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IT Jobs: CIOs Need Help But Won't Hire
Hiring for permanent IT positions is flat, but bright spots are seen for IT contractors specializing in security, BI, and SAP.
FTC Sues Intel For Monopoly Tactics
Competition watchdog says chipmaker illegally bullied PC makers into using its chips.
Mobile Handset Sales Forecast Improves For 2009
Gartner attributes the bump to sales in Western Europe and on the gray market and says sales will finish flat year-over-year.
Strong Sales May Delay Apple iMacs
Apple's two-week delay in shipping 27-inch iMacs could be due to the product's success, said NPD Group.
EMC Adds VMware Support To Retrospect
Retrospect 7.7 for Windows features integration with VMware Consolidated Backup, energy conservation, and a 64-bit engine.
Toshiba Boosts Smartphone Storage
The 64-GB NAND flash memory module could double internal storage of smartphones.
Seagate Unveils Thinner Hard Drive For Laptops
The Momentus Thin drive is 25% thinner than the typical 2.5-inch drive found in netbooks, and will allow computer makers to offer thinner netbooks and laptops.
First Commercial LTE Network Goes Live
TeliaSonera launched its 4G wireless network Monday in Sweden and Norway.
Apple Customers Report Flawed iMacs
Over 80 pages of complaints, including flickering, cracked, or yellow-tinged screens, have been logged on Apple's iMac support forum.
Chip Foundries Increase Spending On Capital Equipment
Worldwide spending on chip equipment will fall precipitously this year, but sales will pick up strongly next year, Gartner said.
Getting Started With Full Disk Encryption
Today, full-system encryption in software is feasible and practical. Here's how to get up and running using solutions from PGP, McAfee, Sophos, and open-source options TrueCrypt and DiskCryptor.
Microsoft Acquires Data Center Automation Firm
The purchase of Opalis will allow Microsoft to bring automated data center best practices to expand System Center's capabilities.
Dell Updates OptiPlex Business Line
The computer maker has added four smaller business desktops for space-constrained organizations.
Top 10 Intel & AMD Stories Of 2009
High-profile developments on the processor landscape this year included aggressive multicore designs, research to put data centers on chip, and a surprise antitrust settlement between the dueling semiconductor vendors.
Skype Updates App For Symbian, Windows
The company released beta versions of its VoIP calling service for Windows desktops and 17 Nokia handsets.
Smartphone Users Want Mobile TV
Consumers want to see news, entertainment, and sports shows on their smartphones and mobile devices.
Dell Expands Data Center Offerings
The company introduced infrastructure management software and 10-Gigabit Ethernet to its storage and networking switch lines.
Americans Consume 34 GB Of Data Daily
Video games accounted for most of the bandwidth, but watching TV consumed most of the time.
Developers Anticipate Apple Tablet
With reports of Apple suppliers preparing a tablet, developers are thinking about the new app design possibilities.
Chinese Trade Policy Discriminatory, Groups Claim
A new Chinese government procurement policy gives preference to products based on Chinese-owned intellectual property.
LCD Maker Pleads Guilty In Price Fixing Scheme
Chi Mei Optoelectronics will pay $220 million in fines for conspiring with other TFT-LCD companies to set prices for the displays.
Global CIO: Why SAP Won't Match Oracle's 22% Maintenance Fees
Here are five reasons why SAP won't make the awful mistake of raising annual maintenance fees to match Oracle at 22%.
Apple Tablet Eyed For March Release
The iPad watch has gained ground in the wake of a report from an Oppenheimer tech analyst.
1 Billion Mobile Internet Devices Seen By 2013
Mobile Internet use will more than double, and most activity will be in online shopping, blogging, and accessing business applications.
Global CIO: General Motors CIO On 4 Essential IT Skills
He'd like to hire people with all 4 into the new GM. But how can IT pros get this broad experience?
IBM Unveils Mainframe Bundles
The packages of hardware and software include mainframes priced and configured for large data center consolidation and CRM applications.
Seagate Intros Its First Enterprise SSD
The solid state drive is designed for blade and general servers, and is first of a planned line of enterprise SSDs.
Publishers Collaborate On E-Reader Platform
Top magazine publishers will launch a digital storefront and software platform for publishing on e-readers, smartphones, and laptops.
EMC Launches Storage Automation
The company says its fully automated storage tiering technology will cut storage acquisition costs by 20% and trim storage operation expenses by 40%.
McKesson Unveils Pharmacy Automation System
The system is designed to improve dosage accuracy and patient safety while saving pharmacists' time.
Savvis, Cisco Boost Enterprise Cloud Offerings
The firms will team to offer enterprise-class virtual private data center and multi-tiered security and quality-of-service capabilities.
Barnes & Noble Delays Nook Sales In Stores
The company had hoped to have the e-book reader available in its highest-volume stores this week, but online demand is outstripping supply.
HP Launches Small Footprint PC
The all-in-one computer has an 18.5-inch screen, DVD burner, and built-in webcam, and is designed for small businesses where space is at a premium.
Apple Buys Lala Music Service
The service enables customers to buy tunes for 10 cents each and stream them on their PCs or Mac.
FTC Probes Nvidia, Intel Licensing Dispute
The Federal Trade Commission is already looking into Intel's competitive practices against AMD, previously found illegal by the European Union.
Apple Boosts Mac Pro Options
Apple added a processor boost and increased the maximum storage for its high-end desktop computer.
Intel Larrabee Graphics Chip Cancelled
The plan to field a multicore graphics engine, which would have put Intel into direct competition against Nvidia, has been put on hold for now.
Acer Ranked Second In Global PC Market
Acer bumps Dell from the number-two slot in units shipped, as Acer's shipments are increasing and Dell's falling, according to market researchers iSuppli.
Lenovo Offers AT&T Tech Support With PCs
The companies are courting SMBs with the PC and IT support bundle.
Intel Demos 48-Core CPU
The single-chip cloud computer aims to dramatically boost performance and power efficiency in laptops, desktops, and servers.
NEC Offers Low-Power Business Monitor
The 22-inch display consumes half the power of previous models, and also significantly reduces radiated heat, weight, and packaging.
Micron Releases SSD With Fast, New Interface
The new device dramatically increases read/write speeds compared to older models.
Intel Launches Netbook Developer Program
The Atom Developer Program SDK, in beta for Windows and Moblin, will allow developers to design and sell apps for Intel-based netbooks.
Cisco Launches FlipShare TV
The wireless device streams high-definition video from a PC or Mac to a TV.
IBM Helps Launch Green Data Center
Public-private partnership tapped to build showcase for energy efficient computing.
Psystar Halts Mac Clone Sales
Knock off manufacturer claims it's reached a partial settlement with Apple.
Ansca Mobile Releases Corona For iPhone Development
Flash designers and other developers now have a new bridge to world of mobile apps.
HP Unveils 'Elite' Business Desktop
The Compaq 8000 Elite features power efficiency and security features meant to appeal to the enterprise.
Dell Launches Intel Core i7 Mobile Workstation
The Precision M6500 laptop is aimed at graphics professionals and researchers who need a high-powered desktop replacement.
FCC To Catalog White Space Spectrum
The federal agency is requiring white-space devices to be able to check an online database that identifies which spectrum is available in a given market.
Broadcom To Acquire Dune For $178 Million
The deal will boost Broadcom's data center and cloud computing portfolio.
Nokia Sues LCD Makers
Phone giant accuses screen suppliers of colluding to artificially inflate prices.
Barnes & Noble Struggles To Fill Nook Demand
Barnes & Noble hopes to deliver the e-book reader in time for Christmas to everyone who ordered before Nov. 20. But they're not making any promises.
Large Hadron Collider Breaks Energy Record
The physics community is excited to see CERN's particle accelerator up and running again.
Dell Dabbles With Chrome OS
Owners of Dell Mini 10v netbooks can now try a version of Google's Chrome OS for themselves.
Gartner Sees Stabilization In Server Market
Server shipments and revenue increased significantly in the third quarter from the previous quarter.
Amazon Boasts Record Kindle Sales
The e-reader is the best-selling product across all categories on Amazon.
Lenovo Buys Back Mobile Unit
The company will spend about $200 million to get its mobile phone unit back in order to focus on mobile Internet devices.
Apple Accepts PhoneGap For iPhone Development
Cross-platform mobile development is getting easier, thanks to frameworks that leverage Web technology.
Apple Seeks Permanent Halt To Psystar Mac Clones
The requested injunction would prohibit Psystar from selling Mac knock offs, which a federal court has already ruled violate Apple's copyright.
Gartner: Data Center Problems Ahead
Energy, staffing, and hardware costs lead the list of worsening challenges facing data center managers, research firm says.
Apple Sues To Stop Power Adapter Knock Offs
A lawsuit filed on Monday charges a California-based company with copying a patented Apple design.
Wind River Taps Datalight For Flash Memory
DataLight's FlashFX Pro makes it easier for software to access the NAND flash memory used for storage in embedded devices.
Amazon Boosts Kindle Features
The market-leading e-book reader is getting PDF support and longer battery life.
Google, TiVo Partner For TV Data
TV advertisers can look forward to a deeper understanding of how TiVo viewers receive their ads.
Chip Market Decline Less Than Expected
Semiconductor revenue plunged more than $32 billion this year, but iSuppli said it could have been much worse.
Qualcomm Antitrust Case Dropped
The European Commission has withdrawn its regulatory proceeding against the mobile equipment maker.
PC Shipments Up, Revenue Down In 2009
Gartner had predicted a 2% decline in PC shipments, but instead reports a 2.8% increase from 2008.
AT&T, LG Launch 3G Netbook
The subsidized netbook will be powered by Windows XP and requires a $60 monthly data plan from AT&T.
Review: Bluetooth Headsets For Mobile Pros
Put down that handset and pick up a wireless headset. We rate Bluetooth devices from Aliph, BlueAnt, MoGo, Motorola, Plantronics, and Samsung.
Wolfe's Den: Intel CTO Envisions On-Chip Data Centers
Justin Rattner, chief technology officer at the chip giant, talks about the explosion of multicore processing, bringing security to cloud computing, and processor-based networking.
Chrome OS: There Will Be Local Storage
Despite what Google says, not all data will be in the cloud.
Air Force To Expand PlayStation-Based Supercomputer
The cluster of PlayStation 3 consoles is already being used for research into high-def video processing and systems with brain-like properties.
Nokia Sees Enterprise Demand For Netbook
The Booklet 3G's embedded mobile broadband and long battery life are attracting mobile professionals, not the mass market it had aimed for, Nokia says.
Telepresence Acquisitions Booming
Videoconferencing firms BT, Polycom, Logitech, LifeSize Communications, Cisco, and Tandberg all have either made deals or are in negotiations.
First LTE Data Call Made On Live Net
Alcatel-Lucent's live call is the latest in a series of Long Term Evolution tests and trials in preparation for the launch of LTE.
IBM Reports Cognitive Computing Advances
At the Supercomputing 09 conference, IBM reported significant progress in large-scale cortical simulation.
Medicine Bottles Get Net Connection
A new pill bottle cap with a wireless Internet connection flashes when it's time to take a pill and even calls forgetful patients with reminders.
Google Chrome OS Depends On Hardware Partners
Despite its focus on the Web -- a platform with proven appeal -- Chrome OS will also need compelling hardware to compete against Apple's anticipated tablet and Windows netbooks.
Google Releases Chrome OS Code
Developers can now participate in the Chrome OS open source project and help Google bring its new operating system to market next year.
AT&T Loses Bid To Stop Verizon Ads
Verizon may continue to air its 3G comparison ads, judge rules.
8 In 10 Smartphone Users Frustrated By Content
Slow page loads and too much irrelevant content are among mobile phone users' complaints, survey by Qualcomm's Xiam Technologies finds.
Interop: New York Tests Xbox-Based Alert System
State officials eye video game networks as a means to send emergency warnings to younger residents.
Global CIO: Microsoft Data Center Strategy Vital To Azure
The company envisions a more just-in-time approach to bringing on data center capacity.
Google Phone Coming, Report Claims
But for many, a Google phone doesn't make sense.
Global CIO: Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's Goodbye Letter To European Customers
If Larry Ellison were to bid ciao and adieu to the wonks of the EU, here's what his goodbye letter to Oracle customers might say.
Toshiba Launches Unified Messaging For Small Businesses
The Linux appliance is designed to provide affordable messaging to small and medium-sized businesses, with 400 mailboxes and 300 hours of storage.
SGI Intros Supercomputer With Intel Nehalem EX
The SGI Altix UV high-performance computing system reaches 18.6 teraflop per second.
Global CIO: Instead of 'China Out,' 3Com Goes In With HP
3Com tried to take on the world using China as its base. Easier said than done
Super Micro Unveils High Density Blade Server
The new server doubles the number of dual-socket blades available in a single SuperBlade system.
Chip Industry Poised For Revenue Rebound
Stronger PC sales will drive sales recovery, and 2009 hasn't been as bad as had been feared, research firm says.
HP Releases TouchSmart SDK To Lure Developers
Hewlett-Packard is already working with companies including Hulu, Netflix and Twitter on touch-enabled applications for Windows 7, but it wants more.
Most Security Products Fail Initial Certification Tests
A study based on the testing of thousands of security products over 20 years finds that most require several rounds of testing before achieving certification.
Desktop Virtualization A Remedy For Hospital
A New York healthcare provider deploys "zero-client" devices to reduce PC maintenance and improve business performance.
Psystar Guilty Of Violating Mac Copyright
Court grants summary judgment in favor of Apple's lawsuit against cloner.
Cray Jaguar Named Fastest Supercomputer
At 1.75 petaflop per second, the Cray XT5 toppled the 18-month reign of IBM's Roadrunner supercomputer.
Programmers Charged In Madoff Scheme
Two men were arrested for developing and maintaining computer programs that helped convicted Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff cover up his operation.
FLO TV Device Hits Retailers
Qualcomm's $249 handheld mobile television lets users watch shows on the go.
Nokia N60 Gets Fast Location App
Skyhook's Map Booster system delivers instantaneous location data to the Nokia smartphones.
Interop New York: Spotlight On Cloud Computing, Networking, Virtualization
The networking techfest, Nov. 16-20, will illuminate today's most important IT trends and technologies.
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