Research In Motion has signed a cloud-based data storage partnership with Microsoft - here comes the PlayBook.
Gartner predicts a 40% reduction in data centre size by 2018 due to smarter designs, green IT pressures, density optimisation, and cloud computing.
HP has unveiled a new strategy that will see it develop its own internet services and app store for consumers and businesses.
IBM unveils new Software and Consulting services aimed at a US$70 billion Smarter Commerce market, helping firms automate marketing and customer engagement.
Microsoft's first update to its new Windows Phone line hits snags, bricking some phones. Next update only weeks away.
CIOs foresee robust IT hiring in Q2 2011, with 9% planning to expand their departments and 7% expecting an uptick in hiring, per a recent survey.
LinkedIn unveils its news service, LinkedIn Today, tailoring news based on your network's interests and industry trends.
The US government is exploring cloud computing to address budget cuts, aiming to save part of the USD $76 billion spent annually on over 10,000 systems.
Western Digital acquires Hitachi's storage arm for $4.3bn, aiming to bolster its global scale and innovation in the storage market.
Microsoft to miss the 2011 tablet craze, plans Windows rival for Apple and Google in 2012, says Business Week.
Research In Motion is said to be working on Android and iPhone versions of its proprietary instant messenger app.
Hackers could have accessed data stored on affected handsets, says Google who has now issued a security update.
IBM ushers in a new era of efficiency with its cloud and virtualisation innovations, aiming to transform IT economics.
iPad and other tablets will redefine the PC's position following a loss in consumer enthusiasm for mobile PCs, says analysts.
AT&T rolls out new post-paid billing for tablets in the US, offering customers more flexibility after iPad 2 launch.
Gartner forecasts a 9.7% growth in the business intelligence market to $10.8bn in 2011, driven by demand for smarter decision-making tools.
Better online conferencing facilities, based on Citrix's GoToMeeting technology, will be offered by Skype later this year.
HP secures USD $400m deal to transition Centrica to a private cloud setup, enhancing cost-efficiency, flexibility, and environmental impact.
Microsoft inks 16 new cloud deals in the public sector, boasting enhanced security and productivity for education and government bodies.
Recognising the differences between true cloud solutions and cloudwashed hosted software is crucial for CIOs to avoid costly and inefficient investments.
