Oracle is set to acquire business-to-consumer marketing software vendor Responsys for US$1.5 billion in a bid to flesh out its own capabilities as well as strike back at rivals such as Salesforce.com and Microsoft.
Virtual desktop infrastructure offers risks and rewards
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is designed to deliver virtual desktops to client computers over a network from a centralised source. With traditional VDI, you create a master image (reference computer, or core) to use for all clients, then personalise images as needed.
Google’s recent hires and buyouts point to a robot-filled future
For as much as Google is known for today, it’s easy to forget that it’s also the force behind a hefty number of research projects. Those projects have led to things like wearables and self-driving cars, but the latest news gives a clear idea of where it’s going next.
Internet companies dismayed by French law allowing warrantless access to live user data
The French Senate has passed a law giving government officials warrantless access to live login and user location data from ISPs and websites, angering internet companies and human rights groups.
Brocade predicts 5 top Middle East IT trends for 2014
Marcus Jewell, vice president, EMEA at Brocade looks into his crystal ball to outline the top technology trends that Middle East enterprises should watch out for in 2014:
Key Asian cloud suppliers to pit against each other
IDC predicts key Asian cloud suppliers will pit against each other resulting in a new leadership structure within the IT industry.
Is data complexity blinding your IT decision-making?
According to a new study by Forrester Research, commissioned by Data-as-a-Service firm BDNA, 73 percent of high-level IT decision makers cite the complexity of data as the largest challenge in making effective IT decisions in the next 12 months.
Review: Dell Venue 8 Pro, Windows 8.1 in a pint-sized package
Miniature tablets are becoming more and more popular, with devices like Google’s Nexus 7 and Apple’s iPad mini in the vanguard. Acer tried to bring Windows to the mini form with its Iconia W3 earlier this year, but that tablet was hampered by an awful screen, a bulky chassis, and a slow processor.
Oracle may get second chance to prove Google infringed on Java copyrights
Oracle’s copyright case against Google’s Android OS appeared to gain new life this week after a federal appeals court judge poked holes in Google’s defence.
NSS Labs: cybercriminals have access to 100 zero-day flaws on any day
On any given day cybercriminals and nation states are in possession of as many as 100 zero-day software exploits known only to them, NSS Labs has calculated using the commercial vulnerability market as a baseline.
Top tech companies challenge governments to reform surveillance laws
Eight top tech companies in the U.S. have asked governments around the world to reform surveillance laws and practices, and asked the U.S. to take the lead.
Review: Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro
If you’re in the market for a high-performing, low-priced Ultrabook, this has to be the one to go for.
IBM lays plans to be a cloud storage broker
IBM is developing software that will allow organisations to use multiple cloud storage services interchangeably, reducing dependence on any single cloud vendor and ensuring that data remains available even during service outages.
Wall Street Beat: Tech stocks hit 13-year high as PC sales plummet
The Nasdaq computer index Friday hit its highest point since November 2000, in the wake of the dot-com bust, despite mixed reports this week from the hardware and components sector.
Reseller Hot 50 honours channel icons
The stakeholders of the channel gathered together for the second edition of Reseller Hot 50 Awards, which was held at H Hotel in Dubai.
Kaspersky, six others top malware removal tests
Analyst firm A-V Comparative has released its November 2013 list of the antimalware programmes that do the best job of removing malware from an already infected system.
Lenovo looking at acquisitions to expand enterprise unit
Once heavily reliant on the Chinese market, Lenovo is now looking to make acquisitions as it tries to expand its growing enterprise business to other countries.
Windows tablet shipments to grow, but won’t challenge Android, iOS
Windows tablets will gain market share in the coming years, but not fast enough to challenge the dominance of Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS, IDC said on Tuesday.
Bleak, bleaker, bleakest: PC market forecast projects historic 10% downturn
This year will go down as the PC industry’s largest contraction, research firm IDC said Monday, with global shipments dropping by double digits and little relief in sight.
Nokia targets low-end Android competitors with two new Asha smartphones
Nokia has started shipping two new low-end touch-screen phones running its own Asha software platform. It hopes they will allow it to compete more effectively with cheap Android-based products.