Windows 8: Big Changes, Big GambleBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Applications Article Published on January 30, 2012A tech pundit opines that Microsoft's decision to adapt its desktop OS to the mobile world raises a question about Windows 8.
Microsoft Windows XP Losing Share to Windows 7By Thor Olavsrud |
Applications Article Published on January 03, 2012Microsoft XP shed nearly 11 percent of global desktop operating system market share between February 2011 and December 2011, while Windows 7 picked up nearly 13 percent in the same period.
Microsoft Moves IE to 'Silent Update'By Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published on December 15, 2011Soon, you'll never need to manually update a browser -- Chrome, Firefox or IE -- as Microsoft announces its intentions to move to the silent updating model.
Google Updates Chrome for Profiles and SecurityBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published on December 14, 2011The Chrome 16 release fixes 15 flaws and introduces a new profiles feature that makes syncing across multiple devices easier than before.
Microsoft Updates Exchange 2010 with Service Pack 2By Thor Olavsrud |
Applications Article Published on December 06, 2011SP2 adds increased support for hybrid environments that blend on-premises mailboxes with cloud-based mailboxes, as well as a number of other enhancements and bug fixes.
Is Chrome More Popular than Firefox?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published on December 01, 2011Maybe, maybe not -- it all depends on how you slice the data, who you ask and when.
Microsoft Minimizes Windows Update Auto-Restarts in Windows 8By Thor Olavsrud |
Applications Article Published on November 16, 2011The software behemoth is revising how Windows Update works in Windows 8 to minimize the number of automatic restarts required and prevent disruption and data loss. But one thing it won't do is push updates for third-party applications.
Cloud Computing CRM Buying Guide: Top PlayersBy Drew Robb |
Applications Article Published on November 03, 2011The cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) sector features sharp competition from all the big names -- SAP, Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle and many others.
Commercial Kinect for Windows SDK Due Early Next YearBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on October 31, 2011Celebrating the first year anniversary of the launch of Kinect for Xbox 360, Microsoft finally puts a date on the promised commercial SDK for Kinect on Windows -- sort of.
Are Odd Developers Just Misunderstood?By Eric Spiegel |
Applications Article Published on October 17, 2011Plenty of software developers have a reputation as being, well, unique characters. But it pays to look beneath the surface.
Buyer's Guide: Microsoft ERP SystemsBy Drew Robb |
Applications Article Published on October 12, 2011The sheer range of Microsoft ERP offerings might be confusing for some enterprise IT managers. What's the best choice for your company?
Jaspersoft Touts Mobile Business IntelligenceBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published on October 03, 2011Not that long ago, enterprise software such as business intelligence apps resided exclusively on hard drives within the corporate perimeter. Jaspersoft is one of many vendors riding the trend toward mobile BU platforms.
Mozilla Pitches Plan for Extended Firefox SupportBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published on September 23, 2011In a nod to enterprise users, Mozilla touts a new plan to provide longer support cycles for the rapidly evolving Firefox browser.
Integrating Social Media with CRM AppsBy Larry Marion |
Applications Article Published on September 19, 2011New book predicts linking social networking sentiment analysis with enterprise apps will be standard operating procedure.
America Invents Act Signed into LawBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published on September 16, 2011Patent law is revised, but is it a good thing for tech's biggest patent holder?
Microsoft Confirms x86 Apps Won't Run on ARM Windows 8By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on September 15, 2011Microsoft officials clarified Wednesday that when they say existing Windows apps will be compatible with Windows 8, they mean on x86 chip architectures.
Customer Support Apps: Six Top ChoicesBy Jennifer Schiff |
Applications Article Published on September 15, 2011A heaping handful of help desk and customer support apps to improve handling of customer queries and support tickets.
Microsoft to Deliver Shorter Boot Times with Windows 8By Stuart Johnston |
Applications Article Published on September 12, 2011In advance of Microsoft's developer conference for Windows 8, the company is sharing more details of what to expect with Windows 7's replacement.
Are You Ready for the Social Enterprise?By Jeffrey Kaplan |
Applications Article Published on September 06, 2011Businesses are increasingly incorporating social networking tools into their workflow and products.
Business Intelligence Software for SMB: Buying GuideBy Drew Robb |
Applications Article Published on August 24, 2011Business intelligence software has historically been a tool used by large enterprises. Yet more and more small- and medium-size businesses are now getting on the BI bandwagon. Drew Robb details some choices.
More Than 40 Percent of PCs Will Run Windows 7 This YearBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on August 09, 2011Just as Windows 7 seems to be hitting its stride in corporate deployments, it's starting to see its own view in the window of the enterprises' rotating door.
How to Publish a Newsletter From Google+By Mike Elgan |
Applications Article Published on August 09, 2011A tech pundit had achieved a longstanding dream: One service that replaces all forms of online communication -- even e-mail newsletter publishing.
Do Developers Ever Get A Real Vacation?By Eric Spiegel |
Applications Article Published on August 08, 2011The ever-present cell phone/laptop has essentially vanquished the now quaint idea of a developer going on vacation.
Choosing an Enterprise CRM Tool: The Top CRM SolutionsBy Drew Robb |
Applications Article Published on July 28, 2011Enterprise decision makers selecting a CRM solution face a bewildering array of choices. The following overview of CRM platforms provides some context for various types of scenarios -- there is no "one size fits all" CRM solution.
Apple OS X 10.7: The Lion Bores TonightBy Troy Dreier |
Applications Article Published on July 25, 2011Lion's new features don't justify a $129 upgrade, but for a sweet $29, small refinements are just fine.
Microsoft to Open 75 More Retail StoresBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on July 14, 2011The company's COO tells partners that the idea has been so successful, they're going to expand to a lot more areas.
Ballmer: Microsoft 'All In' For PartnersBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on July 11, 2011Worldwide partner conference keynote highlights existing and future opportunities to Microsoft's sales partners.
Java 7 Release NearsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published on July 08, 2011The Java 7 release brings Oracle together with rivals IBM and HP to evolve what has become the most influential programming language for enterprise deployments.
Microsoft Debuts SkyDrive Update with HTML5By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on June 21, 2011Saying that its free online storage service was not up to date, the software giant sets out to "relaunch" and "modernize" SkyDrive.
SDK Ties Kinect with WindowsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on June 16, 2011For users who want Kinect controls for their PC applications, that goal moved closer to reality on Thursday when Microsoft began shipping the first related developers kit.
IDC-Datamation Cloud Computing SurveyBy James Maguire |
Applications Article Published on June 16, 2011Users who complete the survey can choose from among three proprietary IDC research reports.
Tech Comics: "Worst Case"By Oliver Widder |
Applications Article Published on June 10, 2011If your computer system goes down, it causes major problems with customers. Or at least you hope it does.
Microsoft Previews Windows 8 at All Things DBy Datamation.com Staff |
Applications Article Published on June 02, 2011The software giant gives its first demo of the new user interface coming with Windows 8, purportedly set to arrive next year.
WWDC: Apple Teases iOS 5, Mac Lion and iCloudBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published on May 31, 2011In a surprise move, Apple is deflating rumors of what they'll announce at WWDC by announcing what they plan to talk about.
Microsoft Appeals Massive EU FineBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on May 25, 2011While a ruling on the outcome is months away, Microsoft's appeal this week of a massive fine by the European Commission is being eyed by other U.S. firms.
MasterObjects Sues Microsoft Over 'Instant Search'By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on May 20, 2011A small search developer claims it originated 'instant search' features in your favorite search engine, and wants the big players to pay up
Microsoft Exchange Online Users See Slowdowns -- AgainBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on May 19, 2011Just like gremlins, Microsoft's Exchange Online problems that surfaced last week appear to have come back, if only as a reminder of what some say is the danger of enterprises trusting all of their services to the cloud.
Five Questions about Windows 8By Mike Elgan |
Applications Article Published on May 18, 2011Will Windows 8 be a "tweak" of Windows 7, or a radical overhaul?
Are Multiple ARM Versions of Windows 8 Coming?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on May 18, 2011At an Intel affair, one of the chip manufacturer's execs let slip that Microsoft is planning more than one version of Windows 8 for ARM processors.
Microsoft Gives Lifecycle Management RoadmapBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on May 16, 2011At Microsoft's premier event for IT pros and developers, the company showcased new application lifecycle management tools coming in the next version of Visual Studio Team Foundation server -- plus tools for Windows Phone.
Do Cloud Standards Matter?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Applications Article Published on May 11, 2011Interop panel discusses the key features that enterprises need to consider before they leap to the cloud.
Mac OS X: vSphere's Guest OS?By Paul Rubens |
Applications Article Published on May 05, 2011Intriguing but unlikely: Will VMware include OS X as a guest OS on the vSphere iteration due this summer?
IE9 Picks Up Share But Will It Be Enough?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on May 03, 2011Latest browser results: Chrome and Safari gain a little but IE holds steady, though its decline continues.
Windows 7 Hits 350 Million LicensesBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on April 25, 2011Microsoft's Windows 7 steamroller continues to crush records as it rolls forward a year and a half later.
The Fate of Windows 8: Hate, Great or Late?By Mike Elgan |
Applications Article Published on April 13, 2011Challenged on several fronts, the pressure is on Microsoft to deliver an outstanding next generation operating system.
Microsoft Rolls Out First IE10 Platform PreviewBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on April 13, 2011Just weeks after Microsoft shipped its largest update to its venerable browser in years, the company has already begun the development cycle for the next version.
That Developer's Salary is Bigger than Mine!By Eric Spiegel |
Applications Article Published on April 11, 2011A developer who learned his colleagues’ salaries reflects on pay levels for programmers. Plus: factors to keep in mind about your salary as a developer.
IE9 Catching on With Windows 7 Users?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on April 01, 2011Microsoft claims that gains so far have been users seeking out IE9 for download.
Should You Upgrade to Windows 7?By James Maguire |
Applications Article Published on March 28, 2011With some companies still hesitating to upgrade to Windows 7, a look at the possible rationale for making the leap to Windows' latest OS.
Big Players Take Sides in Microsoft Patent SuitBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on March 22, 2011Microsoft's lawyers will have a unique experience in mid-April -- when they argue about the future of patent law to the U.S. Supreme Court in the i4i case.
Microsoft Updates Apps Virtualization ToolsBy Datamation.com Staff |
Applications Article Published on March 11, 2011Besides additions meant to help administrators migrate to Windows 7, the software giant is also readying a version of Windows that can be used to create "thin PCs."
U.S., EU Web Privacy Regimes ConvergingBy Kenneth Corbin |
Applications Article Published on March 10, 2011Is it the last stand for self-regulation? Top privacy officials from the United States and European Union describe efforts to harmonize policies, highlighting relative laxity of U.S. approach.
Senate Passes Landmark Patent Reform BillBy Kenneth Corbin |
Applications Article Published on March 09, 2011Upper chamber clears comprehensive reform effort by a wide margin, aiming to curb litigation and streamline the U.S. PTO. Measure now heads to the House, where a draft bill is in the works.
IT Managers Grapple with 'Availability' MetricBy Elizabeth Harrin |
Applications Article Published on March 07, 2011It's not enough to offer a service -- it must be functioning at optimal availability. Are your systems working properly?
Unix vs. Linux: Which One Costs Less?By Paul Rubens |
Applications Article Published on March 03, 2011Unix sales have been flat as Linux sales have jumped dramatically. But are businesses going in the most cost efficient direction?
Gomez: Which Cloud Service Is the Fastest?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on March 01, 2011New survey ranks speeds of leading cloud services vendors, finding Microsoft and Google are neck and neck.
Microsoft's Mundie Shows More 'Natural' UIBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on February 28, 2011After the stunning success of Microsoft's Kinect 3D games controller, the company's chief visionary shares more on where 'natural' interface is headed.
Primadesk Aims to Manage 'Cloud Chaos'By David Needle |
Applications Article Published on February 28, 2011Free service gives users an easy way to manage content across a variety of cloud services.
Developers Kit Coming for Kinect on WindowsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Applications Article Published on February 22, 2011It's been rumored for months that Microsoft would provide the ability to link its Kinect game controller with Windows, but now it's official.
Upgrading to Windows 7: Easing the MigrationBy Jonathan Hassell |
Applications Article Published on February 21, 2011Issues like hardware refresh, deploying thin clients and choosing a migration tool need to be evaluated.
Developers, Please Take a BreakBy Datamation.com Staff |
Applications Article Published on February 18, 2011When you notice these things about yourself, you know you've been cranking out code just a bit too long.
New Buzz Phrase Drives CRM and App DevelopmentBy Larry Marion |
Applications Article Published on February 16, 2011Companies hope better integration of silos of information and software will improve the often dreadful customer experience.
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