Skype has jumped aboard the Android bandwagon as it released its VoIP app for the Android operating system, version 2.1 and above
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Cloud Adoption Mimics Outsourcing Trends
The adoption rate of cloud computing is mirroring the rate that SMBs consider going down the outsourcing route
Twitter’s Dick Costolo Takes The Reins As CEO
Twitter CEO Evan Williams has handed over command to COO Dick Costolo, who got the of the micro-blogging site's ad initiatives running
Cisco Executive Joins Skype As CEO
Tony Bates will leave Cisco to become Skype's CEO, with a focus on increasing the number of the service's paying customers
Cloud Is Not The Security Issue!
Cloud isn't a new security problem, says Peter Judge. It just one more example of the increasing ability of data to get out of your grasp
Adobe Updates Facebook Developer Platform
Adobe has updated its software developer kit for developers wishing to bring Flash together with social networking
Google Makes Tablet Play With BlindType Acquisition
Google has snapped up BlindType, whose software makes it easier for users to enter text into Android smartphones and tablets
Bumper Registrations For Cyber Security Challenge
The Cyber Security Challenge, which looks to address the security skills shortage, has seen almost 4,000 people registering to take part
Microsoft’s Patent Suit Aims To Impede Android
Microsoft's patent infringement lawsuit against Motorola over Google Android smartphones is the latest bid to slow Android's roll in the market
RIM PlayBook Is Not An iPad Killer
RIM's PlayBook lacks the applications and content necessary to challenge Apple's iPad but, as an enterprise tablet, perhaps it isn't meant to, says Clint Boulton
Analysts Agree That Facebook Should Buy Skype
Facebook would do well to acquire VoIP giant Skype, analysts said, giving the social network's users calling capabilities and helping Facebook battle Google
Microsoft Sues Motorola Over Android Patent Violations
Another Android phone company falls under Microsoft’s patent crosshairs as it files an infringement lawsuit against Motorola. Microsoft claims the smartphones violate nine patents
Nokia Ovi Store Hitting 2.3 Million Downloads Daily
Over 2.3 million downloads daily from Nokia’s Ovi Store is timely good news for the Symbian OS, after both Sony Ericsson and Samsung have deserted the platform
Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab UK Launch
Samsung's Galaxy Tab will be available from all UK operators from 1 November... but what will it cost?
Samsung Confirms Plans To Ditch Symbian
Samsung has topped off a miserable week for the Symbian Foundation, after announcing it will end support for the Symbian platform
Google Expands Android Paid Apps Market
Google has boosted the number of countries where consumers may buy apps for their Android phones to 32
Microsoft Launches Windows Live Essentials 2011
Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 2011 is now available for download for Windows 7 and Vista users, but not for Windows XP
NetSuite OneWorld 2010 Integrates Google Apps
NetSuite has released its OneWorld Enterprise Resource Management Package with a streamlined user interface and Google Apps integration
Google Street View Arrives In Antarctica
Despite ongoing Wi-Fi privacy investigations, Google Street View is conquering new frontiers
Why Did HP Pick Apotheker?
HP wants more software expertise, says Peter Judge, and choosing the former CEO of SAP could also send a strong message back to Oracle
Poll: What’s Your View On Software Piracy?
This week's poll asks, what would you do if you were presented with some unlicensed software at work?
Open Source QNX Heading For BlackBerry Handsets
The open-source QNX operating system that will début on RIM's PlayBook tablet, will eventually run on its BlackBerry smartphones
Microsoft Exec Criticises New Gmail Feature
A Microsoft Office executive has had a little dig at Google's new Gmail feature that allows users sort their email messages by date
Case Study: Distributed Wi-Fi Control
Large networks may greatly benefit from a wireless solution that delivers distributed intelligence and maximum redundancy at the edge
BSA Brands Birmingham A ‘Piracy Hotspot’
Two thirds of workers are prepared to inform on their bosses, as BSA swoops on Birmingham
Office for Mac 2011: Review
Office for Mac 2011 marks the return of Outlook for Mac and Visual Basic for Applications to the Apple desktop platform, as well as updated versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
RIM PlayBook Is Not For Play
RIM's PlayBook diverges from Apple's consumer-focused iPad in attempting to prove there will be a robust market for enterprise tablet applications
Who Will Become HP’s New CEO?
HP is keeping tight-lipped about the choice of its new CEO, but the decision is likely to come sooner rather than later, says Chris Preimesberger
Enhanced SQL Server 2008 SP2 Released By Microsoft
Microsoft has announced the availability of SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Twitter Seeks Ad Dollars With Promoted Accounts Push
Twitter is chasing advertising revenues after an executive revealed that soon it will allow advertisers to pay for Twitter to suggest that people follow their accounts