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All-Flash Systems Vs. SSD Appliances
EMC World draws attention to the many solid-state disk deployment options available.
VMware Claims It's Cheaper Than Microsoft
VMware-commissioned study claims advanced management capabilities make VMware less expensive than Microsoft virtualization products when you...
Nokia Burning Cash, But AT&T Has Hope
Nokia's investors have long had reason to worry, and new analysis points to trouble ahead. Can Windows Phone turn things around?
Why Google's Nexus Plan Makes Sense
Google is preparing to revamp how "pure Android" smartphones are sold in a move that will surely appeal to diehard Android users.
Where On Earth Is Motorola?
Motorola's handset business has been MIA throughout 2012 as it waits for Google to clear regulatory hurdles for the acquisition. But has Motorola...
Is Open Source Hardware IT's Next Big Thing?
Open source hardware isn't just for hobbyists. Early corporate adopters can reap business benefits.
How To Solve The Scale Out Storage Problem
More nodes equals increased storage capacity, but you don't want to waste CPU cycles. These options could save money and data center floor space.
RIM's Latest BlackBerry Aims Low
BlackBerry Curve 9320, RIM's new entry-level smartphone, banks on BBM addicts.
RIM's New CMO, COO Face Herculean Task
Research In Motion's newest executives, announced Tuesday, have their work cut out for them as RIM tries to rescue its sagging fortunes.
Why Security Isn't A BYOD Showstopper
IT should view the bring-your-own-device phenomenon as less of a threat and more as an opportunity. Here's why.
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Leap Motion: Control PC With Hand Gestures
May 22, 2012Gesture-based computer interaction, as depicted in "Minority Report," looks like it will soon become commonplace. "The Leap" peripheral lets you...
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Is Open Source Hardware IT's Next Big Thing?
May 14, 2012Open source hardware isn't just for hobbyists. Early corporate adopters can reap business benefits.
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If Apple Walls Garden, IT Should Demand Keys
May 07, 2012Here's how and why IT must influence Apple and its smaller competitors to share a key to the walled garden coming to a desktop near you.
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Microsoft Earnings Show Enterprise Strength, Consumer Weakness
April 20, 2012Microsoft Q3 earnings report reveals strong growth in business market but anemic gadget sales. Is it time for Redmond to jettison its consumer...
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Windows 8 Super Guide
April 03, 2012Windows 8, Microsoft's boldest operating system bet in years, poses crucial questions for enterprises. InformationWeek's super guide rounds up the...
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Dell Buys Wyse Technology To Expand Cloud Offerings
April 02, 2012Dell to use Wyse's thin client PCs and management software to let enterprises centrally manage client infrastructures.
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Windows 8 Vs. 10 Big OS Annoyances
April 02, 2012Windows 8 aims to answer some longtime Microsoft OS gripes, from slow startup times to mediocre mobile tools.
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Will Reduce Working Hours
March 30, 2012Fair Labor Association association finds significant issues with factories in China operated by Apple supplier Foxconn, which said it would reduce...
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Windows 8 Promises 'Edgy' Touch Screens
March 30, 2012Microsoft says its new OS will offer edge-to-edge touch fidelity and support for five-finger touch applications.
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Windows 8 To Match iPad Retina Display?
March 23, 2012Microsoft is building Windows 8 to handle a wide range of screen resolutions. But it's unclear whether hardware makers will take advantage.
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