All stories - Page 174
Alcatel-Lucent promises huge boost to data centre network efficiency
Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
Alcatel-Lucent announces new software product that uses software defined network (SDN) technologies to, achieve significant efficiency gains in data centres.
Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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microsoft
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amazon
Charlie Kindel, ex-Microsoft GM, teases a 'secret' project at Amazon, sparking speculation on April Fools' Day. Fact or jest?.
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the data centre
Tue, 19th Mar 2013
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microsoft
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data centre operators
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outlook
Following a lengthy outage to Outlook and Hotmail last week, Microsoft has responded, blaming an overheated data centre as the problem.
Have EA and Maxis lied over SimCity servers?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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gaming
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servers
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technology gifts
SimCity servers not necessary, claim sources. AI also lacking, as Sim's show no consistency. Serious annoyance voiced on EA forums.
Unpopular torrent app linked to Xbox 720
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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microsoft
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gaming
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technology gifts
Microsoft acquires Pando for $11m, hinting at a new file-sharing feature for the upcoming Xbox 720. Critics worry about bandwidth.
Ovum: Good luck finding those Galaxy S4 features
Fri, 15th Mar 2013
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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ovum
Ovum suggests Samsung's Galaxy S4 might pack more features than users can handle, questioning the tech giant's future innovation path.
SimCity sees light at the end of the tunnel
Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
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the sims
EA's rocky SimCity saga nears an end as Maxis GM reports a dramatic drop in game crashes, drawing mixed reactions from fans.
Sim City struggles with server problems
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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gaming
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servers
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technology gifts
Many gamers have been looking forward to Sim City for months, a sequel to a game that for many is iconic an nostalgic.
RIP high-speed disk
Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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storage
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netapp
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cios
NetApp's Matt Swinbourne declares high-speed mechanical disks dead, outpaced by the efficiency and economics of flash storage technology.
Better email and information access with Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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case study
For Kumeu River Wines Director Michael Brajkovich, keeping the office side of things running effortlessly just got a whole lot easier.
Slow growth sees job losses at VMware
Wed, 30th Jan 2013
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware to axe 900 jobs amid slow growth, despite a 22% Q4 revenue rise, as it aligns with new priorities for 2013.
Impending Office release slows Microsoft sales
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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microsoft
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windows
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surface
Microsoft's profit dips as anticipation for new Office slows sales, despite hitting a record $21.5bn revenue in S2. Shares fall 1.4%.
Symantec splits Chairman and CEO positions
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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symantec
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sprint
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partners
Symantec revitalizes strategy by splitting Chairman and CEO roles, appointing Dan Schulman as Chairman. Aims to boost customer value and innovation.
Intel suffers over struggling PC sales
Mon, 21st Jan 2013
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pc hardware
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Intel reports a 27% dip in net income as PC sales plummet, testing the chip giant's agility in a shifting tech landscape.
“Data will be the new cloud computing oil” in 2013
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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cloud services
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ovum
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ndi
In 2013, data will become the 'new oil' in cloud computing, spurring innovation and transforming tech ecosystems, Ovum predicts.
HP solutions help telcos leverage Big Data
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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bi
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big data
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video
New solution to help Communications Service Providers (CSPs) manage, understand and act on huge amounts of information.
Intel and Facebook unite over data centre rack technologies
Fri, 18th Jan 2013
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data centre operators
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intel
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ndi
Companies collaborate to define the next generation of rack technologies used to power the world's largest data centres.
Java security concerns not over yet
Thu, 17th Jan 2013
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malware
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web development
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cybersecurity
The recently discovered vulnerability has been finally patched by Oracle, but exploitation continues on computers that have not been updated.
Apple TV and iPod giveaways
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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apple
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technology gifts
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yoobee
YooBee and Flexirent's new deal offers free Apple TV or iPod Touch on equipment rentals before Jan 31, enhancing tech accessibility for businesses.
HP Vertica introduces Big Data Solutions Certification Program
Tue, 15th Jan 2013
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
HP launches Big Data Solutions certification for its Vertica Analytics Platform, aiming to close the global skills gap in Big Data analytics.
The Zero Day challenge
Fri, 11th Jan 2013
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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ndi
Just how lucrative is the internet crime market? Very; information is digital gold and hackers can get paid up to $200 per password.
Virtual power
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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virtualisation
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power quality
Michael Mallia, Eaton Industries marketing manager, Power Quality, looks at power management for server virtualisation.
Symantec envisions future clouds as safe clouds
Wed, 9th Jan 2013
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virtualisation
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cloud services
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colocation
In five years, companies will operate in a converged IT world of cloud, virtualisation and mobile computing where clouds are safe.
US Army recruits Microsoft
Mon, 7th Jan 2013
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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ndi
US Army, Air Force and DISA expand access to Microsoft technologies through cost-saving modernisation agreement.