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Why Google's Nexus Plan Makes Sense
Google is preparing to revamp how "pure Android" smartphones are sold in a move that will surely appeal to diehard Android users.
CTIA 2012: AT&T, Verizon Debut LTE Phones
Samsung and HTC debut new LTE 4G smartphones for AT&T and Verizon Wireless ahead of wireless conference.
Android 4.0 Installed On Just 4.9% Of Devices
Six months after debuting, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has been installed on a small percentage of Android devices overall. Most devices still...
Woz Digs Windows Phone, But LG Doesn't
Apple's co-founder gives the Lumia 900 Windows Phone a public display of affection, while LG halts efforts to bring new Windows Phones to market.
IaaS A Bad Deal? Not So Fast
The calculation as to whether infrastructure services make sense involves more than just sunk data center costs.
Former Nokia Exec Slams Elop And Windows Phone
Former Nokia senior executive says CEO has wrecked the company with his choice to adopt Windows Phone.
Google Drive: Hands-On Winner
Google's new online storage service represents the natural evolution of Google Docs, and another transformation for the world of collaborative...
For Verizon, iPhone Outsells All LTE Android Smartphones
Verizon Wireless sold more iPhones in its most recent quarter than all its LTE 4G smartphones combined.
HTC One S: T-Mobile's First Android 4.0 Phone
Fast, sleek HTC One S zooms along on 42Mbps HSPA+ and takes pictures incredibly fast. It's the best phone available from the nation's...
RIM Blackberry OS, Anyone? Tech Vendors Won't Bite
Research In Motion needs to explore strategic options, one of which could be licensing out BlackBerry OS 10. This won't save the company.
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Top Stories
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BMC Has Multiple Acquisition Suitors
May 25, 2012Several major tech industry players have approached the $20 billion hedge fund that is trying to force a buyout of BMC Software.
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Boards Of Directors: Security Scofflaws?
May 25, 2012A survey of IT professionals finds that nearly half of boards of directors ignore their company's security policies and procedures.
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Reopen Google Wi-Fi Investigation, Say Lawmakers
May 25, 2012Two Congressmen call on the Department of Justice to investigate whether Google's wardriving practices violate wiretapping laws.
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Dachis Employee Insight Watches Your Brand Advocates
May 25, 2012For organizations turning all employees into brand advocates, Dachis Group wants to help monitor that activity.
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Kaiser Permanente CEO: Meaningful Use On Right Course
May 25, 2012But government electronic health record incentive program still needs more emphasis on interoperability, says George Halvorson.
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Tablet And Phablet Use Rises Steadily
May 25, 2012Tablets and phone/tablet combos are here to stay, according to Millennial Media and ABI Research. More than 208 million phablets, like the Samsung...
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Nokia Launches Budget Windows Phone Lumia 610
May 25, 2012Nokia's Windows Phone lineup now covers all the bases, from the low-end Lumia 610 to the high-end Lumia 900.
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Angry Birds Malware Sparks $78,000 Fine
May 25, 2012British regulators crack down on Latvian company behind the RuFraud malware scheme that placed 27 fake versions of Android apps, including Angry...
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Eucalyptus CEO Plays On VMware Lock-In Fears
May 25, 2012CEO Marten Mickos makes the case that Amazon compatibility in private clouds, with support for major hypervisors, is Eucalyptus' competitive edge.
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How To Improve Communication Between Clinicians
May 25, 2012Although mandated to communicate better with patients, some healthcare providers also are looking for tech tools that get info to staff faster.
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Memo to Apple: Siri's Charms Fading Fast
May 25, 2012If Apple doesn't improve its Siri iPhone 4S personal assistant, a breakup is coming. Performance issues, privacy worries may outweigh the magic.
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4 Ways To Supercharge IT Training
May 25, 2012Is your company's IT training stuck in the 'same old' rut? Here are some tips to make sure employees get the most out of your IT training dollars.
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IBM Bans Dropbox: Should SMBs Follow Suit?
May 25, 2012IBM's about-face on bring-your-own policy might be too draconian for small companies, but it serves as a reminder that some popular cloud services...
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11 BI Tools To Analyze Healthcare Operations
May 25, 2012Although clinical decision support systems remain the rock stars in many large hospitals and group practices, let's not forget the need to analyze...
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How To Collaborate Using Google Cloud Connect On Microsoft Office
May 25, 2012Need a better way to collaborate? We reviewed Google Cloud Connect to see how it worked in semi real-time.
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Android, iOS Crush BlackBerry Market Share
May 24, 2012IDC's worldwide ranking of smartphone platforms sees RIM dip below 10% as Android and iOS continue to make big gains.
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MySocialCloud Stores All Your Social Feeds, URLs, Passwords
May 24, 2012Tired of forgetting your password? Startup MySocialCloud will remember it for you and aggregate your social feeds in one convenient dashboard.
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Axis: Enough To Make Yahoo A Contender Again?
May 24, 2012Yahoo hopes new Axis mobile browser will help the company regain some of its search ad business glory.
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Facebook IPO: Strangest Of All Time?
May 24, 2012Technology glitches, insane valuations, secret disclosures, and high-frequency trading have all played a part in the Facebook IPO soap opera.
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Android Malware Surges, Botnet Business Booms
May 24, 2012McAfee reports thousands of new malware apps targeting Android appeared early this year, along with a steady stream of botnet updates.
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Windows 8 Says Goodbye To F8 Reboots
May 24, 2012Windows 8 will display new menu of troubleshooting choices to give users of fast-booting PCs and tablets plenty of time to enter alternate startup...
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Dell, HP Caught In Apple-Amazon Crossfire
May 24, 2012While Apple grabs a bigger part of the laptop market, Amazon continues to build on its cloud track record.
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Box Improves Admin, Security Tools For Enterprises
May 24, 2012Box cloud file sharing service adds more reasons for enterprises to take company seriously, even while shrugging off an apparently minor outage.
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Proposed New York Law Would Ban Anonymous Posts
May 24, 2012A new bill would require anonymous posts to either be removed on demand or attributed. How is this remotely workable?
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London 2012 Olympics Scammers Seek Malicious Gold
May 24, 2012Expect escalating levels of malware, fake mobile apps, and online scams in the lead-up to this summer's Olympics, warns the Department of Homeland...
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This exclusive downloadable research report examines how outsourcing certain IT functions to a service provider can pay off for small and midsize businesses, even more than for large enterprises. But go too far into the cloud, and you may suffer in terms of maintaining agility and responsiveness to market forces.
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