IT Buyers Gravitating Toward Windows 7 [March 17, 2010] A new study finds changing attitudes among IT decision-makers for Microsoft's newest operating system.
Windows Mobile Still Losing Share [March 12, 2010] Ahead of revelations surrounding the upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series operating system, new data from comScore shows the current-generation mobile OS slipping in the rankings.
Datacenter Growth Seen for 2010 [March 8, 2010] A new study finds that IT decision-makers are planning large datacenter rollouts. But they'll have plenty of concerns to contend with.
Open Source Business Models Going to the Core [March 19, 2010] A new study finds that "open core" business models are on the rise, while the overall open source business still relies at least in part on closed source.
Is Google Trying to Out-Microsoft Microsoft? [March 18, 2010] Microsoft has the better Office productivity product and the better platform. But with Google's new migration tool and its low, low pricing, the whole office suite space could become really interesting.
IDC Sees PC Market Rebound Through 2014 [March 18, 2010] Laptops will lead the way and continue to grow their lead over desktops, but desktop sales aren't going away, or even shrinking all that much. What else is happening?
Red Hat CEO Pitches Open Source for Innovation [March 17, 2010] Jim Whitehurst, chief executive of the leading open source vendor Red Hat, argues at the Open Source Business Conference that innovation thrives on community participation.
Microsoft Comes up Short in Another Patent Case [March 17, 2010] Microsoft says it will ask the judge to reconsider his ruling and the jury's hundred million dollar damages award, but in the meantime, maybe Microsoft should consider opening a legal office in East Texas.
IT Buyers Gravitating Toward Windows 7 [March 17, 2010] A new study finds changing attitudes among IT decision-makers for Microsoft's newest operating system.
Russian Hackers Manipulated Stock Prices: SEC [March 17, 2010] The feds allege a sophisticated plan of password theft and stock manipulation targeted more than 30 public companies.
Businesses Still Cool to Telecommuting [March 15, 2010] A new survey commissioned by Microsoft finds a large disparity between the attitudes of management and employees.
Microsoft Loses Another Round in i4i Case [March 12, 2010] In latest setback in patent case, appeals court reiterates that Microsoft's infringement was "willful," while both sides wait to see if the court will agree to hear Microsoft's en banc appeal.
Google Offers Local Product Availability Search [March 12, 2010] The latest twist to Google's search gives users the ability to find out if the product they're looking for is available from a local retailer.
Billionaire Club Includes Plenty of IT Execs [March 12, 2010] Information technology honchos are well represented in the latest Forbes magazine's list of billionaires with Bill Gates, Larry Ellison and the Google guys among the world's wealthiest.
IDC Says the Cloud Ready for Prime Time [March 11, 2010] At the IDC Directions conference in Silicon Valley, research firm's chief analyst argues that the cloud is here to stay, proclaiming it the dominant platform for the next two decades.
Intel, AMD Seen Headed for Lift in Q1 Earnings [March 11, 2010] Analyst at Broadpoint AmTech looks to the two chipmakers to turn in a healthy first quarter performance, thanks in part to an improved forecast for server sales.
IT Job Market Heating Up: Report [March 10, 2010] A report by staffing and placement firm Robert Half International shows that while many companies are still taking a wait-and-see approach to new hires, there's general optimism in the IT sector.
Cisco Unveils Blazing Fast CRS-3 Router [March 9, 2010] Networking kingpin Cisco has taken the wraps off of the highly anticipated upgrade to its CRS-1 core router, debuting the CRS-3, which promises capacity of 322 terabits per second.
Phishers Targeting More Online Brands [March 5, 2010] The latest survey by the Anti Phishing Working Group shows that organized phishing syndicates are working all the angles to get their hands on the most valuable data.
Reform Comes Slowly at the FCC [March 5, 2010] Commission officials outline efforts to modernize the regulatory body, but critics warn of persistent influence of industry lobbyists and revolving door of Washington telecom circles.
Ballmer Says Microsoft 'All In' on the Cloud [March 5, 2010] In a speech at the University of Washington, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talks up the opportunities of a cloud-based software business, and the responsibilities it entails.
IT Security Job Market Improving: Survey [March 5, 2010] Despite the lousy macroeconomic climate and tighter IT budgets, most information technology workers charged with protecting data networks got a raise last year and will likely get another this year.