Profile of Paul McDougall
Editor At Large, InformationWeek
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Paul McDougall is a former editor for InformationWeek.
Articles by Paul McDougall
posted in June 2011
6/29/2011
Microsoft will tie Lync Online with the VoIP platform to make it easier for users of either service to communicate with each other.
6/28/2011
With its new cloud-based suite, Microsoft is striking back at Google Apps. But consider these shortcomings in key areas.
6/27/2011
If you're preparing to upgrade to Microsoft's cloud-based productivity suite, check out these seven tips for a smoother transition.
6/24/2011
Big Blue isn't just pitching cloud technology, it's migrating its own apps to a shared, virtualized infrastructure. CIO Jeannette Horan shares her lessons learned to date.
6/24/2011
Mahindra Satyam deal to do aerospace engineering for Saab points out Indian outsourcers' drive to move beyond routine software development.
6/23/2011
The Finnish phone maker's first Microsoft-based device appears to be a modified version of the N9.
6/20/2011
David Gurle, who led the development of Exchange IM while at Redmond, leaves with several other Skype execs after acquisition deal.
6/16/2011
As tablets and smartphones go dual-core, C++ AMP aims to help more than a "select priesthood" of programmers build apps that can tap into that power.
6/15/2011
Redmond is looking to ditch its scattershot approach to new platforms and deliver an end-user experience that is, for better or worse, uniquely Microsoft across all devices.
6/14/2011
Microsoft CEO says the software maker is eyeing tighter control over hardware platforms to deliver a better user experience beyond the PC.
6/14/2011
In interview last week, HP executive Ann Livermore said the services group was making progress. But not fast enough for CEO Apotheker, who just kicked her to the board.
6/8/2011
Exclusive: Executive VP Ann Livermore says the company is ready to pull out the stops as it targets high-growth opportunities like application modernization, mobility enablement, and industry-specific solutions.
6/7/2011
Users can find digital content simply by speaking the name of their favorite games, movies, or songs.
6/6/2011
Detroit-area facility will allow the automaker to consolidate tech operations and cut related power consumption by 40%.
6/3/2011
Redmond's purchase option automatically kicks in if a third-party offers $3.4 billion or more for tablet chipmaker's shares.
6/3/2011
Microsoft says its new operating system will deliver cross-platform performance over multiple form factors.
6/2/2011
Microsoft says its new OS will deliver true cross-platform app compatibility across many device types.
6/1/2011
Microsoft preview shows that its next OS borrows heavily from touch-screen elements embedded in Windows Phone 7.
6/1/2011
Stock exchange hopes to lure trading firms onto new on-demand computing platform.