On the technology front, CIOs in Asia are prioritising business intelligence and analytics, mobile technologies and cloud computing, according to …
Ultrabooks disappoint in 2012, MacBook Air is king
Despite Intel’s claim that 40 percent of all laptops sold this year would be ultrabooks the most popular, mid-tange priced …
Oracle works with Infosys and Wipro for PeopleSoft customers
Oracle has announced that it is working with Infosys and Wipro, Diamond level members of the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), to develop Oracle Fusion Co-existence and Migration Solutions.
Building from the cloud up, Windows Server 2012 launch
Microsoft officially launched Windows Server 2012 today in Dubai, describing it as a cornerstone of the Cloud OS that …
Canonical Ubuntu management tool gets hefty upgrade
Anticipating greater usage of Ubuntu within the enterprise, Canonical has released a significant update to its Landscape Ubuntu system management …
Office for Windows RT to ship between November and January
Buyers of computers running Windows RT, the Windows 8 version for ARM-based devices, will receive at no additional cost a …
Global leaders flock to Dubai for ITU Telecom World
Global ICT leaders will gather to discuss topics including the ‘radical transformation of the ICT industry’ at this year’s ITU …
GITEX Preview: Cisco
1) What are your company’s key products and services? Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how …
Windows Store for apps opens globally
The Windows Store, a new online marketplace for applications for Windows 8 and Windows RT computers, is now open to …
Jury date set for HP-Oracle Itanium case
HP’s lawsuit against Oracle over the latter’s decision to halt future software development for Itanium will enter its second phase …
Oracle sues ex-partner CedarCrestone
Oracle has sued former partner CedarCrestone on grounds it has been providing third-party support for Oracle’s software in an illegal …
X-cite cashes in with Facebook e-commerce app
X-cite by Alghanim electronics has announced the launch of its first ever e-commerce application for Facebook allowing customers to make purchases directly from the retailer’s Facebook page.The e-commerce app involves copying different aspects of X-cite’s online portal onto Facebook to expose it to a larger audience.
Laptop inventor Bill Moggridge dies aged 69
Bill Moggridge, the British-born industrial designer credited with the creation of the first laptop computer in 1982, has died …
SAP unveils HANA-powered apps in the cloud
SAP is set to unveil a line of cloud-based EPM (enterprise performance management) applications that run on top of its …
A tech tour of the world’s largest cruise ship
Approaching Oasis of the Seas from the parking lot of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale and then entering the …
GITEX preview: Cisco
Cisco will be located at the Zabeel Hall, GulfComms, stand number Z-B30.
Symantec: Windows 8 ‘doesn’t move the needle’ on security
Symantec said Windows 8 “doesn’t move the needle much” on security as it rolled out new versions of its antivirus …
Oracle’s Itanium turnaround earns cheers
Oracle redeemed itself this week when it pledged to resume porting its software to HP’s Itanium-based servers, but it should …
Motorola announces new Droid Razr smartphones
Motorola Mobility has announced three new Droid Razr smartphones with 4G LTE capabilities and reiterated its commitment to the Android …
Judge orders Oracle to give Google $1M for court costs
A judge yesterday ordered Oracle to pay about US$1 million to Google for costs related to the companies’ lawsuit over …