Apple Pledges Renewable-Powered Data CentersBy Pedro Hernandez |
Features Article Published on May 19, 2012What coal? Apple announces that three data centers, including its massive Maiden, N.C. site, will be completely powered by clean energy sources.
Tips for Tech StartUpsBy David Strom |
Features Article Published on May 10, 2012A tech expert who has mentored many startups gives advice about fee levels and what it means to "pivot."
Is Android Worth the Trouble?By Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on May 09, 2012The Android platform provides Google with plenty of headaches.
Google v. Oracle Courts Cloud ControversyBy Pedro Hernandez |
Features Article Published on May 08, 2012Will legal uncertainty surrounding APIs and fair use bring the cloud computing market crashing to the ground?
Cisco CTO: The Network Is EvolvingBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on May 08, 2012Cisco CTO delivers a vision at Interop for where the networking world is headed.
Building Your Own Custom UbuntuBy Matt Hartley |
Features Article Published on May 07, 2012Easy Ubuntu remastering tools enable you to create exactly the distro you want.
Will BYOD Get You Fired?By Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on May 01, 2012The hidden Bring Your Own Device traps that could cost IT pros their jobs.
Ubuntu 12.04 Wins Me BackBy Matt Hartley |
Features Article Published on April 30, 2012The Ubuntu release offers significant steps forward yet some improvements are still needed.
How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love BYODBy Scott Alan Miller |
Features Article Published on April 25, 2012Far from the chaos it appears, BYOD enables IT to exert greater control – while giving the impression of being approachable and flexible.
Big Data Solutions: An OverviewBy Kavitha Nair |
Features Article Published on April 25, 2012Big Data technology enables enterprises to mine vast stores of data, even as this evolving technology faces various challenges.
Why Apple Needs ChinaBy Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on April 25, 2012Suddenly, China is the key to Apple’s continued profitability and growth.
Mobile Endpoint Security: Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on April 23, 2012Selecting the best mobile endpoint security solution depends on which BOYD model you use, cost, and method of protecting sensitive data.
Google Announces Stock Split Amid 1Q EarningsBy Pedro Hernandez |
Features Article Published on April 13, 2012Page and Brin announce an unconventional 2-for-1 stock split that keep them in control of the search and online advertising powerhouse.
HP Converged Cloud Services Fans OpenStack's SparkBy Pedro Hernandez |
Features Article Published on April 10, 2012HP enlists OpenStack as it sets its sights on the booming cloud computing market with a blend of public, private and hybrid cloud services.
Who Are the 'Unknown' Linux Kernel Developers?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on April 03, 2012Microsoft joins the list of top Linux kernel developers in 2012, and there are many lesser known organization that also contribute.
Apple's iPhone 5: 10 PredictionsBy Don Reisinger |
Features Article Published on April 02, 2012The iPhone 5 may have the same size screen as the iPhone 4, yet offer more storage and similar pricing.
Google Chrome 18 Accelerates CanvasBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on March 30, 2012HTML5 technology gets a speed boost in the search giant's newest browser release.
Web Application Firewalls: Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on March 26, 2012Choosing the best Web application firewall for your business depends on factors like your existing solution and your need for Layer 7 protection.
Let's Face It: Google is the New AppleBy Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on March 21, 2012Everyone is confused about the new Google. Don’t be. It’s just becoming more like Apple. And that’s a good thing.
Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery ToolsBy Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on March 19, 2012Is protecting your data with a disaster recovery solution accessed over the cloud a good choice for your enterprise?
Microsoft Launches Windows 8 Consumer PreviewBy Pedro Hernandez |
Features Article Published on February 29, 2012Microsoft hopes the general public warms to the operating system’s touch-friendly Metro interface, cloudy disposition and new app store.
Get Ready for the Mozilla Firefox PhoneBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on February 27, 2012Mozilla partners with Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom in new Linux powered phone effort.
How Google Makes the Web WorldwideBy Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on February 22, 2012Google Translate is changing the nature of personal and business interactions on an international basis.
Canonical Bringing Ubuntu to AndroidBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on February 21, 2012New hybrid phone model will deliver both a mobile and a Linux desktop experience.
How IT Can Support the Sustainability CrusadesBy Larry Marion |
Features Article Published on February 20, 2012Apps to better manage energy use, carbon footprint and other aspects of sustainability are real and ready for many business processes.
Apple Previews Mountain Lion OSBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on February 16, 2012Industry experts get a glimpse of the new OS -- but where does a Lion go when its time is up?
Windows 8 Preview: Pundits PredictBy Kavitha Nair |
Features Article Published on February 13, 2012An array of industry experts analyze Windows 8's chances in the marketplace.
The Remarkable Rise of Android MalwareBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Features Article Published on February 08, 2012Black hatters are rushing to exploit a lucrative new market. Will Google succeed in defending against them?
Is Linux Spark Tablet An iPad Killer?By Matt Hartley |
Features Article Published on February 06, 2012Powered by Linux, the Spark tablet might prove to be little more than a toy. Yet it has greater potential.
Facebook IPO Highlights Hacker CultureBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on February 02, 2012Facebook's S1 filing reveals insights into the company's finances and its hyperactive culture, whose ethic Mark Zuckerberg describes as 'The Hacker Way'.
Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on January 30, 2012Choosing a content delivery network to accelerate Web content entails weighing factors like end format and ability to scale up.
Forrester: Microsoft Losing Ground to Apple in EnterpriseBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on January 27, 2012Apple is making inroads on the client side of enterprise computing, with one-in-five information workers now using one or more Apple products for work, says Forrester Analyst Frank Gillett.
Hadoop's Ever Growing Popularity By Cynthia Harvey |
Features Article Published on January 26, 2012As the need to analyze vast amounts of data stored in diverse locations increases, Hadoop grows ever more popular.
WAN Optimization: Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on January 23, 2012Selecting a solution to optimize your company's Wide Area Network requires weighing issues like cost and infrastructure integration.
Google Grows G+ As Earnings MissBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on January 20, 2012Larry Page has big dreams for Google Plus -- and the search giant is working to make them come true.
Despite Thailand Floods, Intel Reports Record 2011 ResultsBy Thor Olavsrud |
Features Article Published on January 20, 2012Intel Thursday reported record full-year 2011 revenue of $54.2 billion and earnings per share of $2.39 in the face of severe flooding in Thailand. Yet the company warned the first quarter of 2012 might be affected.
Why Critics of Google's New Social Search are WrongBy Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on January 19, 2012Claims that Google's new 'Search, plus Your World' is unfairly boosting Google's own service, and that the new service lessens search results, are decidedly wrong-headed.
Cloud Migration: Five Key TipsBy Datamation.com Staff |
Features Article Published on January 18, 2012Cloud computing offers many advantages, yet businesses contemplating migrating must be aware of the many pitfalls involved. An industry expert details five essential points to ponder as you make the switch.
Has Firefox Lost Its Edge?By Matt Hartley |
Features Article Published on January 16, 2012Once an emerging darling, the open source browser is now beset by a troubling handful of issues.
LG Signs Microsoft License Agreements for Android, ChromeBy Thor Olavsrud |
Features Article Published on January 12, 2012LG Electronics is the 11th mobile device manufacturer to agree to a licensing agreement from Microsoft rather than face suits for alleged patent infringement over Google's Android mobile operating system and Chrome OS Platform.
Is Ubuntu's Bleeding Edge Hurting Linux? By Matt Hartley |
Features Article Published on January 03, 2012Problems occur with newer Linux enthusiasts who don't realize that installing the latest Linux release isn't always the best way forward.
7 Hot Cloud Computing Trends for 2012By Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on December 20, 2011The mobile cloud and collateral hacking will be among the leading cloud computing trends.
Dealing with a Slacker DeveloperBy Eric Spiegel |
Features Article Published on December 19, 2011When a fellow developer spends more time battling Orcs than writing code, how do you handle it?
7 Hot Mobile Trends for 2012By Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on December 14, 2011Privacy concerns and location-based services will lead the way, yet a host of other mobile trends will shape this booming market.
Microsoft Windows Azure Update Previews Hadoop DistroBy Thor Olavsrud |
Features Article Published on December 13, 2011The software giant is making available a limited preview of an Apache Hadoop-based distribution for its cloud operating system platform that will add Big Data capabilities.
Intel Lowers Revenue Guidance by $1 Billion, Blames HDD ShortageBy Thor Olavsrud |
Features Article Published on December 12, 2011Intel warned that its revenue for the fourth quarter would likely fall short of previous guidance because its PC manufacturing customers have slowed their orders to align with the severe shortage in hard disk drives resulting from severe flooding in Thailand.
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