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Agency For International Development Outsources To CSC

J. Nicholas Hoover — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:26:00 EST

CSC will provide a range of IT services to the government agency, including support for its network and voice systems, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and desktops.

Health IT Career Tips

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:19:00 EST

IT pros without clinical experience shouldn't rule out possible transitions into, emerging health IT jobs.

RIM, Adobe Team For BlackBerry Development

Marin Perez — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EST

The partnership will simplify the creation and delivery of rich content and apps to BlackBerry smartphones.

Hadoop Crunches Web-Sized Data

Charles Babcock — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

To parse large volumes of data from Web servers, Yahoo and others turn to Hadoop's open source cloud-based analysis system.

Google Voice May Offer Actual Voice Calls

Eric Zeman — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:59:14 EST

Right now, Google Voice's primary function is to provide call-forwarding and message transcription services. That may change, however, with the reported purchase of Gizmo5 by Google.

Microsoft Acquires SourceGear's Teamprise Unit

Paul McDougall — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:51:00 EST

Buyout gives software maker a suite of tools for cross-platform development in Visual Studio.

Windows 7, U.S.A.

John Foley — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:45:11 EST

Having made its case for Windows 7 in the business and consumer markets, Microsoft is taking its pitch to the nation's capital. Which raises a question: Would the U.S. government do a better job of running the country using Microsoft's new operating system?

Gartner Downgrades SaaS Forecast

Mary Hayes Weier — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

Software-as-a-service revenue is projected to rise 17.7% in 2009, fueled by growth in CRM and office suites.

Google To Acquire AdMob

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EST

With Android adoption about to "explode," Google is betting on mobile advertising.

RIM Boosts BlackBerry Developer Tools

Marin Perez — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST

The company launched a host of APIs that could lead to richer BlackBerry applications.

Google: No More Money For Clearwire

Eric Zeman — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:26:58 EST

Over the weekend, Sprint and a number of other companies agreed to invest another $1.5 billion into Clearwire, the growing provider of WiMax services. Notably absent on the list of financiers was Google, which has previously given cash to Clearwire.

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Microsoft: Windows 7 Malware Threat 'Sensationalized'

Paul McDougall — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:19:00 EST

Software maker claims tests by security vendor don't tell the whole story.

Intel Atom Drives Chip Market In 3Q

Antone Gonsalves — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:59:00 EST

IDC raises its forecast for microprocessor shipments this year, on strength of Atom-powered netbook sales in China.

Cisco Unveils Collaboration Products

W. David Gardner — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:56:00 EST

The company launched telepresence, unified communications, and WebEx products and enterprise social software and hosted e-mail solutions.

Microsoft Releases Exchange 2010

J. Nicholas Hoover — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

The e-mail server includes better storage optimization, voicemail integration, archiving, and potentially big cost savings, says the software giant.

Despite Security Concerns, Social Networks Soar

George Hulme — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:24:36 EST

Security firm Palo Alto Networks peeked at the application use of more than 200 organizations around the globe, and found social networking growth on corporate networks is on fire. Will security concerns be the extinguisher? Don't count on it.

A Litl Redux

Serdar Yegulalp — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:18:59 EST

After my Thursday column about the litl, readers pointed my attention to a blog post where the folks at litl (all lowercase) further defended their reasons for its rather top-heavy $700 price point. I went in expecting some real meat for discussion. I came away with a nearly empty plate.

Next For India? Business Analytics

Paul McDougall — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:57:10 EST

Accenture is adding 8,000 positions to its Indian operations, a move that will push the outsourcer's total headcount on the subcontinent to about 50,000. Many of the new employees will work on business analytics tools. Last week, IBM opened a biz analytics lab in the country. Smell a trend yet?

Apple Prepping $99 iPhone 3GS To Battle Competition?

Eric Zeman — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 09:59:53 EST

Right now, AT&T offers the iPhone 3G 8GB for $99, and the iPhone 3GS 16GB and 32GB for $199 and $299, respectively. Despite word from Apple's own Phil Schiller that the company's lineup is set for holiday sales, reports of a $99 iPhone 3GS 8GB model have hit the 'net.

CIOs Flaunt Risk, Say CFOs

Bob Evans — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:46:11 EST

A recent panel discussion called "CFO/CIO Straight Talk" revealed that some finance chiefs believe their IT leaders don't have a good grasp on risk management and are still too eager to pursue big-bang projects. Looking inward, those same CFOs say their own lack of imagination is also a problem.

Search, And Failure Of 'Consumer Effect'

Chris Murphy — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:18:00 EST

We�ve written a lot about the consumer effect, how employees fall in love with consumer tech like iPhones and instant messaging, then demand the same experience at work. So why has this effect failed to drive enterprise search?

Global CIO: Cloud Computing's New Name: Who Will Win $100 Million?

Bob Evans — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:01:00 EST

Column showing some nominations from readers for a new name to replace the term "cloud computing," and a request for more entries from readers.

Google Computes News Quality

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:01:00 EST

A recently filed patent application suggests that Google is taking steps to promote news produced by major media companies on Google News.

Internet Use Increases Social Connectivity

Antone Gonsalves — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Rather than pulling people away from each other, Internet use actually enhances the size and diversity of people's social networks, according to a Pew report.

Review: Motorola Cliq Smartphone

Eric Zeman — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00:00 EST

The Android smartphone backs up a brilliant social network integration concept with only so-so performance.

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Vulnerabilities In The Apple iPhone

Ed Hansberry — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:40:32 EST

Apple has two recently discovered vulnerabilities that can put user data at risk. One is implemented by a developer that has accessed a backdoor to transmit user data back to its servers without Apple's or the user's knowledge. The other is an exploit in the wild that logs in with root access. Just as Windows' popularity on the desktop has made it the target of hackers and unscrupulous software developers, it seems the iPhone's popularity has made it a target as well.

Verizon Attacks iPhone With Holiday Ads

Eric Zeman — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:48:38 EST

The gloves are still off. Verizon Wireless has unleashed another volley aimed at AT&T and the iPhone. In this latest round of anti-iPhone advertisements, the iPhone is banished to the Island of Misfit Toys and substituted for "coal" in the stockings of "naughty people."

The Klondike Bar Problem

Dave Methvin — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:40:00 EST

During the 19th century, P. T. Barnum supposedly said, "There's a sucker born every minute." In the 21st century, those suckers now fall for PC-based scams. In the process, they hurt more than just themselves or their PCs.

JailBroken iPhones Targeted By Rick-Rolling Worm

George Hulme — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 13:26:29 EST

The SANS Institute Internet Storm Center is warning users of jailbroken iPhones that a new worm is targeting their hacked phones. So how dangerous is it, really?

Florida Hospital Dials Up iPhones For Nurses

Mitch Wagner — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

iPhones are helping a Sarasota hospital connect its nursing staff via text messaging, and soon, VoIP telephony.

Full Nelson: A Web Presence Needs Sizzle, For Shizzle

Fritz Nelson — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 06:31:00 EST

Customer engagement is the future of the Web. For the bold and the willing, successful ideas are there for the trying -- just don't try too hard.

OfficeMedium Offers An Intranet And Collaboration Service

Allen Stern — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:31:11 EST

A new player has entered the Intranet and collaboration space. OfficeMedium aims to help small businesses with their team business and communication needs.

Is Antivirus Software Dead?

Serdar Yegulalp — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Always-on Internet connectivity is keeping malware concerns alive and well. We examine whether antivirus software is up to the task, or whether it's a security solution of the past.

CIO Profiles: Christopher Rence, Chief Information And Business Transformation Officer Of FICO

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Our national technology policy must call for the widespread adoption of analytics as a core tool for making sound decisions, Rence recommends.

Securing The Cyber Supply Chain

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Many parties touch your organization's systems and software, potentially exposing them to malware, breaches, or worse. A new end-to-end approach is required to minimize the risks.Many parties touch your organization's systems and software, potentially exposing them to malware and breaches. An end-to-end approach is needed to minimize the risks.

InformationWeek Analytics Research: Federated Search

Michael Healey — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Organizations are slow to adopt enterprise search systems that empower users to find data on the desktop, the network, and the Internet. The challenges are more operational than technical and the payoff is efficiency.

Practical Analysis: The Fastest-Growing Security Threat

Art Wittmann — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

SQL injections, more than any other exploit, can land your company in trouble. So why aren't you worried about them?

Virtual Desktops Are For Real

Randy George — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

We tested nine products that will transform how IT provides end user PCs.

VDI And Netbooks: ROI Peanut Butter And Chocolate

Jonathan Feldman — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:23:24 EST

Man, it's great talking to folks who are actually taking a chance on new ways of doing things instead of just speculating about doing it. I chatted with Mary Ann Buch today. She's the director of technology for a school district in upstate New York. They've actually been using Netbooks and VDI for a proof of concept project in the classroom. Kids and teachers like it, and she says the financial models are pretty compelling. "It's just a school district"? "That doesn't apply to my for-profit enterprise"? Think again.

Skype Founders Settle With eBay

W. David Gardner — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

The deal closes a litigious chapter surrounding the VoIP firm.

What's The Definition Of Cloud Computing?

Charles Babcock — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:47:20 EST

What's the definition of cloud computing? I keep asking myself that question and hearing different answers. Despite the frequent use of the term, it still means different things to different people. That was evident at the Cloud Computing Conference & Expo this week in Santa Clara, where I thought I would find consensus.

Facebook Security Crisis Could Derail Social Nets

Alexander Wolfe — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:32:06 EST

There's a security problem on the horizon, which could derail the progress of social networking has made in breaking down the barriers between business and personal Internet usage. (Whether that's a good thing or not is a separate argument.) I'm speaking of the rising tide of fake Facebook messages, phishing threats, and malware.

Is Ignorance A Synonym For Trust?

Jonathan Salem Baskin — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:27:37 EST

Google CEO Eric Schmidt is out making the media rounds in support of the Android launch, and during a Fox Business interview he touched on the issue of data privacy and control. It got me thinking that the subject was the real reason he's out and about.

Android Gets App Love From Photoshop And Slacker

Eric Zeman — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:20:28 EST

Coinciding with the availability of the Motorola Droid and the HTC Eris at Verizon Wireless stores today, the Android Market is featuring two juicy, new applications. Photoshop.com Mobile and Slacker Radio mean more photo editing and Internet radio powers for Android lovers.

Droid Tries Harder

Jonathan Salem Baskin — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:41:43 EST

Ever since Avis made it respectable for a brand to be #2, there have been many really good examples of trailing entrants into product markets that achieve success, especially in the technology world. Is Motorola's new Droid the latest example?

Open Source You Can Use, November Edition

Serdar Yegulalp — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:20:36 EST

In this edition: two ways to browse the web, and one great way to find everything scattered across all your storage media. Read on.

Inventor Of Cellphones Says They're Too Complicated Now

Eric Zeman — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:10:35 EST

Former Motorola researcher Martin Cooper -- one of the inventors of the cellphone back in 1973 -- says that the devices do too much these days, and don't do any of them well. Is a JitterBug in Cooper's future?

Best Buy Agrees To Distribute Google Mobile App

Eric Zeman — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:09:45 EST

Not sure what to make of this one, as it feels slightly oily. Google and Best Buy announced a new program whereby Best Buy employees will help customers download and install the Google Mobile app on their brand new cell phone.

Sprint And T-Mobile Headed The Wrong Direction

Ed Hansberry — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01:42 EST

Sprint and T-Mobile are in the "big four" club of American carriers, but it seems Verizon and AT&T continue to grow while Sprint and T-Mobile are losing out. T-Mobile just reported that they lost 77,000 net subscribers in the third quarter and Amazon has killed the Kindle that works on the Sprint network.

Microsoft To Patch 15 Vulnerabilities

George Hulme — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:48:12 EST

As part of its monthly ritual, Microsoft in its Security Bulletin Advanced Notification for this month warned of a number of nasty vulnerabilities in its operating systems and productivity software.