Analysts from Nielsen Norman, IDC and Gilbane say front-line workers are leading the charge, forcing senior management to go with the flow or stem the tide
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Wild Guesses Abound About Google’s Gaming Plans
Google's acquisition of On2 Technologies prompts punditry and blog posts from all over the Web. One view points to On2 being part of a gaming console Google is developing
Facebook, Twitter DDOS Linked To Georgian Blogger
Security experts point out that the attack conicided with the first anniversary of escalation of the conflict in South Ossetia
Twitter DDOS Attack Coincides With Iranian Election Ceremony
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in shortly before an online tool used by his opponents suffered a DDOS attack. Users have also reported issues with Facebook.
Twitter Boss: London Is The Top Tweet City
Mini-blogging service's chief executive discusses surging popularity in the UK and the importance of the service during Iranian election protests
Swiss Open Source Decision Going Microsoft’s Way
But the case isn't over yet argue legal experts and there is still room for an appeal
Can Android Beat RIM In The Enterprise?
The Google Android mobile OS is making its way to the enterprise. Research In Motion is still leading the pack. But Google is bringing a lot of potential advantages to the table that may allow it to gradually erode RIM's lead
Apple Snow Leopard Tops Amazon Pre-Sales
Pre-sales of Apple's OS Snow Leopard take the software to the top spot on online retailing site Amazon
Facebook App Allows Power Sharing For Charity
Intel has teamed up with Facebook to harness the processing power, and compassion, necessary to pursuing research projects aimed at finding cures for cancer, HIV, Alzheimer's and other diseases
Pentagon Investigating Social Networking Concerns
The order comes a day after the U.S. Marine Corps issued a ban on the use of Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
Is Security The Secret Of Firefox’s Success?
It's Firefox's reputation for superior security, rapid patching of security holes and its multitude of browser extentions that has allowed it to win converts among corporate and personal Web users
Motorola Could Benefit From Android Handsets
Motorola is expected to release two handsets running Google's Android OS for the holiday season, which is contributing to sunny expectations for the mobile and wireless manufacturer
Boohoo For Microhoo!
Everyone thinks that the combination of Microsoft Bing and Yahoo will be good for consumers, but is that really so? Beware the deadly duopoly, warns Jim Rapoza
Xobni Plus Review
If your Outlook inbox gives you nightmares Xobni Plus' advanced search features could be the solution.
Woohoo for Microhoo!
The deal is finally here - and if it shakes Google's complacency, it will be a good one for enterprise search users, says Don Reisinger
Open Source Boosted By Recession And Maturity
According to a recent IDC study, the market for open-source software has been accelerated by both the slow economy and increased acceptance from enterprise customers
Microsoft Ballmer: Google Biggest Opponent To Yahoo Deal
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says he expects Google to pose greater opposition to the Microsoft-Yahoo search deal than federal antitrust regulators
Twitter Adds “Google-like” Homepage
Twitter redesigns its home page, adding a box to enable easy access to its real-time search engine, along with hot topics
Ingres: Why Vectorising Data Analysis Could Change Everything
Cheaper data analysis could alter the way businesses run, says Ingres' Ketan Karia
Microsoft Bing To Power Yahoo Search
Ten year deal to unseat the king of search, follows Microsoft's failed bid to buy Yahoo
Ingres Promises to Bring Moore’s Law To Data Analysis
Vectorising the database unlocks ten-fold improvement for the open source database vendor Ingres
Ten Ways To Make Twitter Useful For Government
Governments can't ignore Twitter, because it's a channel on which people might just listen. But, says Don Reisinger, they have to do it right
Spammers Use Translation To Hit Europe
Germany becomes most spammed country thanks in part to translation software, says MessageLabs
IBM’s SPSS Buy Threatens Oracle, SAP And SAS
Buying its data mining partner, IBM issues a challenge to its rivals Oracle, SAP and SAS to up their game
Apple Bans Google Voice Apps From iPhone
Apple shuts the door on all Google Voice applications, including third-party applications that support search engine giant Google's VOIP and telephony product, which is rolling out to more users
Hardware Savings Diverted Into Innovative Software
As businesses continue to cut back on IT infrastructure spending—on such items as PCs, telecommunications and networking devices—they are looking to roll those savings into software that can help them drive innovation and g ...
Netbooks And Smartphones Collide In London
New portable devices are changing the way people work. Analysts and delegates will touch down at Heathrow to find out how
Green Grid Gurus Show The Way At Online Summit
Got questions on how to get more from your data centre? This online event promises access to the experts without leaving your desk
UK Government Gets A Guide To Twitter
And it's worth worth a look for anyone with a corporate urge to get on Twitter, not just UK government departments
Google Hits Back At Tory MP’s “Inaccurate Sideswipe”
Maybe Davis should have done a Google search before he challenged the shining knight of privacy