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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.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Vs. HTC's Upstart
Sprint begins selling the Samsung Galaxy Nexus April 22, but here are 5 reasons you may want to wait for the HTC EVO 4G LTE.
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SAP Streamwork: One Customer's Story
May 16, 2012Prototype system helps Applied Materials organize approvals on complex custom product specs, but not without tradeoffs.
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Is Print Dead? No, But Mobile Is The Future
May 16, 2012Online content sites face many hurdles if they are going to succeed in a world of aggregators and controversial advertising models. And there is...
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One Year ICD-10 Delay Just Right, CHIME Says
May 16, 2012College of Healthcare Information Management Executives says the government's recommendation to postpone compliance with the new medical billing...
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Pure Storage Rolls Out Next-Gen Storage Array
May 16, 2012FlashArray 300 Series features high availability, data integrity, and VAAI support.
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Doctors' Tablet Use Almost Doubles In 2012
May 16, 2012Apple's iPad has emerged as the dominant tablet platform, according to Manhattan Research survey.
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Zeus Malware Seeks Facebook Users' Debit Card Data
May 16, 2012Latest Botnet-backed fraud compaign also has variations targeting Google Mail, Hotmail, and Yahoo users.
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You're All Software Engineers
May 16, 2012Faking a CS degree will get you fired. Falsely claiming to be a software engineer will get you--wait, is that even possible?
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5 Ways To Lose A Malicious Insider Lawsuit
May 16, 2012Making the case against an insider takes preparation and proactive work with HR and legal. Consider this expert advice to make sure you're ready.
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Google Chrome 19 Debuts, With 20 Bug Patches
May 16, 2012Latest release of browser also adds the ability to synchronize open tabs across devices.
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HTC Smartphone Blockade Racks Up Victims
May 16, 2012Certain HTC smartphones have been blocked at U.S. Customs, putting the hurt on AT&T and Sprint. Does Apple care that its patent war is damaging...
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Health IT Gap Between Large, Small Hospitals Widens
May 16, 2012Government investment in EHRs might increase the gap in health IT adoption rates between large and small hospitals.
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Microsoft's Mobile Share Plunges 27% As Phone Sales Cool
May 16, 2012Worldwide mobile phone sales down 2%, but market leaders Samsung, Apple and Google continue to gain share.
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SuccessFactors Leading SAP Cloud Away From Business ByDesign
May 16, 2012SuccessFactors founder Dalgaard, now leading SAP cloud strategy, wants to move toward "independent but super-integrated" apps.
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Globoforce Maps Top Employee Performers
May 16, 2012Talent Maps puts social media analytics behind recognizing the staffers doing the most to drive a company's economic value.
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Microsoft Trumps Google In L.A. Cloud Deal
May 16, 2012250,000 students and faculty at Los Angeles community colleges will move to Microsoft Live@edu online communication and collaboration services...
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Mulesoft's Cure To SaaS Integration Headaches
May 16, 2012Mule iON SaaS edition provides tools, workflow to relieve the pain of trying to integrate software-as-a-service applications.
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Bigger iPhone Display: Why Apple Has No Choice
May 16, 2012Does the next-gen iPhone's display size really matter? You bet, but size won't be the only big decision as Apple competes with Samsung, HTC, and...
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SAP Catches Data Visualization Wave
May 16, 2012SAP Visual Intelligence, debuting Wednesday, taps into two hot trends in BI and analytics.
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10 Wearable Devices To Keep Patients Healthy
May 16, 2012Wearable devices equipped with sensors, Web connections, or both, help consumers and healthcare providers track health and fitness. Take a look at...
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DOD, VA Agree On Joint EHR Architecture
May 16, 2012Approach outlined in Congressional report prioritizes acquisition of commercial software, including open-source applications.
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Facebook's 11 Biggest Technology Bets
May 16, 2012When Facebook stock goes on sale later this week, investors will be banking on open source. What other key technology pieces will Facebook use to...
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Mobile Medical Apps Gold Rush Needs Scrutiny
May 16, 2012The problem with this kind of booming market? It attracts not only the best and brightest but also IT developers looking for quick profits with...
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VMware's Vision For Next-Generation Applications
May 16, 2012VMware seeks to help build the next wave of data center applications by expanding the capabilities of its vFabric Suite.
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This App Can Help You Drive Better And May Save Your Life
May 16, 2012
While we were at the CTIA conference in New Orleans, we got to see how the iOnRoad app works. This driving app is one of the best uses of...
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Next iPhone To Have Larger Screen
May 16, 2012The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the next iPhone, expected in the fall, will have a screen at least 4 inches diagonally. The move will...
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