Even when competition is more intense, companies are not making the best use of technology, according to two surveys just released
2009
Greenpeace Slams PC Makers Over Toxic PCs
Dell, Lenovo and HP are still using toxic BFRs and PVC, and won't honour a promise to phase them out this year, according to Greenpeace
Rackable CEO Explains SGI purchase
It's a tiny deal compared to the proposed IBM-Sun Merger, but Rackable will do well with SGI, says Mark Barrenechea
HTC Launches Email Focused Snap Handset
The new smartphone features a dedicated button on its large, domed keys that allows users to preselect e-mail senders
Rackable Plucks SGI From Chapter 11
Rackable's announcement came the same day that SGI filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in three years
Earth Hour Fails To Slow Internet Usage
Internet usage continued to suck down power with no slowdown before, during and after Earth Hour
Microsoft Launches New Cloud Applications
Microsoft, like Google, Salesforce.com and other major IT entities, have been exploring ways to bring software-as-a-service (SaaS) to an ever-broader range of institutional and enterprise audiences.
Downturn Forces Wales To Shut Down Wikia Search Project
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales announced that Wikia Search, a community-based search engine, is officially shutting down.
Skype for iPhone: Pleasantly Surprising
Skype for iPhone worked well in eWEEK Labs tests despite iPhone limitations.
Question All Your Cloud Assumptions
Cloud computing has benefits, but there are downsides. One successful cloud user tells us how to get it right
Conficker – No Big Outbreak, But Threat Remains
April 1 has come without major trouble from the worm, but users should remain vigilant, apply the existing defences - and beware fake patches
May Launch for Skype On Blackberry
With the iPhone done - Blackberry pretty much completes the set for Skype
HP to put Android on Netbooks?
HP has confirmed that it is looking at Google's Android as a possible operating system. Could it make for cheaper netbooks?
UK Start-Up Plans Pedal-Powered Green Data Centre
Financial services companies looking to cut IT costs could make use of pedal power
Google Springs AI April Fool
The search giant makes light of rumours about its intentions for artificial intelligence
iPhone Users Can Cut Costs With Skype
After a long wait, Apple iPhone and iPod touch owners are finally able to download the much-requested Skype application onto their mobiles
Google Plans Venture Capital Fund Despite Downturn
Google is setting up Google Ventures, a venture capital fund with the capacity to invest in emerging areas such as clean-tech, bio-tech, health care, and Green IT
Gartner: IT Spending Down Nearly 4 Percent in ’09
Gartner has released a new report that shows the overall gloomy global economy is forcing enterprises to cut back on nearly all of their IT spending in 2009
HP launches Cloud Assure Service
Hewlett-Packard announces a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering for the business community that integrates security, performance and availability applications and analytics into a complete package
Exec Floats Idea Of Cloud Computing Trade Association
One cloud computing enthusiast believes there should be a cloud computing trade association
Is Microsoft Pleasing Embedded Developers?
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
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.