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LinkedIn, Apple top tech growth list
Apple

LinkedIn, Apple top tech growth list

LinkedIn and Apple lead Forbes' list of America's 25 fastest-growing tech firms, showcasing remarkable revenue growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
More pain for Yahoo as CEO departs
Yahoo

More pain for Yahoo as CEO departs

Yahoo reels as CEO Scott Thompson exits over resume scandal, with investor critic awarded board seat in dramatic upheaval.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2012
Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO
Marketing Technologies

Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO

Reports say Scott Thompson has claimed an executive placement firm introduced the erroneous qualification before he started work with PayPal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
Hoodie hoopla: will fashion hurt the Facebook IPO?
Facebook

Hoodie hoopla: will fashion hurt the Facebook IPO?

Mark Zuckerberg has been pitching to Wall Street all this week, but one analyst's comments about his attire have attracted all the attention.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012
HP means business with new enterprise products
HP

HP means business with new enterprise products

HP unveils a massive refresh in its enterprise line, launching the EliteBook Folio 9470m ultrabook and a range of enhanced tech for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2012
Virtualised security now available from WatchGuard
Virtualisation

Virtualised security now available from WatchGuard

WatchGuard expands its security solutions with virtual offerings, catering to businesses of all sizes in the evolving cloud landscape.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 9th May 2012
Yahoo CEO accused of falsifying qualifications - Updated
Yahoo

Yahoo CEO accused of falsifying qualifications - Updated

Yahoo's new CEO, Scott Thompson, faces scrutiny as he's accused of falsifying qualifications, igniting a storm amongst shareholders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2012
BlackBerry delivers 'wake up' manifesto
Apple

BlackBerry delivers 'wake up' manifesto

Campaign that began with Apple store protest stunt culminates in online statement touting BlackBerry for business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2012
LinkedIn purchases presentation platform
Productivity

LinkedIn purchases presentation platform

LinkedIn acquires SlideShare for USD $119 million in cash and stock, deepening its professional content sharing capabilities for its nearly 29 million users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012
Business Analyst as change agent
Business Analyst

Business Analyst as change agent

Business Analysts: Catalysts of Change - Why understanding the human side of change management is crucial for organisational success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012
VMware announces 'Dropbox for the enterprise'
Virtualisation

VMware announces 'Dropbox for the enterprise'

VMware unveils 'Project Octopus,' a groundbreaking 'Dropbox for the enterprise,' revolutionizing how data is stored and shared.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2012
Dell announces 40GB blade server switch
Network Infrastructure

Dell announces 40GB blade server switch

Dell unveils a groundbreaking 40GB blade server switch, promising up to 10x better performance for BI workloads, set to revolutionise data centres.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2012
Eight ways to prepare for the next release of SharePoint
Enterprise Content Management

Eight ways to prepare for the next release of SharePoint

With the next release of SharePoint slated for early 2013, Quest Software unveils an eight-step action plan to help IT teams prepare efficiently.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2012
What is OpenFlow and why should enterprises care?
Network Infrastructure

What is OpenFlow and why should enterprises care?

OpenFlow revolutionises networking, fostering switch vendor interoperability and shaking up the $6 billion market. A boon for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2012
Windows 8 'release preview' coming in June
Gaming

Windows 8 'release preview' coming in June

Microsoft to launch Windows 8 'release preview' in June, hinting at a near-final build ahead of public release.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th Apr 2012
HP's vision of a less complex enterprise network
Network Infrastructure

HP's vision of a less complex enterprise network

HP's Chief Technologist sees a future of less complex networks and data centers, with Virtual Application Networks leading the way.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Apr 2012
CommVault and Microsoft in cloud collaboration
Microsoft

CommVault and Microsoft in cloud collaboration

CommVault and Microsoft enhance cloud storage with Simpana software and Azure, offering up to 62TB capacity for enterprises starting at $50,000.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2012
The pitfalls of stand-alone WAN Optimisation
Network Infrastructure

The pitfalls of stand-alone WAN Optimisation

Misconceptions about WAN optimization clarified and the importance of focusing on application delivery explained.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2012
App of the week: TomTom
Apps

App of the week: TomTom

TomTom's new app is a game-changer for the geographically challenged, offering advanced features and social media integration for GBP £78.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2012