Dell is taking its smartphone plans back to the drawing board according to analysts
2009
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