Moving e-mail and collaboration applications to the cloud will drive the first wave of adoption of cloud computing in the …
Cloud computing: Pros and cons
ON THE UPSIDE 1. Fast start-up “Cloud computing is really a no-brainer for any start-up because it allows you to …
Cisco unveils a grab bag of wireless LAN products
Cisco unveiled a grab bag of wireless LAN announcements at Interop, including much of what you'd expect in the form …
Wi-Fi hikes security for handoffs between Wi-Fi, 3G networks
The Wi-Fi Alliance has expanded its WPA2 certification program to include a tool for secure handoffs between Wi-Fi and 3G …
Office 2010 preview leaks to Web
Pirated copies labeled as the Technical Preview of Microsoft's Office 2010 have leaked to the Internet, according to searches on …
IBM appliance speeds up software installation
In an effort to set itself apart from other server vendors, IBM said it was stepping up efforts to make …
Cloud-management wares multiply
When IT services are delivered via the cloud, compute and storage resources may be off-network or shared across multiple components, …
AT&T to foray into cloud storage services
AT&T will soon offer an on-demand storage service that will be accessible to enterprise customers through an Internet-based portal. The …
Videophones dive into cool market
Image quality is better than on PC-based videoconferencing systems, according to the companies, and both devices can connect to enterprise …
Regus picks Polycom for telepresence after Cisco deal fails
Regus, a provider of rented space and service for business, is getting set to deploy Polycom telepresence suites in at …
Smart and cheap: Business intelligence on a budget
“Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do. Or do without.” That adage from the Great Depression is making …
The shape of the coming netbook revolution
The netbook you know today gives just a taste of what's to come. Cheap, portable, and packed with features that …
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 beta in two months
Microsoft will launch an invitation-only SharePoint Server 2010 beta test in July with a select group of customers and then …
Microsoft, analysts tell companies to kill Vista plans
The Microsoft executive in charge of Windows urged some companies this week to dump Vista deployment plans and shift to …
Google blames outage on system error and online traffic jam
Google Inc. is blaming this morning's Google Apps service outage on a system error that caused a major traffic jam. …
Emulex fends off Broadcom once more
Emulex has once again rejected an attempt by Broadcom to take over the company, reiterating its stance that the bid …
Cloud WiFi: 2-3 times less expensive than Cisco, Aruba
Cloud-based Wi-Fi is now available for small and medium businesses, based on new gear from Meraki. The company is best …
HP’s green IT action plan hits the road
Measuring the degree to which an organization is green will eventually form part of leadership's dashboard of overall performance metrics …
Microsoft outlines OCS virtualization support
Microsoft announced that it will support server virtualization for Office Communications Server 2007 R2, its first statement on what portions …
Oracle buys Virtual Iron, bolsters virtualization management lineup
Oracle is continuing its spending spree with an agreement to buy Virtual Iron, an acquisition that will help Oracle enhance …