InformationWeek Stories by J. Nicholas Hoover

MIT Team Wins DARPA Network Challenge

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:11:00 EST

In a demonstration of social networking, MIT researchers used an inverse pyramid approach to locate the coordinates for 10 red balloons in less than nine hours.

VA Eyes Sweeping Tech Initiative

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:19:00 EST

Veterans Affairs is seeking input on a proposed IT contract that would cover the "entire spectrum" of systems and applications.

Bill Requires Treasury To Create TARP Database

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:03:00 EST

The House of Representatives is calling for the Treasury Department to build a standard, Web-accessible database of bank bailout information.

DARPA Readies Social Networking Experiment

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:46:00 EST

In a bid to study behavioral economics, social networking, and game theory, DARPA is offering prize money to anyone who can find 10 weather balloons located around the country.

Navy Finds Lessons In Stolen Laptops, Storage Drives

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:58:00 EST

The theft of computer equipment from a Naval office turned out to be less serious than feared, but served as a reminder on the importance of securing external hard devices and encrypting data.

NIST Director Sees Key Role In Emerging Technologies

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:12:00 EST

Newly confirmed director Patrick Gallagher outlines the agency's efforts in healthcare IT, smart grid, and cybersecurity.

Feds To Sharpen Cybersecurity Job Policies

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:02:00 EST

The Office of Personnel Management seeks to develop a framework for the classification, hiring, performance management, and development of federal cybersecurity pros.

Obama Calls For Math, Science Push

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:58:00 EST

The president kicked off a public-private initiative Monday to promote education in science, technology, engineering, and math.

NIST Drafts Cybersecurity Guidance

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:05:00 EST

The National Institute for Standards and Technology is urging the government to continuously monitor its own cybersecurity efforts.

Web 2.0 Expo: Noveck Cites Open Gov Challenges

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

The deputy CTO for open government sees progress, but acknowledges push back and resource constraints on the path to transparency..

Air Force To Expand PlayStation-Based Supercomputer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:00 EST

The cluster of PlayStation 3 consoles is already being used for research into high-def video processing and systems with brain-like properties.

Obama Team Challenges Web Developers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:25:00 EST

Having rebuilt Whitehouse.gov on the open source Drupal platform, President Obama's new media team is calling on the open source community for new ideas and technology.n.

Web 2.0 Expo: Startup Aims At Public Policy Crowdsourcing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:39:00 EST

Expert Labs, a non-profit startup, will use social media tools to bring private sector expertise to the U.S. government's decision-making processes.

Obama Administration Defends Its Data Quality

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Inaccuracies in stimulus-tracking data on Recovery.gov do exist, but overall the transparency effort has been a success, says a special advisor to the President.

In-Q-Tel Invests In Cybersecurity Company

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:00 EST

The venture arm of the U.S. intelligence community, In-Q-Tel, has invested an unknown sum in FireEye, which sells a cybersecurity appliance.

Bill Would Ban P2P Use By Federal Employees

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:17:00 EST

Proposed legislation would prohibit use of P2P software like BitTorrent or Limewire on government computers and set policies for employees and contractors.

National Cyber Incident Response Plan Coming

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:50:00 EST

FBI, Homeland Security, and Justice Department officials drop hints of future cybersecurity policy and projects at a Senate hearing.

Texas' Data Center Consolidation Project Under Scrutiny

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:55:00 EST

A commissioned report finds a range of problems with a seven-year, $863 million outsourcing contract with IBM.

Obama, In China, Promotes An Open Internet

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:56:00 EST

In a townhall meeting in Shanghai, the President acknowledges the challenges posed by unrestricted Internet access, but says the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Military Readies IT Acquisition Reforms

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:10:00 EST

Deputy Defense secretary William Lynn says procurement reforms should be ready by the spring.

Government Use Of Windows 7 Hinges On Security Spec

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:09:00 EST

The Federal Desktop Core Configuration, which defines 300 PC settings for improved security, has yet to be finalized for Windows 7.

Government IT Confronts Security Threats Daily

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:27:00 EST

External attacks, malware, lost devices, and internal threats pose ongoing security challenges for many federal agencies, according to a new report.

FBI's New Case Management System Delayed

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:32:00 EST

Completion of the $451 million Sentinel system, to be used for searching and analyzing criminal and national security data, has been pushed back to September.

Department Of Interior Fails Cybersecurity Audit

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:50:00 EST

An inspector general assessment of the agency's IT security performance finds poor governance, unqualified staff, and defense technologies that were paid for but not implemented.

Agency For International Development Outsources To CSC

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:26:00 EST

CSC will provide a range of IT services to the government agency, including support for its network and voice systems, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and desktops.

Microsoft Releases Exchange 2010

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

The e-mail server includes better storage optimization, voicemail integration, archiving, and potentially big cost savings, says the software giant.

Craigslist Founder To Advise Veteran Affairs

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:07:00 EST

The Department of Veterans Affairs has invited Craig Newmark to join a panel to review suggestions for fixing its claims processing.

Obama's Open Government Directive Nears Release

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:33:00 EST

The directive, which is behind schedule, will require federal agencies to develop and outline specific actions they will take to be more open to the public.

Homeland Security Seeks New Ideas

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:37:00 EST

The federal agency plans to adopt the Transportation Security Administration's IdeaFactory crowd-sourcing application to encourage brainstorming by employees.

Lockheed Martin To Manage Pentagon Network

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:28:00 EST

On the heels of an earlier contract, the vendor will continue managing the Pentagon's data network and other military networks in the nation's capital.

Pressure Grows To Name National Cybersecurity Coordinator

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:12:00 EST

Five months after President Obama announced plans to appoint a cybersecurity coordinator, some members of Congress are getting impatient and pressing for action.

Windows 7: UI Promises Productivity Gains

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

In developing the user interface for its latest OS, Microsoft put productivity and the user experience front and center. Here's how.

IBM Targets Smart Cities, Government Services

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:59:00 EDT

A new government framework is aimed at tax and revenue management, safety, social services, transportation, and urban infrastructures.

Federal CIO Kundra Plans Cybersecurity Dashboard

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:33:00 EDT

The White House, which recently introduced a FISMA reporting tool, outlines plans for new cybersecurity metrics and a dashboard for tracking progress.

An Android App For The Military

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:16:00 EDT

Raytheon's mobile application for Android-based smartphones employs GPS, camera, and other real-time capabilities for use in the field.

NSA To Build $1.5 Billion Cybersecurity Data Center

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:07:00 EDT

The massive complex, comprising up to 1.5 million square feet of building space, will provide intelligence and warnings related to cybersecurity threats across government.

Defense CIO Touts Benefits Of Open Source

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:46:00 EDT

Deputy CIO David Wennergren points to reliability, security, and lower TCO as among the potential benefits of using open source in the U.S. military.

President Obama Details Smart Grid Funding

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:59:00 EDT

The government plans to spend $3.4 billion in federal stimulus funds to upgrade the nation's power grid. R&D efforts are already underway at some leading tech vendors.

White House Uses Open Source To Open Government

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:37:00 EDT

The Whitehouse.gov site now runs the open source Drupal content management system, which includes social networking tools that can be used for communications and participatory government.

Evidence Points To China In Cyber Attacks

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:21:00 EDT

A Northrup Grumman report suggests that the Chinese government is behind a coordinated series of attacks on U.S. government and private sector computer systems.

Web 2.0 Summit: Fed CTO Talks Healthcare IT

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:45:00 EDT

Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra says government spending on IT can help cut healthcare costs and improve care quality.

CIA Invests In Social Media Monitoring Technology

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EDT

Investment arm In-Q-Tel is funding Visible Technologies, making its online brand analysis capabilities available to U.S. intelligence agencies.

Secret Service To Revamp Ailing IT Systems

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:17:00 EDT

In an effort to avoid 'mission failure,' the agency plans to deploy new storage systems, virtualize servers, modernize databases, and expand mobile and wireless capabilities.

Government IT Spending To Slow

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:57:00 EDT

IT spending by civilian agencies will grow 3.4% annually over the next five years, a significant slowdown compared to the previous five years, according to a new report from TechAmerica.

NSA Director Tapped For Cyber Command

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:45:00 EDT

Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander will be in charge of cyberwarfare and the security of military networks.

Indiana Cancels $1.3 Billion IBM Contract

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:09:00 EDT

The state cut IBM loose, saying the company failed to deliver on a multi-year welfare modernization effort.

NASA Told To Plug IT Security Holes

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:08:00 EDT

The space agency has suffered hundreds of security incidents, including malware, data breaches, stolen laptops, and bot nets, according to the GAO.

Lost USB Device Forces Virginia Into Damage Control, Again

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:01:00 EDT

A flash drive with more than 100,000 personal records has been misplaced by a researcher, while a new report finds widespread problems with the state's IT outsourcing deal.

White House Confronts Barriers To Gov 2.0

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:55:00 EDT

Regulatory and technical requirements, including accessibility and electronic archiving, present unique challenges to bringing open government to the Web.

HP Unveils Windows 7 PC Line-Up

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EDT

HP's new desktops and laptops include multi-touch screens, tilting Webcams, and improved power management.

Defense Department Must Overhaul IT Buying Processes

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:07:00 EDT

New approaches to include early involvement of technology users, rapid upgrade capabilities, and a modular, open-systems approach.

Cyberwar Readiness Recast As Low Priority

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:41:00 EDT

Preparedness for cyberwar should have a place in U.S. defense planning, but resources are better spent on bolstering potentially vulnerable infrastructure, according to think tank RAND.

Nonprofit Runs On Open Source

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

It's not easy to run an organization with 1,500 PCs on almost no Microsoft products, but that's what Mosaic is doing with the help of open source and cloud computing.

Navy Outlines Cybersecurity, Networking Plans

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:01:00 EDT

CIO Robert Carey lays out the Navy's IT plans for fiscal 2010, including cybersecurity initiatives, network architecture planning, and increased use of Web 2.0 tools.

Following Review, VA Restarts Some IT Projects

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 07:27:00 EDT

CIO Roger Baker credits a new project management accountability system with facilitating decision making at the federal agency.

U.S. Intelligence Pulls Plug On Cross-Agency E-Mail System

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:45:00 EDT

The uGov system was hailed as a step toward collaboration among intelligence experts, but the system is being phased out amid security concerns.

Top Federal Contracts To Exceed $180 Billion In 2010

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 07:20:00 EDT

Much of the spending among the top federal contracts will go to making it easier to procure IT needs.

Civilian Agencies Late On Insourcing Deadline

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:58:00 EDT

Agencies blame White House, complexities and lack of staff for failure to create guidlines for stepping back from outsourcing.

Obama Orders Federal IT To Get Greener

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:55:00 EDT

An Executive Order mandates that federal agencies implement green data center strategies, double-sided printing, and PC power management, as part of a broader sustainability push.

Federal Taskforce To Focus On Cybersecurity Metrics

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:28:00 EDT

Cross-agency taskforce will emphasize cybersecurity outcomes over compliance, says federal CIO Kundra

Federal Register Made Available In XML Format

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:54:00 EDT

With the introduction of an XML edition, the official journal of the U.S. government should be easier to access and use, while third parties will be able to apply the information in new ways.

Help Wanted: Homeland Security Seeks Cybersecurity Pros

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:12:00 EDT

Hiring has become a top priority for the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity arm, a key player in the U.S. government's push to bolster online defenses. y.

Federal Stimulus-Tracking Site To Open APIs

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:47:00 EDT

Among the next steps for the recently revamped Recovery.gov are improved search, mapping, and mobile access, and open APIs.

TSA Awards $493 Million Contract To CSC

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:36:00 EDT

The Transportation Security Administration has replaced Unisys with Computer Sciences Corporation as its primary managed services provider.

Federal Contracting Databases Prone To Errors

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:31:00 EDT

The GSA will award a contract in October to re-architect databases rife with inaccuracies, duplications, and poor system capabilities.

Social Network GovLoop Sold To GovDelivery

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EDT

The popular government social network's founder expects that the acquisition will give GovLoop more backing and a chance to grow its impact.

Feds Refresh Stimulus Tracking Site

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:15:00 EDT

Recovery.gov now includes better mapping and navigation and more data, but roadblocks to a smooth launch remain.

What CIOs Think About Windows 7

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:02:00 EDT

Most are doing some testing, but many have no firm deployment plans.

The Government CIO 50: Driving Change In The Public Sector

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:02:00 EDT

InformationWeek's first-ever compilation of top CIOs in federal, state, and local government, and how they're managing new expectations.

Nuclear Agency Network Falls Short Of Requirements

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EDT

An internal investigation at the National Nuclear Security Administration blames network delays and cost overruns on poor planning and project management.

Department Of Defense Putting Data At Risk

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:39:00 EDT

Data deletion policies aren't being properly followed across the board, risking exposure of personal or sensitive data, report says.

NASA Names CIO

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Linda Cureton leaves her position as NASA Goddard's CIO to fill the space agency's top IT job.

GSA Devises Search Plan For Federal Web Sites

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:57:00 EDT

Dave McClure, the recently appointed GSA official responsible for GSA.gov and other sites, wants to make federal data more accessible across government Web sites.

InformationWeek 500: Insurers Spend On IT To Cut Costs Elsewhere

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:08 EDT

Insurance is one of only a few industries where 2009 IT spending is expected to exceed 2008.

IW500: U.S. Faces Innovation Challenge

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:42:00 EDT

At the InformationWeek 500, SAS CEO Jim Goodnight calls for better science and technology education in the United States.

IW500: Federal CIO Vivek Kundra Sees More Cloud Computing

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:40:00 EDT

In his keynote at the InformationWeek 500 Conference, Federal CIO Vivek Kundra points to new transparency and performance management initiatives.

Gov 2.0: Army Announces Apps For Army Competition

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:17:00 EDT

At the Gov 2.0 Summit, the Army unveiled a competition encouraging soldiers to build open source software that can be shared across the military.

Gov 2.0: Roadblocks Remain For Transparency

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:46:00 EDT

Speaking at the Gov 2.0 Summit, federal CIO Vivek Kundra said infrastructure upgrades will likely be required.

Gov 2.0: FBI Official Fills In As Acting Cybersecurity Chief

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:19:00 EDT

The FBI's Chris Painter steps in temporarily as federal CTO Aneesh Chopra expects a permanent appointee to be named in the "not too distant future."

Social Security Administration Names New CIO

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:27:00 EDT

The agency's new IT leader, Frank Baitman, inherits a variety of tech initiatives, including a claims processing system upgrade, healthcare IT, and building a new data center.

U.S., Mexico To Build Cross-Border Network

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 11:29:00 EDT

U.S. and Mexican agencies will work together to build a voice, data, and video network that will be used for cross-border public safety and law enforcement.

Federal Agencies Plan To Hire Thousands Of IT Pros

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 10:20:00 EDT

A new survey shows that hiring by major federal agencies will rise a modest 1.7% each of the next few years, though that doesn't reflect job demand in intelligence agencies and smaller agencies.

Federal Agencies Urged To Hasten Network Transitions

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EDT

U.S. government's top IT procurement official prods agencies to move faster to network products and services covered under the Networx contracts.

CA Chief Swainson To Retire

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:52:00 EDT

CEO John Swainson led a multi-year turnaround effort at the IT management company after an accounting scandal. His successor has not been named.

GSA Wants Bigger Role In Fed IT Spending

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 15:15:00 EDT

Federal agencies spend $22 billion annually on IT purchases made through the General Services Administration via government-wide contract vehicles.

VA CIO Eyes 'Big' Changes, Challenges

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:45:00 EDT

A Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general report finds "systemic" problems in IT project management at the agency.

Federal Health IT Coding Event Draws Developers

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:14:00 EDT

Open software designed to link health IT systems to the developing national health IT network is attracting interest.

Q&A: DHS Cybersecurity Chiefs Speak Out

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:24:00 EDT

The Department of Homeland Security aims to grow its cybersecurity workforce and technical capabilities, Phil Reitinger and Greg Schaffer say.

White House Overhauls Cybersecurity Reporting

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:01:00 EDT

Federal agencies will now be required to submit standardized cybersecurity reports via new software, rather than spreadsheets.

Federal Agencies Pursue Cybersecurity Common Ground

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:39:00 EDT

NIST is working with defense and intelligence agencies to develop cybersecurity specifications that could be applied across government.

Defense Info Agency Open-Sources Its Web Apps

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:02:00 EDT

Working with the Open Source Software Institute, the U.S. military's IT agency hopes to create a model for open sourcing other government-developed software.

VA Reports Detail Misconduct By IT Officials

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:56:00 EDT

Abuse of authority, nepotism, and other HR violations are among the findings of two reports issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general.

Army Uses SaaS To Gauge Carbon 'Boot Print'

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:47:00 EDT

An expanded pilot program aims to cut costs and gas emissions and increase environmental compliance through use of standardized processes.

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2008 R2

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:34:00 EDT

The new server operating system, released to business users, includes a number of integration points with Windows 7.

Former Gartner Exec To Lead GSA's Online Outreach

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:56:00 EDT

A veteran of government IT, Dave McClure will manage USA.gov, the primary portal through which the General Services Administration shares information with the public.

White House Closes 'Disinformation' Tip Box

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:45:00 EDT

The controversy over flag@whitehouse.gov began soon after it was launched on August 4.

Feds Launch Stimulus Reporting Site

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:50:00 EDT

FederalReporting.gov collects a slew of data from stimulus recipients and sends it off to be posted on Recovery.gov.

Feds To Use Wiki For Cybersecurity Collaboration

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:35:00 EDT

The Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies will use the platform to share operational information on cybersecurity threats and best practices.

Homeland Security Expands Biometric Security Program

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:33:00 EDT

The program, which speeds international travelers through airport security, is expanding to 13 new airports, with wider expansion expected.

Report: NIST's Cybersecurity Guidelines Aren't Enough

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:35:00 EDT

The Cyber Secure Institute finds that NIST's recently released cybersecurity recommendations may leave some federal systems inadequately protected.

Automated System Backfires On Social Security Administration

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:11:00 EDT

Following a lawsuit, the agency has agreed to pay $500 million in benefits that had been improperly withheld, and it will use human intermediaries to ensure accuracy.

Signs Of Support For DoD 2.0

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:40:00 EDT

The Department of Defense's new Web 2.0 Guidance Forum is intended to help shape the military's policy on use of social networking tools.

IBM Exec Takes Patent And Trademark Hot Seat

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:38:00 EDT

Former IBM lawyer David Kappos takes the reins at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which is under pressure to reform amid a backlog of patent applications.

Another U.S. Cybersecurity Official Resigns

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:02:00 EDT

The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team's director calls it quits, while a national cybersecurity czar has yet to be named by the Obama administration.

TSA OKs Biometric Security For Flight Crews

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 13:01:00 EDT

The stage is set for a Transportation Security Administration pilot program that accelerates flight crew security screening in airports.

NIST Lab Director Tackles Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:48:00 EDT

Cita Furlani explains the nuts-and-bolts work of defining key government IT standards and the job of working with federal agencies on adoption and implementation.

Federal CTO Chopra Meets Silicon Valley

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:01:00 EDT

The federal government's chief technologist outlined priorities and talked of the need for procurement reform, new approaches to tech education, and open innovation.

Report Finds HUD's IT Systems Severely Lacking

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:25:00 EDT

Outdated, redundant IT systems and paper-based processes are among the problems identified by the Government Accountability Office.

White House: Redirect Some Spending To Tech

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 12:56:00 EDT

Federal agencies are to cut low-priority projects in favor of science and technology spending, memo to agencies says.

ID Management Remains Challenge For Federal Agencies

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:58:00 EDT

Some of the hurdles faced by the U.S. government include funding, organizational structure, and data protection.

U.S. Cybersecurity Official Quits

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:32:00 EDT

The resignation of Melissa Hathaway comes as the Obama Administration continues its search for a top cybersecurity coordinator.

GSA Outlines U.S. Government's Cloud Computing Requirements

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:03:00 EDT

A newly issued RFQ details what's expected from cloud computing vendors in terms of security, SLAs, geographic location, and data ownership.

No Big Business Hurry For Windows 7

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EDT

As Microsoft prepares for release, companies don't plan to rush to Windows 7, InformationWeek Analytics survey finds.

Microsoft CEO Says 'Nobody Gets' Yahoo Deal

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:16:00 EDT

Steve Ballmer says he was surprised by the market's reaction to the search and advertising partnership but also characterized the deal as "a little bit complicated."

Homeland Security Names A New CIO

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:30:00 EDT

The agency's new IT leader, Richard Spires, has private sector experience and previously led systems modernization efforts at the IRS.

Q&A: Veterans Affairs CIO Explains IT Overhaul

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:14:00 EDT

The recently appointed CIO of the Department of Veterans Affairs discusses why 45 IT projects were put on hold and his plan for avoiding the mistakes of the past.

Inside Terremark's Secure Government Data Center

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:01:00 EDT

Terremark's new cloud-computing facility for U.S. government customers features concrete walls, bomb-sniffing dogs, motion-sensing videocams, and a promise of 100% service availability.

Feds Seek Input On Web Site Cookie Policy

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:41:00 EDT

The government wants to use cookies to offer more personalized Web sites to citizens, better analytics to Webmasters.

Google Increases Federal Lobbying Efforts

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:05:00 EDT

The company spent almost $1 million in the second quarter to influence the government on advertising, intellectual property, and other issues.

Homeland Security Gets Web 2.0 Overhaul

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:05:00 EDT

The agency's redesigned Web site features a new YouTube channel and links to Twitter and other media, in a push towards greater transparency.

Washington Commuters Get GPS-Enabled Bus Information

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:25:00 EDT

Two new applications provide information to smartphone and PC users on the whereabouts of city buses.

White House Mulls ID Management Approach

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EDT

The Obama administration seeks input as it moves cautiously to develop a strategy for digital identities.

Federal CIO Wants Unfiltered Data On IT Projects

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:22:00 EDT

Vivek Kundra is looking to increase the amount of unfiltered data available on federal IT projects and greater visibility into positive outcomes.

Department Of Defense Pushes Ahead With E-Health System

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:18:00 EDT

The forthcoming MiCare system will let military personnel, their families, and veterans access personal health records on Google Health and Microsoft HealthVault.

Federal CTO Says U.S. Lagging In Innovation

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:40:00 EDT

Aneesh Chopra said the United States can regain its lead by capitalizing on opportunities in healthcare IT and the smart grid.

NSA Using Cloud Model For Intelligence Sharing

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:55:00 EDT

New system will run the Hadoop file system on commodity servers and include search, discovery, and analysis tools.

Veterans Affairs Places 45 IT Projects Under Review

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:02:00 EDT

The VA made use of the federal government's new IT Dashboard, which is aimed at providing increased visibility into government IT spending.

Is Instant-On Chrome OS's Killer App?

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:01:55 EDT

It's a good start, though rivals are already delivering it.

GAO: Federal Grants Web Site Shows 'Weaknesses'

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:04:00 EDT

Poor usability and mismanagement plague Grants.gov, which gives access to $500 billion in annual grants, Government Accountability Office survey finds.

DHS To Spend Up To $389 Million On Emergency Communications

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:48:00 EDT

Under terms of the contract, Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics, and others will provide scientific, engineering, and technical support to the National Communications System. Under the terms of the contract, Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics, SAIC and SRA International will provide scientific, engineering and technical support to the National Communications System, an interagency group that's responsible for some cybersecurity and coordinates national security and emergency preparedness communications. NCS includes services that do things like give authorized national security officials and traffic priority on data, landline and wireless networks in the case of a national emergency. "With growing and changing threats to our nation, it is critical for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to continue to protect our national security and emergency preparedness telecommunications services and facilities," Lou Von Thaer, president of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, said in a statement announcing his company's contract win. Contractors will bolster the National Communications System with project management support, strategic planning, technical analysis, training, emergency operations support and coordination and necessary equipment purchases. They'll also help the government implement government services that get priority during emergencies, help consolidate various communications architectures, analyze networks, and coordinate efforts with state and local governments and industry.

Microsoft Begins Detailing SharePoint 2010

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:42:00 EDT

The next version of the hot-selling collaboration and content management platform will add a host of user features as well as improved IT management capabilities.

Groups Seek Cloud Computing Standards

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:15:00 EDT

A number of bodies jointly seek standardization in areas including security, management frameworks, data exchange formats, and cloud taxonomies and reference models.

GSA Inches Closer To Cloud Computing 'Storefront'

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Using the GSA Storefront, federal agencies would choose infrastructure, Web applications, or other IT services to begin a streamlined procurement process.

Recovery.gov Development Contract Details Coming

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:40:00 EDT

Contractor Smartronix will be responsible for Web develpment, storage, security, disaster recovery, hosting, maintenance, and operation of the Web site.

Defense Dept. Seeks Cyberattack Protection

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:40:00 EDT

The main Web site of the Department of Defense was a target of a recent distributed denial of service attack.

Peer-to-Patent Program Stops Accepting Applications

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:27:00 EDT

Under the joint pilot program by the Center for Patent Innovation and the USPTO, patent applicants volunteered their submissions to undergo peer review.

Senate Allocates $3.3 Billion In IT Funds For VA

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Much of the money would go toward electronic medical records projects at the Veterans Administration.

DHS Systems More Secure, Inspector General Finds

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:40:00 EDT

Report indicates progress has been made certifying and accrediting the Department of Homeland Security's intelligence systems.

Recovery.gov Web Developer Tapped

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EDT

Smartronix has been awarded a $9.5 million contract to redesign the Recovery.gov Web site.

Details Emerge In U.S. Cyber Attacks

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:25:00 EDT

Malware that targeted Web sites of The White House, Department of Homeland Security, the FAA, and others appears to be a MyDoom variant.

Government Accountability Office Joins Social Media Revolution

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 16:49:00 EDT

The federal agency is using Twitter and YouTube to inform the public about its reports and mission.

Congress Urges Defense IT Acquistion Overhaul

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EDT

Report recommends better planning for upgrades, early prototyping and deployment, and "modular open system" approaches to software and system development.

Tech Innovation USA: From Resilient Networks To Self-Scheduling Devices

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 00:02:00 EDT

U.S. agencies are driving government IT initiatives that could soon make their way to businesses.

Federal CIO Seeks 'Storefront' For Government IT Procurement

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 EDT

The goal is to have a central place to allow federal agencies to quickly buy systems and get them up and running.

Cloud Computing: 10 Questions For Federal CIO Vivek Kundra

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:00:00 EDT

Kundra discuss his thoughts about cloud computing in government, and what it would take to make cloud technologies easier to adopt in the federal space.

10 Questions For Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:00:00 EDT

Chopra talks about the role of technology in government policy, and advancing Obama's healthcare IT, smart grid, education technology, and economic development agendas.

Federal CTO Sees IT Leading U.S. Out Of Recession

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:45:00 EDT

Aneesh Chopra is looking to other CIOs to advise him on fleshing out a more detailed agenda to best serve the president's IT agenda.

General Services Administration's CIO Looks To The Cloud

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Casey Coleman reveals the GSA's role in driving a government-wide cloud computing initiative and other IT priorities.

Army Unblocks Some Social Media Sites

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:45:00 EDT

U.S. troops within the contiguous United States can now access Facebook, Delicious, Flickr, Twitter, Vimeo, and Web-based e-mail. YouTube and some other sites are still blocked.

Dept. Of Energy Neglects Own Advice On Energy-Efficient IT

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Audit finds that the Energy Department spent $1.6 million more than necessary on power costs in fiscal 2008.

Nominee For OMB Post Seeks Better IT Management

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Jeffrey Zients, nominee for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget and the country's first chief performance officer, addressed a Senate Committee on Wednesday.

GSA Backs Away From Federal Cloud CTO Appointment

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:50:00 EDT

Cloud computing is still a major initiative of federal CIO Vivek Kundra, and its importance was even outlined in an addendum to the president's 2010 budget last month.

Government Asks For More Input On Data.gov

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Federal CIO Vivek Kundra is soliciting citizen recommendations for improving the Obama administration's open government initiative as it relates to Data.gov.

Air Force Names Cyberwarfare Commander

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:30:00 EDT

The 24th Air Force, which will likely be based at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, will focus exclusively on cyberwarfare as part of the larger Air Force Space Command.

Federal CIO Kundra Looks Forward To Data.Gov 2.0

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:55:00 EDT

The upgrades to the site, which will be available in a few months, will feature new ways to find and use data, including the ability to tag data sets.

Obama Administration Spreading Message Via Web 2.0

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:50:00 EDT

A number of federal agencies have found that it is most effective to get information to the public by using Twitter, blogs, and text messages.

Homeland Security Keeping Central Cybersecurity Role

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:44:00 EDT

The department's operational responsibility won't be undercut by the cybersecurity coordinator, a DHS undersecretary nominee says.

NIST Team Deeply Studying Cloud Computing

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:14:00 EDT

The cloud computing ambitions of federal CIO Vivek Kundra will likely only help to make NIST's work all the more important.

Government Accidently Posts Sensitive Nuclear Documents Online

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:15:00 EDT

The 267-page document contains addresses and descriptions of civilian nuclear sites around the country.

CA Acquires Part Of Failed Private Cloud Vendor Cassatt

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:05:00 EDT

The deal will help CA put in place a more thorough automated data center product portfolio of its own for use in both private and public clouds.

Homeland Security Names New Cybersecurity Officials

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 11:44:00 EDT

Philip Reitinger, who worked in cybersecurity for Microsoft and fought cybercrime for the Department of Justice, will help to coordinate cybersecurity efforts across the government.

Information Silos Stand In The Way Of Interoperability

Sat, 30 May 2009 00:01:40 EDT

Government IT pros are pursuing a more open public enterprise, but system interoperability remains a formidable challenge.

Obama Announces White House Cybersecurity Position

Fri, 29 May 2009 13:26:00 EDT

Names that have been bandied about include acting White House cybersecurity chief Melissa Hathaway and Microsoft VP Scott Charney.

Government Wrestles With Social Media Records Retention Policies

Thu, 28 May 2009 15:36:00 EDT

The National Archives is trying to navigate complex regulations that require capturing and storing all sorts of content in the age of social media, cloud computing, and seemingly endless storage.

White House Launching Transparency Blog

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:05:00 EDT

In a nod to openness and citizen participation in government, the Obama administration also will open White House blogs to public comments.

Federal Agency Seeks $6.6 Billion In Outsourcing Deals

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:12:00 EDT

Defense Intelligence Agency seeks IT services including CRM, cybersecurity, data center administration, disaster recovery, and software development.

Government Panel Calls For Privacy Policy Overhaul

Thu, 28 May 2009 09:40:00 EDT

Report to OMB outlines the creation of a chief privacy officer role and chief privacy officers at every federal agency that already has a CFO.

Department Of The Interior Can't Locate Many PCs

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:10:00 EDT

The federal agency can't locate 20% of its computers and, because it has no encryption requirements, the missing PCs could be vulnerable to data theft or loss.

Obama, White House To Oversee Cybersecurity Leadership

Tue, 26 May 2009 18:12:00 EDT

The national security staff will include new positions for addressing cybersecurity, information sharing on terrorism, border security, and preparedness and response.

Interop: Data Represents Big Cloud Challenge

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:30:00 EDT

Slow and inefficient Internet links, security concerns, and architectural problems in terms of processing are top of mind for one expert panel.

Interop: IBM Predicts Data Center Expansion Via Containers

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:30:00 EDT

Big Blue is following Rackable, HP, and Sun, which have begun to sell shipping containers already preloaded with servers, networking, and other data center equipment.

U.S. Defense Dept. Information Systems CIO Opens Up On Shared IT

Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 EDT

DISA CIO John Garing reveals much about how his team coordinates procurement, collaboration, and cloud computing within the often competing military branches.

Interop: Skype Looks For More Business Users

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:12:00 EDT

About 35% of Skype's users already use the peer-to-peer communication tool for business purposes, and the company sees that number increasing.

Interop: Deloitte CTO Sees Mobile Devices Winning Over PCs

Wed, 20 May 2009 05:00:00 EDT

More than 5,000 employees last year told Deloitte's IT that they no longer access e-mail on their notebooks, but only on their smartphones, fueling Jerome Oglesby's theory.

Interop: SAP Sheds Light On Cloud Computing Plans

Tue, 19 May 2009 18:40:00 EDT

Execs point to future systems powered by SAP Business Suite and Business Objects along with SAP's CRM On-Demand and Business ByDesign.

Interop: Microsoft, HP Partner On Unified Communications

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:00:00 EDT

The companies will co-develop a unified communications suite with support for Microsoft Office Communications Server on a number of HP hardware platforms.

OffiSync Brings Google Docs Into Microsoft Word

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:35:00 EDT

Fledgling Office plug-in attempts to bring the best of Microsoft Office together with the best of Google Apps.

Japan Hopes IT Investment, Private Cloud Will Spur Economic Recovery

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:40:00 EDT

The Kasumigaseki Cloud is part of a larger government project that's expected to create 300,000 to 400,000 new jobs within three years.

Federal Government Considering Cloud Computing

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:22:00 EDT

The GSA's request about "infrastructure as a service" includes 45 questions that may already eliminate some vendors.

U.S. Government Spending $147.6 Billion For R&D Next Year

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:26:00 EDT

Included in that funding would be support for first responder technology and an increase of $6.6 million for cybersecurity research.

DHS Disaster Recovery Plans Lacking, Report Finds

Thu, 14 May 2009 11:27:00 EDT

Eight of the Department of Homeland Security's 27 critical systems don't have an identified alternate processing site.

Watchdogs Call For More, But Limited, Cookie Use By Government

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:01:00 EDT

Late last month, new federal CIO Vivek Kundra told Congress that current cookie restrictions were holding the government back from adopting social media.

Federal Government Wastes $440 Million On Printing Annually

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:45:00 EDT

A whopping 89% told survey researchers that their agencies don't have formal printing policies to cut back on printing.

Interop Preview: Cloud Computing Takes Center Stage

Wed, 13 May 2009 09:35:00 EDT

Expert demos at Las Vegas conference will showcase why the cloud is relevant to the enterprise, May 17-21.

Government IT Spending To Increase 7% Next Year

Tue, 12 May 2009 17:00:00 EDT

Major government-wide IT initiatives planned include cloud computing, collaboration, and government transparency.

Windows 7 Getting Rigorous Enterprise Testing

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:30:00 EDT

Early adopters like Intel already are hammering away at the new Microsoft operating system, testing it for its strengths and weaknesses.

Federal Budget Lays Out Government Cloud Computing Plans

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:40:00 EDT

Despite up-front costs, the White House expects that rolling out government-wide common IT services will pay off in the long run.

Windows Server 2008 Release Due By Christmas

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Virtualization improvements are among the key new features in the release candidate as Microsoft plans a SQL Server test version soon, as well.

Microsoft To Release Windows 7 In Fourth Quarter

Mon, 11 May 2009 13:01:00 EDT

Early test versions of the operating system have been getting generally positive reviews.

Obama's Budget Calls For Shifts In IT Spending

Fri, 8 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT

The Department of Defense would see a number of increases for IT spending, but some tech-heavy programs such as a battlefield network effort are marked for cuts.

States Use BI, Data Warehousing To Recoup Unpaid Taxes

Fri, 8 May 2009 10:10:00 EDT

Ohio, which already uses Cognos business intelligence tools, will add a Teradata data warehouse and additional data mining tools to its tax collection arsenal.

Microsoft Offers Cloud-Based Public Data Hosting With Azure

Thu, 7 May 2009 17:00:00 EDT

The Open Government Data Initiative aims to help government agencies host public data on Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud computing platform.

Windows 7 RC Stress Testing Begins

Tue, 5 May 2009 14:40:00 EDT

Microsoft hopes to double the number of free tests during the Release Candidate phase because it doesn't want to repeat the same mistakes it made with Windows Vista.

CA Aims To Redefine The Mainframe

Tue, 5 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Its new mainframe strategy, marked by the release of Mainframe Software Manager, will be a multiyear process.

Microsoft Contest Looks To Entice Azure Developers

Mon, 4 May 2009 17:20:00 EDT

Windows Azure is expected to pit Microsoft against competitors like Google and Amazon.

IT Helps Seal Our Borders

Sat, 2 May 2009 00:01:00 EDT

The economic stimulus package includes about $980 million aimed at beefing up surveillance of our borders. Much of that fuels a huge bet that technology projects can help secure them.

London Data Center To Heat Nearby Buildings

Fri, 1 May 2009 17:30:00 EDT

The site of the former docks of the East India Co. is expected to help the neighborhood save enough energy to boil 3,000 kettles of water continuously all year long.

Government Looks To Improve IT Project Management

Fri, 1 May 2009 13:33:00 EDT

Fed CIO Vivek Kundra pledges better and timelier details on the health of federal IT projects in as close to real time as possible.

Bill Would Shift Government Cybersecurity Requirements

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:20:00 EDT

The U.S. Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 would require more continuous monitoring of systems and effectiveness of agencies' cybersecurity measures.

Eucalyptus Open Source Private Cloud Project Goes Commercial

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:55:00 EDT

With a $5.5 million investment from Benchmark Capital, Eucalyptus is preparing to sell deployment, consulting, and maintenance services for its open source software.

Microsoft Gets More Competitive With Tellme Voice Recognition

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EDT

Tellme's voice platform upgrade makes it easier for companies to develop more responsive, interactive customer-service applications.

'XP Mode' On Windows 7 To Require Additional Software

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:59:00 EDT

While "Windows XP Mode" will be a free download aimed at SMBs, MED-V will cost extra and will likely be used more by large organizations.

Microsoft Releases Office 2007 SP2

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:43:00 EDT

The productivity suite update adds built-in support for Open Document Format and a slew of other tweaks, including improved Outlook performance.

Microsoft Ramps Up Virtualization Management, Management Services

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:31:00 EDT

The company's push into two new areas is expected to be explored at its annual Microsoft Management Summit.

Microsoft Windows 7 To Offer Virtualized 'XP Mode'

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:50:00 EDT

Download of 'XP Mode' aims to curb software incompatibility issues seen upon release of Windows Vista, but comes with a number of drawbacks.

Cybersecurity Balancing Act

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:40 EDT

Government IT pros struggle to meet mandates as computer system threats keep growing.

Department Of Defense Pursues Private Cloud

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:40:00 EDT

The agency is launching development and testing tools that should make it easier for military developers to test and deploy software themselves without the red tape.

Pentagon Creating Cyber Warfare Command

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:15:00 EDT

The Defense Department will unify information security for all the military branches under a command focused on waging cyberwarfare.

Homeland Security Saving $47 Million With Volume Software Licensing

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:30:00 EDT

The agency is also busy getting rid of as many printed reports as possible in favor of sending them out electronically or posting them online.

Microsoft Exchange 2010 Takes Aim At E-Mail Overload

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:30:00 EDT

Boasting unified messaging features such as speech-to-text transcription of voice mails, the production version of Exchange Server 2010 is due in the second half of this year.

GE Puts 'Private' Cloud Computing To The Test

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:01:50 EDT

It's starting a three-year effort aimed at better efficiency and flexibility.

Microsoft Live Labs Sees Cutbacks, Reorganization

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:35:00 EDT

The 3-year-old technology incubation group will move from a "broad and comprehensive" focus to one more narrowly tailored toward a few subject areas.

Top Microsoft Data Center Architect Leaves Company

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Mike Manos will become senior VP of technical services at Digital Realty Trust, a data center builder, outsourcer, and design consultancy.

Giving Government Power To Unplug The Internet

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT

In the best-case scenario, that power could enable a president to prevent cyberattacks on the power grid, air traffic control systems or the root of the Internet.

Major Cybersecurity Bill Introduced In Senate

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:35:00 EDT

The call for a new adviser comes at a time when controversy has arisen over the current cybersecurity structure in government.

Microsoft To Enable Private Clouds With Windows Server, System Center

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 15:18:00 EDT

Private clouds will take a flexible, scalable, automated approach to data center management, drawing computing power from pools of resources, rather than discrete servers.

HP Manages The Cloud With Cloud Assure

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EDT

HP works with Cloud Assure customers to assess their IT environments' readiness for cloud computing and to monitor and manage the security and availability of cloud-based apps.

Microsoft Offers Server For Tiny Businesses

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Windows Server 2008 Foundation, aimed at organizations with 15 or fewer computer users, will be sold through computer manufacturers.

Amazon-Based Unified Communications Demoed By Siemens

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:40:00 EDT

By hosting OpenScape in Amazon's cloud, Siemens says customers can decrease the time and cost of rolling out IP communications services.

Microsoft, TomTom Settle Patent Dispute

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:35:00 EDT

TomTom will pay Microsoft an undisclosed sum and remove features from its car navigation devices.

Avaya Amps Up VoIP Strategy

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EDT

The telecom powerhouse is unveiling its next-generation voice-over-IP platform, called Aura, which features centralized session and connection management.

Obama Cybersecurity Team Consults Rights Groups

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:10:00 EDT

Civil liberties, privacy, education, and public-private partnerships are at the forefront of the government's cybersecurity initiatives.

Microsoft Bashes Secret 'Cloud Manifesto'

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Asked to sign off on the anonymous document "without modifications," Microsoft is proposing a new Cloud Manifesto, created and discussed in a public wiki or at a conference.

Government Action On Cloud Computing Urged

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:21:00 EDT

A new Google-supported report only paints with a broad brush what should and shouldn't be done, but delves deeper into the possibilities.

Mix 09: Microsoft Improves Web Development Tools

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:20:00 EDT

Expression Web 3, the next version of Microsoft's Web development software, will include a feature called SuperPreview.

Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 8

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:36:00 EDT

Improved security, increased standards support, and an overhauled UI are among the browser's most significant features.

Mix 09: Microsoft Tweaks Silverlight To Deflect Adobe

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:24:00 EDT

Version 3.0 of its rich Internet application platform will include a number of new video, graphics and data-related features ... and a smaller download package.

Competitors Jab At Cisco's Unified Data Center System

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:10:00 EDT

Cisco's big, ambitious vision puts it in a brave new world of competition, one fraught with challenges and holes competitors are eager to pick at.

Mainsoft Enables Collaboration Via SharePoint, Lotus Quickr

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Document Collaboration for Rational Jazz integrates with Microsoft SharePoint and IBM Lotus Quickr, closing the gap between software developers and nondevelopers.

Federal CIO Scrutinizes Spending And Eyes Cloud Computing

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:02 EDT

Vivek Kundra is coming to grips with the government's $71 billion in IT spending and setting priorities.

Fed CIO Kundra Aims To Rationalize Budgets

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:30:00 EDT

In an interview, Vivek Kundra talks about cloud computing, an approach he will likely use to reduce costs and simplify government IT infrastructure.

CIA, NSA Adopting Web 2.0 Strategies

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:12:00 EDT

In addition to Intellipedia, social and Web-inspired software is becoming the next great tool for the intelligence community.

Jive Tweaks Its Social Platform

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:30:00 EDT

Clearspace tools merge to include wiki, social networking, and other tools including BI in Jive's new Social Business Software 3.0.

How Microsoft Keeps Windows 7 Development Under Control

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 04:00:00 EST

While a number of prerelease builds have leaked, Windows 7 hasn't been the start-and-stop, leak-heavy development cycle that Windows Vista was.

SocialText Joins Corporate Twitter Trend

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:20:00 EST

Yammer, Present.ly, Socialcast, and Socialtext Signals are part of a wave of companies offering private microblogging services for businesses.

Microsoft Windows Azure Cloud Software Set For Release This Year

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EST

Microsoft is expected to announce that it has added some relational database capabilities to SQL Data Services later this month.

Microsoft Opens Office 14 Kimono, Slightly

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:43:00 EST

The follow-up to Office 2007 will include lightweight browser-based versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote that focus on collaboration.

Microsoft Takes Online Business Services Global

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 12:21:00 EST

Customers already can start signing up for trials of SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Office Communications.

Stimulus Funds Will Go Toward New Data Center For Social Security Administration

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:01:20 EST

With $1 billion in funding, the agency is set to build a data center and develop software to reduce a huge backlog of disability claims.

Microsoft Files Suit Against TomTom's Implementation Of Linux

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:35:00 EST

The suit claims infringement of eight Microsoft patents related to car navigation systems and file management.

IT Security Remains Top Government CIO Priority

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST

Those surveyed by TechAmerica say they'd also put IT infrastructure and management at the top of the list, including improvements in governance and standardization.

Microsoft Hopes To Train 2 Million In IT By 2012

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:25:00 EST

The company's Elevate America program will offer 1 million vouchers for online coursework that isn't currently free.

Radware Snares Division From Nortel For $18 Million

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:35:00 EST

Unless someone makes a better offer, Radware will scoop up Alteon for 0.2% of the $7 billion Nortel spent for the application delivery networking company in 2000.

Microsoft Planning Big Things For Silverlight

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:05:00 EST

Despite Adobe's ridicule, Microsoft has made Silverlight more visible with use by CBS Sports and as the official Web video stream of the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

SAP Buys Cloud Computing Startup Coghead

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:37:00 EST

Coghead's service continues through April, but SAP will shut customer obligations and relationships down after that.

Microsoft, Red Hat Agree To Mutual Virtualization Support

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:20:00 EST

Many, if not most, enterprise IT environments today include some instances of both Microsoft Windows Servers and Linux servers, with the latter often running Red Hat Enterprise Server.

Microsoft Windows Azure Pricing Expected Soon

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:15:00 EST

Managers suggest the company's cloud computing efforts will be pay as you go, but customers can also prepay if they want discounts.

Startup Adds Collaboration Features To Microsoft Office

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:07:00 EST

DocVerse hopes its plug-in software, which helps people write and edit documents at the same time via the Web, beats the Office team at its own game.

Skipping Vista? Take Precautions, Says Microsoft

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST

Microsoft warns of a gap between when software companies no longer support Windows XP but don't yet support Windows 7.

Microsoft Bakes Better Enterprise Search Into SharePoint

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:30:00 EST

The next version of SharePoint will feature enterprise search technology acquired via Microsoft's purchase of Fast Search and Transfer.

Microsoft Working On Automatic Error Correction Tool

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:10:00 EST

Fix It offers automated scripts to repair computer problems Microsoft has documented in its Knowledge Base.

GE Greens Data Center, Pushes Its Technology

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 13:55:00 EST

By upgrading its data center with its own equipment, General Electric is reducing its need for energy, water, and chemicals and creating a demonstration project for potential customers.

Remaking Microsoft: Go All-In In The Cloud

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:01:45 EST

Microsoft needs to move more aggressively into cloud computing.

Cisco Fabric Extenders May Make Top-Of-Rack Switches Obsolete

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:40:00 EST

The company's latest Nexus products could help companies significantly cut back on operational expenses and time spent on switch-related tasks in the data center.

HP Blurs Data Center Lines With Server/Switch

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST

The ProCurve ONE embedded server blade and Data Center Connection Manager alter the roles various vendors and devices play in the data center.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Inches Toward Release

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:39:00 EST

The browser's first release candidate is available for download Monday.

Microsoft's Data Center Delay A Sign Of The Times

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:45:00 EST

The work stoppage in Des Moines, Iowa, comes shortly after Microsoft announced plans last week to lay off 5,000 employees as part of a $1.5 billion spending cut.

Netbooks Finding A Home In The Office

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

HP takes aim at growing business market for small laptops.

Fidelity Reportedly Selling India IT Operation

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:50:00 EST

The recession is prompting many financial services companies to sell their India-based IT captives.

Satyam Fallout: Indian Industry Speaks As One

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:07:00 EST

Company officials reveal ways the outsourcing company is repairing its image with customers during an InformationWeek Webcast.

After Satyam Crisis, Survey Shows Outsourcing Customers' Concerns

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Six of 10 say the financial scandal raises new concerns.

Satyam Crisis Puts Indian IT Industry--And Customers--On Edge

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Customers sweat their contingency plans, while rival providers hope it won't taint them

Outsourcing Contract Scrutiny Should Grow After Satyam Scandal

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:15:00 EST

In the wake of the Satyam fraud, legal experts offer advice on how properly negotiated contracts can protect companies doing business with IT outsourcing vendors.

3.5 Million Already Testing Next Version Of Microsoft Exchange

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:26:00 EST

New features include content filtering to let admins block objectionable e-mails, message tracking to confirm delivery of an e-mail, and the ability to manage and edit distribution lists.

Netbooks May Gain Traction In Business

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:30:00 EST

Interest among small and midsize businesses is higher with companies like HP and Lenovo jockeying for customers.

IT Customers Closely Monitor Satyam Scandal

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 20:00:00 EST

Many companies rely on the outsourcer based in India for vital technology operations like supply chain management and business intelligence.

CES: PCs Load Apps Even Before Windows Starts

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 12:08:00 EST

Several vendors are pre-installing software that automatically connects to a local network to let users browse the Web.

Microsoft: Don't Throw Vista Out With Windows 7's Bathwater

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:02:00 EST

Companies increasingly are asking Microsoft how an upgrade to Vista will pay off when they decide to upgrade again to Windows 7 in the next few years.

Clearwire Launches Portland WiMax, Delays D.C., Chicago

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:40:00 EST

Integrating Clearwire and Sprint Xohm has shifted the company's focus recently from launching WiMax networks to dealing with more mundane administrative formalities.

Microsoft Names Bob Muglia President

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:45:00 EST

As head of the company's server and tools division, Muglia oversees Microsoft's Windows Server, Visual Studio, and SQL Server business, which account for about 22% of Microsoft's total sales.

Israel-Gaza Conflict Spills Over Into Twitter

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:55:00 EST

Tweets labeled with the #Gaza hash tag are flowing in at a blistering pace with viewpoints and news updates from all sides in the conflict.

Cisco Preps Server-Switch As HP Prepares Flank Attack

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

Code-named California, Cisco's server is expected to meld Cisco's Nexus 5000 switch, Intel's Nehalem processors, and virtualization management with help from VMware.

Microsoft Details Open Document Format Support For Office

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EST

In the next few weeks, Microsoft will release similar notes for its implementation of the pre-cursor to the ISO for Open XML.

Wikis That Work In The Real World

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:01:45 EST

Companies are letting wikis loose among employees and customers, and reaping the benefits.

Salesforce.com, Google Expand Partnership To Google App Engine

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:45:00 EST

The deal, which connects Google App Engine with the Force.com Web application platform, ramps up an already broad partnership between Google and Salesforce.

A How-To Guide To Cloud Computing

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 00:02:00 EST

Getting started in cloud computing is easy. But companies struggle with the details, from management and networking to data protection and contracts.

In Pursuit Of New Efficiencies, Honda Drives Green IT Effort

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 00:01:00 EST

The automaker's new $25 million, 62,000-square-foot data center is one of a handful in the United States that's certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

Microsoft Overhauls Online Services Group

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:40:00 EST

Qi Lu will report to CEO Steve Ballmer and take over after former aQuantive chief Brian McAndrews departs.

Microsoft Plans Roofless Data Centers

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST

The new architecture called "Generation 4 Modular Data Center," or Gen 4 for short, takes its cues from Microsoft's mega-data center in Chicago.

WiMax Future Remains Unclear With Clearwire

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 17:06:00 EST

The company will rename its nationwide WiMax network Clear, and buy equipment that supports both WiMax and competing 4G technology, LTE.

Cisco Joins HP In New Year's Cost-Cutting Shutdown

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:30:00 EST

Except for some critical teams like technical assistance, channel partner, and customer product ordering, Cisco will close shop later this year.

LinkedIn Intros Streamlined Search Engine

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:54:00 EST

Search results on the social networking site can now be refined by several categories, including name, company, school, and language.

CA To Overhaul Big Iron With Mainframe 2.0

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:44:00 EST

The management company claims mainframes can represent only half the cost of distributed client-server architecture for light workloads.

Amazon Bolsters Its Cloud With Content Delivery

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:27:00 EST

With its relatively simple interface and services, CloudFront is aiming to meet content delivery needs of startups and Amazon Web Services customers.

Capgemini Sharpens Cloud Consulting With Amazon Deal

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:33:00 EST

The company also launched a new group, the Cloud Computing Center of Excellence, that will help businesses evaluate and implement cloud services and offer cloud consulting.

Microsoft Releases SharePoint, Exchange As A Service

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:15:00 EST

More than 7,000 companies and organizations signed up to participate in the multitenant beta for Exchange Online and SharePoint Online.

CA Unveils Cloud Management Strategy, SaaS Unit

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

CA unveiled Monday a cloud computing strategy that includes management as a service and management of third party cloud computing environments such as Amazon's EC2.

Novell Keeps Its E-Mail Client Alive With GroupWise 8

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

Groupwise 8, introduced Monday, introduces third-party editing support, so users can compose e-mail messages from Word or OpenOffice.org.

VoiceCon: Avaya Converts Voicemails To Text With SpinVox

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:00:00 EST

The software works with an Avaya unified messaging system to push transcribed voicemails to employees as e-mails with optional audio file attachments.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Aims To Obsolete VPNs

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:43:00 EST

The DirectAccess features lets employees connect automatically to the network without having to use a VPN client or enter any user name or password.

Avaya Pledges Continued Overhaul

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:58:00 EST

Incoming CEO Kevin Kennedy is expected to hone Avaya's focus on usability of its IP telephony and unified communications systems to compete strongly against Cisco.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Perks Up Virtualization

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:25:00 EST

In addition to Hyper-V, Terminal Services, the company's presentation virtualization technology, gets a significant boost and a new name.

Microsoft Stakes Its Place In The Cloud

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:02:00 EDT

Microsoft lays out concrete plans for cloud computing, but this vision doesn't come with a delivery date.

Can Microsoft Keep SharePoint Rolling?

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:02:00 EDT

Its all-in-one approach to collaboration is winning over companies. But that can cause its own problems.

Will 7 Be Windows' Lucky Number?

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:01:55 EDT

Microsoft previews the next major upgrade to its desktop operating system at its Professional Developers Conference and promises a beta version by early next year.

SharePoint's Rivals Aren't Giving Ground

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:01:55 EDT

They're attacking this broad market with more focused products.

Avaya Appoints CEO As Giancarlo Becomes Chairman

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:35:00 EDT

Kevin Kennedy, currently CEO of communications manufacturer JDSU (formerly JDS Uniphase), will step in next January.

Ray Ozzie Explains Cloud Computing For The Enterprise

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:40:00 EDT

Microsoft's chief software architect on what IT departments should expect from the Azure Services Platform, Microsoft's answer to on-demand computing services. But it's still in development, so maybe next year.

Microsoft's Cloud OS Compelling, But Questions Remain

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:14:00 EDT

On top of Windows Azure, Microsoft will additionally build a series of its own applications and services developers and customers will be able to take advantage of.

Rackspace, Microsoft Bid For Their Slices Of The Cloud

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:01:10 EDT

Rackspace makes acquisitions, while Microsoft is expected to offer details of its utility computing platform.

Can Microsoft Innovate In A Web-Centric World?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT

For all its dominance, the company needs to find a way to prove to the public that it is indeed a masterful game-changer and part of that may come from shifting the way it invents itself.

Microsoft To Unveil Windows 7, Cloud Computing Efforts Next Week

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT

PDC is Microsoft's foremost conference, occurring only semiannually whenever Microsoft has a series of big announcements to make, like the next version of Windows or the birth of .Net.

IBM Releases SAAS Version Of Lotus Notes Domino

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:15:00 EDT

By combining both a software element and a service, IBM is taking another page from Microsoft's "software plus services" strategy.

Microsoft Releases Virtualization Tools, Sees Gains Against VMware

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:20:00 EDT

System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 works with Microsoft's other management tools and costs about one-third what VMware's VirtualCenter does.

Microsoft's New Office Communications Server Enters Crowded Field

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:01:30 EDT

By adding features, Microsoft hopes to close a gap with traditional telecom companies.

Global Crossing Pushes Unified Communications Envelope

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:25:00 EDT

The company deployed Microsoft Office Communications Server to nearly all of its 5,000 employees, with nearly 20% of those workers making voice and video calls via the software.

Microsoft Unveils Office Communications Server 2007 R2

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EDT

The unified communications software, still in beta, includes features aimed primarily at team collaboration, remote and mobile workers, and developers.

Microsoft Releases Silverlight 2.0

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:15:00 EDT

The software giant is hoping the Silverlight upgrade will push adoption of the plug-in close to rates enjoyed by its ubiquitous competitor, Adobe Flash.

Microsoft To Release Oslo Modeling Software Preview

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Oslo will be available as an add-on to Microsoft's Visual Studio development suite. It includes a new programming language, a visual modeling tool, and a repository for storing models in a database.

Sprint Faces WiMax Challenges, Despite Growing Device Availability

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:15:00 EDT

The company has already raised $3.2 billion from investors to build the network, though it will cost an estimated total of $5 billion.

Ask.com Revamps Site For Third Time Since 2005

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:25:00 EDT

In addition to a new user interface, Ask also is focusing on improving searches in specific content areas like entertainment, health, and reference.

Startup Puts Microsoft Windows In Amazon's Clouds

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 15:20:00 EDT

Until 3Tera came along, EC2 customers could only choose among Unix-based operating systems, but couldn't run Windows or SQL Server applications.

Microsoft's .Net 4.0, 'Dublin' App Server Furthers SOA Plans

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT

The new server technology first will be made available as a downloadable add-on to Windows Server and later built into the operating system itself.

Microsoft Details Visual Studio 2010, .NET 4.0

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:20:00 EDT

The company will focus on debugging and modeling for developers, including a feature that functions just like an airplane's black box.

Risk Management Failings Spur Big Financial IT Investments

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:35:00 EDT

Some companies have increased their investments in risk management and the computing power needed to understand complicated risks since the downturn began.

Microsoft Opens $550 Million Data Center In San Antonio

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:00:00 EDT

The data center is one of a network of massive facilities being built to support Microsoft's push to offer cloud services.

Windows For Supercomputers Inches Toward Release

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Microsoft announced Windows HPC Server 2008 has been released to manufacturing and will be generally available soon.

10 Ideas To Power Up Your Green IT Agenda

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:01:45 EDT

As IT teams scramble to figure out a green strategy, here are some ideas to fuel the brainstorming.

Web 2.0: Google Chrome To Support Add-Ons

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:18:00 EDT

Google said it will work hard to make sure its add-on paradigm keeps Chrome stable, unlike add-ons for Mozilla's Firefox and Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

Interop: Cloud Computing Faces Many Management Challenges

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EDT

One of the main things many cloud computing vendors lack today is a sense of visibility into the infrastructure running the cloud, say a sampling of Interop attendees.

Interop: Green Strategies Needed For Storage

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Storage industry leaders call for metrics and best practices for businesses to use to cut down on storage energy costs, similar to what the Green Grid has begun doing for data centers.

Interop: Oracle Predicts Cloud Confusion To Continue

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:35:00 EDT

In a young market, there is also confusion being sown by companies that aren't committing entirely to Internet-based computing, including Microsoft, an Oracle exec suggests.

Interop: Cisco Pushes Private Clouds

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT

The company is bolstering existing services and consulting offerings for companies venturing down data center automation and virtualization paths.

InformationWeek 500: IT Extends Hilton's Welcome Mat

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:01:35 EDT

From faster online reservations to letting guests pick a specific room in advance to self-service kiosks in its lobbies, Hilton keeps customers coming back--and paying more.

InformationWeek 500: Monsanto's Collaborative Growth Plan

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:40 EDT

By combining unified communications, IM, SharePoint, and blogs and wikis while protecting its IP, Monsanto is advancing teamwork.

InformationWeek 500: Monsanto Stays Ahead Of The Curve

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:35 EDT

The company's "molecular breeding platform" predicts good and bad crops digitally, and its green data center is expected to cut energy use by 30%.

Microsoft Jumps On Virtualization Launch Event With 'App-V' Release

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 13:01:00 EDT

Fending off rivals VMware and Citrix, Microsoft is opening up a number of new licensing schemes for client virtualization, including offering App-V to the hosting community.

Appirio Tackles Custom Cloud App Development, Sync

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:40:00 EDT

Appirio is taking aim at companies ready to migrate systems to the cloud but unsure how to do so with a new suite consulting and custom development services.

SaaS Doubts Boost Remote Infrastructure Services

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Chiquita Brands, a SaaS believer, taps remote management services provider for e-mail chores.

Start-Ups Bring Google's Parallel Processing To Data Warehousing

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:05:00 EDT

Aster and Greenplum have made Google's MapReduce compatible with SQL for use in the parallel data warehousing systems based on open source PostgreSQL.

Internet Explorer 8 Release Approaches As Microsoft Offers Second Beta

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:08:00 EDT

The beta includes a number of new security features, including protection against cross-site scripting attacks and a phishing and malware filter.

SaaS Doubts Give Remote Infrastructure Services Life

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:50:00 EDT

Remote managed services are a stepping-stone toward cloud computing for companies with economic, legal, or security concerns about software-as-a-service, a Gartner analyst says.

Amazon Cloud Adds Persistent Storage Feature

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Customers will likely use Amazon's Elastic Block Store for a variety of things, including as a cloud-based database holding up to 1 TB of data.

Microsoft Releases PhotoSynth 3-D Photo Stitching Service

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Microsoft's PhotoSynth enables users to create navigable, three-dimensional visual "tours" by stitching together digital photos to recreate scenes that can be shared online.

IBM Gets Into IT-Enabled Green Consulting

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:10:00 EDT

IBM has launched a new consulting practice called Green Sigma to help companies tackle thorny energy efficiency problems.

Microsoft Targets E-Mail Overload With Outlook Plug-In

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:25:00 EDT

Email Prioritizer uses various algorithms to automatically identify the importance or urgency of e-mail messages delivered into an Outlook 2007 in-box.

Outages Force Cloud Computing Users To Rethink Tactics

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

IT departments scramble to devise backup plans following service disruptions at Amazon, Citrix, and Google.

Microsoft Upgrades .NET Framework, Visual Studio

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Microsoft product unit manager Shanku Niyogi said in an interview that developers will see a "significant increase" in the scalability of .Net applications written for both client and server.

AT&T Uses Its Hosting Experience To Reassure Customers That Cloud Computing Is Safe

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Vendor aims its managed computing, networking, security, and storage service at big organizations -- including the Olympics.

Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2008

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT

The upgraded database includes improved data compression, better scalability, and easier management of concurrent workloads.

AT&T Jumps Into Cloud Computing With Synaptic Hosting

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:30:00 EDT

Synaptic Hosting will allow companies to host Windows Server or Linux client-server applications and Web apps in AT&T's data centers, rather than in their own data centers.

Dell Seeks, May Receive 'Cloud Computing' Trademark

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT

The company now has six months to file a statement of use -- a document backing up or solidifying Dell's use of the term cloud computing -- or request for extension.

As Data Center Needs Grow, Microsoft Plows Into Iowa

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Its online services push requires a huge investment in new data center facilities.

Microsoft Calls Firefox Competitor To Windows

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:50:00 EDT

The report shows that Microsoft is aware of its own important balancing act as the company strives to maintain its relevance and dominance in the services era.

Coke's Largest Bottler Taps Microsoft For SaaS

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT

Coca-Cola Enterprises signs the largest deal yet for Microsoft's online collaboration and e-mail services.

Microsoft Opens Live Mesh To More Users

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:20:00 EDT

Live Mesh currently is a synchronization and remote access tool for Windows customers with Live IDs, but Microsoft says it will evolve to become much more than that.

Microsoft Bolsters Data Management With Zoomix Purchase

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:50:00 EDT

Zoomix software automatically cleans data of redundant instances, analyzes and classifies data, and learns from its previous actions.

New Microsoft President Elop Confronts The Services Era

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:50:00 EDT

Stephen Elop, the new president of Microsoft's business division, describes the challenges he faces in an interview with InformationWeek.

Microsoft Admits Windows Vista Mistakes, Criticizes Apple Ads

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:20:00 EDT

The company will work to reverse the widely held belief, informed by early troubles upon the operating system's launch, that Vista isn't compatible with many applications and devices.

Microsoft Unveils New Services Suites, Pricing Details

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The company additionally laid out plans to pay its partners 12% of first-year revenue and 6% of ongoing revenue from sales.

Microsoft Offers Free Windows Vista Support To Small Businesses

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:40:00 EDT

The Small Business Assurance program will provide Vista deployment help and free "deep technical" support over the phone through October.

Microsoft Reopens Door To Yahoo Acquisition

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EDT

The offer may be back on the table if billionaire investor Carl Icahn is successful in his bid to overhaul Yahoo's board of directors at its August 1 shareholder meeting.

Microsoft Unveils New Internet Explorer Security Features

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:20:00 EDT

Coming to IE8 is a set of cross-site scripting defenses to defeat hackers looking to steal cookies and browser history, logging keystrokes, stealing credentials, or just evading phishing filters.

Microsoft Buys Search Start-Up Powerset

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 17:32:00 EDT

Under Powerset's hood is decades-in-the-making natural-language processing technology the company licensed from the Palo Alto Research Center, formerly of Xerox.

Microsoft Revises Volume Licensing Agreements

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:40:00 EDT

The software vendor is continuing down a path that's cut the total number of licensing programs from more than 100 last year to 26.

Adobe Makes Flash Files More Searchable In Google, Yahoo

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:50:00 EDT

Adobe has unveiled Searchable SWF technology and is distributing a "search-engine optimized" version of Flash Player to Google and Yahoo.

Microsoft Lays Out Protocol Patent Licensing Terms

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:15:00 EDT

Protocols for Office 2007, SharePoint 2007, and Exchange Server 2007 are out, but it's too early to tell what impact those releases will have on the company or its partners and competitors.

Nokia's Symbian Deal Rewrites The Smartphone Rules

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:01:10 EDT

Nokia's plan to make the mobile OS open source is sure to affect businesses that want to push more apps onto smartphones, and it could influence the role of open source software in general.

Microsoft To Buy Mobile Services Company MobiComp

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Among MobiComp's customers are Vodafone, clothing company Esprit, and a number of mobile carriers including ones from Portugal and Saudi Arabia.

After Delays, Microsoft Releases Hyper-V Server Virtualization

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:10:00 EDT

By packaging Hyper-V with Windows Server, Microsoft hopes to reverse the head start competitors like VMware and Citrix have been able to gain.

Symbian's Open Source Gambit Ups Stakes In Mobile OS War

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:20:00 EDT

Nokia's moves to make Symbian a free and open mobile operating system should put pressure on competitors to keep innovating and giving customers what they want.

Guide To Cloud Computing

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:02:00 EDT

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.

Yahoo Execs Exit Stage Left

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Though it's easy to make Yahoo's failure with Microsoft or the company's partnership with Google a scapegoat for these departures, there are some who are just moving on.

Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 Nears Release

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:36:00 EDT

The former SoftGrid software streams an application from a server in an organization's data center to a local PC as pieces of the application are needed.

Firefox 3.0 Doesn't Focus On Business IT

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:20:00 EDT

However, a lack of enterprise support won't stop employees from downloading and using the browser on their own, with or without the backing of IT.

Inside Microsoft's $550 Million Mega Data Centers

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 EDT

A tour of Microsoft's gargantuan, under-construction San Antonio data center reveals a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure on an immense scale.

Microsoft Co-Sponsors Census Of Corporate Open Source Use

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:37:00 EDT

The community outreach shouldn't be perceived as foreshadowing that Microsoft will soon open source much of its own software.

Microsoft Says Internet Explorer 8 Will Be More IT Friendly

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EDT

The software vendor will add a number of features to Internet Explorer 8 for IT departments beyond those already offered in IE7.

Terremark Launches Utility Computing Service For Enterprises

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:20:00 EDT

Based on the Infinistructure virtualized utility platform, the company is billing the compute cycles and storage as a lump sum at the beginning of a multi-month contract.

Procter & Gamble Signs $650 Million Outsourcing Deal With BT

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:01:00 EDT

BT will run P&G's VoIP, Internet services, remote access, audio and videoconferencing and some security services like firewall and anti-virus.

Microsoft Says Windows Server 2008 Cuts Power Consumption By 10%

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:40:00 EDT

Microsoft estimates that enterprise-class Windows Server 2008 running with 20 active clients would save about $30 annually in power costs compared with the 2003 version.

Microsoft Touts Virtualization At TechEd Conference

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Microsoft expects big growth in server virtualization, application virtualization, presentation virtualization, and desktop virtualization.

Microsoft Details Oslo Modeling Vision

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:10:00 EDT

The heterogeneous SOA software for Visual Studio will have tools called Architecture Explorer and Architecture Layer Diagram for visualizing application logic in current code.

Businesses Use Microsoft Robotics, But Not For Robots

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:42:00 EDT

Companies like MySpace and Tyco are using elements of the developer studio's Concurrency and Coordination Runtime to manage business processes and intranet services.

Bill Gates Gives Last Big Speech Before Leaving Full-Time Microsoft Role

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:30:00 EDT

"It's the first time I've really changed my career since I was 17 years old," Gates told a crowd of software developers at Microsoft's TechEd conference.

Microsoft Readies Silverlight, Oslo, IBM Partnership At TechEd

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EDT

Bill Gates will also speak to software developers in one of his final public addresses before he moves next month to a part-time role with the company.

Adobe Acrobat, PDF Get Flash Support

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Adobe unveiled Acrobat 9, Acrobat Reader 9, a new suite of services called Acrobat.com, and extensions to PDF that support interactive Flash content.

Microsoft Unveils Multi-Touch Technology For Windows 7

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Multi-touch capabilities are expected to be part of the next Windows operating system when it is released in late 2009 or early 2010.

Microsoft, Citrix Unveil 'Swiss Army Knife' Remote System

Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

New all-in-one system for branch offices delivers applications, while minimizing complexity.

Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 To Add ODF, PDF Support

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Despite its recent ISO approval, however, Microsoft will not support the standardized version of its own Open XML format until the release of Office 14.

Microsoft Offers Cash To Use Its Search Engine

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:50:00 EDT

Microsoft plans to entice advertisers and users of its search engine with savings on online purchases on a site called Live Search cashback.

Despite Challenges, Microsoft Expects Broad Adoption Of Online Software Services

Wed, 21 May 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Microsoft expects half of all Exchange e-mail customers to subscribe to a software-as-a-service version within five years.

Microsoft, Citrix Push 'Branch Office In A Box'

Tue, 20 May 2008 12:30:00 EDT

The software is the latest in a recent push by vendors to simplify the increasingly complex IT infrastructure at many companies' branch offices with a do-it-all piece of hardware.

Microsoft To Court Advertisers With Revised Search, Ad Plans

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:25:00 EDT

The company is now looking to make "small, targeted acquisitions" in search and advertising, and potentially in regional markets or "key geographies."

Microsoft's Johnson Outlines Online Ad Strategy In E-mail

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:19:00 EDT

Johnson's e-mail and the ad conference come as Microsoft expressed renewed interest in Yahoo on Sunday with an "alternative" deal, likely involving advertising.

How Open Is Microsoft?

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:01:55 EDT

Our survey shows that business technology pros aren't convinced that Microsoft is doing enough to shed its old proprietary habits.

Microsoft Open Source, Standards Chiefs Tout 'Openness'

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:02:00 EDT

Interviews with Sam Ramji and Tom Robertson reveal Microsoft is strong on building open source business models and community as well as interoperability and industry standards.

Bill Gates Demonstrates 'TouchWall' Multi-Touch Screen

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Microsoft's "intelligent whiteboard" could potentially show up in corporate meeting rooms, board rooms or classrooms if and when it ever gets productized.

Adobe Unveils Flash Player 10, 3-D Features

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:40:00 EDT

The new Flash Player has several new features Adobe hopes will help maintain the plug-in's dominance in the face of growing competition.

Software Piracy On The Rise, Study Finds

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:50:00 EDT

Rates of pirated software ranged from a high of 93% in Armenia to a low of 20% in the United States, according to the 2007 BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy study.

Microsoft Details SMB Servers, Jacks Up Price

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:16:00 EDT

Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008 are available in public preview now with full versions expected by the end of the year.

Retiring Microsoft Exec Raikes Gets Gates Foundation Nod

Mon, 12 May 2008 18:12:00 EDT

While at Microsoft, Jeff Raikes oversaw the company's business products, including Office and its Dynamics ERP and CRM suites.

Microsoft's Hotmail, Live Messenger Head To BlackBerry

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

BlackBerrys aren't just for business messaging anymore, and Microsoft isn't depending only on Windows Mobile for its mobile strategy.

Microsoft's Windows Vista Spin Merits Second Look

Thu, 8 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Vista uptake is unquestionably on the rise, but a variety of factors need to be considered with looking at the numbers, says Gartner.

MainSoft Integrates Microsoft SharePoint With IBM Lotus Notes

Wed, 7 May 2008 16:05:00 EDT

The software allows for drag and drop of documents, spreadsheets and presentations hosted on a SharePoint site from a sidebar into e-mails, calendar appointments and task lists.

Microsoft: 'We've Moved On' From Yahoo

Tue, 6 May 2008 12:14:00 EDT

"Yahoo would have been an accelerator, but we've moved on and now we're focused on how fast we can grow organically," Windows Live general manager Brian Hall said.

Ballmer: Microsoft's Web Strategy Doesn't Stop With Yahoo

Mon, 5 May 2008 15:20:00 EDT

Microsoft will continue to improve search relevance, build out its own advertising platform, invest in engineering for the Web, and pursue partnerships around the world.

How Merrill Lynch Plans To Virtualize Half Its Desktops

Sat, 3 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT

It's a big bet on emerging technology that's driven by IT management cost savings.

Microsoft Uses Open Source Project To Extend Management To Linux

Sat, 3 May 2008 00:01:20 EDT

Bid to increase its enterprise systems management coverage hinges on OpenPegasus.

Adobe Pushes Broader Mobile Strategy For Flash

Thu, 1 May 2008 06:30:00 EDT

Several of the moves will further open access to Flash, including removing restrictions on the use of the SWF and FLV file formats.

McKinsey: Measure Data Center Efficiency Like Car Fuel Efficiency

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:45:00 EDT

The report recommends companies adopt a new metric called Corporate Average Data Efficiency (CADE) that combines both IT and facilities costs to monitor energy use.

Microsoft Again Delays Windows XP SP3 Release

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Microsoft is holding up the software update's release, this time after finding a compatibility issue with an electronic checkout system for retailers.

Microsoft Uses Open Source To Extend Systems Management To Linux

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Microsoft is extending its management software to Linux and Unix by integrating some of the open source OpenPegasus project's code into System Center Operations Manager.

Microsoft's Live Mesh: Web Fabric With Loose Threads

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:01:10 EDT

Ambitious plan to weave PCs, devices, and cloud computing is still in the early stages.

Microsoft Developers Weigh In On Live Mesh

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:44:00 EDT

Microsoft MVPs say that they hope Microsoft can deliver on the big promises it's making with its software-plus-services development platform.

With Live Mesh, Microsoft Admits Web Is Now Central To Computing

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:51:00 EDT

Ray Ozzie says Microsoft's software and services endeavor is a shift from its PC roots and key to sharing content and data over a number of devices.

Microsoft Hires Database Pioneer, Opens Database Development Lab

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EDT

Parallel database pioneer David DeWitt will join Microsoft as its newest technical fellow and open an advanced development laboratory in Madison, Wis.

Web 2.0: Microsoft Makes Big Bet For 'Software Plus Services' With Live Mesh

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:10:00 EDT

Live Mesh will let users share data and content across a wide variety of devices using both Web-based and client software.

Desktone, Verizon Announce Desktop Virtualization As A Service

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Desktone plans to sell "desktops as a service" through service providers like Verizon Businesss and European and Asian carriers; IBM is a partner.

Microsoft Plans Internet Scaling With MatrixDB For SQL Server After 2008

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:20:00 EDT

While Microsoft officially refused comment, two job listings offer tantalizing information about a significant enterprise database project under development.

Forrester: Don't Wait For Windows 7 To Upgrade

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:40:00 EDT

The analyst firm pointed to better administrative tools, security tools like User Account Control, and Vista's integrated search functionality in its assessment.

Curl's Nitro Takes Aim At Adobe AIR

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The two companies also compete with Microsoft's Windows Presentation Foundation and Silverlight in the online-offline rich Internet app runtime marketplace.

Google, Salesforce Partnership Owes Legacy To Microsoft, SAP, Oracle

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:33:00 EDT

While the integration of Salesforce and Google Apps builds on work of its predecessors, it also represents a fundamental departure from most of those previous integration efforts.

Google, Others Expand Online Services Offerings

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

As cloud computing grows, corporate users would be wise to put it on watch.

Cisco Buys Rest Of Nuova, Launches Data Center Switch

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:50:00 EDT

The upcoming Nexus 5020 will be the second in a larger line of Nexus switches that combine storage, switching, management, virtualization and security.

Microsoft To Mainstream Containerized Data Centers With C-Blox

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:07:00 EDT

The server-packed shipping units allow Microsoft to run its entire $500 million Northlake facility with a continuous staff of little more than 20 or 30 employees.

Microsoft Releases 14,000 Pages Of Trade Secrets

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:15:00 EDT

Information includes details about how Exchange Server and Outlook talk, as well as how Office and SharePoint communicate with each other.

IBM's Mashup Suite Aims To Increase Enterprise Adoption

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The company's Mashup Center and WebSphere sMash make it easier for both developers and information workers to create and use mashups.

MokaFive Joins Red Hot Desktop Virtualization Market

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The startup's Web server-based software competes with larger vendors like Citrix, Microsoft, and VMware as well as thin client advocates like Sun and Wyse.

Symantec, Microsoft Settle Windows Suit

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:50:00 EDT

The case centered on storage management technology Microsoft had licensed from vendor Veritas, which was integrated into Windows.

Microsoft Surface Coming To AT&T Stores In April

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:25:00 EDT

The kiosks use a special optical tag that recognizes selected cell phones to let customers explore device features.

Firefox Gains On Internet Explorer In Businesses

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:11:00 EDT

Even if IT shops aren't formally pushing employees to Firefox, they are moving to support the browser in their enterprise Web apps, Forrester Research suggests.

Microsoft Claims Victory In Open XML Standardization Battle

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:35:00 EDT

Acceptance means that Microsoft doesn't have to worry about governments that prefer internationally standardized document formats backing away from Office.

Microsoft Upgrades Mobile Search With Voice, Maps

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EDT

The expanded features for Windows Mobile and BlackBerry devices are designed to regain market share Microsoft is losing to desktop search.

Microsoft Awaits Vote Results On Open XML Standardization

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:25:00 EDT

If the file format does not become a standard, some governments could shy away from using Open XML -- and therefore, potentially, Microsoft Office.

Adobe Cozies Up To Open Source World

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:20:00 EDT

The company is joining the Linux Foundation and released an early test version of its Adobe Integrated Runtime (Air) for rich Internet applications.

Microsoft Patent Claims Force Avistar To Cut 1/4 Of Staff

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:40:00 EDT

The videoconferencing company had been discussing the possibility of Microsoft licensing its intellectual property before the patent challenges were filed.

Microsoft Quietly Launches Interoperability Forum

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EDT

Microsoft has launched the Interoperability Forum, but it's hard to find and doesn't have much activity yet.

Microsoft, Facebook, LinkedIn Work To Share Contacts

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Microsoft and four social networks have joined to exchange contacts APIs securely.

Microsoft's Search Share Continues To Decline

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:50:00 EDT

In February, Google had 5.86 billion searches, Yahoo had 2.14 billion, and Microsoft had 953 million, according to comScore.

Microsoft Releases Near-Final Hyper-V

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:15:00 EDT

Microsoft server virtualization moves closer to reality with the "feature complete" test version now and an August date for the full release.

Intel, Microsoft Pledge $20 Million For Multi-Core App Development

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:17:00 EDT

Research facilities at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will try to help bolster parallel programming efforts.

Microsoft Banks On Partners, Interoperability For Unified Communications

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:15:00 EDT

The company augments its Office Communications Server with improved videoconferencing and contact center technology.

Avaya's CEO Looks To Bring Unified Communications To The Masses

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Avaya CEO Lou D'Ambrosio discusses UC "for the masses" and Avaya's relationship with Microsoft, IBM.

Gates, Mundie Urge More Long Term U.S. Investment In Tech

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:40:00 EDT

A key Microsoft priority is to encourage investment in math and sciences education, including putting more technology in the hands of schoolchildren.

Microsoft Strengthens Virtualization Portfolio With Kidaro Acquisition

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:38:19 EDT

Microsoft will add Kidaro's desktop virtualization capabilities into Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, a set of desktop management tools for businesses.

Wal-Mart Yanks Linux PC From Shelves, Keeps Them Online

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:40:00 EDT

The sale of Everex gPCs was a test run more than a gung ho endorsement of Linux's readiness, according to the retailer.

Microsoft Takes Another Step Toward Software As A Service

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

At MIX conference, Ray Ozzie introduces hosted versions of Exchange and SQL Server.

Microsoft's Ballmer Talks About Google, Yahoo, Apple At MIX

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST

The Microsoft CEO tells a conference of Web developers that his company is an underdog on the Web.

Novell Exec Slams Deal With Microsoft

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:40:00 EST

Microsoft's commitment to openness was debated at the company's MIX conference in Las Vegas.

Microsoft Releases Silverlight 2.0 Beta, Developer Tools

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:20:00 EST

Silverlight 2.0, Microsoft's cross-browser, cross-operating system Web browser plug-in, lets developers create a much wider range of applications.

Microsoft Extends SQL Server To The Web With Data Services

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:00:00 EST

SQL Server Data Services aims to help businesses avoid much of the costs and complexity of developing and provisioning data-heavy apps and mashups.

Microsoft Details Internet Explorer 8.0, Introduces Beta

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:50:00 EST

Internet Explorer 8.0 is a shift from previous versions in that it focuses heavily on complying with Web standards.

Microsoft, Nokia Put Silverlight On Mobile Devices

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:00:00 EST

The strategy to get its rich Internet app on cell phones is part of Microsoft's effort to make the browser plug-in a cross-platform, cross-browser product.

Microsoft Pushes Silverlight For Businesses

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:56:00 EST

With Silverlight Blueprint for SharePoint, Microsoft aims to bring rich Internet apps to enterprises.

Microsoft Offers Online Services To Smaller Businesses

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EST

Microsoft is opening a beta test version of Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Office Communications Server Online to companies of all sizes.

Data Center Best Practices

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 00:02:00 EST

Leading-edge operators and consultants share their tips on building ultraefficient, ultrasecure, and ultrareliable facilities.

What Risks Could Slow The Windows Server Juggernaut?

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

What Ballmer and would-be customers have to say about the new Windows Server 2008 release.

How eBay Manages Its Data Centers

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:20:00 EST

The company is a third of the way through a major three-year grid computing initiative and is hoping to move toward automatic service level management.

Microsoft's Ballmer On Windows Server, Yahoo, Linux

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST

How does Microsoft beat Linux? The same way "you beat any other competitor: You offer good value, which in this case means good total cost of ownership," Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says.

Microsoft Launches Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:40:00 EST

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer outlined the company's strategy for enterprise IT and the benefits it sees in the latest versions of its major enterprise products.

Cisco To Include Windows Server With Networking Equipment

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:20:00 EST

The new product aims to simplify the challenging task of managing branch IT infrastructure in remote offices.

Adobe Stakes New Claim To Rich Web Apps With Release Of Air

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:40:00 EST

Adobe and its partners announced a number of Air applications for consumers and businesses, including Nasdaq Instant Market Replay and Business Objects' BI Desktop.

Competitive And Antitrust Forces Spur Microsoft's Openness Pledge

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:05:00 EST

Despite the rhetoric, Microsoft said it will continue to play verbal hardball with commercial open source competitors that don't license the company's intellectual property.

Microsoft Details Small Business Server 2008

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:00:00 EST

The products aim to help the 31.9 million small businesses and 1.2 million midsize companies worldwide that often have small or nonexistent IT staff.

Black Hat Conference: Experts Develop Cybersecurity Recommendations For Next President

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:10:00 EST

The Cyber Commission has loose ties with each of the remaining presidential campaigns, yet members admit they don't expect all of their recommendations to be followed.

Black Hat Conference: Security Researchers Claim To Hack GSM Calls

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:30:00 EST

The creators of the in-development technology say they'll be able to crack GSM encryption with only about $1,000 worth of equipment.

Microsoft Gives Away Software Worth Thousands To Students

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:50:00 EST

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates says he wants to "equip a new generation of technology leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to harness the magic of software."

Windows Server 2008: Missing Pieces Threaten Pent-Up Demand

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:02:00 EST

Our survey shows that more than half of IT departments have plans for Microsoft's new operating system, but delays in Hyper-V and SQL Server 2008 could slow its progress.

Microsoft-Yahoo Combo Would Involve Product Overlap--And Choices

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Yahoo would fill some gaps, but don't expect Microsoft to mess with its flagship products.

Microsoft Shuffles Online Services, Mobile Execs

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:30:00 EST

A total of 18 executives have changed their roles this time around, including 14 promotions, three departures, and a temporary shift.

Microsoft, Yahoo Court Small Businesses

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:30:00 EST

Microsoft has made changes to its licensing model and upgraded Office Live, while Yahoo created a cheap Web hosting service and upgraded the Zimbra collaboration suite.

Microsoft Pushes Yahoo Bid Forward Despite Rejection

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:45:00 EST

Yahoo announced earlier that its board had unanimously rejected Microsoft's proposal on the basis of being "significantly undervalued" in Microsoft's bid.

Microsoft Releases Windows Vista SP1 To Businesses This Week

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST

Microsoft will release Vista SP1 to volume license customers later this week and provided more details on its complicated release schedule.

Microsoft, Yahoo Mull Options In Takeover Battle

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:13:00 EST

Yahoo may have rejected Microsoft's $44.6 billion acquisition bid Monday, but both companies still have options to weigh. Here's what each side could do.

Yahoo Rejects Microsoft's Bid, Takeover Battle Enters New Phase

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:10:00 EST

Yahoo's board of directors unanimously rejected Microsoft's bid, which it said "substantially undervalues Yahoo."

Microsoft Demos Next-Gen Web Advertising Concepts

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 11:00:00 EST

The company showed new ad technologies ranging from contextual video ads and multitouch interactive advertising to image categorization and advanced advertising analytics.

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2008 To Manufacturing

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:00:00 EST

More than 2 million copies of Windows Server test versions have been downloaded, and Microsoft has 445 customers that have begun early deployments.

Microsoft-Yahoo Combo Could Accelerate Services Strategy

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:10:00 EST

However, integrating these services may cause major headaches as Microsoft tries to keep customers and keep executive focus on its other businesses.

Microsoft's Ballmer Discusses Yahoo, Google, Integration Challenges

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EST

CEO Steve Ballmer said Microsoft and Yahoo would work together to create a single online advertising platform.

Microsoft Anti-Trust Oversight Extended Until 2009

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST

At issue is whether Microsoft has fully shared technical documentation and refrained from anti-competitive business practices.

Microsoft's Muglia On Windows Server 2008, Data Center Trends

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:00:00 EST

Microsoft senior VP Bob Muglia discusses the upcoming launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and other topics.

Automatic Microsoft Office Update Due Next Month

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:40:00 EST

Office 2003 SP3 will give users greater control over which macros can run in Excel, patch security holes, and give IT admins new tools to protect against social engineering attacks.

Amid Microsoft's Management Turnover, Change Is In The Air

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:02:00 EST

As Bill Gates and other company veterans ease out of day-to-day roles, newcomers gain influence.

Microsoft: Virtually End-To-End

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

The company envisions 'dynamic IT,' a highly virtualized model with apps delivered when and where they're needed.

Windows Vista Helps Microsoft Report Record Growth

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:00:00 EST

Significant public griping over Windows Vista hasn't held back the new operating system, as it has finally become the cash cow the company had hoped it would be.

Microsoft Broadens Virtualization Strategy Beyond Data Center

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:00:00 EST

Microsoft wants virtualization to change the way IT works from the data center to the desktop.

Microsoft: We're Ready For The Post-Gates Era

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:18:00 EST

Executive Bob Muglia says leadership at Microsoft remains strong and more than ready for change.

Microsoft To Ship Windows Server 2008 In February

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:43:00 EST

The operating system is now in "escrow," a phase where the final test passes are being done on the operating system and any changes aren't taken lightly.

Microsoft Releases Office 2008 For Mac

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:30:00 EST

Office 2008 for Mac includes new versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage, which replaces Outlook for e-mail on the Mac.

Windows Vista SP1 Test Available For Public Download

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:25:00 EST

The version is "time-limited," meaning it won't work after June 30.

Four Areas That Show Why Consumer Tech Show Matters To Business IT

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

From price pressure to mobile computing, consumer tech drives the innovation agenda.

Microsoft Starts On Successor To Windows Presentation Foundation

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:00:00 EST

Microsoft is looking to hire people to work on a graphical framework for future Windows user interfaces.

Microsoft President Raikes Retiring, Replacement Comes From Outside

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:35:00 EST

Microsoft President Steve Raikes is retiring, replaced by Stephen Elop, a Juniper exec with a diverse technology background.

ReCellular Goes Corporate With Cellphone Recycling

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 16:10:00 EST

The company also sends customers an audit of the old cell phones containing all the old data on the phones, like numbers and messages.

Panasonic Shows Off Broadband Over Powerline At CES

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 15:00:00 EST

Among the powerline products were a photo printer, Ethernet bridges, a USB hub, a Wi-Fi router, a WiMax router, an MP4 player, and a point-of-sales computer.

Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang: The Mobile Web Needs Openness

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 18:45:00 EST

Yahoo's differentiator, according to its founder, is an XML-based development platform the company is creating for later this year.

Style Takes Center Stage For Microsoft At CES

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 16:25:00 EST

Microsoft's PC fashion show will result in 12 computers to showcase on the show floor from a pool of 50 entrants in a style competition.

Xbox Becoming Centerpiece Of The Digital Living Room

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST

In a fierce competition with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft said it needed something new to set it apart.

Bill Gates' Final CES Rings In The Next Digital Decade

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 01:35:00 EST

The retiring founder and chairman proudly announced a slew of digital content deals for Xbox and Silverlight and showed off Microsoft's vision for the future of technology.

Gates To Kick Off CES, And Big Push By Microsoft

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:40:00 EST

Linux, Yahoo, AOL, and other companies and technologies will compete for attention at the annual display of consumer electronics.

Microsoft Seeks To Patent System To Spy On Workers

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 11:30:00 EST

The application describes a program that would watch users' computer activity, automatically offering help and letting supervisors monitor users.

Samba Gets Microsoft Protocol Info

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:15:00 EST

The agreement allows Samba implementations of the Windows workgroup protocols to go out under the General Public License.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Beta Due This Summer

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:00:00 EST

Microsoft says an early build of IE8 has already passed the Acid2 test, which measures how well a browser works with current Web standards.

Microsoft Releases CRM 4.0, Code-Named 'Titan'

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:15:00 EST

The new software will be available for customers and hosting partners to download online. CRM 4.0's multitenant architecture gives the company and hosting partners the ability to host CRM in much higher volumes, setting the stage for a showdown with Salesforce.com.

IT Pros Grapple With Timing Of Windows Vista Deployment

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

As some customers drag their feet, Microsoft shows no signs of concern.

Microsoft Buys Multimap, European Online Mapping Company

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:30:00 EST

Multimap has the data Microsoft needs to expand mapping and location-based advertising services worldwide.

Microsoft Releases Office 2007 SP1

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:25:00 EST

Most of the changes are relatively minor, including the five bugs that most often crash Office applications.

Microsoft Offers Service Pack Blocker

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:30:00 EST

The toolkit halts automatic delivery of OS service packs through Windows Update.

Microsoft Opens Beta Of Office Live Workspace

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST

Office Live Workspace is not a full, online suite of Office applications, but rather a set of collaborative tools meant to work with the Office client apps.

2007 Chief Of The Year: Tim Stanley

Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:02:00 EST

While other CIOs struggle to align technology with ''the business,'' Tim Stanley has made the two indistinguishable at Harrah's Entertainment.

The Ultimate CIO

Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

From risk taker to master planner, a glance at key attributes of some previous Chiefs of the Year.

Microsoft's Volta Brings .NET To The Web

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:35:00 EST

The technology lets developers design apps in common Microsoft languages and repurpose them for the Web with a few clicks late in the development process.

Visual Studio 2008 Shows Up Early To The Party

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The formal launch may be months way, but Microsoft's updated development environment is now available.

In Virtualization Race, Microsoft Unbundles In Bid To Catch Up

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The newly dubbed Hyper-V Server can be licensed with or without Windows Server 2008 when they ship next year.

Intuit Sneaks Into Enterprise Collaboration

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST

Intuit's Quickbase, a Web-based workgroup collaboration app, has quietly found its way into 53 of the largest 100 companies, the company says.

Microsoft's Bill Hilf Reveals Its Open Source Strategy

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:01:00 EST

The man in charge of Microsoft's strategy for living in harmony with Linux lays out the company's opportunities with open source and the open source business model.

Microsoft Open Sources Office Effort For The Disabled

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:50:00 EST

A new Word plug-in called "Save as DAISY" will allow users to convert OpenXML documents into a format structured to help the blind navigate text.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Server Editions, Pricing

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:40:00 EST

Versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 can cost as little as $28 or as much as $2,999 per processor.

Microsoft Preps Windows Vista Update For Download

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:50:00 EST

The most significant change is a feature that extends battery life for mobile devices as well as improves the stability of Windows PowerShell and wireless network services.

Microsoft Readies SQL Server 2008

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST

SQL Server 2008 CTP5, due this month, expands the number of data types supported by SQL Server, including geospatial data, and includes new data warehouse features.

Microsoft's Ready To Be Your Enterprise Search Vendor

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Microsoft plans to rebrand and improve its SharePoint Server for Search as Search Server 2008 and offer a free, smaller-scale version, too.

Microsoft Spending $1 Billion On New Data Centers

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST

The new data centers in Chicago and Dublin are being built on an accelerated schedule; Chicago will be up and running by April.

Microsoft Details 'Centro' Mid-Size Business Software Suite

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 13:40:00 EST

Windows Essential Business Server will be a bundled install of multiple Microsoft server products and initially targeted at companies with 25 to 250 computers.

Microsoft Releases Windows Live Software Suite

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 18:00:00 EST

Windows Live Suite is a set of Web-connected applications for Windows that can be installed with a 130-Mbyte download.

Microsoft Fires Its CIO After Investigation

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 17:40:00 EST

Microsoft General Manager Shahla Aly and Alain Crozier, a Microsoft VP in charge of the company's CFO, sales, marketing and services group will take over Scott's duties.

Microsoft Enters Enterprise Search Market

Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST

With Search Server and Search Server Express based on SharePoint, the company hopes to bridge the gap between free and expensive corporate search products.

Microsoft To Update Visual Studio, .NET This Month

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:30:00 EST

Visual Studio 2008 includes a new graphical designer to target XAML, a design language used by Windows Presentation Foundation.

Is CA Back On Track?

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:30:00 EDT

In the last quarter, the systems management software company signed 16 major license agreements of more than $10 million apiece, totaling $334 million.

Wait Begins As Microsoft Dives Into Unified Communications

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:01:50 EDT

Technology transitions take time, and Microsoft's a relative newcomer to the market.

Microsoft's Phone Ambitions Face A Winding Road

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:30:00 EDT

The biggest challenges for Microsoft may be legacy vendors Cisco, Avaya, and Siemens, which are known for resilience and uptime.

Google And IBM Take Aim At Shortage Of Distributed Computing Skills

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Capabilities will be in much greater demand as software as a service and massive data warehouses become more pervasive.

Acacia Research, Linux Patent Adversary, Has Long Litigation History

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:00:00 EDT

As of the company's most recent quarterly earnings, Acacia counts 33 lawsuits to which it or one of its 50 subsidiaries is a party.

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer Calls Rivals 'Pretenders'

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:30:00 EDT

The outspoken chief executive brags Microsoft has a 17 year head start over competitors who are building large-scale Web-centric applications.

Microsoft Open Source Exec Moves To Server Marketing

Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:41:00 EDT

The company taps Bill Hilf to take on a broader strategy and marketing role just as Windows Server 2008 approaches release.

Google's Stock Soars Above $600 A Share

Mon, 8 Oct 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The stock began dipping in mid-July on weaker-than-expected earnings and bottomed out at $491.52, but began climbing in mid-August. Shares are already up 30% in the last year alone.

Microsoft To Release .Net Source Code

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:00:00 EDT

The code, which should be released around the same time as Visual Studio 2008, will be available for viewing, though not for editing.

EBay, Others Launch Desktop Apps With Adobe AIR

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:50:00 EDT

Several companies are investing development time in AIR apps, programmed using Ajax and Flex, as an adjunct or alternative to Silverlight and Flash.

Oracle Pushes Enterprise 2.0

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Oracle believes Enterprise 2.0 technologies can transform the way employees inside a company share information and work together.

Microsoft Joins Online Productivity Battle With Office Live Workspaces

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:01:00 EDT

The software lets people store, share, and collaborate on Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents online and share their desktop with one another.

Microsoft Aims For Google With Live Search Upgrade

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:20:00 EDT

While some improvements are a bit of a catch-up with Google and Yahoo, others take Microsoft beyond what those search engines offer today.

Windows Server 2008 Nears Final Code, Vista SP Test Widens

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:55:00 EDT

Microsoft announced that the server OS update's first release candidate will be available for download Tuesday.

Social Networking: A Time Waster Or The Next Big Thing In Collaboration?

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:02:00 EDT

Facebook and other social networks in the workplace can suck up employees' time and worse. But managed right, they may be the next breakthrough in business collaboration.

Analysis: Social Networks May Become Interoperable

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

As more social networks let users add applications as widgets to their home pages, we could see a more extensible and portable ecosystem of social networks.

Google, IBM Take Another Run At Microsoft's Office Suite

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

New alternatives have some advantages, but may find it hard to dislodge Microsoft's deep-rooted software.

New Version Of Microsoft Office Due In 2009

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EDT

The next version of the Microsoft Office productivity suite appears to be on track to be released in the fall of 2009, with test releases coming as soon as early next year.

Microsoft Releases Office 2003 SP3

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Security takes center stage including allowing users to control which macros run in legacy Excel files, potentially blocking malicious code.

InformationWeek 500: Online Banking, Fast And Easy, Draws Customers

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:01:00 EDT

Washington Mutual's Instant Checking service has been a hit, with thousands of customers signing up each day.

Microsoft's EU Loss May Set Precedent For Intel, Apple, Others

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The outcome of the case could force players like Intel, Apple, and others to share or open their technology to outsiders.

Resistance Proves Futile; Sun To Sell Windows Servers

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:01:00 EDT

Three years after settling legal matters, Sun and Microsoft enter second stage of cooperation.

Microsoft Updates Windows Without User Permission, Apologizes

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Over the last few weeks, without user approval, Windows Update has updated nine small executable files in both Windows XP and Windows Vista.

Sun, Microsoft Expand Partnership; Sun To Sell Windows

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:24:00 EDT

The former rivals will collaborate on IP television and interoperability between Windows Server and Sun's Solaris operating system.

Novell, Microsoft Open Linux Interoperability Lab

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:55:00 EDT

The two companies plan to focus initial energy on server-side issues like virtualization, directory and identity services, and management.

Adobe, BEA Unite On Rich Web Apps For Business

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:29:00 EDT

As part of the partnership, BEA will bundle Adobe's Flex Builder, the development environment for Flash, with BEA's own Web app development tool, Workshop Studio.

Microsoft Simplifies Volume Licensing

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:59:00 EDT

Changes include doing away with signature pages spread throughout the agreements and replacing them with a single page signature form that's all a customer needs to sign.

Made To Look Easy, New Web Apps Will Require Some Work

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Microsoft's Silverlight is among the new technologies that users will come to expect.

Microsoft Releases Silverlight; Linux Version Coming

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 09:30:00 EDT

Silverlight 1.0 will focus mostly on audio and video, but future versions will let developers program for the Web in .Net.

Windows Vista Update Due, But Don't Expect A Panacea

Sat, 1 Sep 2007 00:02:00 EDT

Service Pack 1, due in the first quarter of 2008, will come with across-the-board improvements, but few new features.

Microsoft To Buy Corporate Group Chat Provider

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EDT

Parlano was spun off from Swiss bank UBS with MindAlign, which is used most notably in the financial services industry by five of the top seven global banks.

Microsoft Delays Windows Server Until Early 2008

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Windows Server 2008 is now in Beta 3 and feature complete, but Microsoft is delaying it because "it needs a little more time to bake," the company said.

Microsoft Will Release Windows Vista SP1 Early 2008

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Performance, compatibility, and reliability have been among the biggest complaints of Windows Vista users, and the service pack will focus on those three major trouble areas.

Microsoft Piracy Check Snafu Mislabels Authentic Windows Copies

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:28:00 EDT

Without a fix, users would have had to turn off anything that would ping Microsoft's WGA servers for validation, including updates and patches, until the issue got resolved.

U.S. Spy Agencies Go Web 2.0 In Effort To Better Share Information

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:00:00 EDT

In December, the DNI will launch A-Space, a portal that will eventually include everything from wikis, blogs, and social networking; built using SOA.

Adobe Flash Player Goes High-Def

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:00:00 EDT

The Flash Player upgrade, now in beta testing, will support higher quality audio and video via standard H.264 video and High Efficiency AAC audio.

Online Office Suite Zoho Goes Offline With Google Gears

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT

Zoho Tuesday released a version of Writer that can view documents when users are offline, as well as when they are online.

Microsoft And Cisco CEOs Showcase Growing Relationship

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:10:00 EDT

Customer demand for interoperability and increasing interests in similar product areas are driving collaboration between the two companies.

High Five: Meet Charles Simonyi, CEO Of Intentional Software

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Charles Simonyi is CEO of Intentional Software, which aims to commercialize a new form of software development that allows line-of-business employees to help write programs. Simonyi, a tech pioneer, is considered the father of the GUI word processor and recently became a space tourist.

Forrester: Good News For Microsoft Office, Mixed News For Windows Vista

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:50:00 EDT

Despite aggressive plans for Vista rollouts before the operating system was released, one analyst found many companies are pushing those plans back.

When It Comes To IT, The Army Is Ready To Experiment

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:21:16 EDT

Partners take note: The Army has been involved with as many as 35 alpha and beta tests at once, all to make sure vendors fit its needs once things hit production.

Microsoft Moves Toward Exchange Server 2007 SP1

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EDT

The preview includes increased support for Windows Server 2008 along with the No.1-requested feature, standby continuous replication.

Microsoft Releases Windows Updates, Vista SP1 And XP SP3 In Testing

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The updates, which are available now only through Microsoft's download center, address performance and compatibility concerns with the operating system.

Microsoft Rebrandishes E-Commerce Chops With Commerce Server Plans

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The company will release "accelerators" sometime in the second half of 2008 until Commerce Server 7 becomes available in 2010.

Microsoft Gains Ground On Open-Source Apache Web Server

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Netcraft's August 2007 survey of about 128 million Web sites shows a decline in market share for Apache to 48.4%, while Microsoft has risen to a 36.2% share of active Web sites.

What's Next From Google? Perhaps Reader Search, Hosted Google Enterprise

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 15:10:00 EDT

Some new services are in the works, but there are other capabilities that Google seems wary of right now.

The Ultimate Search Engine

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 00:02:00 EDT

Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and others are developing next-generation technologies that automate and personalize information search.

Business Search Goes Beyond The Browser

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

There's plenty to choose from when it comes to business search, at a wide range of prices.

CA Sues Rocket Software For $200 Million

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The systems management company says Rocket intentionally stole CA's intellectual property for use in software to manage IBM DB2 relational databases.

Microsoft To Offer Free, Ad-Supported Version Of Works

Thu, 2 Aug 2007 06:00:00 EDT

The ad-funded version comes in the wake of customer and partner demand to make productivity apps more affordable.

Microsoft Patent: Biometric Recognition Used To Personalize Ads

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Identification could come from biometric sensors, cameras, or more traditional login methods.

With Its Head In The 'Cloud,' Microsoft Talks Web Services

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Company leaders outline progress, promise more resources, in software-plus-services push.

Microsoft Releases Batch Of Development Products

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The code includes betas for .Net Framework 3.5, Visual Studio 2008, and the Ajax Control Toolkit; a release candidate for Silverlight 1.0; and a pre-alpha of the IronRuby dynamic programming language.

Microsoft Gives New Detail Of Services Transformation

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 06:02:00 EDT

There will be five layers to Microsoft's online architecture, beginning with a Global Foundation Services layer that includes the physical data centers.

Microsoft Strengthens Advertising Chops With Deals, New Research Group

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 06:01:00 EDT

Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer tell analysts Microsoft is "hell-bent" on becoming a powerhouse in the online ad business.

Microsoft: Next Version Of Windows Due In 2010

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Microsoft is beginning to discuss Windows 7, the internal code name for the next version of the Windows client, with select customers and partners.

Big Vendors Show Software Has A Lot Of Pep Left

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Financial results show the largest vendors growing at double-digit rates.

High Five: Meet Joe Collins, CEO Of Void Communications

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Joe Collins is co-founder and CEO of Void Communications, whose VaporStream is a secure electronic messaging system that leaves no trace of messages after they're sent or read. The 28-year-old Collins has done a lot, playing offensive tackle at Northwestern University, owning a chain of gas stations, and attempting to break into the entertainment business with a few pitches to Hollywood.

Research, Patents, And Demos Hint At Microsoft's Future Plans

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Ad-supported software, a new Windows taskbar, and "Web 3.0" are on the drawing board.

Facebook Makes First Acquisition In Startup Parakey

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:20:00 EDT

Parakey is a stealth startup co-founded by Firefox co-creators Blake Ross and Joe Hewitt that aims to sync content on a Web site with content on a PC.

Microsoft Beats $51 Billion Annual Revenue, Setting Record

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:00:00 EDT

Microsoft credited growth to "solid customer acceptance" of Windows Vista and Office 2007 and increasing sales of SQL Server, Windows Server and Visual Studio.

Facebook, MySpace Become Work Tools For Some

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:30:00 EDT

As the young users of social networking sites enter the workforce, they're going to want to use them at work whether the IT department likes it or not,

Microsoft's New Search Czar Outlines Strategy

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:32:00 EDT

Microsoft is lagging far behind Google and Yahoo, but it's trying to close the gap.

Microsoft Patents May Hint At The Future Of Windows

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:40:00 EDT

One patent application details advertising software that uses applications and data on a computer to provide context for and trigger advertising.

Microsoft's Weapon In Web Apps: Keep 'Em Cheap

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:01:10 EDT

Lagging Salesforce and others in the hosted CRM market, Microsoft will try to win customers with lower pricing.

Facebook Aims For Business Users

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:00:00 EDT

Thousands of companies have employee networks on Facebook, including Citigroup, Shell Oil, Procter & Gamble, and General Electric.

Microsoft Aims At Salesforce.com With CRM Live Prices

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:40:00 EDT

The Enterprise Edition of CRM Live will be available for $59 per user per month, about half the industry average, while the Professional Edition will list for $44 per user per month.

Startup Techrigy Tackles Web 2.0 Compliance Concerns

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Techrigy's SM2 offering will scour the blogosphere and a company's internal networks to find out who's saying what about the company and when someone is saying something he shouldn't.

Zoho's Facebook Integration Brings Office Apps To Social Networking ... Sort Of

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Facebook members view and edit Zoho Writer documents, Zoho Sheet spreadsheets, and Zoho Show presentations via a widget that becomes part of their Facebook profile pages.

Microsoft Buys Two Data Centers For $200 Million

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 15:00:00 EDT

Microsoft last week bought two Santa Clara, Calif., data centers from Savvis for a staggering $200 million, more than Microsoft often pays to acquire another company.

Can Microsoft Office Front-End Your Business Processes?

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Microsoft is set to kick off an Office-for-business-processes strategy, focusing on composite apps called Office Business Applications, or OBAs, starting next month.

IBM Introduces Corporate Search Product

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The upgraded version of OmniFind Enterprise Edition indexes more than 30 types of enterprise content and 200 file types.

Microsoft Plans E-Mail, IM, Blog, And Photo Sharing Suite

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:00:00 EDT

The common theme for the Windows Live suite is that all of its apps combine a rich Windows client application with Internet services that add power to those apps.

Plaxo Reinvents Itself As 'Switzerland Of Personal Information'

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:00:00 EDT

Plaxo released a beta version of its service, which unifies address books and calendars from disparate providers and also allows members to share streams of information with one another.

At Procter & Gamble, The Good And Bad Of Web 2.0 Tools

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:02:00 EDT

It once bet its collaboration strategy on Microsoft tools. It's expanded to consider more Web 2.0 tools, but getting them implemented and used is far from easy.

Microsoft And Google Resolve Search Dispute, For Now

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Neither company seems satisfied, and Google's complaint hasn't been publicly released.

Microsoft Revamps Acquired ERP Suites

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

New versions of Dynamics ERP software give all four of the company's ERP lines a common look and feel.

Motorola's IT Department Takes On Enterprise 2.0

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The company's initiative, which it calls "Intranet 2.0," has been wildly successful, with 70,000 people using it every day, including partners.

Microsoft Bows To Google's Complaint, Will Change Desktop Search In Windows Vista

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:00:00 EDT

Microsoft says it will change the way Vista's search product behaves when it releases the first service pack for the operating system, a beta of which is due out before the end of 2007.

Shifting To The Edge, SAP Coins Phrase: Enterprise 2.1

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:00:00 EDT

The evolution will be defined by user control over how these things work together, one executive said.

Microsoft Releases Two New Dynamics ERP Suites

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The updates complete an initiative to give all four of Microsoft's ERP suites a common look and feel.

Five Enterprise 2.0 Startups Worth a Second (Or First) Look

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

At this week's Enterprise 2.0 Conference in Boston, check out these clever tools to collaborate, manage information, and promote more personalized productivity.

A Conversation With Google's Personalization Guru

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EDT

"Push search" will let Google learn what you might want to look for and push it in your direction through RSS feeds and Google gadgets.

Five Enterprise 2.0 Startups To Watch

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:00:00 EDT

To differentiate their products from companies like Microsoft and IBM, they'll have to do things differently.

Adobe Renames Apollo, Pushes Rich Internet Apps

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Adobe re-branded its Apollo multimedia technology that lets Internet applications run outside a browser as the Adobe Integrated Runtime and released it into beta with new features.

Quietly But Surely, Microsoft Mimics The Salesforce.com Way

Sat, 9 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Exchange and SharePoint are available as hosted services, with more on the way.

Microsoft's 'Acropolis' To Simplify Business App Development

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The framework consists of tools that aim to simplify the development of client .Net applications, and the initial release specifically targets business apps.

Microsoft Unveils New Version Of Live Meeting Web Conferencing

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EDT

The product will add support for live video and voice over IP as well as support for rich media such as Flash.

Google And Salesforce.com Announce Alliance, Co-Developed Product

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 00:01:00 EDT

The companies expand a partnership that includes a Google Maps-Salesforce mashup and a plug-in for creating and managing Google ads.

Microsoft Paves The Way For Exchange Live and SharePoint Live

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 17:00:00 EDT

Energizer disclosed its participation in a pilot program with Microsoft, where the software company provides hosted software and security solutions for the battery company's 9,000 users.

How One Web 'Reputation' System Failed

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Startup Opinity ran out of investment money before its idea caught on

Web Credibility: Hard Earned, Harder To Prove

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Digital identity and "reputation" systems are evolving into more comprehensive and transportable ID managers.

High Five: Meet Richard Daley, CEO Of Pentaho

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Richard Daley's been developing business intelligence systems since the mid-1980s, when he worked on what IBM called "executive information systems." Now he's the CEO of open source BI company Pentaho. Daley water-skis every day before work near his company's Orlando, Fla., headquarters.

Part PC, Part Table Or Pen, New Ways To Get Things Done

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Microsoft's Surface computer and Livescribe's Smartpen signal a break with the well-worn keyboard and mouse.

Computer GUI Revolution Continues With Microsoft Surface's Touch Screen, Object Recognition

Wed, 30 May 2007 11:00:00 EDT

Microsoft's tabletop display computer may set us on the path to where we no longer need keyboards and mice to work with computers.

In Challenge To Google, Microsoft Pays $6 Billion For Online Advertising Firm

Fri, 18 May 2007 11:30:00 EDT

Microsoft is trying to grab a larger piece of the online advertising market, which represents a $40 billion opportunity that will grow 20% per year until 2010.

Research: Microsoft Windows Vista Worth $120 Billion To Economy

Tue, 15 May 2007 17:00:00 EDT

The Microsoft-sponsored report from IDC estimates that for every $1 of revenue coming in to Microsoft, around $18 will be available for "as many as 200,000" other companies to divvy up.

Survey: Business Adoption Of Windows Vista Is Wide, But Not Deep

Sat, 12 May 2007 00:01:50 EDT

Hardware compatibility, cost of upgrading are among concerns cited by business technology managers.

Microsoft Makes Its Case For Ubiquitous BI

Sat, 12 May 2007 00:00:35 EDT

If anybody can make business intelligence technology more pervasive, maybe Microsoft can.

Microsoft Gives Peek At Next Version Of SQL Server

Wed, 9 May 2007 10:50:00 EDT

The company shows off Katmai, the next version of its data platform, at its first business intelligence conference.

Microsoft Sees Record-Breaking Business Adoption Of Windows Vista

Tue, 8 May 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Better-than-expected sales of Windows Vista and Office 2007 are pushing the software faster into the mainstream than their predecessors, Microsoft managers suggest.

Services Win Day At Mix Conference

Sat, 5 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Microsoft touts its Silverlight multimedia Web technology

Microsoft Shows New Database Technology At Mix

Tue, 1 May 2007 16:30:00 EDT

Announcement of Project Astoria hints at an eventual 'SQL Server Live.'

Ray Ozzie Outlines Microsoft's 'Sea Change' At Mix 07

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:17:00 EDT

The company spotlights its cross-browser Silverlight technology, as well as improvements to Windows Live Spaces, Virtual Earth, and Live Search.

Microsoft Details Silverlight At Mix 07 Conference

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Flash competitor to support VB programming; may show up in cell phones and on Linux

Salesforce.com Recast As A "Platform"

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

New offering attempts to draw in more developers and application customers.

Microsoft Wants To Double The Number Of PCs In The World By 2015

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:01:00 EDT

And most of them will run Windows if $3 software deal takes off in developing countries.

Microsoft Releases Betas Of New Visual Studio, .Net Framework

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:00:00 EDT

There are more than 200 new features in the new version of Visual Studio, most aimed at supporting the newest versions of Microsoft software, enhancing developer productivity, and driving team productivity.

Microsoft's Internet Do Or Die

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:00:00 EDT

Can Microsoft get its online services strategy right? To stay relevant, it has to.

Microsoft Begins Push Into Adobe's Flash Stronghold

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:01:00 EDT

Upcoming beta release of Silverlight technology will be a test for Microsoft's push into rich media on the Web.

Idle Threat To Exchange

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:04 EDT

Exchange users, threatening to switch, may be blowing smoke.

As Video Proliferates, Search Tools Struggle To Keep Up

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Vendors offer more than basic text-based search, but advanced features are still years away.

Microsoft Beta Tests 'Tahiti,' Another Collaboration App

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:00:00 EDT

The app allows groups of up to 15 people share documents and applications by clicking an icon within Office applications or via a small taskbar on the top of the screen.

Microsoft Challenges IT Systems Management Leaders

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:00:00 EDT

Microsoft introduced System Center Operations Manager 2007, announced new partnerships, and disclosed details of its System Center roadmap.

Open Source E-Mail Could Gain On Microsoft's Exchange: Yankee Group

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Around 23% of current Microsoft Exchange customers will switch to open source e-mail products within in the next year and a half, according to a forthcoming report from Yankee Group.

Microsoft Spins Out New Search And Advertising Group

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:05 EDT

With two execs leaving and market share down, it needs a change.

Adobe's Apollo Starts Countdown To Web-Desktop Integrated Apps

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

EBay has been working on an Apollo-based online-auction-site-in-a-box app since last summer.

Adobe's Apollo: Sounds Interesting, So Where's The Meat?

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:00:00 EDT

Developers will need to decide how to use Adobe's vision of rich Internet applications before the technology can bridge the worlds of the desktop and Web browser.

Microsoft Document: Future Windows To Be More Secure, Searchable, Mobile

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EDT

Though the plans are low on details, they give a sense of where future versions of the Windows operating system and new Windows features may be headed.

Microsoft Hones Its Interface Approach

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:55 EDT

Business apps get a consistent look and feel.

Behind Microsoft's Tellme Acquisition: Pizza To Go

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Voice-command specialist would fill a niche in Microsoft's expanding line of voice-enabled products.

Cisco Fights For More Space On Desktops With WebEx Deal

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:02:00 EDT

It wants to be more than a behind-the-scenes infrastructure player. That'll put it more in competition with Microsoft.

Microsoft CEO Ballmer Talks Up 'Software + Services'

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EDT

In order to bring customers that blended model, Microsoft will have to build out its software-as-a-service infrastructure, much of which is still in its infancy.

Microsoft Gains A New Voice With Acquisition Of Tellme Networks

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Microsoft could find that Tellme gives it a competitive advantage in its battles with Google and others for mobile search.

Microsoft Releases Service Pack 2 For Windows Server 2003

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Microsoft said Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 includes hundreds of patches and fixes to the server operating system.

Startup Qwaq Creates A Second Life For Businesses

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The customizability of Qwaq's virtual worlds could be a major draw for companies, with the 'virtual workspace,' a three-dimensional office building, as the core element of Qwaq Forums.

Microsoft Jumps Into Social Networks With Finance Community

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EDT

To bring folks in, the company will do some evangelism with existing Microsoft customers to offset sites such as LinkedIn or IBM's Connections.

Microsoft Readies Updated ERP Apps And 'CRM Live'

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:30:05 EDT

Four acquired enterprise application product lines begin to get a more common look and feel.

Windows Vista's 90-Day Report Card

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:05:00 EST

Microsoft's new operating system hasn't revealed any gaping security holes, but some influential users are holding back for other reasons.

Businesses Stuck With Video-Clogged Networks Turn To WAN Optimization For Help

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

New controllers prioritize and compress other traffic, freeing bandwidth for video.

High Five: Meet Chris Stone, CEO Of StreamServe

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

Chris Stone is CEO of StreamServe, which takes customer and financial data and puts it into a more easily read format. He's the former No. 2 man at Novell, where he was key in its becoming a Linux vendor. He's also a father, avid "heliskier," and philanthropist, and long ago he played bass for Aerosmith during the rock band's garage days.

Want To Buy Some Cool New Stuff From Microsoft? Not This Stuff, Not Yet

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:00:00 EST

Microsoft Research's TechFest featured 50 public demonstrations of things that might make their way into products.

Computer Trading Snags Put Wall Street On Edge

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 00:00:45 EST

Can last week's glitch-aided market collapse happen again? It's still early days for stock market automation.

Seven Windows Vista Features That Depend On Longhorn Server

Sat, 3 Mar 2007 00:00:55 EST

From security to management, there are some notable tricks Vista can't do without the not-yet-available Windows server version.

IBM Partners With Google For Business Web 2.0 Push

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:00:00 EST

WebSphere Portal 6 and Portal Express customers can get Google Gadget Portlet for free starting in April.

The Big IT Vendors Promise Web 2.0 Capabilities

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Microsoft, IBM, and Google are most prominent, but Oracle, SAP, and Cisco have plans, too.

Most Business Tech Pros Wary About Web 2.0 Tools In Business

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:02:00 EST

'Enterprise 2.0' must overcome concerns about security and return to get a foothold in business, InformationWeek Research Finds.

Reboot, Comrade

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:00:05 EST

''When you program open source, you're programming communism,'' says a fake propaganda poster floating around the Web satirizing Microsoft. Turns out, Cuban officials think the sentiment's true.

Why We Like The 'Enterprise 2.0' Label

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Many are sick of all things 2.0. But it's too early to bury it.

Supreme Court Scolds Microsoft, AT&T Lawyers In Patent Case

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:00:00 EST

The Justices spent much of the time debating the definitions of words like code, software, and component.

Debate Grows Over Software-As-A-Service Architecture

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:05:00 EST

Browser-based applications offer simplicity, but some argue the PC should have a role, too

RightNow Proves It Isn't Just The Other Salesforce.com

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:00:00 EST

RightNow 8 uses a small piece of downloadable software so the client has a little more intelligence than a Web browser.

How Does The Hacker Economy Work?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:02:00 EST

It's a murky world of chat rooms, malware factories, and sophisticated phishing schemes. Here's a look inside.

Hewlett Packard Takes Aim At Cisco With Enterprise Networking Strategy

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Strategy focuses on adaptable, easy-to-manage networks and security

The (Few) Ways Vista Makes Office Work Better

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:00:00 EST

Office 2007 gains some extra oomph when run on Windows Vista rather than on Windows XP.

HP's ProCurve Networking Passes Nortel, Sets Sights On Cisco

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

HP's network division aims to make the network simpler, increase workers' productivity, and fortify security.

Microsoft Releases Windows Vista With Much Fanfare

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:13:00 EST

The latest consumer version of Windows will launch in 70 countries, 39,000 retail outlets, and 19 languages.

Lotus As A Web 2.0 Collaboration Platform? Not Quite Yet

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:02:00 EST

But there's interesting products in IBM's new product lineup. That will help in its rivalry with Microsoft

Brief: Cisco's Digital Signage Line Bolsters In-Store Advertising

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:13 EST

As people move from mass-market advertising platforms, marketers are shifting to the consumer.

Microsoft-Nortel Take Aim At The Muddle That's 'Unified Communication'

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:05:00 EST

They've got new products and a clear road map. But Cisco and other formidable rivals are also on the path

The Problems With E-Mail

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:02:00 EST

As e-mails multiply, so do the problems, from the unabated increases in spam to increasing scrutiny by regulators

Microsoft, Nortel Roll Out Unified Communications Products And Services

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:30:00 EST

The two companies made three new communications product announcements and rolled out 11 new services and a road map toward a jointly developed communications platform.

Microsoft CEO Takes On Apple's iPhone

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST

Ballmer denounces the upcoming smartphone as uninteresting without the Apple name on it.

New Cisco Products May Foreshadow Licensing Changes

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST

IOS Software Activation and License Manager mark the network hardware giant's move toward a more comprehensive software front.

Cisco's Digital Signage Line Bolsters In-Store Advertising

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:00:00 EST

As people move from mass-market advertising platforms, marketers are shifting to the consumer.

Do The Tech Watchdog Groups Need Watching?

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:02:00 EST

Self-appointed advocacy groups have grabbed a share of the tech decision-making process.

For IT Departments, The iPhone Poses Problems

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST

Despite many negatives, the allure of the iPhone could force IT departments to support the device, if only for a few top employees.

AT&T Concessions Provide Unlikely Boost For Net Neutrality--Maybe

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

AT&T made a carefully worded concession to adhere to net neutrality principles, but it's not completely clear what it all adds up to.

TSA To Test Broadband Over Powerline Technology

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

High-profile users like TSA and Trump Corp. could lend credibility to languishing tech

Cisco's Linksys, Not Apple, Releases iPhone

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:00:00 EST

Cisco has owned the iPhone name since 2000, when it purchased InfoGear Technology for $301 million.

MySpace Beefs Up Security; More To Come, CSO Says

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

The popular social networking site is taking steps to protect its young users.

Companies Unveil Data Pool To Assault Health Care Costs

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:01:00 EST

The goal is to reduce medical errors, show employees how to lead healthier lives, and, eventually, provide comparative information on suppliers.

Innovators & Influencers: Four People Who Will Affect Tech Policy Matters In Washington

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

From staff to lobbyist to senator, they're in positions to influence key policy matters

Wal-Mart, Intel, Others To Create Massive Health Records Database

Wed, 6 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

The companies launch a joint effort to build databases to allow their 2.5 million employees to access their personal health records over the Web, starting sometime next year.

SEC Launches New Financial Reports Application

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

The Interactive Financial Report Viewer is a Web-based application that reads filings that make use of the Extensible Business Reporting Language, or XBRL.

Cisco Continues Dominance With Overhaul To Its Most Popular Router

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 15:00:00 EST

The company adds a WAN optimization engine, a Network Analysis Module for visibility into network traffic, a faster services engine, and flexible WAN interfaces that can work with cable and DSL instead of just traditional T1 lines.

Coalition Including Intel And Wal-Mart Plan Electronic Medical Records For Employees

Mon, 4 Dec 2006 00:05:00 EST

They see the tools as one way to try to get rising U.S. health care costs under control.

A Look At Exchange 2007

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:01:00 EST

A unified in-box, voice mail support, and an improved Outlook e-mail client are some of the changes.

IT Burns Through The Fog Of War

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:01:00 EST

The Army is developing a network of systems to increase military intelligence and decrease the need for personnel--but its future isn't entirely clear

Democrats Gain On GOP In New Race: Who's Got The Best Database

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:10 EST

The DNC spent $8 million cleaning up and expanding its store of potential voters. The next battleground: micro-targeting.

Avaya Announces Unified Communications Line; Buys Traverse

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:00:00 EST

The enterprise telephony company wants to extend unified communications to more devices, simplify management, interoperate with more clients, and bring more multimedia and call management to desktops and phones.

Democrats Used Databases In Election Wins Over GOP

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:00:00 EST

The Democratic National Committee spent $8 million this cycle building a multi-terabyte relational database that contained 300 million records.

Open Source VoIP Takes A Few Steps Forward

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Several vendors, including Fonality, Digium, and Polycom, announced new VoIP software, gear, and partnerships designed to move open source telephony into the mainstream.

Open Source VoIP Takes A Few Steps Forward

Tue, 7 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST

Several vendors, including Fonality, Digium, and Polycom, unveil new VoIP software, gear, and partnerships designed to move open source telephony into the mainstream.

CA Reports Improved Earnings; Ex-CEO Gets Jail Sentence

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:50 EST

Sanjay Kumar gets 12 years in prison and must pay $8 million in fines.

Verizon To Offer High-Speed Fiber-Optic Network Services For Businesses

Mon, 6 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Verizon sees fiber as its future. It's hoping the new venture, tentatively called Verizon Integrated Optical Services, will convince businesses to join its vision.

Federal Government Begins Rollout Of Smart Cards To Employees

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:45 EST

If successful, the initiative could provide key lessons for smart-card use in the private sector.

Jajah Offers VoIP Without The Internet

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST

The telecom company offers cheap international calls that don't require hardware, software, or a contract.

Business Applications Squeeze Onto Mobile Devices

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST

Cisco, Nokia, and Verizon offer new ways to access apps while on the go

Analysis: U.S. Elections Will Shape Many Key IT Issues

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:01:50 EDT

The winners of next month's Congressional elections will decide the future of many important telecommunications and information technology issues, including net neutrality, data privacy, and patents. InformationWeek explains what's at stake.

Revenge Of The Suits: Companies Show How To Blog

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:40 EDT

For many businesses, blogging remains a mysterious medium dominated by teenagers and techno geeks. But there are a few shining examples of business blogs.

Cisco Videoconference System: Like Slipping Into A Futuristic Spy Movie

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The life size images, directional audio, ultra high-def video and trick lighting make Cisco Telepresence Meeting eerily realistic. But in the age of $100 Webcams, will businesses bite?

Firefox Co-Creator On The Browser's Future, And More

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:30:00 EDT

Blake Ross explores the challenges ahead for browser users, like the need to better manage the multiple sites they access at once.

IE7 Vs. Firefox 2.0: Why This Browser Battle Matters To Businesses

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:02:00 EDT

At last, Microsoft is back in the ring. And Firefox is making a tougher case for companies to let it on their desktops.

When RFID Is Everywhere, How Will You Cope

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:55 EDT

Companies to make sure they have the hardware and software in place to manage the enormous amount of data that will be generated by millions of tags

The Risky Business Of Data Deletion

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Companies face huge challenges when it comes to determining what data to keep and what to delete.

Congress Takes HP To The Woodshed

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

CEO Hurd apologizes for the shady behavior and promises to set things right.

Future Of Broadband Networking: Less Complexity, More Flexibility

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Imagine a personal network that follows you everywhere, or a smart phone that uses any available wireless network

General Motor's Massive IT Overhaul Takes Off

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:30 EDT

Try training 8,000 people on new processes within just a few months. That's just the beginning of an effort to create one global IT services organization at GM.

From Bankrupt To Innovative In Four Years

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:00:00 EDT

Global Crossing is using presence-enabled collaboration tools in ways that many companies haven't yet dreamed of.

GM's Massive Outsourcing Deal Up And Running

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:00:51 EDT

At the InformationWeek 500 conference, General Motors CIO Ralph Szygenda delivers a progress report about the largest IT outsourcing deal in history.

Cisco Gears Up For Huge Consumer Marketing Push

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:55 EDT

The networking giant plans to bring the Cisco brand into the home for data, video, and music. It's a big reversal in strategy and highlights the growing impact of consumer technology.

In Depth: Cisco, Microsoft, And Others Heat Up WAN Optimization Market

Mon, 4 Sep 2006 00:02:00 EDT

The market is booming thanks to the bandwidth crunch of apps like VoIP and video, the growth of far-flung employees, and companies' dependence on their networks.

Analysis: Unified Communications Vision Lacks, Well, Unification

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:01:10 EDT

It'll be a few years before some ballyhooed products are available, and the new technology faces the inevitable interoperability issues.

Unified Communications Hype Rings Loud At VoiceCon Conference

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:00:00 EDT

As this week's conference in San Francisco wraps up, one thing is clear: The buzz level of unified communications doesn't match reality.

AOL Search-Term Data Was Anonymous, But Not Innocuous

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:30 EDT

Pressure rises for better ways of managing Web usage data, but conflicting interests will make agreement hard to come by.

Cisco Posts Record Results, Remains Bullish

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 11:03:00 EDT

Cisco CEO John Chambers boasted on an earnings call that Cisco is gaining market share against almost all its competitors and total orders are growing even faster than revenue.

Verizon's Earnings: Wireless Eats Traditional Telecom For Lunch

Tue, 1 Aug 2006 15:00:00 EDT

Businesses have been shifting to wireless, VoIP, and considerably more e-mail use, hurting Verizon's traditional base.

New Cisco Suite Takes On Complicated Regulatory Issues

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:00:00 EDT

One product in the Cisco PACE suite, Network Compliance Manager, provides reports on compliance and changes and allows administrators to make bulk configuration and password changes.

In Depth: Chambers Is Changing Cisco's Pricing. How Far Will He Go?

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:05:00 EDT

You're already paying more for Cisco gear. Will unbundling hardware and software increase your bill?

Chambers Q&A--Defending Cisco's Prices

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:50 EDT

Customers are more concerned about value than prices, and Cisco provides value, Chambers argues

Here's How One Competitor Challenges Cisco

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:30 EDT

HP ProCurve can't compete on price alone, so it offers easy-to-manage, standards-based systems with lifetime warranties.

Cisco's Support Team Provides Another Edge

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Cisco's vast army of integrators and resellers and the abundance of Cisco-trained engineers help the networking vendor stay on top.

Analysis: Is The World Ready For Open-Source Networking?

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Vyatta, Sourcefire, Groundwork, and the Asterisk IP PBX represent the open-source push for networks. They're gaining traction, but it could take years to make significant headway.

Vyatta Takes On Cisco With New Open-Source Router

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:00:00 EDT

But an open-source product is no better than those working on its code, and that number is much larger for a company like Cisco than it is for Vyatta and the small open-source routing community.

Former Brocade Execs Indicted In Options Scandal

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:05 EDT

Back-dated options were used to recruit new employees and retain existing ones, the government charges.

In Rising Rivalry With Cisco, Microsoft Improves Its Position With Nortel Deal

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Microsoft and Nortel will co-develop unified communications products as part of a broad deal.

Microsoft, Nortel Link Arms On Video, Voice, Messaging Strategy

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:00:00 EDT

Microsoft desperately needs agreements with telephony vendors like Nortel to get its communications software into offices everywhere.

Options Pricing Scandal Could Hit Tech Vendors' Customers

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:02:00 EDT

Stock option backdating is tripping up more tech vendors. Their customers could pay the price from managers more focused on a plunging stock price than customer service.

In Depth: Five Things You Must Know About VoIP

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 00:05:00 EDT

Ready to bring VoIP into your business? Getting pressure to implement it but trying to avoid it? Here's our five-point take on the state of the technology.

WiMax's Bottom Line

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Ask people in the know about real-world uses of WiMax in the United States, and they'll say, "Talk to Clearwire."

Virtual PC Takes On VPN Hassles

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Sentillion's vThere is a complete virtual PC on a remote user's computer, operating system and all.

Hurricane-Prone States Face Big Communication Problems This Storm Season

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:05 EDT

The memory of Hurricane Katrina isn't even a year old, but Louisiana and other states still struggle with radio-controlled emergency communications systems that don't interoperate.

Network Neutrality Suffers Another Defeat

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:30 EDT

The House rejects an amendment to the telecom bill on net neutrality.

Cybercrooks' Next Frontier?

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:20 EDT

Internet crooks are learning ways to make dough breaking voice over IP.

Brief: CA Sales Exec Departs In Yet Another Reorganization

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Gregory Corgan, executive VP of worldwide sales, becomes the fourth high-ranking executive to leave the software giant since mid-April.

Five Questions For Paul English, CTO of Kayak.com

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The co-founder of the booming travel site Kayak.com also created a 100,000-member online Chinese chess community, the "gethuman" consumer movement to improve customer service, and a mailing list of top Boston CTOs.

Cisco Gobbles Up Two Communications Software Development Companies

Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:00:00 EDT

Their products will be integrated into a common application development platform so customers and partners can build customized communications apps that will work with Cisco's Unified Communications platform.

VoIP Security Alert: Hackers Start Attacking For Cash

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 23:23:00 EDT

VoIP could become the newest opportunity for cyber-thieves, with the recent arrest of a Miamian only the beginning.

CA Sales Exec Departs In Yet Another Reorganization

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:00:00 EDT

Gregory Corgan, executive VP of worldwide sales, becomes the fourth high-ranking executive to leave the software giant since mid-April.

Five Questions For Senator John Sununu

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The Information Technology Industry Council considers the New Hampshire Republican, an engineer and MIT grad, to be one of IT's best friends in Congress.

Can Data Mining Catch Terrorists?

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:05:00 EDT

The NSA is said to be analyzing phone records for terrorist information. That would be technologically difficult--but possible.

Cool Site--But Does It Work?

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:50 EDT

Ajax adds new twist to measuring Web performance

With Exec No. 3 Gone, CA Had Better Have Good Answers For Customers

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

CA, still smarting from its $2.2 billion accounting scandal, bid adieu to its CFO last week just after losing its CTO and COO to new jobs. Customers wonder what's going on over there.

CFO Latest To Emerge From CA's Busy Exit Door

Mon, 15 May 2006 02:00:00 EDT

Robert Davis is leaving CA shortly after the departures of COO Jeff Clarke and CTO Mark Barrenechea. It's a sign that CA isn't yet stable following a $2.2 billion accounting scandal that dates back two years.

Chambers' Telepresence Vision Sign Of Demand For Collaboration

Mon, 8 May 2006 00:05:00 EDT

Cisco CEO John Chambers is always on the lookout for the next killer app. "Every customer we've shown it to just goes, 'I've gotta have this,'" Chambers says excitedly about his latest pet project. President Bush got a demo during his visit to Cisco's headquarters last month.

Kids Vs. Creeps: Concerns Mount Over Online Child Predators

Mon, 1 May 2006 00:05:00 EDT

Teens hang out on social Web sites--but so do sexual predators. They need our help staying safe.

Child Porn On Your Work PCs? It Can Happen

Mon, 1 May 2006 00:01:00 EDT

The Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimates that a billion annually is spent on online child porn. Here's what to do if you suspect child porn on workplace PCs.

CA Looks To Life After Sanjay

Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:03 EDT

The door to CA's dark past closed slightly last week as former CEO Sanjay Kumar and former sales executive Stephen Richards pleaded guilty to charges, including fraud and obstruction of justice, related to their roles in a $2.2 billion accounting scandal.

Cisco, Juniper, And Others Take Aim At Speeding Up Applications

Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Expect a stream of new product announcements about application acceleration at this week's Interop show.

You Gotta Talk To Kids

Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Even the best-intentioned parents may find it awkward to talk with their children about the subject, but it's in those discussions where the most progress can be made for keeping kids safe online.

Former CA CEO Kumar Pleads Guilty

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 17:00:00 EDT

The charges could lead to up to 20 years in prison, but a guilty plea may significantly decrease the amount of time spent in jail.

Data Sharing Falls Short

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:32 EDT

More than four years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. government still lacks adequate policies and procedures for sharing sensitive and terrorism-related information, the Government Accountability Office said in a report last week.

Jesus López, Bay Area software architect

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Lopez and a colleague won $13,854 last month in a contest to see who could be the first to successfully run Windows XP on Apple's new Intel-based boxes. The winning time: one month.

Feds Still Struggle With Sharing Terrorism Data, GAO Says

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:00:00 EDT

The GAO warns that a dearth of government-wide policies makes consistency of information sharing impossible.

Speed Bumps Await Cisco In App Accelerator Market

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The market for application acceleration jumped more than 30% last year to .2 billion, and it's expected to grow even faster this year, according to Gartner. The potential isn't lost on Cisco Systems, which is trying to elbow its way back to the No. 1 spot.

CA Buys Job-Scheduling Software Provider Cybermation For $75 Million

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:00:00 EDT

The latest purchase by acquisition-happy CA is designed to help evolve job scheduling to cross platforms, as well as link in with predefined business policies to prioritize, manage, and execute jobs based on how important they are.

The Right Choice For Our Safety?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:48:00 EDT

Why the FBI's deal with ChoicePoint should be questioned.

San Fran Wi-Fi To Put Google's Ad Strategy To The Test

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:05 EDT

Google will serve up ads to Wi-Fi users depending on their location and the Internet searches they conduct. Don't be surprised if Google's experiment becomes a model for deals with carriers in other cities.

Congress Argues Net Neutrality

Tue, 4 Apr 2006 15:00:00 EDT

At issue is how much control telecom companies should have over the Internet content on their public networks. Some say they should be able to give priority to content providers who pay the most, while others say such practices will block out new technologies and companies.

Globalization, Or Sailed Ships And Election-Year Politics

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 21:02:00 EDT

The questions need to be about what technology we must keep to be safe, and how much we're willing to fork over to keep it that way. They don't need to be about who can rabble-rouse the most and who can pose as a strongman.

Wikis Suit Up For The Office

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Internet startup Socialtext leads the charge toward the adoption of firewall-protected wikis

Mashups: A Hallmark Of Web 2.0

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Google Maps is one of the most popular ingredients for offering a multitude of information in one simple graphical interface.

IT Mergers Have Feds Flailing Against Tech Globalization

Mon, 3 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Alcatel-Lucent is only the latest to raise their ire. And the worries go beyond acquisitions

Skype Founders Sued For Racketeering

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST

The suit claims that peer-to-peer client maker Kazaa, also founded by Skype founders, violated StreamCast's exclusive rights to the technology behind Kazaa by selling it to a shell company.

Nortel's Latest Game Plan: Fast And Simple

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:01:10 EST

A simpler services organization and superfast routers are part of CEO Mike Zafirovski's plan to leave Nortel's troubles behind.

Coalition Launched To Fight Child Pornography

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

The Financial Coalition Against Child Pornography includes credit card companies, banks, and Internet companies that will work with law enforcement and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

As Child Porn Industry Grows, Coalition Launches Counterattack

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:17:00 EST

To fight smut peddlers, a coalition of law enforcement agencies, financial services companies, and child protection groups has launched a campaign to stem the flow of cash to the criminals behind the problem.

Cubicle 2.0

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 03:35:02 EST

Qwaq is a startup coming out of stealth mode that touts itself as a combination of Second Life and WebEx, targeting co-workers in different offices who need to work together

Customers Worry About Telecom Service, Not Industry Consolidation

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:01:10 EST

The proposed acquisition of BellSouth by AT&T raises questions about customer service, billing, and the pace of innovation.

Analysis: AT&T Deal Centers On Consumers, But Business Customers Have Their Worries

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 17:00:00 EST

Business concerns about the AT&T-Bell South deal include disruption and changes to systems like billing. But it could help businesses by accelerating trends like convergence of fixed and wireless calling.

From Cooked Books To New Look

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 00:03:00 EST

All the personnel changes in the world wouldn't turn CA around if its accounting and other wayward business practices were allowed to continue unabated.

About Face

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 00:02:00 EST

CA's alive with new people, products, and practices, but old habits--and impressions--die hard.

Open Source Software For Routers Released

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 00:01:35 EST

Vyatta releases open source software to turn a basic PC into a network router, posing new challenges for Cisco and other vendors

Cisco Sees The Light On VoIP Protocol (Finally)

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST

The Session Initiation Protocol delegates how VoIP phones establish contact and use call waiting, among other things. It also could take sales away from Cisco by allowing customers to mix and match VoIP products--believed by some to be the real reason Cisco for years only dabbled in the standard.

City Wi-Fi Sounds Great, If It Can Really Connect

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST

Come one, come all. While Philadelphia finishes final rounds of approval for what would be the first major U.S. citywide wireless data network, many others are making plans. San Francisco last week posted six proposals on its Web site, including competing joint efforts by EarthLink-Google and IBM-Cisco.

Exhibit A: Linux Laptop

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:02:00 EST

The water is getting hotter for a couple of former executives at CA who are awaiting trial on charges of fraud and obstruction of justice in a $2.2 billion accounting scandal.

Dual-Mode Phones Nearly Ready For U.S. Market

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:01:20 EST

Vendors and carriers scramble to provide service as interest grows in phones that can use cellular and Wi-Fi services

U.S. Lawmakers Lecture Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft on China Censorship

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST

'Sickening cooperation' is how one lawmaker describes U.S. search engines' practices in China. But the search engines say they want government help fighting censorship.

Test Of Net Neutrality

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:02:00 EST

Telecom companies want to change long-standing practices that treat all network traffic equally. Businesses could face application degradation-- or higher prices.

Google, Telecom Execs Stir Up The Internet Access Debate On Capitol Hill

Tue, 7 Feb 2006 17:00:00 EST

The issue being debating on Capitol Hill is network neutrality: Should telecom and cable companies charge premiums for companies like Google and Skype that benefit from broadband pipes?

Google Secrets

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:02:00 EST

Google doesn't broadcast its strategic plans. Here are eight critical areas where its decisions will shape the industry.

ChoicePoint's Tab Adds Up

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:02:00 EST

Fifteen million dollars, plus regular data-security audits and mandated changes in business practices. That's what ChoicePoint will pay to settle charges it violated consumer privacy rights when it unwittingly sold more than 163,000 customer records to fraudsters.

Forget Cool--Reliability Reigns At Games

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:01:00 EST

100,000 hours of testing and 500 what-if scenarios later, Olympics IT managers are ready for the games to begin

FTC Sends Message With $15 Million ChoicePoint Fine: Protect Customer Data

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:59:00 EST

But is it enough? The $10 million civil penalty portion is the highest fine in FTC history, but paltry compared to the $50 million fine McAfee was ordered to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month for allegedly overstating earnings statements.

Blake Ross, Firefox Co-Creator

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

At first glance, Blake Ross seems to be a typical 20-year-old college kid. That is, until you find out that he programmed Web pages at 10, coded for Netscape at 15, and co-created the Firefox browser at 17.

AT&T Bulks Up Customer Service Portal

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 10:00:00 EST

AT&T is adding a click-to-chat service that makes a customer service rep available with the click of a mouse.

A box That Puts TV On Your PC

Mon, 9 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

In this increasingly connected world of the media obsessed, people are always looking for new places to plug--and tune--in. That's what Sling Media Inc. is banking on with its category-defying Slingbox.

Your IM Buddy, Or A Hacker? It's Getting Harder To Tell

Mon, 9 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Just before New Year's, some Europeans received a link from the buddy list in their MSN Instant Messenger software to a purported funny Christmas picture. The joke was on them. Clicking on the link let in a worm that exploited the recent Windows Meta File vulnerability, giving hackers access to their PCs.

Cisco Expands Consumer Ambitions With DVD Player, Security Camera

Wed, 4 Jan 2006 11:00:00 EST

Cisco introduces a variety of products for the digital home at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Plug In For Speed

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Make room, cable and DSL: High-speed Internet service via power lines is becoming a reality

Roland Whitehead, Director of IT at Bonhams

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Roland Whitehead redesigned the software architecture at Bonhams, a fine-art and collectibles auction house that has grown to 1,300 employees in five years. Among his feats: building Web services from the ground up and taking part of the auction process online.

Network-Management Tools: Poised For A Comeback

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Demand for network-management software peaked about the same time the Internet Protocol became standard for business networks. Now the software is poised for a renaissance, sporting new capabilities and new owners.

Explosive Growth Expected For VoIP Monitoring Tools

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:00:00 EST

Vendors like Empirix, Agilent Technologies, Brix Networks and OSISoft are making tools they say help network managers solve issues or at least guide them toward bottlenecks, sometimes before they cause poor phone communications.

Startup Offers BlackBerry Alternative For Mobile E-Mail

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:00:00 EST

The MailCall service, at $15 a month, translates E-mail messages into computerized voicemails and sends them to cell and landline phones.

Cisco Leaps Into Network Management

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:00:00 EST

With what it deems a more granular approach to network management, Cisco's Network Application Performance Analysis suite will compete with offerings from Network General, NetIQ, and others.

By A Whisker, It's... Cisco

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:02:00 EST

In our exclusive reader survey, performance, reliability, and stability outrank even best price when it comes to choosing a networking vendor. That puts Cisco on top.

Chambers Envisions Cisco's Next Billion-Dollar Business

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:55 EST

Service-oriented networks promise to mimic functions found elsewhere

Forecast 2006: Hackers May Hit Mobile Devices, Cisco Routers, Microsoft Vista

Fri, 9 Dec 2005 14:00:00 EST

Malware has thrived on PCs and servers, but Symantec expects hackers to go after new types of devices, such as routers, switches, and back-up systems, in the coming year.

Chambers Outlines Network's Role In Changing Architectures

Wed, 7 Dec 2005 11:50:00 EST

Cisco CEO John Chambers outlined for security anaylsts how the networking company will tap into the trend toward service-oriented architectures.

Cisco Talks Video, IMS, and Application Delivery

Tue, 6 Dec 2005 19:00:00 EST

The company says it will move increasingly into IP multimedia subsystems, video, and the application delivery space.

Can You Find Me Now?

Mon, 5 Dec 2005 00:00:12 EST

Enhanced 911 service, which pinpoints the location of a caller in trouble, saves lives. But it technically isn't easy to accomplish.

Yikes, It's Skype

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:15:45 EST

Skype Technologies S.A. is courting businesses with a cool new take on its peer-to-peer calling tool. Here's one feature companies won't like: security holes.

Cisco's TV Debut

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:01:00 EST

Whither data goes, so goes Cisco Systems. That philosophy helps explain why Cisco is banking on video with last week's $6.9 billion acquisition of the largest maker of cable-TV boxes, Scientific-Atlanta Inc.

U.S. Senate Goes After Spyware

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:00:00 EST

Earlier anti-spyware bills have stalled in Congress

Ridge Sees IT Challenges for Homeland Security

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 14:00:00 EST

Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge says problems in IT are obstacles to the department fulfilling its mission.

Nevis Offers Comprehensive Network Security Control

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:00:00 EST

Nevis Network Inc.'s LANenforcer centralizes management of access controls while also providing a firewall, intrusion-detection and intrusion-prevention systems, and incident monitoring.

VoIP Gotchas

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:05:00 EST

Pitfalls and potholes can trip up your voice-over-IP implementations

On The Front Lines: A VoIP Survival Story

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:02:00 EST

Every voice-over-IP user has stories to tell--including me. As a home-office worker, I use VoIP over my broadband Internet connection instead of old-fashioned phone lines.

Strong 1Q, But Cisco Execs Wary

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:01 EST

Cisco Systems sales to businesses grew more in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 than in any of the last five. The network-market leader benefited from rapid growth in a few product areas, including storage, networking, and IP communications.

Cisco Reports Growth In Enterprise Spending

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 10:00:00 EST

Still, the company is cautious about the future. "It's too early to say it's turned around," says chief development officer Charles Giancarlo.

Homeland Security Funds Advanced Cyber-Security Projects

Tue, 8 Nov 2005 16:00:00 EST

With a shrinking budget, the Advanced Research Projects Agency's cyber-security arm has to leverage internal expertise with that of academia and industry to get research done and have products commercialized.

Cablevision Boosts Broadband Speeds

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 16:00:00 EST

The cable company plans to offer service with speeds of up to 50 Mbps. A slower service--downloads of 30 Mbps and uploads of 2 Mbps--is priced at $64.95 a month.

Here We Go Again: Thin-Client Vendors Look To Unseat PC

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Has enough been learned from the first time around to make this time different?

Going After Cisco With Speed

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Tasman Networks' new router provides speed and performance even when multiple services are running

FCC Chairman Urges Better Funding For Rural Telecom Services

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 19:00:00 EDT

The declining costs of phone services, introduction of technologies like voice-over-IP, and a blurring of the lines of what defines a telecom company have decreased fund contributions for rural areas.

Skype Aims For More Business Customers

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EDT

The new software will work from a centralized, Web-based management console and let employers provision premium Skype services like voice mail and external calling.

Gadgetry's New Glue

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:03:00 EDT

Businesses want to communicate without the barriers of proprietary technology and fragmented networks. The industry is starting to listen.

A Majority Of Executives Plan Converged Networks, Says Survey

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EDT

Yet converged networking doesn't come without concerns. More than 60% of those surveyed see network security issues as a barrier to implementation

The Dawn Of WiMax

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:00:40 EDT

Vendors push the earliest incarnations of the technology, calling it pre-WiMax. But it could take years for WiMax to realize its potential.

ISP Feud Blacks Out Parts Of The Internet For Customers

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Level 3 cuts connections to Cogent Communications in payment dispute

BellSouth To Provide National Data Services

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 01:00:00 EDT

An agreement with Sprint Nextel will allow BellSouth to use Sprint's nationwide Multi Protocol Label Switching capabilities to provide service far beyond its current nine-state base.

VoIP's Growth Sparks Patent-Infringement Lawsuit

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Sprint Nextel is among the telecom vendors jockeying for VoIP market share

Charles Renert, Director Of Security Research At Determina Inc.

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

MIT spin-off Determina this month ships software to protect against security vulnerabilities in real time.

Meet Your New Teacher

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

New technologies revive interest in E-learning as businesses find that online lessons let them train more people and cut costs

Verizon Deploys More Fiber, Embraces IP

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:00:00 EDT

Verizon is moving toward an all-IP fiber network so it can deploy more high-bandwidth offerings like the TV service it introduced last week.

Pentagon Looks To Streamline Supply Chain

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:51:00 EDT

The Department of Defense is looking to speed up procurement so soldiers get what they need when they need it.

Congress Tries, Tries Again

Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:00:20 EDT

In the wake of the communications failures that followed Hurricane Katrina, and with the specter of Sept. 11's interoperability problems still looming, five senators last week proposed legislation to help first responders communicate with one another during an emergency.

Senate Introduces Funding For Emergency Communications

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 01:18:00 EDT

The bill would give states and communities up to $400 million in 2006, increasing gradually to $1 billion by 2010, to improve emergency communications capabilities.

Attackers Choose Fortune Over Fame

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:00:00 EDT

Attackers are developing portfolios of techniques for making money with cybercrime.

Giving Back Is A Priority At BellSouth

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:01:40 EDT

From hurricane relief to expanding the use of technology in schools, telecom company regularly lends a hand.

EBay Bets On VoIP, But Do Sellers Want To Chat?

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:01:25 EDT

Auction company expects Skype's voice technology to broaden sales base.