
Usage of business intelligence and analytics tools is poised to break through the 30 percent barrier.
Real Time BI is Right Time BI
By Larry Marion | Applications Article Published on January 17, 2013
End users will no longer accept excuses for batch-based delivery of business intelligence and analytics information.
IBM Tops U.S Patent Office Record Year
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published on January 10, 2013
More patents than ever before were granted in 2012, as Google and Apple make strong appearances.
Mozilla Firefox 17 ARMs Up and Gets Social
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published on November 20, 2012
New Open Source browser release adds security and Facebook Messenger support.
Why Developers Hate Team Building
By Eric Spiegel | Applications Article Published on November 12, 2012
Software developers groan at touchy-feely team building exercises. Yet they’re missing out on valuable experiences.
The Ripple Effect of Windows 8
By Scott Alan Miller | Applications Article Published on October 30, 2012
When our firm's employees found Windows 8 too unwieldy, we transitioned to Linux Mint instead and soon found that we didn't need any Microsoft products at all.
Mozilla Partners with Facebook for Social API
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published on October 22, 2012
Mozilla begins formal testing of new integration that could change how millions of users interact with the social web.
Office 2013 Crosses RTM Milestone
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on October 12, 2012
Microsoft's coders step away from their keyboards after putting the final touches on its touch-friendly, cloud-enabled productivity suite.
Microsoft Kicks the Tires on Windows 8 App Updates
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on October 08, 2012
In a test of the Windows Store update functionality, Microsoft overhauls several Windows 8 native apps before the operating system launches.
Adobe Acrobat XI Takes Aim at Enterprise Mobility
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on October 01, 2012
Adobe ushers PDFs into the BYOD era with touch-friendly features and cloud services integration.
Getting Ready for Windows 8
By Rob Enderle | Applications Article Published on August 24, 2012
The tablet-friendly Windows 8 has potential to significantly alter the tech industry.
Microsoft: Come and Get Your Windows 8 RTM Downloads
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on August 16, 2012
OEMs aren't the only ones tinkering with Windows 8 RTM. The general public can now download a time-limited trial version.
As Outlook.com Debuts, Metro's No More
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on August 03, 2012
So long, Hotmail. Microsoft's cloud-based email service gains deep social media integration. Plus: trouble with the Metro brand name.
Why the 'People' Feature of Outlook.com is Contacts Done Right
By Mike Elgan | Applications Article Published on August 01, 2012
Microsoft’s new Outlook.com is nice. But the cloud-based email service’s address book is truly great.
Online Ad Stumbles Tarnish Microsoft's Record Q4
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on July 20, 2012
Server and business software divisions help drive record revenues while an accounting charge against its online advertising division wipes away profits.
Windows 8 Launches October 26
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on July 19, 2012
The late October release could determine how well Microsoft weathers the post-PC transition.
Intel Earnings Rise as Windows 8 Release Nears
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published on July 18, 2012
Intel CEO remains optimistic that ultrabooks and Microsoft's new operating system will boost business.
Gartner: Traditional Windows Desktop Software Facing Extinction
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on June 29, 2012
BYOD and Microsoft's move toward tablets will spark a radical transformation in the Windows software ecosystem, according to Gartner.
BI Goes Wild: Business Intelligence Becoming Ubiquitous
By Larry Marion | Applications Article Published on June 19, 2012
BI and analytics use now extends way beyond finance and marketing to include HR, R&D and other functions.
Mozilla Resets Firefox 13
By Sean Michael Kerner | Applications Article Published on June 05, 2012
Open Source browser vendor touts new tab features as it plays catch-up with Chrome and Safari.
Windows 8 Inches Closer to Launch with Release Preview
By Pedro Hernandez | Applications Article Published on June 04, 2012
Microsoft makes the last Windows 8 pre-release version available for download amid whispers that Toshiba and Asus are readying tablets for Computex.

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