Datamation Staff

SEATTLE (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp on Thursday released a patch to protect users of its Internet Explorer browser from attacks similar to those directed at Google Inc’s operations in China last week. The world’s largest software company, which said hackers targeting Google and at least 20 other companies in China exploited a weakness in its […]

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Google Inc was among the first technology companies to shake off the recession last year, but the Internet giant’s fourth-quarter report could not satisfy investors’ increasing demand for stronger growth. Shares of Google fell about 4 percent after the leading Internet search provider posted a higher-than-expected profit but its revenue growth […]

BlueCoat: This white paper from Blue Coat attempts to do the following: “Describe a set of characteristics that are typically associated with a cloud computing solution. “Define what is currently meant by private, public and hybrid cloud computing solutions and describe how those definitions are likely to change over time. “Identify the potential cost savings […]

Intel: In an effort to reduce energy costs, Intel undertook a research project to identify methods for becoming more energy efficient. As a result, the company decide to implement several measures, including: Proactively replacing older, less efficient equipment with higher-efficiency models. Deploying new power schemes to existing and new PCs. Enabling power setting reporting. Deploying […]

Peer Software: According to Peer Software, “Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS) enables IT managers and end-users in medium and large enterprises to access and manage files that are distributed across the network. DFS replication services allow files to be shared without emailing from person to person. There is no need to search for the latest […]

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Apple Inc will host a special event on January 27 where it is widely expected to unveil its tablet computer, as the company looks to extend its hot hand into a brand new product category. The event next week is shaping up as Apple’s most eagerly anticipated product launch since the […]

Quantum: Need a primer on the fundamental principles of data deduplication? This white paper offers an excellent overview of the technology, architecture and policies necessary for data deduplication. It covers fixed vs. variable length blocks, the effect of change on deduplicated storage pools, and sharing a common deduplication block pool. In addition, it examines the […]

Symantec: In light of recent news reports about targeted attacks on U.S. governments, Symantec offers this briefing. It explains how targeted attacks work and what types of attacks the company expects to see in 2010. It also offers advice on what organizations can do to stop data breaches that result from these types of attacks. […]

BOSTON (Reuters) – Cyber attacks on Google Inc’s China operations could scare businesses and consumers into spending more on protection, benefiting security companies like McAfee Inc, Symantec Corp and Trend Micro. Hackers frequently succeed in attacking businesses, security experts say, but companies rarely disclose the breaches because they are afraid of damaging their reputations and […]

IDC: In a white paper commissioned by CA, IDC takes a look at 17 companies using CA ESP Workload Automation software. Through a series of interviews, they assess the quantifiable business benefits of the technology. Their conclusions? Enterprises using Workload Automation reported increased productivity, reduced downtime, hardware/software savings and increased efficiency. RELATED NEWS AND ANALYSIS […]

OpenSocial: Although it was originally used by sites like MySpace and Ning to provide typical social networking capabilities, OpenSocial is also used by enterprises who want to apply some of the benefits of social networking to their organization’s operations. Different organizations have used the framework to enhance their interaction with their customers and business partners […]

NEW YORK (Reuters) – After a tough 2009, the global technology industry will see an 8.1 percent increase in spending this year with software and computer hardware leading the charge, according to a report from Forrester Research. The estimated market growth this year, to $1.6 trillion, compares with an 8.9 percent decline in global spending […]