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Aaron has covered the technology industry since 1997, and written for InformationWeek since 1999, where he's written more than 30 cover stories. He covers Microsoft, emerging technologies, high-performance computing, and high-tech research. He was previously a senior editor at Computer Retail Week.
In 2003, Aaron was awarded an Arthur F. Burns fellowship in from the International Center for Journalists, and spent two months covering science and technology from Munich, Germany. His work has appeared in Focus magazine and the Sddeutsche Zeitung daily newspaper. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin and a B.A. in English and Journalism from the University of Massachusetts.
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HP Christens Russian Research Lab
InformationWeek, January 22, 2007 HP booked about $1.4 billion in sales in Russia last year, about 10% of Russia's total market for IT products. HP's sales there are growing nearly 24% a year. Microsoft Plans Downloadable Versions Of Windows Vista, Office InformationWeek, January 22, 2007 Microsoft plans for the first time to make its new Windows Vista operating system and Office 2007 productivity suite available for downloading by PC users over the Internet. Salesforce.com Goes From Sizzling To Merely Hot InformationWeek, January 20, 2007 A licensing deal with Dell for 15,000 users reveals a lucrative upside in large accounts Microsoft Plans Downloadable Versions of Windows Vista, Office InformationWeek, January 18, 2007 Microsoft plans for the first time to make its new Windows Vista operating system and Office 2007 productivity suite available for downloading by PC users over the Internet. Salesforce.com Targets New Markets With Apex Development Tools InformationWeek, January 16, 2007 Salesforce is testing a programming language and tools that the software company and consultants can use to customize Salesforce.com. PCs And TVs: So Close Yet Still So Far Away InformationWeek, January 13, 2007 The tech industry takes another run at convergence, but standards, bandwidth, and a killer app are still wanting. If Video Is The Answer, PC Industry Looks For The Right Question InformationWeek, January 11, 2007 The PC industry is betting that consumers want to use their computers, home networks, and wide-screen TVs to move, store, and rebroadcast high-definition content around the house. Microsoft Office Faces Competition From Google; Opportunities With SAP InformationWeek, January 09, 2007 Office faces a challenge from Google, a risky redesign of the suite's most popular apps, and a partnership with SAP that has "just scratched the surface" of its potential, officials say. Mac Users To Get New Office Suite For Intel Macs InformationWeek, January 09, 2007 The package of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, and E-mail software is designed for both Intel-based new Macs and older machines that use IBM's Power PC processor. Yahoo Needs Cellular Partner For Mobile Search Fight With Google, Microsoft InformationWeek, January 09, 2007 Providing online services to mobile-phone users will be an engine of revenue growth for Yahoo during the next three years, senior VP Marco Boerries said at CES. Microsoft Releases Windows Vista Ultimate Extras, Online Add-Ons For The Operating System InformationWeek, January 09, 2007 Microsoft's plan for extending Windows with online software will include downloadable features that enhance Windows Vista with business-oriented tools as well as consumer-friendly ones. Bill Gates' CES Keynote: Vista To Drive Downloadable Apps InformationWeek, January 08, 2007 In his Sunday night CES keynote, Gates said Windows Vista will offer computer users the ability to gain additional features over time--for a price. As Gadgeteers Converge, So Do Their Many Devices InformationWeek, January 08, 2007 At CES and Macworld, new techniques for content sharing take the stage. Technology Outlook: IT Priorities For 2007 InformationWeek, January 06, 2007 Data analysis, virtualization, regulation top the to-do list for technology managers this year. Salesforce Taps ISVs To Feed The Growth Beast InformationWeek, December 16, 2006 Partners will have the option of paying Salesforce a percentage of their sales on the AppExchange site for help in generating leads and closing deals. Shekhar Borgaonkar: Digitizing The Native Tongue InformationWeek, December 14, 2006 HP Labs India aims for cheaper and easier access to computing with its Hindi language "gesture keyboard" and Shekhar Borgaonkar is leading the way. Salesforce Sees Higher Revenues On New ISV Program InformationWeek, December 12, 2006 In an effort to spur sales of its products, Salesforce is launching a program to give third-party software vendors marketing help in exchange for a cut of sales. Innovators & Influencers: At Intel, A Repeat Performance Helps Reclaim Lost Ground InformationWeek, December 11, 2006 Company veteran behind the Pentium and Centrino has a hand in Core 2 Duo's success Innovators & Influencers: Splunk Takes Proactive Approach To Web Site Complexity InformationWeek, December 11, 2006 Michael Baum's latest startup has a growing list of big-name customers Hewlett-Packard Labs Director Lampman To Retire InformationWeek, December 08, 2006 Under Dick Lampman's direction, HP researchers helped the company enter the digital photography market, invent the architecture behind the Itanium processor, and build software and IT services business. IBM Sees Radio Telescope Project As Testbed For Future Chips InformationWeek, December 07, 2006 IBM will develop and manufacture as many as 100 million chips for a massive radio telescope whose antennas will span an area the size of the continental United States by 2020. As Vista Arrives, Questions Start Anew InformationWeek, December 04, 2006 Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer doesn't dwell on what it took to get here. Windows' future requires his full attention. Vista: Microsoft's Last 'Big Bang' Operating System? InformationWeek, December 01, 2006 Despite forays into Web software with Windows Live and Office Live—collections of e-mail, instant messaging, and Web publishing apps—Microsoft's core franchises remain wedded to the PC. Microsoft Launches Vista, Office; 30 More Products On The Way InformationWeek, November 30, 2006 Microsoft plans to spend more to promote the new products than it devoted to its landmark Windows 95 and Office 95 software 11 years ago. China In Depth: Where Research, Startups, And Endless Opportunities Are Changing The IT World InformationWeek, November 13, 2006 A chronicle of one jam-packed week in the R&D labs, universities, and businesses of Beijing. Under Construction InformationWeek, November 06, 2006 The foundation is still being laid for Web 2.0. The right infrastructure hinges on six key areas. Microsoft Offers Vista Discounts To Holiday Shoppers InformationWeek, October 24, 2006 The promotion is aimed at moving Windows XP-based PCs now, while encouraging upgrades to Windows Vista later. Retail Chain Test Could Lead To RFID In Data Centers InformationWeek, October 23, 2006 Meijer has been testing a Hewlett-Packard prototype system that uses RFID to track servers in its data centers. Brief: Microsoft Bends To Brussels InformationWeek, October 23, 2006 The company has made several concessions to regulators and rivals in the run-up to Vista's release. Microsoft Expands Life Sciences Effort InformationWeek, October 19, 2006 Microsoft cut deals with several life sciences and software companies for software that helps researchers visualize molecules and run tests of the efficacy of potential drug compounds. At Long Last, Microsoft Updates Its Browser InformationWeek, October 19, 2006 New features include improved data security; compliance with modern versions of Web software development standards, including cascading style sheets and the document object model; tabbed browsing; and better-looking printouts of Web pages. HP Tries To Corral Those Pesky Servers InformationWeek, October 17, 2006 HP is testing RFID technology for tracking computers and disc drives inside data centers at Midwest retail and grocery store chain Meijer. Got A Question? Microsoft's Newly Acquired Software May Have The Answers InformationWeek, October 12, 2006 Microsoft acquired Colloquis, which makes software that allows users to pose natural-language queries to applications via instant messaging. Microsoft plans to use the software for Xbox support at first, with other applications to follow. McAfee, Symantec Hit Back Against Changes To Windows InformationWeek, October 09, 2006 Microsoft's security software rivals are stepping up talks with antitrust regulators and undertaking a public relations campaign against what they see as the company's attempts to block their products. Microsoft Teams With EMC To Make Office Docs Easier To Store And Search InformationWeek, October 09, 2006 The vendors expand a joint effort on software that more tightly integrates Microsoft's Office suite with EMC's storage management software. Microsoft And EMC In Joint Document Management Software Deal InformationWeek, October 03, 2006 EMC plans to deliver three products early next year that will let business PC users manage files stored in EMC's Documentum using Microsoft's SharePoint Server 2007 software. ATI Will Tune Its Graphics Chips For High-Performance Apps InformationWeek, October 02, 2006 The plan by ATI, which is set to merge with chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices this month, could give AMD a competitive edge against Intel in the fast-growing market for high-performance computing. Startup Turns To Specialized Processors For Low-Cost Supercomputing Power InformationWeek, October 02, 2006 PeakStream uses graphics and other chips to boost performance of scientific and financial apps by 20 times. HP Is Deep In A Mess Of Its Own Making InformationWeek, September 25, 2006 CEO Mark Hurd admits his role in an internal leak investigation and takes over as chairman as Patricia Dunn exits immediately. Microsoft Broadening Foray Into Health Care Market InformationWeek, September 25, 2006 The company is beginning a sales drive for a hospital-developed medical app it recently acquired and preparing more products for doctors and patients. Startup Aims To Harness Specialized Chips To Make Supercomputing Affordable InformationWeek, September 19, 2006 PeakStream is working on using graphics chips and other specialized processors to boost performance for scientific and technical applications up to 20-fold. Hewlett-Packard's Taskmaster InformationWeek, September 18, 2006 Heir to the chairmanship, Mark Hurd stays focused on growth and efficiency. Tech Overhaul: HP's Top 5 IT Initiatives InformationWeek, September 18, 2006 CIO Randy Mott's priorities at HP include reducing the number of supported applications, consolidating data centers, and more. Construction Software Vendor Sues To Block Microsoft's Use Of 'Forefront' Name InformationWeek, September 15, 2006 Dexter & Chaney says it's been using that name since 1988, and that Microsoft's recent decision to use the "Forefront" brand for its security software risks confusing Dexter's customers. Principal Financial Group Targets 15 Million Customers InformationWeek, September 12, 2006 This tech innovator offers workers Web tools for managing their assets and uses database marketing to effectively package products. 'We Are A Company In Transition,' Says HP's Hurd InformationWeek, September 11, 2006 Hurd has identified three big growth areas: commercial printing and managing networks of printers, data center automation, and selling more laptops and handheld computers paired with better data security software. Windows Woes Have Microsoft On Defensive InformationWeek, September 04, 2006 Security problems and a lag time between releases have some of Microsoft's corporate customers unhappy. In Depth: The Next Windows After Vista Will Demand Radical Rethinking From Microsoft InformationWeek, September 04, 2006 Microsoft is at a crossroads, and the operating system that follows Vista will likely mark a serious break from the past. That is, if Microsoft can figure out how to do things differently. Vista's Financial Contribution To Microsoft Less Than Certain InformationWeek, September 04, 2006 The effect of Vista's launch on Microsoft's fortunes is clouded by the fact that so many computing services reside on the Web, not in the PC operating system. The Dark Side Of SOA InformationWeek, September 04, 2006 Building a service-oriented architecture is harder and takes more time and money than expected, but businesses aren't giving up on the effort, according to a survey by InformationWeek Research. |
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