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IBM + Sun: Too Late For Open Source?
InformationWeek, March 18, 2009 Anything IBM could acquire from Sun's existing open source portfolio, it could develop on its own or buy more cost effectively from another vendor, analysts suggest. Symbian Picks Up The Pace In OS Race InformationWeek, March 17, 2009 Symbian 2, which will be based on the foundation's Series 60 release 5.1, will have updates every six months. Cloudera's Cloud Could Unlock Doors For Open Source InformationWeek, March 16, 2009 The company's first commercial version of Hadoop allows cloud-powered servers to store petabytes worth of information. Sun Proposes Flash Data For Storage InformationWeek, March 16, 2009 The entry-level capacity for the proposed device would be 24 GB and would support the Serial Advanced standard. Amazon Offers You Your Own Little Place In The Clouds InformationWeek, March 13, 2009 The company's Reserved Instances EC2 service allows companies to reserve both processing and storage capacity ahead of time, instead of rolling the dice. 1 In 3 IT Shops Uses Combo Proprietary, Open Source Software InformationWeek, March 13, 2009 Open source is playing an increasingly integral role in the area of business intelligence and data warehousing, a new report shows. Open Source Use On The Rise, But Management Policies Lag InformationWeek, March 12, 2009 Among the biggest concerns keeping both large and small developers up at night are licensing and support. Penguin Computing Unveils Pre-Configured Clusters InformationWeek, March 12, 2009 Penguin is targeting users in industries such as manufacturing, finance, and image processing who are inexperienced with GPU-based technology. Q&A: Sun's CTO Talks About Cloud Computing InformationWeek, March 12, 2009 Sun Microsystems CTO Greg Papadopoulos discusses cloud computing, open source, and open storage against a backdrop of an economy that's acting as a huge accelerant. Yahoo Subsidiary Finds Users Willing To Pay To Play InformationWeek, March 11, 2009 The media site's Zimbra open source mail product edges past Gmail with 40 million paid mailbox users. Developers Combine To Deliver Open Source Trading System InformationWeek, March 11, 2009 Marketcetera's trading platform marries with Pentaho's BI software and Ingres' database to form an open source-based trading system built on Eclipse. TurnKey Linux Delivers Open Source Appliances InformationWeek, March 10, 2009 The appliances can serve as the base for helping developers and users to more intelligently piece together products from the thousands of possible open source components. Open Source To Fuel Smartphone Growth Through 2013 InformationWeek, March 10, 2009 Although Symbian's open source platform for smartphones has been a major sales driver, the growing momentum of Google's Android is expected to spur continued growth. Project Zeppelin Looks To Manage Clouds InformationWeek, March 09, 2009 Open source software provider Cittio rolls out its first cloud computing management agent. Opengear Juices Up Open Source Power Management Tools InformationWeek, March 09, 2009 Improvements to the company's console server offerings enhance reporting on all UPS and PDU systems located in a data center. Nokia Releases Open Source Mobile Development Framework InformationWeek, March 06, 2009 Licensing terms for Nokia's Qt 4.5 apps framework for mobile platforms could make Symbian more competitive with Google's Android. Apache Just Says No To Java EE 6 InformationWeek, March 05, 2009 Apache and Sun go at it again over licensing of the Java Compatibility Kit. Internet Service Bus Unites Java, .Net Worlds InformationWeek, March 05, 2009 Open Source Business Foundation platform puts developers on a bus to the clouds by allowing access online apps as a service through an integrated Web-based application. Genivi Alliance Driving Linux Infotainment Stack InformationWeek, March 04, 2009 New reference design is rolled out for creating in-vehicle products and services supported by Intel and Wind River. LynuxWorks OS Targets Next Gen Portable Devices InformationWeek, March 04, 2009 Version 5.6 of the company's BlueCat software exploits Intel's latest Atom processors and is expected in medical and industrial applications. Linux Institute Launches Security Certification Exam InformationWeek, March 03, 2009 Many large IT shops gravitate toward open source strategies and want solid security for those products. BlackBerry Gets Synch Support From Funambol InformationWeek, March 03, 2009 MobileWe Version 7.1 also offers a synchronization client for Symbian phones, iCalendar support, and speed and performance improvements. Linux Shell Gains Microsoft Office Support InformationWeek, March 03, 2009 ThinkFree deal allows the open source Phoenix HyperSpace Shell to work with Microsoft Word and Excel file formats. Open Source PBXs Gain Momentum InformationWeek, March 02, 2009 CIOs attribute their interest to the minimal amount of capital needed to get started and the higher level of flexibility that open source applications generally present. Open Source Projects Surge On Mobile Devices InformationWeek, March 02, 2009 Apple's iPhone gains surprising acceptance among open source developers, according to a Black Duck survey. Novell Rolls Out Manager For Virtual Environments InformationWeek, February 27, 2009 The company's PlateSpin Orchestrate 2.0 software helps coordinate Hyper-V, Xen-based environments. Cloud Computing Aligns Zimory With VMware InformationWeek, February 27, 2009 A significant advantage of Zimory's management software is that it makes server resources available to cost-conscious IT shops that many would otherwise not be able to afford. Appcelerator Updates Open Source Alternative To Adobe Air InformationWeek, February 26, 2009 The latest version of Titanium features built-in support for Linux as well as social media and communications tools such as Twitter and FriendFeed. HP, Sun To Support Solaris On ProLiant Servers InformationWeek, February 25, 2009 The deal elevates Sun to a strategic partner for HP's ProLiant servers and could also help each in its battle with a common enemy: IBM. Cloud-Based Backup For Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server Released InformationWeek, February 25, 2009 Open source vendor Zmanda joins the chase for Windows dollars with its product based on Amazon's Simple Storage Service. Novell, VMware To Create Virtual Appliances For Linux InformationWeek, February 24, 2009 The collaborative deal affords ISVs using VMware Studio a free evaluation redistribution of appliances built on SuSE Linux Enterprise. Red Hat Unveils Virtualization Portfolio InformationWeek, February 24, 2009 The company's upcoming server software also could serve as building blocks for a future cloud computing strategy. Ingres, Alfresco Combine To Deliver SharePoint Competitor InformationWeek, February 24, 2009 Linux-based Icebreaker ECM Appliance melds Ingres' database with Alfresco's content management system. Canonical's Vision For Ubuntu Getting 'Cloudy' InformationWeek, February 23, 2009 CEO Mark Shuttleworth shines a spotlight on Ubuntu's road map and promises open source cloud management features and tools in an energy-smart package. Ariba Goes Open Source With AribaWeb RIA Framework InformationWeek, February 20, 2009 Some of Ariba's motivation for delivering the open source version of the framework is the desire to give back to the community as a measure of appreciation. NetBeans Makes More Developer Friends InformationWeek, February 20, 2009 Sun announces that Paradigm, Mobile Distillery, and Elixir Technology released products that support its NetBeans IDE standard. Yahoo, Opera To Broaden Mobile Browser's Appeal InformationWeek, February 19, 2009 An Opera Mini browser that's in the works will be available through Yahoo Mobile and as a free standalone product. Open Source Zarafa Goes After Microsoft Exchange InformationWeek, February 19, 2009 Zarafa 6.2 will support RIM's BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Windows Mobile, Symbian smartphones, and Apple's iPhone. Sun Delivers Open Source Protocol For Encrypted Devices InformationWeek, February 18, 2009 The communications protocol aims to help Sun's users and business partners more flexibly handle encryption keys while sidestepping costly licensing fees. Google's Android Gets Office Viewers InformationWeek, February 18, 2009 Quickoffice app lets users view Microsoft Word and Excel files on Google's open source-based smartphone. Ubuntu To Be Certified For HP Servers InformationWeek, February 17, 2009 By bundling the free operating system with HP hardware, smaller companies can sidestep the licensing fees associated with Microsoft's Windows. Red Hat, Microsoft To Cooperate On Virtualized Environments InformationWeek, February 17, 2009 The goal is to improve interoperability between their respective virtualization platforms so shared IT customers have more flexibility to craft solutions. Google Android Phones To Be Remotely Rescued InformationWeek, February 13, 2009 The software, due out next week, makes it possible for technicians to access and then diagnose and repair end users' phones. Red Hat Migration Program Aims To Lure Oracle Users InformationWeek, February 13, 2009 The JBoss Migration Assistance program is also meant to push business users off BEA's WebLogic (owned by Oracle) and IBM's WebSphere for JBoss. Novell's Moonlight Ready To Eclipse Microsoft's Silverlight InformationWeek, February 12, 2009 Version 1.0 comes with a graphics pipeline, video and audio frameworks, and JavaScript but does not contain an execution environment. Microsoft Exchange Alternative Unveiled By Open-Xchange InformationWeek, February 12, 2009 The open source company hopes its product will appeal to cash-strapped small and medium-size businesses that want to sidestep the costs associated with hosting Exchange or rely on POP mail. Plain Black Updates Its Open Source CMS InformationWeek, February 11, 2009 The spruced-up version of its WebGUI features virtual cash register and survey builder. Red Hat To Roll Out Three Versions Of JBoss InformationWeek, February 11, 2009 The new versions, to be released this year, will be modularly designed and will use as their foundation the 5.0 version of the JBoss Application Server. Debian 'Lenny' Update Scheduled For Valentine's Day InformationWeek, February 10, 2009 The next technical foundation for Ubuntu is expected this weekend, barring any unforeseen showstopping bugs. Red Hat Makes Real-Time Linux Real InformationWeek, February 10, 2009 Red Hat's Enterprise MRG 1.1 is sculpted to best carry out messaging, real-time, and grid computing workloads. The company also announced shipment of an alpha version of Fedora 11. |
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