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Review: Cisco Launches Secure Borderless Network
Cisco Secure Borderless Network protects beyond the corporate data centre and appears to address many shortcomings in Microsoft's DirectAccess
Review: FaceTime’s USG 3.0 Provides Employee Mangement over IM
FaceTime USG 3.0, due to be shown at the UC Expo in London this week, enables businesses to safely harness the power of collaborative Internet through IM and social networks
Codeplex Foundation Adds Execs To Its Board
The CodePlex Foundation adds open-source luminaries and Microsoft techies to its permanent Board of Directors
Google Launches More Cloud Business Tools
Google has launched the Google Apps Marketplace, an online store selling enterprises business applications that integrate with and extend Google Apps
Apple Shackling Competition With App Store Developer Agreement, Says...
The non-profit Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) finds provisions of Apple's iPhone Developer Program Licence Agreement "disturbing" and "frustrating"
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 Series Could Prove Consumer Draw
Microsoft could attract consumers to its Windows Phone 7 Series, once the new smartphone OS is released later in 2010, according to Microsoft briefed analyst
Shoretel: Unified Communications Is Real At Last
As UC Expo opens in London, John Combs, CEO of Shoretel tells us unified communications is exciting - and we nearly believe him
Dell Powers New Laptops, Workstations With Latest Intel Chips
New lineup of Dell Vostro laptops feature Intel Core i7 processors and high-end M4500 workstation is first to combine Nvidia Quadro graphics
Data Centre Management Costs Continue To Grow
Despite increased automation capabilities, IDC points to a range of data centre approaches that are driving higher management spending
London Government Accused Of Open Source Inaction
Mayor Boris Johnson has faced Green Party criticism of his open source commitment - but activists say the real problem is with central government
Google Launches Visual Tools For Public Data
Google Labs' experimental Public Data Explorer allows users to view and create charts based on public data
First Apple iPad TV Ads Shows Off E-Reader Functions
Apple aired the first 30-second television commercial for its iPad tablet PC highlighting the device’s functions as an e-reader and portable media player
Avaya Introduces UC Solution IP Office 6.0
Unified Communications: unified communications specialist Avaya upgrades its IP Office solution with video and instant messaging capabilities
Microsoft Office 2010 Will Launch in May
Microsoft will release the full version of Office 2010 this May, around a month before its release to consumers
Cloud Continues To Confuse UK Businesses
Almost a quarter of industry professionals are unable to define cloud computing, but will a new industry forum’s code of practice help provide clarity?
Google Buys Collaboration Tool For Microsoft Office
Google has made an aggressive move into the cloud-based productivity arena with its acquisition of online collaboration tool DocVerse
Review: Google Apps Premier Provides Mobile Device Management
Google Apps Premier and Education editions allow companies to enforce security and policy controls over some ActiveSync-enabled mobile devices in the field
10 iPad Issues Apple Needs To Iron Out
The iPad is now less than a month away from hitting US shelves, but there are still significant issues with it that Apple hasn't addressed
Google Releases PowerMeter API
The search giant is continuing to push its energy measurement software which integrates with smart meter devices
Google Opens Up ReMail Application
Google is open-sourcing the code for its recently acquired ReMail application, citing strong interest in the mobile search product
Apple Bans Wi-Fi Stumbling Apps
Apple's iron fist remains gripped around its App Store, where developers are discovering Apple is removing their WiFi stumbling applications
Small Browser Makers Petition EU Over Ballot
A consortium of smaller Web browser makers are petitioning the European Commission for a better deal in Microsoft's Web browser choice screen
Why Microsoft Can’t Afford To Let Novell Die
Make no mistake - The hedge fund offer for Novell could effectively mean the end of the company. And Microsoft could suffer the worst, says Peter Judge
Microsoft Patch Tuesday To Offer Office Fixes
Microsoft is planning two security updates for Patch Tuesday to address eight vulnerabilities, and reminded users it is terminating support for some versions of Windows in the coming months
Google Steps Up Data Protection With Synchronous Replication
Files stored in Google Docs or in Gmail are broken up into digital pieces and stored on random servers for reassembly when needed
Ballmer Commits Microsoft To The Cloud
Microsoft is betting its business on the cloud after CEO Steve Ballmer announced 'We're All In', and suggested the company’s strategy moving forward will be cloud-based
Lords’ Digital Bill Amendment Could Block YouTube
A House of Lords amendment to the Digital Economy Bill prevents the government from changing copyright laws, but could block sites like YouTube
Apple’s HTC Suit Is Really Aimed At Google
Apple is suing HTC for patent infringement, but is that just because it can't get away with suing Google for Android, which is open source?
Microsoft Shouldn’t Buy Twitter
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has raised the possibility of acquiring Twitter more than once, but would the benefits outweigh the difficulties? Nicholas Kolakowski says no.