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Brocade: Data center is in hands of users

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 18:12
Proliferation of smart devices has led to users expecting the network to respond on demand, but existing network infrastructure is not able to handle upcoming data traffic, says Brocade exec.

StarHub to entice biz users with 'trusted infrastructure'

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 16:03
Singapore-based telco wants enterprise customers looking to tap on the next-generation national broadband network to recognize StarHub's fiber-optic offerings for what they are--resilient and reliable.

Apple TV has gone streaming

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:52
Netflix and other souped-up features in a smaller form factor

Apple iOS updates coming soon

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:22
iOS 4.1 due this week, version 4.2 in November

Create accurate data bars in Excel 2007

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:51
Data Bars are new to Excel 2007; by altering the highest and lowest value, you can change the story the bars tell.

12 most recommended network monitoring tools

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:49
Here's a collection of performance and monitoring tools for networks of every size and to fit every budget, by Selena Frye.

Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to manufacturers

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:30
With most of the engineering done, Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to its OEM and carrier partners for final customization in preparation for a holiday launch.

IE slips in usage share; Chrome resumes growth

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:09
In August, earlier trends reasserted themselves, with IE dipping, Chrome rising, and Firefox flat. Microsoft is happy to see IE6 on its way out.

Sony announces cloud-based music service

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:45
On the same day Apple displays its digital music dominance, an electronics rival says it'll offer streaming music over the Net.

Cisco, Itron team on smart-grid networking

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:36
Cisco and smart-meter maker team on communications system based on IP to connect everything from people's homes to power distribution equipment on the grid.

iTunes song-sample plan runs into music publishers

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:27
Trade group approaches Apple on the eve of Wednesday's media event to inform company publishing rights must be secured first.

FCC appears to delay Net neutrality rules

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:08
Instead of announcing a vote on new broadband regulations, U.S. federal regulators ask for "further inquiry" into whether Net neutrality should apply to wireless networks.

US subway to capture energy from braking trains

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:07
The smart grid goes underground in Philadelphia, where a battery will store energy from regenerative braking, cutting power costs and earning revenue on the grid.

Apple rolls out new iPods, social iTunes

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:52
A new version of Apple TV is also coming soon, as Apple follows its usual September playbook in refreshing its iPod lineup and the iTunes software.

Quantum crypto cracked, researchers say

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:11
Researchers claim to have cracked the quantum cryptography equipment used to cloak highly sensitive communications by banks and defense agencies.

Apple TV: Still a hobby after all these years

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 09:06
Apple downsizes the device and the price and adds a few interesting new features, but comes short of introducing a product that will be a category changer.

China real-name mobile rule to slow new subscriptions

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 16:33
Country's requirement for proper credentials from prepaid subscribers may slow sign-ups in short-term but provide more accurate subscriber count in future, says analyst.

Google flexes financial muscles to fix 'tarnished image'

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 13:27
Web 1.0's big winner is playing catch-up with Facebook in a Web 2.0 world, observes analyst who adds that jury is still out on whether Google's acquisition spree will result in an attractive social platform that users will migrate to.

Agile drivers for new project management tools

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:21
Rick Freedman discusses the agile drivers and concepts that create the need for new project management tools.

VMware chief sees the end of the traditional OS

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:43
Just one of many components in virtual framework