With more smart devices hooking onto the Internet, Microsoft has had to raise its game in what it offers to embedded developers, says the company's Kevin Dallas
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
March 2009
Legal & General Adopts Sustainable Printing Plan
The UK financial services company has cut its printers, faxes and other output devices from 150 to 50
F5 Merges WAN and Web Acceleration in One Box
With new software, one BIG-IP box could replace as many as five others, says F5
EC: Major Cyberattack Could Cost £179bn
There is a 10 to 20 percent risk of a major failure in communications networks within the next 10 years, according to the European Commission.
Lantronix ManageLinx: Mixed Bag
ManageLinx establishes machine-to-machine secure remote access to just about any IP-enabled equipment, but it's not as easy as it sounds.
Microsoft and Tom Tom Settle Lawsuits
Microsoft and TomTom have come to an agreement to settle patent infringement claims the companies made against each other
Intel Launches Nehalem “Virtualisation” Chip
Intel officials, touting new performance, energy efficiency and virtualisation capabilities, unveiled the new Xeon 5500 series—once known as Nehalem EP—for the high-volume server space.
Labs Verdict: Nehalem Boosts Virtualisation
Intel's Xeon 5500 processor includes a lot of improvements that will reduce server power demands and allow more virtualisation
VOIP Grows Despite Recession
A new survey shows Internet voice services topping the list of industries that are defying the recession.
Worldwide Enterprise Software Sales Flat In ’09
Software revenue will be virtually flat in 2009, rising only 0.3 percent from 2008, according to research firm Gartner.
Security Researchers Open New Front In Conficker War
Security vendors are taking advantage of a discovery by two members of the Honeynet Project who uncovered a new way to detect the Conficker worm on infected PCs.
Beware Of Nehalem’s Virtualisation Risk
Intel's new flagship can cut your data centre's power and space demands by packing more virtual machines in, but think before you put all your eggs in one basket, warns Cameron Sturdevant
Open Cloud Manifesto: Blighted From Birth?
Is the Open Coud Manifesto doomed even as it is officially announced? The top three cloud platforms have backed off, and the group faces stern criticism from the outsiders
Open Cloud Manifesto – Open For Business
Critics say the IBM-backed Open Cloud Manifesto is a bid to use standards to slow down faster-moving competitors
Avaya Launches Cost-Cutting SIP Network
Avaya has launched a product which can de-couple applications from companies' networks, so users can simplify their communications even if they have equipment from multiple vendors
Novell Desktop Linux: Solid, But Lacks Features
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is ready for business. It's a strong alternative to Windows, but limited in its software packages
UK IT Departments Face Remote Working Rise
New government regulations could extend flexible working to an extra 4.5 million UK staff
£30m IT Project Helped Drag Dunfermline Down
Questions are being asked about the degree to which a costly IT project contributed to the decision to effectively nationalise and then sell Scotland's largest building society
Why Hackers And Regulations Cost The Earth
Security threats like Conficker, along with the regulations and measures to combat them, are a nightmarish waste of resources, says Peter Judge
Conficker: How Scared Should We Be?
A major update is due for Conficker on Wednesday. But should we fear such a well-understood piece of malware?
Skype For iPhone Could Help Cut Mobile Costs
Small business owners considering dumping their BlackBerry smartphones for the slick Apple iPhone may just have one more reason to do so
Forecast For Cloud Computing Standards Is Overcast
With Microsoft and Amazon on one side and IBM and a host of others on the other side of an emerging battle over cloud standards, some ask if it is too early to try to set standards for cloud computing
PC Makers Ready For Energy Efficient Nehalem
The Nehalem architecture focuses on improving performance and efficiency through such features as an integrated memory controller similar to that found on AMD's Opteron chip and greater support of virtualisation technologies
Oracle Improves Enterprise Database Admin
The database maker has announced tighter integration between Oracle Database Vault, the company's database access control technology, and Enterprise Manager
iPhone Could Manage Electric Car Efficiency
Google co-founders are two of the investors pumping money into Tesla Motors which could be monitored via an iPhone or a laptop
Dell Plans To Replace Consultants With The Cloud
The direct model did away with the old way of buying PCs. Now it's time to apply cloud economics to the data centre and slash the management costs, says Dell's Raj Kushwaha
Vodafone’s Tweet Treat – Users Twitter For Free
Vodafone is letting its customers to tweet for free over SMS. The trial offer has been welcomed by analysts, but dismissed as opportunistic by bloggers.
Psyb0t – The First Linux Botnet
Psyb0t exposes router and broadband vunerabilities.
Earth Hour Energy Use May Outweigh Savings
People blogging about Saturday's Earth Hour, and watching it on television, may use more power than is saved by switching lights off for an hour - but it's a symbol, say organisers
Google’s Enterprise Credibility Is On the Line
Security flaws reported in Google Docs have been described. If Google doesn't take these reports seriously, it will lose the enterprise users it is gaining, says Michael Hickins
iPhone Boosts UK Mobile Internet
Three-quarters of users are happy with mobile email on the device - despite its lack of a qwerty keyboard
Google Denies Severity Of Google Docs Flaw
Google says that security concerns about its online document service Google Docs are "not significant", despite claims that users can access material to which the author has denied access.
Google Succumbs To Downturn With Job Cuts
Google announces plans to lay off 200 employees on its sales and marketing teams
Union Puts IBM Job Cuts At 10,000
By the time the latest round of layoffs are completed, IBM will have cut nearly 10,000 jobs, according to unions
Acer Launches Energy Efficient Low-Cost Desktop
Administrators can push security updates to the X270 even when it's not powered on
Twitter Planning Paid Accounts
Twitter is looking to businesses as a way to possibly kick-start an elusive revenue stream by offering paid commercial accounts to users
Virtualisation Will Disrupt Desktop PC Market
VMware, Citrix, Microsoft and other virtualisation companies will benefit as the worldwide hosted virtual desktop market accelerates through 2013
Green is The Colour of Money, Too
Done properly, going green means lower costs, not higher, says Dave Cox, operations chief at Blue Coat and the man driving the company's BluePlanet eco-programme
Be Careful Who You “Tweet” With
Could a lack of Twitter privacy cost you your job?
Microsoft SharePoint – Are You In Control?
30 percent of SharePoint servers are deployed outside the management of the IT department.
EC: Telecoms Can Help Europe Defy Downturn
The telecoms sector is continuing to grow but Europe must not "rest on its laurels"
Dell Pushes EqualLogic Storage Into Data Centre
New generation has a performance boost and gives better support for SSDs
Can Dell Deliver The Full Monty?
Dell is wasting time with claims about server performance. The real story is the management tools it says can free users from the grasp of big consultancies
UK Pays Female IT Pros A Third Less
Not surprisingly, with lower pay, the UK lags behind Ireland and Italy in employing women in IT
Dell Confirms Mobile Device Plans
Michael Dell has confirmed that the PC giant is at work on a smaller form factor device
Microsoft: Companies Increasingly Turning to Virtualisation
Microsoft's global survey of small and midsize businesses finds security, virtualisation and IT consolidation are among the top priorities for midmarket companies in 2009
Microsoft Sponsors Exec Twitter Site
As Twitter, Facebook and other social-networking solutions grow in size, they have been seeking out viable avenues for earning revenue.
Opalis Automates Cloud Management
Opalis Software is rolling out Version 6 of its Opalis IT automation platform, designed to automate management of cloud computing environments.
Nortel and Siemens Get Unified
Nortel and Siemens are unveiling new software and services designed to make it easier and more affordable for enterprises to buy and deploy unified communications platforms.
Malware Is Getting Stronger, But All You Need Is A Little Common Sense
There's plenty you can do to protect yourself against malware. The best precautions are tough policies, common sense and experience, there's no magic off-the-shelf solution.
Dell Unleashes Cooler, Cheaper Servers
Dell's Nehalem server launch majored on power savings and system management, pitching a commodity console from Symantec against the might of IBM Tivoli
Dell Makes A Bid For The Data Centre
A big announcement today will include new servers based on Intel's Nehalem processor, and services to support whole data centres
IT Efficiency Key For UK Financial Services
Banks need to get more for their money, as their IT budgets could remain flat for up to three years
UK PC Users Are Greener Than Americans
PC users in Britain are more likely than those in the US to switch off PCs for environmental reasons. But there is still a long way to go in reducing wasted power
Alfresco Says Recession Is Good For Open Source
Budget limitations and continued improvement in software and associated services are making open-source software alternatives look good to IT managers
Lenovo Unveils Green Supercomputer Desktops
Lenovo unveils new ThinkStation S20 and D20 desktops, which the company is billing as personal “supercomputers”
GNU Founder Stallman Issues JavaScript Warning
Free software proponent Richard Stallman claims some browsers and browsing software can force "non-free software" on users without their knowledge
Apple Co-Founder Takes Dive Into Deep Web
DeepDyve, which describes itself as "a research engine for the Deep Web," was established in 2005 as Infovell
Analyst: Oracle Purchase Of Red Hat “Highly Likely”
Oracle might be eyeing additional acquisitions, and some analysts suspect that the IT giant might have its sights set on Red Hat
The Recession Won’t Hold Back The Cloud
The time is right for cloud computing - and prices are holding up despite the recession, according to Rackspace's chief strategy officer Lew Moorman
How The Spam Jam Became Business As Usual
Why do we still have spam, when we have the tools to eliminate it? Because the spam problem is simply not compelling enough, says Larry Seltzer
Salesforce.com – All A Twitter?
Salesforce.com new cloud features, plus a deal with Twitter.
UK IT Departments Unprepared For Carbon Trading
Research from Gartner says not enough companies are preparing their IT systems for the data management and analytics required for carbon reporting schemes
UK Government: We’ll Secure Smart Meters
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has moved to reassure users over fears on smart grids
The Jury’s Still Out On Cisco’s Server Plans
Cisco Systems' Unified Computing System Strategy causes a mixed reaction.
ExecTweets: Microsoft Turns Twitter Into A Crunchy Frog
An aggregated feed of Tweeting CEOs? Backed by Microsoft? Is this the big Twitter revenue opportunity? Don't make me laugh, says Joe Wilcox.
Web Browsers Need Better Security
IE 8, Firefox and Safari all need to keep boosting security, even though hackers are concentrating on Web applications
Sybase Updates iPhone Office Suite
Sybas has updated iAnywhere Mobile Office to offer iPhone users mobile e-mail, calendar, tasks and contacts.
VMWare: Time To Re-Think Virtualisation Costs
VMware wants to move the debate over the cost of virtualisation technologies away from licensing and toward virtual machine density
Tough Laptops Enjoy Rugged Growth
Dell, Panasonic, Motion Computing and General Dynamics Itronix are all competing for attention in the growing rugged computing space.
Dell May Have Put Smartphone Plans On Hold
Dell is taking its smartphone plans back to the drawing board according to analysts
Salesforce.com Uses Twitter For Customer Service
With Twitter in place, SMBs and enterprises can monitor the adoption and discussion of their newest products.
Data Domain Soups up its De-duplicating Disk Array
Fits its midrange de-dupe system with quad-core chips and larger hard disks, and claims 50 percent better price/performance.
Companies Threaten To Kill Green Energy Over Government Rules
Government rules could strangle green energy, according to a group of companies, some of whom have cancelled plans for renewable energy projects
Vodafone and O2 Announce Network Sharing Deal
Pooling base stations will save money and could reduce the environmental impact of mobile networks in Europe, say the operators
Gartner: Storage Should Get To Basics
It's no good waiting for technology to save you. Storage problems can be fixed with simple good management, says Valdis Filks of Gartner
Skype Adopts SIP For Business Phones
Internet phone leader finally adopts standards - in a bid for corporate usage
UK Online Fraud Up 132 Percent
A new police e-crime unit will help combat the threat, according to payments industry body
Intel Chip Flaw Could Be Used By Rootkits
Security researchers have released proof of concept exploit code for an Intel chip flaw that could be abused to compromise computer systems
AT&T Launches Smart Grid Despite Hacking Concerns
Security consultants have engineered a worm which can bring down smart grids - while AT&T launches a product and the UK backs the concept
Force10 Networks Debuts All-10Gig Chassis Switch
Offers adaptive networking for datacentre automation, and claims the industry's lowest power consumption per line-rate port.
Panda Updates Hosted Security Application
Panda says the updated release is up to 50 percent more efficient than traditional endpoint security
Microsoft Discusses More Online Open Source Integration
Microsoft has discussed more details about its Web Platform which will integrated with open source applications
Rackable Lets Datacentres Run At 40 Degrees
Rackable Systems is targeting cloud computing with a high-density server enclosure called the CloudRack C2
Start-up Aims To Help Companies Address Cloud Complexity
At a time when Cisco and HP are looking for ways to offer more integrated data center solutions, InteliCloud is rolling out its InteliCloud 360.
Google Introduces Email “Panic Button”
Google has announced a feature that gives users five seconds to cancel the sending of a mail message
Adobe: Consider the Alternatives
With Adobe releasing further patches and vulnerability updates for Acrobat and Reader, the question has to be asked, is it time to take your business elsewhere and consider the alternatives?
Widespread IT Broadens The Attack Surface
Threats are growing, and companies simply do not have the option to ignore the problem. This will drive a more diverse, service-driven security model, says IBM's Marc Van Zadelhoff
UK Government Defends Use Of Second Life
"Fantasy world" innovation centre could save taxpayers money by reducing travel, according to the DWP
Research: IT Contractors At Odds With Contracting Budgets
Over half of business think they are paying too much for contractors at a time when IT budgets are shrinking
Free Security Analyser from Microsoft
Microsoft to launch open-source security analyser for application developers.
Can Red Hat Linux make the desktop pay?
Red Hat may soon be offering VDI capabilities.
Microsoft IE8: An Essential Upgrade
Some features catch up with rival browsers, others add new abilities and security functions. If you are an IE user, you should read our guide, and get to know the new version
Tom Tom Countersues Microsoft
In an interesting turn of events, TomTom has countersued Microsoft for patent infringement.
Get Real, Reding: ICT Can’t Save The World!
The EU may call for ICT to lead the way to a low-energy future, but in the real world, ICT does what the business tells it, says Simon Perry.
Microsoft – Hidden Agenda?
Microsoft labels VDI expensive and inappropriate for larger business.
Oracle Bullish Despite Downturn
Oracle announced that its third-quarter fiscal 2009 earnings per share were up 3 percent over the same quarter last year
Cisco Says Flip Acquisition Won’t Be A Flop
The purchase of the video camera maker leaves some analysts wondering how it will play into Cisco's attempts to expand from its "pipefitter for the Internet" roots.
Microsoft Releases IE8
Security, ease of use, and improvements in RSS, Cascading Style Sheets and AJAX support are key priorities for Internet Explorer 8, according to Microsoft
FT Announces Business Search Engine
Newssift.com, could make it easier for enterprise and business users to hunt down specific business news
IBM/Sun: The Technology Fall-Out
If the merger goes ahead, IBM will have to make choices: Which database, which directory, and which virtualisation technology?
Recession And Open Source Will Shrink The Database Market, Says Ingres
Companies needing to cut expenses will finally accept what open source has been offering, says database maker
Recession Or No, We Are In It For The Long Haul
While all around are making short term decisions, you have to keep you head, and make sure your long term goals are still in the picture, says Jonathan Steel
Fastest Browser Fight Is Pointless
Who cares how fast a browser is? Only the makers, because they don't have any other objective comparisons to make between the programs, says Jim Rapozo
New Technologies vs Business Security
Social Networking and Cloud Computing are proving a headache for organisations.
Kace V-KBox 1200: Systems Management Appliances
Kace's Virtual KBox 1200 - good, but far from easy to implement.
GFI LANguard 9.0: Network and Security Scanner for SMBs
GFI LANguard network vulnerability and patch management software is most useful to SMBs.
Windows 7 Licensing Issues
Microsoft needs Power PC users to help drive enterprise uptake of Windows 7, but there's a problem.
If IBM Swallows Sun, Open-Source Is The Winner
There is a lot of overlap for IBM and Sun in the areas of open source and operating systems - but that could actually be a good thing, given IBM's ability to build business on the open source model
Truphone: BlackBerry users can save 50 percent
International calls made over Wi-Fi offer companies a way to cut costs
Data Centre Efficiency Specialist Gets Funding Boost
The company's technology provides real-time wireless monitoring of heat, pressure and humidity
IBM Can Sell Sun’s Tech – Better Than Sun Can
Sun has had trouble selling its technology, and IBM is a past master at marketing. What's not to like about the proposed merger?
IBM/Sun: It’s All About The Storage?
Enterprise storage has to change, as customers finally get free of proprietary systems. Buying Sun gives IBM a chance to moves its customers on without losing them to the competition
Sun Shows Off Cloud Platform
Microsoft, Google and other companies have a new cloud competitor in Sun Microsystems, which has announced its upcoming Sun Open Cloud Platform
Small Companies Focus on Printing Costs
An AMI report says midmarket companies are finding cost-cutting measures directed at printing and office supply costs to be the most advantageous
SAP And Oracle Target Supply Chain Costs
SAP has launched an application designed to automate regulatory compliance across the supply chain
IBM May Acquire Sun Microsystems
With a reported $6.5 billion (£4.5bn) in cash on the table for Sun Microsystems, IBM would be well positioned to snag significant market share
Richard Stallman: Free software costs the environment less
The GNU founder claims that free software should be more sustainable than proprietary - and argues that the UK and EU are missing the ethical issues in software
Recession Is Driving Open Source Uptake, Says Novell
But some open source experts claim the software is about more than saving money
Apple iPhone 3.0 Extends APIs
The sky is the limit for developers working with the new iPhone
Yorkshire’s Cybermoor Goes WiMAX
Community wireless network uses Proxim-based equipment to avoid Wi-Fi interference and boost sustainability and the local economy
Big Blue Helps Emerald Isle Be Greener
IBM is lending its technical help to a cloud computing project to monitor marine pollution in Ireland
Apple’s iPhone 3.0 Could Gain Enterprise Credibility
We need to see the details before we pass judgement, but Andrew Garcia is encouraged to see some important enterprise-grade features in the promise list at Apple's iPhone 3.0 preview
Google Launches New Chrome Beta
Google has announced the newest beta release of Google Chrome, the company's entry into the Web browser market.
Wireless Providers Face Tough Times
Nokia-Siemens, Ericsson, Motorola and other wireless infrastructure vendors are expected to pull back expenditures by 6 percent in 2009
Microsoft’s Cloud Azure Service Suffers Outage
Microsoft Windows Azure went down for a 22-hour period preventing users from utilising the early test release's applications.
Dell Launches Luxury Thin Laptop Despite Recession
Dell has released its much-hyped luxury laptop — Adamo — which the company is calling the world's thinnest.
Malware Uses Geo-location To Lure Victims
The minds behind the Waledac botnet are using the physical location of victims' machines in a scheme to lure them with false news reports.
Asus Eee PC: There’s a Lot to Like
Asus Eee PC 1000H is a lot of netbook for the money.
How To Keep Control Of Employee-Owned PCs
Employees are increasingly using personal PCs in their jobs, and IT staff have to support them. eWEEK Labs explores some of the tools to keep employees productive and corporate data safe.
Lenovo IdeaPad: Raises the Bar
John Dodge puts the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 through its paces.
Cisco’s Virtualisation Move Gets A Mixed Reaction
Analysts love Cisco's move into the data centre, and the competition are picking holes in the strategy - while beta testers say it looks promising
Google’s new interest-based advertising, a step too far?
Privacy advocates have a list of new concerns for Google, now that it has joined Yahoo and others with its newly launched interest-based advertising
Cisco’s Blades Might Cut Both Ways
Cisco's Unified Computing System could be a chance for IT departments looking to rebuild their data centres in the rubble of the recession - but there will be upfront costs, warns Cameron Sturdevant
Cloud Software Maker Dumps Exchange For Gmail
Serena has completed its migration from Microsoft Exchange to Google's Gmail and it took only three hours of dedicated work
Rivals respond to Cisco’s Data Centre Move
HP and other competitors warn that Cisco's entry into the data centre business could be harmful for user choice
Greenplum Targets Data Loading Speeds
Data warehousing vendor Greenplum is claiming to enhance data loading speeds to the tune of as much as four terabytes an hour.
Two Thirds Of Companies Investing In Sustainable IT
Small and midmarket companies are continuing their investment in green IT despite the economic downturn
Sun Plans 27 teraflop Computing Center In South Africa
Sun Microsystems is providing the hardware and software for what will become South Africa's largest HPC environment.
Will BT’s Wind Farm Come To Grief?
BT has an impressive record in reducing its carbon footprint - and helping others do the same. But complex carbon accounting might stall its wind farm plans
Hacks in Android, A Development Opportunity?
Application developers for Google Android are preparing themselves for an increase in demand. At the same time, developers are also discussing hacks to provide better access to Android phones.
Understanding Green Tech
Green technology is all around us. But what does it mean? Simon Perry explains that there is more to it than virtualising servers and reducing energy costs.
EC: Green IT Can Combat Climate Change
The tech industry should lead the way when it comes to adoption of energy efficient IT, says a European Commission report
Study: Mobile Working Is Key To Surviving The Recession
Video: Firms with fully ‘mobile' workforces 60 percent more likely to be forecasting growth in 2009, a study says
Stallman: Free software Is Not About Saving Money
Companies turning to open source in the recession should know that free software is about much more, according to the GNU founder
“British Botnet Corporation” Should Apologise
What the BBC did was wrong. The corporation should stop defending its botnet antics, and act responsibly
HP Launches Low-cost Servers
HP's new NS2000 could give SMEs the same high performance that larger enterprises get but for a lower price.
BBC Defends Botnet Purchase
Programme makers claim that use of illegal networks was justified
Analysts: Cloud Computing Will Defy Recession
Two new research reports point out the strengths of hosted applications and systems despite the dire economy
Latest Version Of Firefox Being Developed
Mozilla has released its Firefox 3.1 beta 3 Web browser, intended for developers and testers for evaluation and feedback.
BigFix SAM Tool : Track Enterprise Software
How many software packages, licenses, versions and locations are spread across your company? If you can even start to answer, then chances are you're ahead of the game.
Stand By For Cisco’s Server Announcement
We've all known for a long while that Cisco has plans for the data centre. This week we find out what they are.
The Truth About Green IT
There are plenty of green products available on the market, but what's the real return on green IT investment ?
Tesco sold on virtualisation
The retailer says the technology has enabled it to cut carbon emissions by 20 percent
NAO: Delays cost Prison Project £41 million
A plan to create a single UK database of prisoner records has spiralled to more than £500 million
Saas Vendor: No More Lock-in
On-demand call center provider LiveOps says the downturn is driving uptake of hosted technology
BBC Accused Of Illegal Botnet Use
The minds behind BBC television program "Click" have inadvertently thrust themselves into an ethical quagmire.
IBM Releases Cost Cutting Blade Technology
IBM is offering 8 Gb Fibre Channel capabilities in its family of BladeCenter blade servers
Appistry Tackles Multiple Cloud Apps
Enterprises should be able to deliver and manage cloud computing services more quickly and easily.
Researchers Develop Sustainable Lithium Battery
New Lithium ion technology could reduce degradation and lengthen battery life
Recession Could Be Fueling IT Security Threats
The last few months has seen a spike in hackers trying to steal data, researchers say
Will The Cloud Evaporate In The Recession?
We thought the recession was going to push IT into the cloud. Big consultants aren't so sure
Recession Isn’t Boosting The Cloud
Despite the promise that cloud computing can cut costs , companies in the UK are hesitating to adopt it, according to a survey by IT consultancy Avanade.
Sun JavaFX: A Move Into the RIA Space
Sun Microsystems rolls out JavaFX to challenge Adobe AIR, Flex and Microsoft Silverlight, in the highly competitive rich Internet application space.
Microsoft Azure Cloud SDK
Azure is Microsoft's entry into the cloud computing world competing against the likes of Amazon.com and Google. eWEEK Labs tries it out.
Xiotech Emprise 7000: A Well-Designed Storage Solution
Xiotech goes where few other storage vendors go in terms of a commitment to high availability and fault tolerance.
Keynote KITE 2.0: Check Web Site Performance
Keynote's KITE 2.0 software lets Web site developers and implementers gauge the performance of their sites and rich AJAX-based applications.
Brocade Calls Cisco On Efficiency
Cisco may have designs on the data centre, but Brocade plans to use a power-saving message push into Cisco's home ground
UK should learn from open source schools project
Avoiding commercial licenses has enabled the National Digital Resource Bank project to succeed, say free software experts
Conservation Group Consolidates IT
The WWF conservation organisation is finding ways to make its infrastructure more sustainable
EMC Promotes Smarter Server Management
Smarts Server Manager aims to help IT administrators better manage virtual data centers
Dell Cuts Costs And Staff
The PC maker has announced that it will begin cutting staff from locations around the world.
Recession Hurts Chip-Makers’ Profits
Consumers and businesses have cut down on purchases of desktops, notebook, smartphones and server systems
Apple Netbook Plans “Impossible to Predict”
The product may closely resemble the Apple iPhone or iPod Touch, only larger and with VOIP capability.
Google Launches “Behavourial” Ads
The search giant has launched ad targeting based on previous online activity
Unison: Free Unified Communications Software
Unison Server and Desktop provide a decent unified communications experience for free, but what's the catch?
Avaya Picks DiVitas For Fixed Mobile Convergence
PBX maker Avaya will link mobile phones into its products using an appliance from DiVitas
SAP Tackles European IT Costs With Virtualisation
The ERP specialist is virtualising 500 internal servers and more than 40 applications
LS Simple Launches Easy Power Monitor Clamp
Cabling maker LS Simple has launched a clip-on power monitor, to connect older servers into its power management system
Sun Adds To Server Efficiency With Flash Memory
Sun Microsystems is continuing to expand the integration of SSD Flash memory throughout its product line
Microsoft Boosts SQL Cloud Services
Microsoft plans to enhance database capabilities in the cloud for users of SQL Data Services.
Oracle May Acquire Virtual Iron
Oracle may be close to acquiring server virtualisation specialist Virtual Iron Software.
Google Users Experience Another Mail Outage
The search giant's hosted email service suffered another temporary glitch
Lenovo Develops New “Green” Desktop
Lenovo has developed two new desktops - one of which the company is touting as energy efficient.
Ten Questions You Should Ask your Telco in a Recession
When companies across all sectors are tightening their belts it's time to ask your telco provider a few pertinent questions to make sure they are doing their best for you, says David Hamilton of Protel
First Impressions: Vodaphone Blackberry Curve 8900
The new version of the Vodaphone BlackBerry Curve, now affectionately called the 8900, is an updated edition of the smartphone that shipped a year ago.
Open-Source Leaders Call For Calm Over TomTom
Is Microsoft's lawsuit against TomTom a shot across the bow at Linux and open-source software? Open-source experts Bruce Perens and Jim Zemlin weigh in with their views
Shake-up For Troubled NHS IT Project
A new organisation will be created to manage much of the health service's National Programme for IT, according to reports.
Isilon Claims Storage Scalability Breakthrough
Runing each storage tier as a single multi-petabyte file volume could halve TCO and double your storage utilisation, says clustered NAS specialist.
UK Recession Hits IT Jobs Hardest
Demand for IT staff is falling significantly faster than the overall drop in the UK as a whole
So… Why CAN’T we Save The World with IT?
Corporations must change, to survive the recession and do their part to reverse environmental damage. IT has the tools they need. But organisational factors could get in the way
Microsoft Launches Mobile Application Store
Microsoft's Windows Marketplace for Mobile portal is now live.
HP: Virtualisation Will Help Fight Recession
HP is beefing-up its virtualisation offerings to help businesses control data centre spending.
Google Discusses Clean Energy Plan
Google is continuing to push a national energy plan that embraces efficiency and renewable power.
Virtual Servers in 53 Percent Of Companies
Virtualisation is being implemented in companies of all sizes, according to new research
More Apple Netbook Rumours Emerge
Speculation about a possible Apple netbook is again racing across the Internet
Ruckus Upgrades To Enterprise Wireless
Small business equipment vendor Ruckus Wireless has moved into the big league with enterprise-scale WLAN kit, and produced fast power-efficient dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi access points to compete with Cisco.
Lenovo ThinkServer RD120 – A Branch Contender
Companies with multiple locations need a straightforward server in their remote offices. Is Lenovo's ThinkServer RD120 the right tool for the job?
Researchers: Servers Should Sleep Like Laptops
Academics claim technology used to cut PC power usage should be applied to high-end computing
UK consultancy releases “Green IT” guides
IT Governance has released advice on how to avoid falling foul of environmental legislation
Microsoft Vista SP2 – Not Much To See
Windows Vista needs a service pack - and Microsoft's SP2 now has a Release Candidate. But how much does it offer to IT professionals?
Server Maker Offers “Free” Virtualisation Software
Stratus Technologies is shipping its fault-tolerant servers with VMware virtualisation software bundled at no charge.
Firefox Had More Bugs Than IE and Safari Combined
Firefox surpassed IE in the number of bugs reported in the software in 2008, say security researchers
Ten Years of Worms Have Left Email Security In Tattters
In 1999 the Melissa worm announced a new kind of attack. Ten years later, the security industry is still catching up, says Larry Seltzer
High-end Storage Hit by Spending Freeze
The worldwide recession is finally beginning to impact the data storage market.
BT Launches “Cost Cutting” Virtual Network
Businesses should be able to reduce tech and operational costs, the UK IT services company says
London Olympics’ IT More “Sustainable” Than Beijing
Facing increased scrutiny over a spiraling budget, the organisers of the 2012 games claim green IT will help cut project costs
Companies Overhauling IT Efficiency Say Analysts
Research from analyst Forrester points to an increasing number of companies deploying virtualisation and investigating other approaches to efficiency
CeBIT: Asus Demos Intel Atom-Powered Netbooks
The computer maker has demonstrated three Intel Atom powered PCs at the CeBIT fair, including two slim netbooks, one of which features touch-screen technology.
Sun: Recession Driving Green IT, Virtualization Uptake
Interest in technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization and green IT is on the rise, according to Sun CTO Greg Papadopoulos
Extreme Puts Ten Gig Ethernet On Copper
Extreme Networks is pushing 10G Ethernet on copper, as an alternative to fibre: it's cheaper, and the shorter range is adequate for the data centre
IT must lead the way – eWEEK Europe UK
Video: IT is not just cleaning up its own act. It will be the driving force in allowing every sector to thrive in today's climate - that was the message form our London launch
UK Organisations Reveal “Green IT” Plans
Lloyd's of London, John Lewis and Defra have discussed sustainable approaches to tech
EDS wins £700m UK Data Centre Efficiency Deal
Insurance company Aviva will make use of the services company's data centre expertise
Microsoft’s Innovations That Aren’t
Why does Microsoft call its big EU lobbying-party an Innovation Day? When a big company puts on a show in Brussels to get the ear of government, it seems more like business as usual to us
eWEEK Europe launches in the UK
As the industry changes, a new resource has arrived to help IT professionals excel in their mission
Keep investing in (our) IT, Microsoft tells EU
IT should be part of any stimulus package, Microsoft will tell a big audience of European public sector opinion-makers today. We asked the European chairman why Microsoft deserves the business
CeBIT: Microsoft Launches Cloud Tools For Mobile Workers
The software giant has repackaged some of its hosted productivity applications for mobile workers
UK Faces Data Management Timebomb
Too many financial services organisations think data management is the IT department's problem, according to new research
Dell Launches Sustainable Data Centre Products
The computer maker has launched new products to support its vision of energy-efficient and easy-to-manage data centres.
UK Start-up Offers Oracle Carbon Metrics
Zogix helps companies extract green data from existing applications
Fujitsu Siemens’ Zero-Watt PC Gets Cautious Welcome
Fujitsu has launched what it claims is a zero watt PC but experts claim power usage is only part of the problem
Microsoft Tests Kumo Search Service
Staff at Microsoft are testing a new, online search tool within the company. But could it beat Google? And will it be called Kumo, or something else?
Cisco Offers Cloud-Based Email Security
The network giant's hosted service has flexibility - but can it compete with existing players like Symantec and Google?
Heretical Seanodes Shares Storage With No External Hardware
Shared storage needs NAS and SAN hardware doesn't it? Not if you listen to Jacques Baldinger, CEO of Seanodes, a radical storage start-up based in Paris.
PCs Hit Biggest Slump Ever
PC unit shipments are facing their strongest decline ever, according to Gartner.
New Netgear Switches Save Energy for SMBs
Netgear has launched new switches for smaller companies, and power-reducing upgrades to its existing range, at the CeBIT show
Intel Atom Processors Destined for More Embedded Devices
New packages mean four different Atom processors should appear in more different machines
SAP Makes Green Promises
The software giant has announced a product to manage customers environmental impact, and made a promise to cut its own carbon footprint
Netbooks Are A Security Risk
Low-cost laptops are vulnerable because many of them come without standard security software, according to experts
Dell And Intel Get A Green Grilling
The big vendors' products, and their own internal IT, may be getting greener, but there's still room for improvement
Debian 5.0 Lenny: Good For Servers
Named for a Toy Story character, the new Debian is a serious contender for open source server deployments
Security Pros Advise on Surviving the Adobe Flaw
With hackers circling round a flaw in Adobe Acrobat, security professionals have advice on how to survive till Adobe gets round to fixing the underlying problem
AMD Wants Into The Cloud, Not Smartphones
AMD wants to have its processors in the heart of cloud-based data centres, and will be launching its own netbook platform - but will leave smartphones to the experts
AMD CEO On The Decision to Spin Off Foundries
AMD started out competing with Intel under the banner "Real Men Have Fabs". Now CEO Dirk Meyer explains the company's decision to spin off manufacturing into a separate company
Can Community-Source Get Apps Built In A Recession?
Community source development can save money and reduce vendor lock-in, by combining the best of the traditional and open-source development models