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Nokia To Trim Smartphone Offerings

Marin Perez — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:35:00 EST

The company will pare down its smartphone portfolio in order to better compete against companies such as Apple, Research In Motion, and Palm.

VA Eyes Sweeping Tech Initiative

J. Nicholas Hoover — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:19:00 EST

Veterans Affairs is seeking input on a proposed IT contract what would cover the "entire spectrum" of systems and applications.

Cloud, Mobile To Drive IT Growth In 2010

Antone Gonsalves — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:51:00 EST

An analyst firm believes consumers and businesses will spend 3.2% more on telecom, hardware, software and services than in 2009.

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Big Mega Ultra Friday RIM Round-Up

Eric Zeman — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:57:00 EST

Lots going on in the world of Research In Motion today. Some of the items you'll find in this post include a nifty sale going on at AT&T stores today as well as an upgrade to BlackBerry Apps World. More inside!

CIGNA Launches Healthcare Podcasts

Mitch Wagner — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:33:00 EST

The audio podcasts, available on the iTunes store, are designed to help Americans take care of themselves while on business overseas.

Data Assessment Service Targets E-discovery, Compliance

Andrew Conry-Murray — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:32:15 EST

This week StoredIQ launched a new data assessment service, which is intended to help organizations get visibility into the unstructured information floating around the corporate network.

Google Updates Android SDK

Marin Perez — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:07:00 EST

The refreshed software developer's kit comes as the operating system is beginning to pick up steam with wireless carriers and handset makers.

Bing Back After Outage

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:01:00 EST

Microsoft is investigating what happened in an effort to prevent future downtime.

Cisco Snags Shares To Acquire Tandberg

W. David Gardner — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:59:00 EST

Now the U.S. Justice Department will step up its review of Cisco's pending acquisition of the Norwegian videoconferencing firm.

Online Gambling Under Renewed Scrutiny

W. David Gardner — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:26:00 EST

Technologies exist that can be used and improved to regulate Internet gambling, proponents tell a House Financial Services Committee.

Patch Tuesday: No Black Screen Fix

Paul McDougall — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:17:00 EST

Thousands of Windows users have download a tool in hopes of fixing critical bug, but Microsoft has yet to solve issue.

HTC Droid Eris To Get Android 2.0 Update

Eric Zeman — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:54:53 EST

Verizon Wireless has said that the HTC Droid Eris will receive a significant system update at some point in the fist quarter of 2010. The update will boost the Eris' version of Android to at least 2.0, and possibly even 2.1.

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U.S. Health IT Office Reorganizes

Mitch Wagner — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has reorganized into groups including a Chief Privacy Officer.

Symplified Offers Federated ID For Cloud

Charles Babcock — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:40:00 EST

The SinglePoint system can be used to manage a user's identity across multiple cloud applications such as the Salesforce.com suite.

Intel Floats Cloud Computing On A Chip

Alexander Wolfe — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:32:25 EST

InformationWeek readers were the first to learn about Intel�s efforts to pack a data center onto a single chip, via my recent interview with Intel chief technology officer Justin Rattner. (See Intel CTO Envisions On-Chip Data Centers.) Now, the chip behemoth has taken things one step further, formally announcing its single-chip cloud research project.

Will Sun Pull MySQL's Teeth?

Serdar Yegulalp — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:30:19 EST

That's the feeling former MySQL shareholder and strategy adviser (and NoSoftwarePatents.com prime mover) Florian Muller has about Oracle's new peace offering to the European Union over MySQL. It isn't about giving MySQL real autonomy, but putting it in a whole new cage.

Intel Demos 48-Core CPU

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:13:00 EST

The single-chip cloud computer aims to dramatically boost performance and power efficiency in laptops, desktops, and servers.

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Acer Ranked Second In Global PC Market

Antone Gonsalves — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST

Acer bumps Dell from the number-two slot in units shipped, as Acer's shipments are increasing and Dell's falling, according to market researchers iSuppli.

Why Did Microsoft Give Up On WinMo 6.5?

Ed Hansberry — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:02:37 EST

Windows Mobile 6.1 had been getting a bit long in the tooth. Not much had changed from the user's view since 2005 when WinMo 5 launched. WinMo 7 is what people are waiting for, but in the mean time, Microsoft released an update to the platform that had the most radical changes since WinMo 5 was released without the desktop style menu system. Microsoft appeared to give up on 6.5 even before it launched.

Verizon Says Droid Fix Coming In A Few Weeks

Eric Zeman — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:30:01 EST

This evening I received an email from Verizon Wireless. It contained some welcome news for owners of the Motorola Droid. You see, Google has pushed out new SDKs for Android 2.0.1 and Android 1.6. This means the folks over at Motorola and Verizon can dig their hands into the code to fix the Droid's camera issue. Oh, and I have some info on the Droid BOGO event happening this weekend.

Comcast-NBC Deal Highlights Net Neutrality Issue

Fredric Paul — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 20:16:41 EST

What does it mean when the nation's largest Internet Service Provider, like Comcast, buys one of the biggest content creators in the world, like NBC? For one thing, it means the already contentious issue of Net Neutrality is about to get even more heated. Hopefully, it will galvanize the FCC to create and implement Net Neutrality rules that protect the interests of other companies doing business on the Internet.

IDC Predictions Fail To Surprise

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 19:38:07 EST

Business advisory service IDC issued a series of predictions for 2010 on Thursday and managed to say nothing at all that's surprising.

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Microsoft Warns Piracy Surge Brings Malware

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 18:10:00 EST

Amid rising complaints about infected counterfeit software, Microsoft is redoubling its anti-piracy work.

BillShrink: Check TCO Before Buying Smartphones

Eric Zeman — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 16:59:02 EST

The average selling price of smartphones may be dropping these days, but that doesn't mean that contract plan prices have dropped, too. BillShrink put together a list of devices and what their total cost of ownership is. Check it out.

Lenovo Offers AT&T Tech Support With PCs

Antone Gonsalves — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 16:55:00 EST

The companies are courting SMBs with the PC and IT support bundle.

Google Accelerates Internet With Public DNS Service

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 16:20:00 EST

By taking on Internet traffic direction, Google aims to make the Internet more responsive while also deepening its access to valuable traffic data.

TeleCommunication Systems To Acquire Navigation Firm

Marin Perez — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 15:45:00 EST

The $170 million purchase of Networks In Motion will enable TeleCommunication Systems to capitalize on the fast-growing location-based services market.

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Intel Demos 48-Core CPU

Antone Gonsalves — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:34:00 EST

The single-chip cloud computer aims to dramatically boost performance and power efficiency in laptops, desktops, and servers.

YouTube Becomes Light As A 'Feather'

Eric Zeman — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:05:13 EST

Not all Web connections are created equal. It's with that in mind that Google offered up YouTube Lite today, called "Feather." Its promise is to get those videos playing faster, even if you have a flaky Web connection.

Bill Requires Treasury To Create TARP Database

J. Nicholas Hoover — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:03:00 EST

The House of Representatives is calling for the Treasury Department to build a standard, Web-accessible database of bank bailout information.

Black Screen Of Death Hits 50,000 PCs

Paul McDougall — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:58:00 EST

Thousands of Microsoft Windows users download tool in hopes of fixing critical bug.

Motorola Invests In Multitouch Company

Marin Perez — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:35:00 EST

The investment in Sensitive Object could eventually lead to Motorola handsets with stronger touch interfaces.

Ciena Beats Nokia To Acquire Nortel Unit

W. David Gardner — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:12:00 EST

Nortel Siemens Networks made an unsuccessful last-ditch effort to wrest Metro Ethernet Networks from Ciena with a higher bid.

The Case For Specialized Hardware

George Crump — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:59:52 EST

As we described in the last few entries, adding storage software to standard servers or even to virtual servers is making more sense for a variety of data centers because of the increased performance capabilities of the Intel processor family. Despite this there may still be times in certain environments where there is a need for specialized storage hardware.

New iPhone App For Car Care Underscores Mobile's Potential

Bob Evans — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:42:00 EST

Your business is kinda gritty so it's not really possible for you to offer a fancy-schmancy iPhone app, right? Wrong!! A new iPhone app from the AAMCO car-care chain "lets our customers take that peace of mind with them wherever they go by putting our expert technicians right on their phones."

Bing Launches Streetside Maps

Paul McDougall — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 09:19:00 EST

Google competitor lets users take a virtual walk around town.

BMC Boosts Proactive Systems Management

Charles Babcock — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:32:00 EST

Houston systems management software supplier BMC tries to get IT a step ahead with its predictive analysis of impending problems.

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HP Upgrades Thin Clients In Wake Of Windows 7

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:27:00 EST

HP is consolidating VMware and Citrix Systems desktop virtualization approaches with its own management software, and offering refreshed thin client devices.

iPhone Headed For T-Mobile?

Ed Hansberry — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 01:10:38 EST

For the US, it is generally assumed that the ultimate marriage between device and carrier would be the iPhone on Verizon. The iPhone is unquestionably the most popular single phone out there for consumers and Verizon is the largest network in the US with impressive coverage and a great 3G network. The iPhone though may be headed to T-Mobile first.

Windows Mobile Phones Get A Better Bing

Eric Zeman — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:25:43 EST

Using a Windows Mobile device? Like performing lots of searches when on the go? Need better performance all around? Get ready for a better Bing. It's free, and it's here today.

VDI & Netbooks: Questions & DR Testimonial

Jonathan Feldman — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 21:57:51 EST

My post discussing a VDI pilot project in conjunction with netbooks produced a variety of responses. These readers chose not to post their comments to the public site, so I thought it would be a good idea to highlight two of the most interesting ones.

Podcast: Panda Security CEO Juan Santana

Alexander Wolfe — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:22:20 EST

I sat down recently to chat with Juan Santana, chief executive of the largest security vendor you might not be familiar with. Yet Panda Security, founded in Spain in 1990, is huge in Europe and no slouch either in the United States, where it competes against the likes of Symantec, Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and McAfee. I talked with Santana amid the launch of Panda Cloud Protection Service, which moves threat analysis to the cloud and installs with a very small footprint on the client.

Accenture Stock Target Soars As CEO Sees IT Recovery

Bob Evans — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:22:00 EST

A Credit Suisse analyst has boosted his target price for Accenture shares from $42 to $55 on the expectation that enterprise IT spending is beginning to loosen up and that Accenture will be a prime beneficiary of CIOs' more-expansive spending habits and their increasing acceptance of outsourcing.

Latest Motorola Android Phone To Feature HDMI Out?

Eric Zeman — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:35:14 EST

Images have appeared of what purport to be a new Android device from Motorola. One quick glance is all it takes to discern that this device is a non-keyboard version of the Droid. Closer inspection, however, reveals a truly unique feature: an HDMI out port.

Mayor Gavin Newsom on Digital San Francisco (Part 2)

Fritz Nelson — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:12:35 EST

In the second part of our three-part video interview series with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, we talked about the role technology can play in the transformation of a city, including addressing the growing digital divide, the progress on STEM in San Francisco, and the role the Bay area will play, as a hub of technology innovation, in helping lead the way to economic recovery.

Texas Hospital District Fires 16 For HIPAA Violations

Mitch Wagner — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:43:01 EST

The Harris County Hospital District of Houston, Texas, fired 16 employees, accusing them of violating patient privacy laws by inappropriately accessing the records of a medical resident who'd been admitted to the hospital after she was shot in a grocery store parking lot.

India Outsources Jobs To U.S. In Video-Effects Field

Bob Evans — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST

Based in Bangalore, India, a Tata subsidiary that specializes in video effects and animation will open a high-tech delivery center in Los Angeles next week to cater to Hollywood's appetite for video wizardry. Since this is clearly a case of outsourcing, I must ask the question: will the professional positions created at the new lab be "our jobs"?

Taking Another Look At TweetDeck

Mitch Wagner — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:31:13 EST

What Twitter client do you use? TweetDeck is a favorite of many people who use Twitter for professional purposes. I've been an enthusiastic user of Tweetie for the Mac since it came out more than seven months ago, because I love its powerful, simple, and easy-to-use interface. However, TweetDeck now supports Twitter features that Tweetie doesn't, so I figured I'd give TweetDeck another try. And I'm liking it.

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Open Source: An 'Advertisement On Steroids'

Serdar Yegulalp — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:17:54 EST

That's one of the many analogies and observations drawn by Vyatta CEO Kelly Herrell in a blog post about the economics of open source. The open source business model is tremendously effective, in his eyes -- it's just that its effects are not always measured in dollar values, and that can drive the money men crazy.

The FBI's New Tech Team

John Foley — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:12:23 EST

The FBI's newly appointed CTO, Jeffrey Johnson, brings an outside-the-beltway background to the job--he worked for Lehman Brothers, a hard-charging technology innovator, until last year. FBI CIO Chad Fulgham also worked at Lehman Bros., as well as at IBM and JPMorgan Chase. Look for their private sector experience to be reflected in the intelligence agency's IT strategy and execution.