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Review: Bluetooth Headsets For Mobile Pros

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Put down that handset and pick up a wireless headset. We rate Bluetooth devices from Aliph, BlueAnt, MoGo, Motorola, Plantronics, and Samsung.

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Wolfe's Den: Intel CTO Envisions On-Chip Data Centers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Justin Rattner talks about the explosion of multicore processing, bringing security to cloud computing, and processor-based networking

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Wolfe's Den: Intel CTO Envisions On-Chip Data Centers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:00 +0000

Justin Rattner talks about the explosion of multicore processing, bringing security to cloud computing, and processor-based networking

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Practical Analysis: How Locked In To Vendors Are You?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Stem-to-stern storage, networking, and management products are coming from several vendors. Is that a positive trend?

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Lessons Learned From PCI Compliance

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Assessors reveal mistakes companies make with data security standard. InformationWeek's RSS Feed is brought to you by NEC Ads by Pheedo

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Memory Market Due for Big Shift in 2010

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:33:23 +0000

The move from DDR2 to DDR3 will be a fast one and only the nimble memory makers will survive. Who are they and what does this mean for consumers?

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Ultra X4 500 W Power Supply Review

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:52:00 +0000

This time we are going to review the 500 W from the new X4 power supply series from Ultra, which features a fully modular cabling system and single-rail design.

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IBM chase HP (and Sun) with tiny mem prices

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:35:29 +0000

AIX pipeline lubrication In an effort to boost the amount of money that IBM is getting from competitive takeouts of Unix systems from Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems, Big Blue has taken a sharp machete to the memory prices on its Power Systems, reducing prices by between 28 and 70 per cent.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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Chrome OS: There Will Be Local Storage

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:00 +0000

Despite what Google says, not all data will be in the cloud.

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How smoking can ruin your Mac

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0000

According to a report, AppleCare warranties can be voided if Apple deems the damage was caused by secondhand smoke. Appeals to Steve Jobs have, apparently, not succeeded.

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Sony planning new online store

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:51:54 +0000

Taking a page from Apple's iTunes, Sony is devising an online store offering music, movies, books, and other downloadable content for its various devices.

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Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:00 +0000

Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.

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Air Force To Expand PlayStation-Based Supercomputer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:08 +0000

The cluster of PlayStation 3 consoles is already being used for research into high-def video processing and systems with brain-like properties. InformationWeek's RSS Feed is brought to you by NEC Ads by Pheedo

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China Cyber Espionage Threatens U.S., Report Says

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:39:00 +0000

A Congressional advisory report warns that cyber attacks against defense computers are on the rise. InformationWeek's RSS Feed is brought to you by NEC Ads by Pheedo

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Nvidia previews next-gen Fermi GPUs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:38:53 +0000

The supermodels of HPC: hot, and worth it SC09 Graphics chip maker and soon-to-be big-time HPC player Nvidia raised the curtain a little higher on its next-generation of graphics co-processors at the SC09 supercomputing trade show in Portland, Oregon, this week, and it is arguable that the GPU co-processors aimed at personal supers and massive clusters alike were the star of the show.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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Some Nook e-readers won't make it for the holidays

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:00 +0000

Just two days after Sony said that its wireless e-reader, the Daily Edition, might not make it to buyers before the end of the year, Barnes & Noble said its Nook e-reader is sold out.

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Dell Mini 3 Smartphone Strategy Aims High

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:54 +0000

Dell CFO says the company will be opportunistic and offer its Android-running Mini 3 smartphone where it can add value to it consumer business. He also said Dell has considered a netbook with Android, but has made no commitments. - During Dells fiscal third-quarter 2010 earnings announcement, on Nov. 19, Brian Gladden, Dells chief financial officer, didnt rule out the possibility of Mini 3, Dells newly revealed smartphone, arriving in the U.S. at some point. On Nov. 13, Dell introduced the Mini 3, which runs Googles Android...

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Nokia Sees Enterprise Demand For Netbook

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:00 +0000

The Booklet 3G's embedded mobile broadband and long battery life are attracting mobile professionals, not the mass market it had aimed for, Nokia says.

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Telepresence Acquisitions Booming

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:00 +0000

Videoconferencing firms BT, Polycom, Logitech, LifeSize Communications, Cisco, and Tandberg all have either made deals or are in negotiations.

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Telepresence Acquisitions Booming

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:00 +0000

Videoconferencing firms BT, Polycom, Logitech, LifeSize Communications, Cisco and Tandberg all have either made deals or are in negotiations.

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Keeping A Cool Head Over Open Source License Violations

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:06 +0000

Shortly before I wrote my post about responsible disclosure of open source licensing violations, Bradley Kuhn (of the Software Freedom Conservancy and Software Freedom Law Center ) wrote a post of his own about the same subject. His take: GPL violations are common, everyday things -- and as such should be handled with cool, calm, and collected heads. InformationWeek's RSS Feed is brought to you by NEC Ads by Pheedo

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Oracle's $7.4B Sun Microsystems deal: EU extends review deadline

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:33 +0000

BRUSSELS — European Union regulators said Friday that they have extended until Jan. 27 a deadline to wrap up their antitrust review of Oracle's planned $7.

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Skinny Acer notebook delivers six-day battery life

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:50 +0000

Just ask Windows 7 Acer appears to have found a solution to notebook users' battery life woes. Its Aspire Timeline 1810TZ apparently delivers a 10x improvement in runtime when compared to other thin'n'light laptops equipped with six-cell lithium-ion batteries.…

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Oracle begs EC for more time

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:21 +0000

Commission extends deadline The European Competition Commission is extending the deadline set for Oracle to provide evidence that its proposed takeover of Sun Microsystems will not damage competition for European consumers.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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Asus intros netbook with desktop CPU

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:36 +0000

Category killer? Asus has once again extended it Eee PC netbook range, this time with a machine that not only includes Nvidia's Ion graphics but also a dual-core Atom processor - a desktop chip, to be precise.…

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EU gives Oracle extra time to respond to Sun inquiry

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:27:00 +0000

Oracle and Sun Microsystems have been granted an extra week to defend their planned US$7 billion merger in front of European regulators, the European Commission said Friday.

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10 companies for leaders

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:27 +0000

IBM, led by CEO Samuel Palmisano, takes the top spot of best businesses for nurturing talent.

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First LTE Data Call Made On Live Net

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:00 +0000

Alcatel-Lucent's live call is the latest in a series of Long Term Evolution tests and trials in preparation for the launch of LTE.

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First LTE Data Call Made On Live Net

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:00 +0000

Alcatel-Lucent's live call is the latest in a series of Long Term Evolution tests and trials in preparation for the launch of LTE. InformationWeek's RSS Feed is brought to you by NEC Ads by Pheedo

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The Yukyung Viliv S7 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Laptops

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:01 +0000

In today s reviews we will look at two laptops that are different in many ways. First we ll check out the Yukyung Viliv S7 with its hybrid Netbook tablet nature and then the mainstream mid-sized Dell Inspiron 14.... Demo Microsoft® Unified Communications One Inbox, One Interface. Tear Down Walls That Separate Phones From PCs. See How

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:30 +0000

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IBM Reports Cognitive Computing Advances

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:30 +0000

IBM has taken a big step forward in the development of a computer that works like a human brain, officials told a supercomputing conference in Oregon Wednesday.

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IBM Reports Cognitive Computing Advances

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:30 +0000

IBM has taken a big step forward in the development of a computer that works like a human brain, officials told a supercomputing conference in Oregon Wednesday.

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Medicine Bottles Get Net Connection

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Bottle cap with wireless Internet connection flashes when it's time to take a pill and even calls forgetful patients with reminders.

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Windows 7 sparked surge in business demand for PCs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:41:00 +0000

Dell is bullish about a recovery in PC demand from businesses, saying the Oct. 22 release of Windows 7 sparked a surge in PC sales.

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How to prevent Cybercrime

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:00 +0000

It’s not difficult to identify the steps to take to secure your business from cyber threats. This guide provides you with a roadmap to get you started.

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Google Chrome OS Depends On Hardware Partners

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Despite its focus on the Web -- a platform with proven appeal -- Chrome OS will also need compelling hardware to compete against Apple's anticipated tablet and Windows netbooks.

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First pictures of Google Chrome OS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:00 +0000

Chrome OS is Google's attempt to build an open source operating system for cloud computing, which will run on netbooks.

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Netbooks – Ready for the Corporate Environment?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:00 +0000

Can Netbooks reduce costs by displacing expensive and cumbersome botebooks and laptop?

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Selecting the right conference phone solution

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:45:00 +0000

This white paper will discuss different kinds of voice conferencing equipment.

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Mobile email: are you quick enough to keep hold of customers?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:00 +0000

Now more than ever, customers are placing a premium on speed of response and exceptional customer service.

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Mobile email – lead balloon or silver bullet?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:14:00 +0000

Like its name suggests, mobile email is an email solution that works on a mobile device – and there’s a growing range of devices and platforms to choose from, such as Microsoft® Office Outlook Mobile® and BlackBerry®.

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After a Hot Autumn, Intel & AMD Business Cools

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:11:58 +0000

Builds begin to slow as Q1, a typically slow period, approaches. Will the sector descend gently or crash to earth?

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Google Aims Chrome OS at 'Pro Netbook' Market

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:31:26 +0000

First complete release of new operating system will be available on a new generation of netbooks.

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Dell Upbeat on Q4 Potential, Q3 Profits Fall 54%

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:59:19 +0000

Dell executives say they expect business sales of Windows 7 PCs to boost sales in the company's fiscal fourth quarter, while reporting that third-quarter revenue fell 54 percent from a year ago. However, one analyst predicts that a PC price war will break out as Dell moves aggressively to take market share away from major competitors such as Hewlett-Packard and Lenovo. - Dell reported fiscal third-quarter 2010 revenue of $12.9 billion, a slim sequential improvement over second-quarter revenue of $12.8 billion. However, it reported that third-quarter net income was $337 million, a substantial drop from the $727 million it earned in same quarter a year earlier. ...

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Seagate Barracuda XT 2 TB Hard Disk Drive Review

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:33:00 +0000

Let's take a look on the performance of the first SATA-600 hard disk drive to arrive on the market, Barracuda XT from Seagate.

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On the Call: Dell's CEO Michael Dell

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:10:08 +0000

A key element of Dell Inc.'s turnaround strategy has been a vow not to cut prices as aggressively as rivals just to keep market share. The tactic has allowed competitors such as Acer Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. to steal business from Dell, and this fall Dell...

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White paper: Intel® 925X and 925XE Express Chipset Memory Configuration

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Intel® 925X and 925XE Express chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) is Intel’s first dual channel DDR2 Memory Controller Hub with Intel® Flex Memory Technology. Intel has enhanced its memory architecture design to allow for maximum configuration flexibility while providing optimal performance when combined with DDR2-533 and an Intel® Pentium 4® processor in the Land Grid Array 775 (LGA775) package with 800 MHz front side bus.

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White paper: Intel 865G Chipset Graphics and Intel Extreme Graphics 2

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The 865G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (865G GMCH) is Intel’s first dual-channelmemory controller hub with integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2 for the Intel Pentium 4processor. The 865G GMCH, with its enhanced architecture graphics engine, delivers not onlyhigh 2D/3D graphics performance, but also provides an efficient high-bandwidth communicationchannel connecting the processor, system memory, CSA (Communications StreamingArchitecture), I/O subsystem, and other components together to deliver a stable mainstreamdesktop platform solution. The 865G GMCH also provides an Accelerated Graphics Port interfacefor discrete AGP8X adapters, or conversion of the digital video output streams from the integratedgraphics engine to NTSC signaling or digital flat panel modes.

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White paper: Using technology to derive intelligence from data

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The IT industry has come far over the last 40 years: from the days of mainframe applicationsl imited to a few technical users, to more distributed Web and desktop applications for a large number of non-technical users. In addition to an expanding user base, the time it takes toprocess data has significantly decreased with processing capabilities that are faster than ever. With larger volumes of data being processed quickly, why are companies still struggling to turn data into information and make sense of that information? Rather than dwell on the why, let’s focus on how you get your company past this impasse and move them to a new level of information use.

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