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Android Sees Huge Sales Jump By Andy Patrizio | Article Published August 3, 2010 Nokia continues to hold the top spot, but that status is far from assured long term. Amazon Debuts Cheaper Kindle With Wi-Fi By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 29, 2010 Facing a slick competitor, Amazon cuts the price of its new generation of e-book readers. Blackberry OS Preview Touts iPhone-Like Features By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 22, 2010 Bowing to pressure from the iPhone's surging success, the next Blackberry OS will offer more tools for music, photos, and other consumer activities. Oracle Moves to Mollify Frustrated Sun Customers By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 22, 2010 Oracle says it's begun addressing lingering questions by hardware customers on just what its strategy is. (Please) Don't Hack the Droid X By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 21, 2010 A degree of confusion exists around Motorola's new Droid X, and to what degree users have full control of its software. Apple Again Wows in Q3 on iPhone, Mac Sales By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 20, 2010 iPad sales top three million and Mac sales hit a new high. Survey Finds IT Firms Optimistic About the Rest of 2010 By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 8, 2010 A majority of information technology industry firms expect revenues during the second half of 2010 to outpace the first six months of the year. Apple Set to Beat Q2 Projections, Product Shortages Ending By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 8, 2010 Despite not being able to sell all the iPhones it wants, analysts believe Apple will still do very well. How will the iPad do relative to the Mac business? Intel Previews Where Tech is Headed By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 1, 2010 From a Segway-mounted robot to sensors that eliminate the need for a router, Intel plans be inside more than PCs. CSC Expands Cloud Services With New Web Store By Andy Patrizio | Article Published June 15, 2010 Thanks to server consolidation, seven CSC data centers now have room for new hardware which the services giant plans to fully utilize for cloud computing. What Does the Mac's Non-Presence at Apple's WWDC Mean? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published June 8, 2010 Steve Jobs spoke for 90 minutes, give or take a few, and never mentioned the Mac once, even as its sales are the best ever. What can be taken from this? Laptop Sales Soaring Amid Wider PC Growth: Gartner By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 27, 2010 One year after a major economic collapse, the worldwide PC market is rebounding nicely. Dell Updates KACE Appliance Software Management By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 25, 2010 In the first update since it acquired the management console for the mid-level market, Dell focuses on power management and efficiency. Dell Beats Expectations on Storage, Services Strength By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 20, 2010 With enterprise buying coming back and particular strength in EqualLogic and its new services arm, the company handily beats expectations. Microsoft Hits Salesforce With Patent Infringement Suit By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 19, 2010 Salesforce is accused of infringing on nine Microsoft patents, but what they are exactly is not disclosed. HP Sees Leap in Servers, International Business By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 18, 2010 An across-the-board rise in sales, both products and services, helped the company beat Wall Street projections for the quarter. Siemens and Dell Partner to Offer New Imaging PCs By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 18, 2010 New Precision PCs focused on long life for the medical imaging market mean longer support than the typical PC. HP Offers SAP 'Migration-in-a-Box' Services By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 18, 2010 HP is still ripping at Sun's installed base, offering a package solution designed to entice SAP customers to migrate from Sun hardware to HP's. Is IBM's Foundry Business Next to Go? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 10, 2010 A consulting firm said the next thing for Big Blue to shed is its chip fab facilities, and Globalfoundries is the ideal partner. But will it happen? Microsoft's TechFair Previews What's Coming Next By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 7, 2010 The software giant's research arm stretches beyond traditional PC software to advances in mobile, language translation, social media and more. Apple Nixes Lala, May Be Readying iTunes for Cloud Storage By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 1, 2010 More possible signs that the iPad, iPhone and Mac maker may be preparing to merge iTunes with a site it purchased late last year. Apple Posts Worldwide Developer Conference Details By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 29, 2010 A week before WWDC, Steve Jobs appears at the All Things D conference. However, he has not yet been named the official keynoter for the developer show. Apple Quietly Snaps Up Chip Design Firm Intrinsity By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 28, 2010 Apple grabs a little design house that was apparently behind the iPad processor and is known for tools that help speed processor performance. How Will Data Centers Change to Fit SaaS Needs? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 22, 2010 The traditional data center should be ready to adapt to an increasingly on-demand world, said a panel of enterprise IT providers. SaaS Evolution Keeps Enterprises On Their Toes By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 22, 2010 On-demand software hasn't supplanted or caused a wholesale replacement of on-premise software, but it is making its market in particular ways. Microsoft Gives Dynamics GP an Overdue Update By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 21, 2010 First update in three years offers both on-demand features as well as integration with current Microsoft software. IBM Sees Across the Board Revenue Gains By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 19, 2010 Company reports increased spending in all areas, across all geographies, indicating renewed interest in business IT spending. Resurgent Notebook, Server Demand Boosts AMD to Surprise Profit By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 15, 2010 Looks like Intel isn't the only chip vendor benefitting from the strengthening computer market. Mobile Drives Intel's Big Earnings By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 13, 2010 Intel's big first quarter signals renewed growth for the IT sector as the chip giant blow past Wall Street estimates. Inside Microsoft's Next Visual Studio 2010, .NET Framework 4 Releases By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 13, 2010 Both feature a wide range of enhancements for modern application development in an Internet-centric world. AMD's Positions Improve on Both Client and Server By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 1, 2010 New client and server processors and a return to delivering products on time are paying off for Intel's only real competitor. PC Market: Here Comes the Sun By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 31, 2010 Top markets like the U.S., Japan, and Western Europe should see 2010 come in at 7.2 percent, with double-digit volume growth expected to return next year. Oracle Expected to Match Earnings Projections By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 24, 2010 The enterprise software king, a bellwether in the IT sector, should match analyst expectations handily despite the margin pressure following its acquisition of Sun Microsystems. IBM Teams With eMeter for Smart Power Metering By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 23, 2010 How can IBM equipment help a public utility become more efficient and better handle high demand? Apple Now Taking Devs' iPad App Store Submissions By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 20, 2010 Developers have been notified that if they want to have their app ready for launch day, they have to keep to a short deadline. How much time do they have? Google Denied Trademark for Nexus One By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 18, 2010 It looks like some of Google's attorneys will have some explaining to do now that the USPTO says the Nexus trademark belongs to a telco from Oregon. Apple iPad Hits Market With Smooth Launch Day By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 12, 2010 Users are limited to two pre-orders, but that makes sense, according to one analyst. The details of the AT&T 3G contract are out as well, despite the fact 3G units are not coming out for another two months. IDC Sees Cloud Market Maturing Quickly By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 11, 2010 Last year, it was all about clouds 'crossing the chasm.' Now they've done just that and are becoming mainstream. Beyond the inevitable consolidation, what does this mean for the enterprise? Datacenter Expansion is on for 2010 By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 8, 2010 Power, once hardly given any thought, is now the number one concern of datacenter managers as they look to expand with constrained budgets. Intel Unveils Atom-Based Server Platform By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 5, 2010 Touting the Atom server's energy efficiency, Intel claims the boxes provide enough power for small office/home office (SOHO) and SMB clients, at a reasonable cost. Cloud Security Needs Addressing By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 3, 2010 Symantec CEO Enrique Salem warned that as computing migrates to the cloud, the need to tighten data security will move urgently to the forefront. Muscle for Netbooks: Nvidia's New Ion By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 3, 2010 Netbooks aren't known as performance machines, yet Nvidia second generation Ion claims to change that. Does an iPad Shortage Loom? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 1, 2010 Analyst notes troubles with one of Apple's manufacturing partners may mean a limited supply or even a possible delay in availability of the new iPad. Bloom Energy Unveils its Green Power Secret By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 24, 2010 A green energy start-up more secretive than Apple finally shows off the fruits of 10 years and $400 million in venture money. What does this mean for your datacenter and, for that matter, your home? Oracle Plans One Java Virtual Machine to Rule Them All By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 24, 2010 Oracle has big plans for virtual machines: JRockit and HotSpot, both picked up in recent acquisitions, will eventually be merged into a single product. But it won't be done quickly -- it's not easy. iPad Preorders Starting This Week? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 22, 2010 Blog claims that Apple will start taking early orders for the new tablet in advance of its pending availability. reMail Purchase Heightens Google/Apple War By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 19, 2010 How did a tiny iPhone mail client vendor get caught up in this fight -- and what is the bigger picture of Google and Apple's seeming collision course? Salesforce Unleashes Chatter in the Cloud By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 17, 2010 Beta launch of the software-as-a-service firm's new offering gives early users a chance to test out its real-time, cloud-based chat and collaboration functions. Dell Earnings Watch: Focus Is on Performance, Not Sales By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 17, 2010 With challenges mounting, all eyes are likely to be on the PC maker's operations and cost structure rather than earnings or revenue. Dell Grabs Systems Management Vendor KACE By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 12, 2010 Dell now has a means to provide mid-sized businesses with better compliance adherence and systems management through this purchase. HP Earnings Seen Meeting Expectations By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 12, 2010 As Europe clears the way for the 3Com acquisition, HP enters 2010 in strong shape. UBS looks at where growth is likely to come. Best Smartphone: iPhone, Android? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 10, 2010 The best smartphone is either the Apple iPhone or the Google Android handset, according to a recent user survey. Oracle Begins Selecting Its Sun "Survivors" By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 2, 2010 Oracle CEO Larry Ellison was adamant that there would be no wholesale slaughter of products or staffing cuts, yet the reality is that not everything can survive or receive full Oracle investment. iPad Much Faster than iPhone By Andy Patrizio | Article Published January 29, 2010 While the iPhone is underclocked to preserve battery life, the iPad has no such restriction, based on observers' reports at the iPad launch. Sun Deal Complete, Oracle Says 'We're Hiring' By Andy Patrizio | Article Published January 28, 2010 Oracle's CEO Larry Ellison said the number of Sun layoffs will be minimal and offset by new hires. The fate of Sun's 'Rock' processor was also disclosed. Is Apple Testing Tablet? Flurry Says Yes By Andy Patrizio | Article Published January 25, 2010 A mobile analytics firm finds what it claims is evidence that Apple tablet prototypes are being tested. Freescale, Hearst Jump Into the Tablet Pool By Andy Patrizio | Article Published January 4, 2010 Will they find their own niche or become Apple roadkill? SSDs on Windows 7 are About to Get Much Faster By Andy Patrizio | Article Published December 31, 2009 Firmware update will add considerable speed to SSD performance. What will it do? Intel FTC Case Has Little Merit, Analyst Claims By Andy Patrizio | Article Published December 30, 2009 The FTC has already stated it has "no goal of breaking up Intel," but the FTC does want Intel to simplify the licensing terms for its x86 instruction set. FTC Sues, What's the Fallout for Intel? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published December 16, 2009 While Intel's lawyers continue to enjoy little down time, it's not clear the FTC's complaint will have much of an impact on the chip giant. Symantec Offers Subscription Security, Storage via Amazon EC2 By Andy Patrizio | Article Published December 15, 2009 Users can log on to Amazon EC2 and add the Symantec Endpoint Protection or Veritas Storage Foundation applications with a credit card. How Many Zettabytes Do We Devour? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published December 10, 2009 The researchers compare the total bytes consumed to a fat stack of paperback novels stacked seven feet high across the entire project. Google Boosts BlackBerry Connection By Andy Patrizio | Article Published November 25, 2009 Google has unveiled an update to its Google Apps Connector for BlackBerry, upping the number of users who can simultaneously access the Google services. AMD' s 2010 Roadmap: Aggressive By Andy Patrizio | Article Published November 12, 2009 Chipmaker AMD's ambitions include its Fusion products as well as myriad new processor technologies. Tech Rebound: Chip Sales Up Sharply in Q3 By Andy Patrizio | Article Published November 10, 2009 PC microprocessor zoomed to all-time record levels in Q3, suggesting rosier times for the tech sector. PC Sales Goosed by Window 7 By Andy Patrizio | Article Published November 6, 2009 PC sales are up by a respectable 49% in the wake of Windows 7's release. Cloud Storage Allies: EMC, Intel By Andy Patrizio | Article Published November 3, 2009 The alliance between EMC and Intel will improve the energy efficiency of EMC's Atmos cloud storage system. A Windows XP...Smartphone? By Andy Patrizio | Article Published November 2, 2009 A Chinese firm is making claims of a smartphone running Windows XP, yet observers are skeptical. Chip Vendors Leave '08 Wreck Behind By Andy Patrizio | Article Published October 28, 2009 Chip makers are expected to see an increase in year-over-year sales in Q4. AMD's New Chips Target Desktop Trends By Andy Patrizio | Article Published October 20, 2009 AMD's new Athlon II processors are designed for emerging form factors in the desktop PC market. Marvell Takes on Intel, nVidia By Andy Patrizio | Article Published October 19, 2009 Marvell's release of four new ARM-based designs -- for everything from smartphones to HDTVs -- competes directly with the better known chipmakers. Gartner: Chip Sales Growth Will Return (Slowly) By Andy Patrizio | Article Published October 16, 2009 While growth in chip sector is clearly on the way, the number won't be dramatic. Acer vs. Dell, the Windows/Android Netbook By Andy Patrizio | Article Published October 15, 2009 Acer will introduce a new Aspire One netbook that dual boots both Android and Windows. Oracle's Integration Play: Beyond Databases By Andy Patrizio | Article Published October 13, 2009 When Oracle acquires companies -- a frequent occurrence -- it takes products and increases investment in them, it does not decrease them, executives claim. IBM DB2 Upgrade Targets Oracle By Andy Patrizio | Article Published October 12, 2009 Going into Oracle's Openworld, Big Blue's upgrade targets Exadata 2 servers, built on Sun hardware. |
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