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.
The Looming Big Data ChallengeBy Loraine Lawson |
Features Article Published on December 07, 2011The integration and management of data has become a leading concern of today's businesses. A small metering gadget called Twine reflects leading trends in this burgeoning sector.
Microsoft Updates Exchange 2010 with Service Pack 2By Thor Olavsrud |
Features 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.
Big Data Fuels Hadoop's RiseBy Herman Mehling |
Features Article Published on December 05, 2011Call it a sign of the times: Now even Microsoft -- the king of proprietary software -- is embracing open source Hadoop. Bottom line: big data makes a compelling case.
Verizon Deals for More Spectrum as AT&T Lashes Out at FCCBy Thor Olavsrud |
Features Article Published on December 02, 2011Verizon announced a $3.6 billion agreement to acquire wireless spectrum from three cable companies. Meanwhile, AT&T castigated the FCC for what it called a slanted analysis of its own bid for additional spectrum: the $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile.
Digital Asset Management: Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on November 29, 2011Tips on choosing a solution that provides your employees streamlined access to the rich video, audio, images and documents they need.
The Benefits of Merging BPM and CRMBy Jennifer Schiff |
Features Article Published on November 28, 2011Although a firm's BPM solution often functions separately from its CRM software, combining these two tools makes a good deal of sense, say industry experts.
How Amazon Is Making a Sucker Out of GoogleBy Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on November 23, 2011It’s time for Google to change its self-defeating, anything-goes policy on Android before Amazon makes a fool it.
Social Media Monitoring Tools: Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on November 23, 2011As your IT organization evaluates social media monitoring solutions for Data Loss Prevention, here are five questions you should consider.
7 Reasons Why Free Software Is Losing InfluenceBy Bruce Byfield |
Features Article Published on November 22, 2011Why are free software ideals less popular than they were five years ago? The answer's complicated and perhaps a bit controversial.
HP Chief Whitman Promises No More SurprisesBy Thor Olavsrud |
Features Article Published on November 22, 2011Meg Whitman, handling her first earnings call since taking over as CEO of Hewlett-Packard, promised the company would return to business fundamentals and consistent execution.
Box Offers $2M to Spur Enterprise Cloud App DevelopmentBy Thor Olavsrud |
Features Article Published on November 18, 2011The company is seeking to bolster development of enterprise applications on its cloud-based content management system and is putting up $2 million in funding to sweeten the deal.
Alcatel-Lucent Introduces 'Carrier Cloud'By Thor Olavsrud |
Features Article Published on November 17, 2011The communications technology company's new CloudBand solution promises to help carriers deliver cloud-based networking services with guaranteed performance, reliability and security.
Why Google Has a Space ProgramBy Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on November 17, 2011The Internet giant is working on some pretty nutty ideas. What's up?
Apple and the Danger of the Corporate MarketBy Rob Enderle |
Features Article Published on November 16, 2011Apple is gaining presence in the enterprise despite its historic disdain for marketing to the workplace. Can it survive its success?
AT&T Debuts AT&T Platform as a ServiceBy Thor Olavsrud |
Features Article Published on November 15, 2011The telecommunications firm seeks to expand its footprint by helping business professionals build and deploy their own cloud-based business apps.
Why Your Company Needs Google+ ASAPBy Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on November 10, 2011The first mover advantage in a major social networ represents precious brand building power.
Managing Data Storage Growth: Buyer's GuideBy Kavitha Nair |
Features Article Published on November 09, 2011Storage virtualization offers major advantages yet also raises key concerns about cost, performance and data availability.
Rackspace Brings OpenStack to DatacentersBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on November 08, 2011Rackspace Cloud Private Edition delivers open source OpenStack clouds as a managed service for datacenters.
The Benefits of Data VirtualizationBy Wayne Kernochan |
Features Article Published on November 08, 2011Data virtualization may be the enterprise Holy Grail that enables better management of social media and data warehouses. IT pundit Wayne Kernochan provides some background.
Does Desktop Linux Need a Steve Jobs?By Matt Hartley |
Features Article Published on November 07, 2011Given the diverse nature of Linux, could a single unifying figure help move it forward?
IBM Unveils Analytics for the iPad and CloudBy Vangie Beal |
Features Article Published on November 02, 2011Leveraging its Watson technology, IBM is moving to expand its analytics presence in the cloud and the all-important mobile sector.
Facebook Opens Up Open Compute By Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on October 27, 2011Open Compute project gets a foundation and support from Red Hat, Intel and Dell
The 2012 IT Salary GuideBy James Maguire |
Features Article Published on October 24, 2011The IT Salary Guide lists salaries for various IT professionals, from software developers to IT managers to systems administrators. It also lists salary increases for specialty IT skill sets.
Improving Your Supply Chain Management: 11 TipsBy Jennifer Schiff |
Features Article Published on October 24, 2011Managing a supply chain might not be glamorous, but your business depends on it. Here are recommendations by top supply chain management experts on how to make things run more smoothly and efficiently.
Tech Revolution Driving IT Spending: GartnerBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Features Article Published on October 21, 2011Trends in clouds, social networking, information, and mobility will keep IT spending up even as spending growth slows in coming years, the analyst firm says.
Will America Remain the Global Data Storage Leader? By Henry Newman |
Features Article Published on October 21, 2011America has virtually undisputed leadership in storage. But there's no guarantee it will retain this status. Data storage Henry Newman looks ahead and assesses the U.S.'s prospects in the global marketplace.
Cloud Security in Datacenter TermsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on October 19, 2011Security in the cloud isn't the same as security in your own datacenter.
Three Myths About Cloud ComputingBy Larry Marion |
Features Article Published on October 18, 2011Surveys of IT managers reveal a good deal more confusion and ambivalence about cloud computing than the hype suggests.
Mobile Device Management: Buyer's GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on October 18, 2011With employees carrying Androids and iPhones along with Blackberries, a good cross-platform mobile device management solution is paramount.
Firefox Going Native for AndroidBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on October 17, 2011New user interface effort for mobile browser set to deliver a faster Firefox for Android.
Are Odd Developers Just Misunderstood?By Eric Spiegel |
Features 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.
Google Sales and Earnings Break New RecordsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Features Article Published on October 14, 2011Google's revenues and profits just keep growing hand over fist -- the latest quarter was helped by the company's new social networking play.
Dell: The PC Isn't Going AwayBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on October 13, 2011Michael Dell re-affirms his firm's commitment to the PC as the basis for his business and the foundation for enterprise growth.
Why You'll Fire Siri and Hire GoogleBy Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on October 12, 2011
The new iPhone’s voice recognition software is garnering rave reviews. But it won’t hold top billing for long.
What's Safer, Tokens or SMS? By eSecurityPlanet Contributor |
Features Article Published on October 03, 2011A debate among security experts asks: could passwords sent via mobile phone text messages (one time only) be more secure than traditional hardware tokens?
'Industrialized' IT Services Are the Future: GartnerBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Features Article Published on September 27, 2011As pressure ratchets up on IT departments to lower costs, think more standardized, less customized services in the cloud, analyst firm says.
Is Yahoo Up for Sale?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Features Article Published on September 26, 2011Reports are circulating that Yahoo is considering offers to buy out the number two search firm.
Cloud Computing Data Storage: Buying GuideBy Jeff Vance |
Features Article Published on September 26, 2011Using cloud computing for data storage offers a number of advantages -- if you ask potential vendors the right questions.
Mozilla Pitches Plan for Extended Firefox SupportBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features 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.
Whitman In, Apotheker Out as HP CEOBy Stuart Johnston |
Features Article Published on September 22, 2011Rumors of Apotheker's impending departure turn out to be true, but how will the change affect HP?
Microsoft's Virtualization Offering Marches ForwardBy Paul Rubens |
Features Article Published on September 22, 2011The competition in the red-hot virtualization market is only getting fiercer, as Microsoft moves to elbow in and grab more share from VMware.
Is HP's CEO on His Way Out?By Stuart J. Johnston |
Features Article Published on September 21, 2011Reports say that HP is likely to dump its CEO after less than a year at the helm.
IT Job Market Better Than Overall MarketBy Datamation.com Staff |
Features Article Published on September 20, 2011IT skills are becoming a necessary part of many jobs throughout the enterprise, not just those in the traditional IT organization.
Integrating Social Media with CRM AppsBy Larry Marion |
Features Article Published on September 19, 2011New book predicts linking social networking sentiment analysis with enterprise apps will be standard operating procedure.
Microsoft Confirms x86 Apps Won't Run on ARM Windows 8By Stuart J. Johnston |
Features 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.
Why Facebook is the New YahooBy Mike Elgan |
Features Article Published on September 15, 2011Facebook's awkward attempts to copy Google+ smack of a quiet desperation.
Google Acquires More Patents to Defend AndroidBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on September 15, 2011Google is buying another 1,023 patents in a bid to bolster its intellectual property stance against Microsoft and others.
Cisco Opens Up a New Type of Data CenterBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Features Article Published on September 12, 2011Cisco transforms its data center in North Carolina, providing a new type of flexibility.
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