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Is HP Ready to Take on Amazon in the Cloud?
By David Needle | Article Published March 14, 2011
The computer giant is planning some big moves in all major segments from consumer, to SMB to the enterprise with cloud computing as a centerpiece of the strategy.
Twitter Aims to Clean Up 'Fractured Landscape'
By David Needle | Developer Article Published March 11, 2011
New developer roadmap gives thumbs down to third party Twitter clients.
Adobe Set to Release Flash Player 10.2 for Android
By David Needle | Mobility Article Published March 11, 2011
Next week's release will be available for Android smartphones and in a beta for Android 3.0, dubbed Honeycomb, software designed for tablet computers.
Survey Highlights Tablet Security Risks
By David Needle | Security Article Published March 11, 2011
While consumer excitement over tablet computers is on the rise ahead of Apple's release of the iPad 2, new polling from Harris Interactive warns that many users transmit sensitive data over the devices.
Wi-Fi Speeds Lag 30% Behind Wired: Study
By David Needle | Networking Article Published March 11, 2011
For home users looking to enjoy the delights of a cord-free life, Wi-Fi is an obvious choice, but new research from Epitiro suggests that that convenience often means slower performance.
Wi-Fi Speeds 30 Percent Slower Than Wired in Homes: Report
By David Needle | News Article Published March 10, 2011
Epitiro study concludes that consumers lose an average of 30 percent of download speed and face an increase in latency of 10 to 20 percent when using Wi-Fi connections in the home.
First Jeopardy, now computer tackles basketball
By David Needle | Article Published March 10, 2011
[Noah video/audio computer system](http://www.noahbasketball.com) has been used for years by amateur and professional players to improve their shooting.
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Why do SMBs Love Virtual Offices?
By David Needle | Networking Article Published March 10, 2011
Survey details some of key reasons small-to-midsize business owners, CEOs and sales managers regularly leverage virtual office capabilities.
HP's webOS, Coming to a Desktop Near You?
By David Needle | Developer Article Published March 9, 2011
HP's CEO Leo Apotheker opens up about the computer giant's software strategy.
Enterprises Still Refining Hybrid Cloud Model
By David Needle | Software Article Published March 9, 2011
Amid all the talk about cloud computing, the term continues to mean different things to different people, and different businesses are charting their own course.
Dell Pledges Autonomy for Startup Acquisitions
By David Needle | Article Published March 8, 2011
After a string of acquisitions of startups and smaller companies, computing giant looks to retain the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit while ramping up enterprise offerings.
VMware Boosts IT Tools With vCenter Operations
By David Needle | Software Article Published March 8, 2011
With the latest addition to its IT management portfolio, VMware is offering businesses a view of servers, storage and other traditional systems alongside virtualized machines.
iPad 2 Falls Short in New Enterprise Tools
By David Needle | Mobility Article Published March 4, 2011
Though the consensus is that Apple is going to lead the tablet sector for some time, the iPad 2 leaves an opening for the competing devices designed for business use, say analysts.
Malware Apps Removed From Android Market
By David Needle | Security Article Published March 2, 2011
Google moved quickly to deal with a series of programs in the Android Market that were infected with Malware.
GlobalProtect Gives Mobile Firewall Protection
By David Needle | Security Article Published March 2, 2011
A major security release from Palo Alto Networks aims to extend the company's "next generation firewall" protection regardless of location.
Google Explains Reasons for Gmail Glitch
By David Needle | Article Published March 1, 2011
Company reports "good progress" on restoring missing Gmail emails.
HP PPM Refresh to Help Projects Stay on Course
By David Needle | Software Article Published March 1, 2011
HP refreshes its Project and Portfolio Management software to help bring more certainty to the often uncertain matter of completing projects on time and within budget.
GageIn Aims to Corral Content
By David Needle | Article Published March 1, 2011
New service is designed to give users the content they most want to see and easily share it as well.
Citrix GoToMyPC Arrives for the iPad
By David Needle | Mobility Article Published February 28, 2011
Citrix releases an iPad version of its popular service for accessing files, programs and network resources from mobile devices.
Intel's Thunderbolt a Data Transfer Breakthrough
By David Needle | Networking Article Published February 24, 2011
The new technology will appear first in new Apple MacBook Pros released today.
Google Pushes Cloud Connect as Office Alternative
By David Needle | Software Article Published February 24, 2011
With its new Appsperience program, Google plans to make its Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office easier for enterprises to try.
iPad 2 Buzz Builds Ahead of Apple Event
By David Needle | Article Published February 23, 2011
All eyes are on Apple ahead of an event next week where the company is widely expected to release a successor to its wildly successful iPad tablet computer.
Google Unveils First Apps Certification Program
By David Needle | Developer Article Published February 23, 2011
A cloud-based process will confer Google Apps Certified Deployment Specialist status, the first of several certifications planned.
Lenovo's New Sandy Bridge ThinkPads
By David Needle | Article Published February 22, 2011
Six new ThinkPad models boast extended battery life, better video collaboration features.
Ford Taps Cloud-Based Prediction Market
By David Needle | Article Published February 21, 2011
The cloud-based system from Inkling helps Ford Motor decide which new ideas are worth pursuing. Would you like an in-car vacuum?
