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InformationWeek 500: Fiserv Banks On Facebook App To Lure Younger Customers
InformationWeek, September 16, 2008 MyMoney is geared toward credit unions seeking to cater to younger, Internet-savvy customers who are unlikely to walk into a brick-and-mortar branch. InformationWeek 500: Fiserv Uses New Tool To Catch New Customers InformationWeek, September 16, 2008 Enhanced online banking interface lets users carry out many common transactions, and lets the bank up-sell premium services. Amazon To Launch Persistent Storage For EC2 InformationWeek, August 14, 2008 Elastic block storage allows you to attach persistent, unformatted, or "raw" data storage to "instances" of applications or services that reside on Amazon's EC2. Air Force Suspends 'Cyber Command' Program InformationWeek, August 13, 2008 The delay in the program does not necessarily mean the Cyber Command at Barksdale Air Force Base will not be created, but that could be one option, officials said. iPhone Connection Forecast: Spotty InformationWeek, August 12, 2008 Poor connections have been reported in countries outside the United States, indicating that the problem lies in the device or the software, and not with AT&T's 3G network. Starbucks Canada Offers Free Wi-Fi InformationWeek, August 11, 2008 Bell Internet subscribers now have access to free Wi-Fi service at more than 650 Starbucks stores across Canada. DirecTV Gets Truly Mobile CRM InformationWeek, August 09, 2008 Antenna Software lets the satellite TV provider's area sales managers tap into Siebel's CRM On Demand application via BlackBerrys. Warily, Small Businesses Look To Cloud Computing InformationWeek, August 07, 2008 MyBizHomepage has introduced an online platform for small companies' financial records, aimed at small-business owners who need fast and easily understood insight into key accounting data. Human-Powered Search Provider Shifts To Performance Pay InformationWeek, August 05, 2008 Under the new payment system, ChaCha's premium guides who meet certain performance criteria in terms of accuracy and volume will receive 20 cents per answer. Defying Western Science, Chinese Biotech Pursues Untested Stem Cell Therapy InformationWeek, August 04, 2008 Although Beike Biotechnology's promising stem cell treatment is unproven, patients are paying to receive the treatment in China. As Data Center Needs Grow, Microsoft Plows Into Iowa InformationWeek, August 02, 2008 Its online services push requires a huge investment in new data center facilities. IBM Brings Cloud Computing To Earth With Massive New Data Centers InformationWeek, August 01, 2008 Big Blue plans to build a data center in North Carolina and open a "cloud computing center" in Tokyo at a cost of nearly $400 million. With Microsoft Midori, Platforms Take Shape In The Cloud InformationWeek, July 31, 2008 The advent of browser-based thin clients like CherryPal and projects from Microsoft, Google, and others indicates that fully cloud-based computing will make its way to the masses. Struggling Banks Turn To Social Networking InformationWeek, July 30, 2008 Fiserv has launched a Facebook application called MyMoney that lets users pay bills, make transfers, and check balances. Android-Symbian Merger: Officials Weigh In InformationWeek, July 25, 2008 Despite predictions by analysis firm J. Gold Associates, officials with Symbian, Nokia, and Google aren't positive the union would work right now. Amway Parent Catches iPhone Fever InformationWeek, July 24, 2008 Alticor is among the largest companies to acknowledge publicly that it's launching an iPhone trial. Microsoft Mum On 'Red Dog' Cloud Computing InformationWeek, July 23, 2008 The Windows-compatible platform can be seen as Microsoft's counterpart Amazon's Elastic Cloud Computing service, known as EC2, and to the Google App Engine. Pressed By Rivals, Google Accelerates Enterprise Search Efforts InformationWeek, July 17, 2008 By combining its Web search technologies with enterprise-specific products, Google hopes to keep up with Microsoft, IBM, and a clutch of innovative startups in the enterprise search arena. GAO Bashes Fed's Sloppy E-mail Management InformationWeek, July 16, 2008 The agency has criticized the digital-records and cyber-security policies at five government agencies including the National Archives and Record Administration and the Dept. of Homeland Security. iPhone Bucks Gloomy Handset Sales Forecasts InformationWeek, July 15, 2008 Gartner lowered its forecast for mobile industry growth as it becomes apparent that the economic downturn will affect sales of mobile devices worldwide. Ruggedized Smartphones Find Their Niche InformationWeek, July 07, 2008 Smartphone makers Motorola, Intermec, and Tripod Data Systems are enclosing handsets in ruggedized cases and sales are soaring. Go ahead: Rock 'em, drop 'em, and knock 'em down. They can take it. AT&T-Dish Break Signals Cloudy Weather For Satellite TV InformationWeek, July 02, 2008 As AT&T rolls out its own IPTV offering, it may see its satellite TV partnerships as insignificant to its overall strategy. Quashing Viral Video, Penney Undresses Ad Firm InformationWeek, June 30, 2008 Retailer J.C. Penney has forced the withdrawal of the so-called "Speed Dressing" ad that won a prestigious advertising award at Cannes, France, earlier this month. Moving To The Cloud, Businesses Encounter Turbulence InformationWeek, June 26, 2008 A "thought shift" is required before big business will shift core business databases to the cloud, said a Google software engineer. Guide To Cloud Computing InformationWeek, June 21, 2008 The market is getting crowded with Web-based software and storage offerings. Here's what you need to know about the cloud computing strategies of Amazon, Google, Salesforce, and five other leading vendors. Portland Says C'est La Vie To Wi-Fi Shutdown InformationWeek, June 20, 2008 ISP MetroFi had contacted the city government last month, indicating it was looking for a buyer for the existing network, which covers around 30% of the city. Obama Ushers In The Age Of Web Politics InformationWeek, June 04, 2008 The Democratic presidential nominee has harnessed the power of technology to radically transform the way big campaigns connect with their supporters. In Crowded Field, Web Video Provider Veoh Grabs New Funding InformationWeek, June 03, 2008 Veoh offers a Web platform that allows users to find and watch video content from major studios and TV networks, user-generated clips, and independent productions. With Motion, Cisco Seeks To Extend Reach InformationWeek, May 31, 2008 The 800-pound gorilla of wired networks is seeking to extend its control over the wireless side as well. Should IT cheer or run? Cisco Goes Into 'Motion' With Enterprise Wireless Architecture InformationWeek, May 28, 2008 Based around the Cisco 3300 Series Mobility Services Engine, Cisco's new platform is designed to give enterprise IT directors an appliance-based platform to manage wired and wireless networks. Muni Wi-Fi Deathwatch Heralds Wide-Area Wireless Rebirth InformationWeek, May 19, 2008 Troubles at MetroFi and EarthLink are leaving business needs open for collaborations from companies like Sprint and Clearwire as well as deployments by Verizon and AT&T. Comcast Restricted Bandwidth To BitTorrent Users 24/7, Study Charges InformationWeek, May 15, 2008 The Max Planck Institute released a study showing that Comcast has engaged in routine blocking or throttling of BitTorrent files at all hours of the day. Trouble Ahead: Most Companies Don't Have A Mobile Device Management Plan InformationWeek, May 10, 2008 With devices taking on important tasks, and more devices coming in to companies, that will be a problem soon. Equipment Makers Make Good In Sprint-Clearwire Match InformationWeek, May 08, 2008 For example, Airspan's share price jumped by 56% on Wednesday, and Airspan isn't even involved in the WiMax build-out as a primary supplier. Sprint Wins In WiMax Deal, But Risks Still Loom InformationWeek, May 07, 2008 The nation's No. 3 wireless carrier retained majority ownership in the wireless broadband network while spreading the financial risk across a diverse set of partners. XKL Brings New Life To Dark Fiber InformationWeek, April 19, 2008 New system from Cisco co-founder Len Bosack taps existing cable for low-cost, no-fuss optical networks. AOL Nets Related Content Provider Sphere InformationWeek, April 15, 2008 The acquisition of the blog content company is aimed at speeding AOL's transformation from an ISP to a Web 2.0 company. Senate Considers Striking Down 'Common Carrier' Exception InformationWeek, April 14, 2008 The wireless industry is expected to fight hard against repealing a rule that exempts telecommunications providers from the requirements of the FTC Act. Physicists Build First Single-Photon Logic Gate InformationWeek, April 11, 2008 Bristol University physicists advance the field of quantum computing with the successful miniaturization of a high-performance, optical "controlled-NOT gate." At CTIA, Evidence Of The Mobile Web Zooms Ahead InformationWeek, April 05, 2008 Microsoft, Nokia, and Sprint advance the state of the art on the wireless Web. MIT Turns Down Record 11,842 InformationWeek, April 04, 2008 A huge "echo boom" of high schoolers is pushing college acceptance rates at top-tier schools to record low levels. CTIA: Mobile Web Still Faces Interference InformationWeek, April 03, 2008 Vendors like Intel, Motorola, Microsoft, and Nokia provided a peek at the mobile Web of the future, but they couldn't say when it would be available. CTIA: Nokia Shows WiMax-Ready Mobile Internet Tablet InformationWeek, April 02, 2008 The N810 has a 4.13-inch touch screen and WiFi connectivity, in addition to WiMax, and is expected to sell for around $440. Cell Phones Face Extinction As Smartphones Take Over InformationWeek, April 01, 2008 Apple's iPhone, Verizon's open network, and devices based in Google's open source Android mobile platform are expected to put simple cell phones to rest. CTIA Wireless: An Industry In Transformation Gathers In Vegas InformationWeek, March 28, 2008 Look for a wave of new devices and services when the wireless industry gathers for a major industry conference. Motorola's Breakup Provides Opportunities For Competitors InformationWeek, March 26, 2008 One of the ripple effects of the Motorola announcement likely will be the continued ascendance of Asian device makers like HTC and UTStarcom. Google's 'White Space' Plan Could Still Include A Network InformationWeek, March 25, 2008 Despite losing the 700 MHz auction, Google says a combination of geo-location technology and wireless protective beacons will eliminate any remaining interference concerns. Wall Street Firms Face Delicate Balance InformationWeek, March 22, 2008 Hard times mean IT cuts, but what's too much when your product is IT driven? Verizon's Open Network Not A Game-Changer For Enterprises, Yet InformationWeek, March 20, 2008 The company will host a developers' conference later this spring to flesh out the development kit in order to let customers use applications, from any vendor or developer. Visa Pierces Financial Gloom With $17.9 Billion IPO InformationWeek, March 19, 2008 The effort marks the company's transformation from a processor of credit card transactions to a provider of financial networks and technology. |
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