Danger zone: Enterprise maintenance and support

Enterprise software vendors want you to purchase expensive support contracts, but is that the right decision? Get the facts here.



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4G in Brazil sees 400 percent growth in 2014

Some 6.76 million new customers signed up for the service last year, says research



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5 ways APIs will be the workhorses of 2015

This year, companies will discover how APIs fit nicely into any scenario -- .from the Internet of Things to data analytics to integration.



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IBM boss Ginni Rometty to pocket a $3.6 million performance bonus

IBM's revenues may have declined for 11 consecutive quarters and its stock price has fallen, but its CEO, Virginia Rometty, is taking a hefty addition to her already substantial paycheck



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Top iOS news of the week: 74 million iPhones, smarter covers, new version of iOS

The big news in iOS this week reported that Apple had a huge quarter selling iPhones, the Smart Cover may do more in the future, and the newly released version of iOS deals with a big issue.



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Top Android news of the week: Cyanogen, Office and Outlook, LibreOffice coming

Big news this week in Android: Cyanogen wants to take Android from Google, Microsoft rolled out Office and Outlook for Android, and LibreOffice to hit soon.



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Microsoft gives business users more Windows 10 upgrade details, guidance

Microsoft has shared a few more details about how businesses will be able to get Windows 10 and to keep their users current with feature and security fixes and updates.



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​Google Now and third party apps: One interesting dance

For some third party apps, a partnership with Google Now will be a mobile boon. Others won't be so lucky. Time will tell.



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Amazon Echo update adds Pandora, iTunes, and Spotify voice control

Alexa, Amazon's two-pound assistant in the room, now does more with music services, improves speed and accuracy.



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​How to watch the Super Bowl over the Internet

In the United States and Mexico on a PC, it will be easy, but otherwise it can be a bit tricky.



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Microsoft pushes Windows Server 'Next' back to 2016

Microsoft officials have revealed the next release of Windows Server won't ship until some time in 2016. The next public preview of the product will be this spring.



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Verizon Wireless will allow users to opt out of undeletable 'supercookies'

Unlike regular cookies, the code from a supercookie is designed to evade the deleting capabilities in common browsers.



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Mark your calendars: Amazon Web Services transparency on deck

Starting in the first quarter Amazon will break out AWS as its own unit with more financial transparency. The move will open up options for AWS and Amazon.



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Samsung to acquire Simpress, Brazil printing service company

For Samsung, the acquisition of Simpress will fill in a few B2B gaps for expansion into Latin America. ZDNet Korea reported the deal.



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Some first impressions of Windows 10

It's too early for a review of the Windows 10 preview, but there's enough substance in the latest builds to share some thoughts about the project's direction.



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Outlook for iOS app "breaks" corporate security, developer says

The worst part? Microsoft will take (and store) your email account credentials in its cloud if you use the app, released this week.



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​IBM's SoftLayer added as eBay Enterprise hosting partner

IBM is hoping to get more exposure to e-commerce companies and be seen as a cloud infrastructure partner.



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Zero Day Weekly: D-Link router hijack, China demands backdoors, critical Linux Ghost

A collection of notable security news items for the week ending January 30, 2015. Covers enterprise, controversies, application and mobile security, malware, reports and more.



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Reddit hands over user data in over half of government requests

Reddit's transparency report reveals that 58 percent of US government requests for user data were accepted in 2014.



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Microsoft-backed TV white spaces trial goes commercial in Ghana

The first commercial broadband network in Africa has gone live - and students are the first to use it.



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Top news and reviews on ZDNet Mobile News - Jan. 2015

The year is off to a busy start with things moving fast in the mobile space. James Kendrick has covered it all and here you'll find his top reviews, news, and insightful analysis for Jan. 2015.



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China revamps Great Firewall, cracks down on social media

The Chinese government is rebuilding the country's legendary Internet filter to make access to social media websites and VPNs far more difficult.



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​Samsung's biggest headache isn't Apple, it's China

The tech industry loves the Samsung vs. Apple storyline. It's more like the Samsung vs. Apple and a bunch of smaller but dangerous Chinese smartphone makers.



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The growing digital divide and the strategic inertia that can kill

"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown" HP Lovecraft



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Seeing the cloud through Ubuntu-colored glasses

Ubuntu cloud users see OpenStack rising, Docker getting more talk than traction, and companies moving to the hybrid cloud.



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NetSuite continues quarterly growth streak with solid Q4

The fourth quarter of 2014 was NetSuite's seventh consecutive quarter of more than 30 percent year-over-year revenue growth.



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Google's fourth quarter misses mark

In what was supposed to be a strong quarter, Google's fourth quarter results missed the mark.



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Amazon's mixed Q4: Surpasses EPS targets, revenue miss, outlook light

AWS pushed out over 515 service and feature releases in 2014 as usage growth closes is on 90 percent annually.



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FCC just tripled the number of US households without broadband

The U.S. communications regulator reclassified what "broadband" is, raising it from 3Mbps download speeds to 25Mbps. The hope is it will raise the bar for internet companies



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The best open-source office suite, LibreOffice 4.4, gets new release

The top open-source office suite offers a new, improved version with better Microsoft Office file format compatibility.



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FTC's "Things" report has too much faith in present to secure future

Agency doesn't stray far from present day best practices in suggesting security measures for handling a future with 50 billion devices



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Enterprise connectivity on steroids: here comes the 'Cloud WANchitecture'

Concepts such as Network as a Service are catching hold as external networks move off their on-premises hardware base.



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Apple closing in on Samsung in global smartphone market dominance: IDC

Nevertheless, IDC analysts traced "a significant slowdown compared to 2013."



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Box Notes updated for embedding images, tables, version history

Box further promised that users will be able to embed images by using the camera on an iPhone or iPad as well as directly from the photo library soon.



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Social Security Administration about ready to begin consolidating data centers

Phased migration to the new facility will take 18 months.



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Chase and Bank of America dropping Windows Phone: Will Windows 10 stop platform abandonment?

One of the most frustrating aspects of being a Windows Phone user is the loss of apps that were on the platform. With the promise of universal apps, Windows 10 may help.



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US military explores biometric replacement for passwords

The US military hopes recording human behavior can replace the traditional password.



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​ServiceNow: A quiet cloud disruptor

ServiceNow's 2015 outlook highlights how the company is expanding beyond IT management into business management. Will it ultimately run into Salesforce and more high profile cloud vendors?



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EMC to cut jobs after weak outlook

The data storage company did not say how many jobs would be cut, but expects to take as much as a $150 million charge as a result.



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VMware, Google connect to expand enterprise cloud offerings

Google and VMware have inked a partnership which could assist Google's competitiveness in the public cloud market.



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Hackers blackmailed Silk Road underground

It wasn't just law enforcement which was willing to take down Silk Road, it seems.



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Latest financial numbers show Apple's gadgets are not overpriced

No matter how many times people say it, Apple's products are not priced too high.



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Huddle shuffling execs with new CEO amid global expansion plan

The cloud-based collaboration service also boasted it secured seven of its ten biggest contracts to date last year.



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Intel takes wireless docking, display tools to vPro

The enterprise version of Intel's Core processors will include wireless docking and display technologies along with improved manageability features.



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Click-fraud ZeroAccess botnet rises from the ashes

The notorious ZeroAccess botnet operation is back in full swing, infecting PCs, stealing data and diverting advertiser revenue.



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Two Dutch telcos fined for breaching net neutrality law

The Dutch watchdog has handed down its first fines, to Vodafone and KPN, for failing to uphold neutrality law.



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UK Gmail users can now send money from their inbox

Google has announced the launch of a payment service through Gmail for UK users.



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Vodafone unwraps anti-snooping app for businesses

Vodafone has joined Deutsche Telekom in offering an encrypted comms app for German corporates.



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Microsoft rolls out new Outlook apps for iOS and Android

Microsoft is using the code base from its Acompli acquisition to deliver new Outlook apps for iOS and Android.



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Bill Gates working on new Microsoft 'Personal Agent' technology

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is working on a new 'Personal Agent' project with Microsoft, he disclosed during his latest Reddit AMA.



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Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 810 dropped from 'large customer's flagship device'

Chipmaker Qualcomm has confirmed that its new flagship chip won't be powering a "large customer's flagship device" that is launching later this year.



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Microsoft delivers public preview of OneDrive for Business for Mac

Microsoft is rolling out a first public preview of its OneDrive for Business for Mac client, and outlined new and coming updates to its OneDrive app for iOS and Windows.



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Qualcomm Q1: Outlook chopped after losing major Snapdragon 810 customer

Qualcomm's earnings beat the Street, but difficulty in China and the loss of a major customer forced the semiconductor maker to lower its outlook.



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Citrix Q4: Strong earnings; 700 staff cut in restructuring

The virtualization giant's earnings beat expectations, but will let go about 8 percent of its employee base in order to claw back up to $100 million in pre-tax savings.



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Facebook's Q4: Beats estimates, modest user base growth, mobile ads surge

Facebook ended the year with roughly 1.39 billion monthly active users worldwide, up from 1.38 billion the previous quarter.



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​Salesforce: Innovate around customers, not companies

The Chief Strategy Officer of salesforce.com shares ideas and lessons that digital marketers need to know today.



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Forrester warns CDOs: Don't expect career longevity

A report released today from research firm Forrester suggests that most firms that have not already hired a CDO are not planning to do so in the near future.



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Dell offers new Ubuntu Linux workstation laptop

Dell is continuing to support Linux developers with new Linux-powered laptops.



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Amazon taking aim at Google, Microsoft corporate email service

Amazon WorkMail falls under the Amazon Web Services umbrella, suggesting more of a back-end approach into the collaboration software space.



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Distelli simplifies physical, virtual and cloud software installations

Will Distelli's founders' experience putting together very large computing environments while at Microsoft and Amazon make a difference for you?



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How big is the iOS ecosystem? Answer: Huge, and growing fast

Last quarter Apple was selling iPhones at the rate of nine a second. That works out at 818,329 iPhones a day, or over 74 million for the quarter as a whole. While this represents stellar sales, it is only the tip of the iOS ecosystem iceberg.



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Once-tiny Microsoft has overtaken the mighty IBM

When IBM signed up for Basic and DOS in 1980, Microsoft was tiny (40 staff) compared to Big Blue (341,279). But in the latest round of quarterly results, Microsoft unveiled bigger revenues, and it has 10x more cash in the bank.



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Pro tip: Evernote keeps a complete history of all your changes

As it turns out, Evernote has a full version management system built into its software. If you want to recover older versions of a note, we'll show you how.



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Twitter adds group private messaging and native video to its platform

Twitter has responded to users' requests and is bringing private group messaging and "mobile video camera" to its platform.



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Fitbit Charge review: Comfortable, easy, and powerful daily activity tracking

The Fitbit Charge is the best daily activity tracker for the masses and Fitbit sets the bar for its powerful ecosystem and reliable tracker lineup.



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Search Google without being tracked: Abine adds Private Search to Blur

Online privacy company Abine today announced its new Private Search anti-tracking tool for those who want to use Google Search in Firefox without being tracked by Google.



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Good Technology intros a mobility suite for newcomers

The Good Management Suite targets organizations new to the practice of mobility in the workplace.



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​Verizon launches security certificate service for IoT

Verizon's managed certificate service aims to secure Internet of things endpoints for enterprises with large deployments underway.



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Top Windows and top Android tablet for under $100

A search for a good $100 tablet turned up not one but two from a major brand. One runs Windows 8.1 and the other Android.



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Infamous Regin malware linked to spy tools used by NSA, Five Eyes intelligence

Security firm Kaspersky claims Regin is strikingly similar to QWERTY malware documented in Snowden files.



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Dell sharpens Precision M3800 workstation laptop with 4K display

The notebook also gets a Thunderbolt 2 port, boosts maximum storage to 2TB, and offers an Ubuntu option.



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Mexico debates Google sanction over data protection breach

Mexico is considering the imposition of sanctions against Google over a possible breach of data protection law.



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Security vulnerability in Blackphone service exposed

No device is 100 percent secure, and one researcher has demonstrated this concept by exposing a vulnerability in the Blackphone, an Android device for the security conscious.



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Apple needs the iPad to be 'long arc,' enterprise driven

Tim Cook isn't writing off the iPad, but acknowledges that you can't measure sales in 90 day increments without zooming out and seeing the enterprise possibilities.



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Tech fever: Why haven't African investors caught the IT funding bug?

When African startups are looking for a fresh injection of funding, they often to have to look beyond their own borders. But could the situation be about to change?



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​IBM plans to broadly offer its Identity Mixer technology

Identity Mixer's technology uses an algorithm to encrypt personal data that's verified---age, birthdates, address, credit card number etc.---and share only what's needed with third parties.



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Brace yourself, India: Here comes another Xiaomi blockbuster, the Mi4

If the sale of any of its previous models is anything to go by, the Mi4 is going to have an epic response.



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​Twitter rides the coattails of the 'missed call', acquires India's ZipDial

Comparing the user base of both ZipDial and Twitter in India gives a good indication of why Twitter was drawn to the company.



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Lessons learned in building a secure cloud product

Enterprises wanting to move to the cloud, or ensure the best results and return on their existing clouds, would do well to seek best practice guidance from the industry.



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Apple said to have sold more iPhones in China than in the US

It's said to be largely thanks to the deal inked with China Mobile, which opened up the iPhone maker to almost 800M new customers.



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Next stop for Google Fiber? These lucky cities (with more on the way)

The high-speed internet service, which allows users to download high-definition movies in mere seconds, will arrive in new cities on the east-coast state this year.



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Nine iPhones sold every second

Thats over 37,000 metric tons of iPhones sold during the quarter, the equivalent of about 750 modern battle tanks.



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Apple Q1: Cook confirms Apple Watch to ship in April

Apple's first-quarter earnings were far better than Wall Street had hoped. Apple executives explained why on the follow-up analysts conference call.



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VMware delivers solid Q4

VMware's financial results were better than expected and CEO touts the company's product lineup.



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Apple Q1: 74M iPhones sold in "record" quarter, as earnings beat expectations

Apple's December holiday period blew expectations out of the water, thanks to "record" iPhone sales, which partly offset the iPad decline.



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Yahoo to spin off Alibaba stake, rake in cash

Yahoo will spin off its $40 billion stake in Alibaba into a registered investment company. What will Yahoo do with the gains?



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Microsoft confirms Windows 10's 'Spartan' browser to get extensions

Microsoft's new 'Spartan' browser will include support for extensions at some point, Microsoft officials have confirmed.



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Apple Pay takes another step toward ubiquity, lands in 200K self-serve terminals

Cashless payment services company USA Technologies has inked a deal with Apple to bring support for Apple Pay to more than 200,000 self-service machines across the US.



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GHOST, a critical Linux security hole, is revealed

This security hole, which impacts many older versions of Linux and some current ones, should be patched as soon as possible.



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Apple releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.2

Apple has released OS X 10.10.2 for the Macs running OS X Yosemite, which brings with it a raft of fixes, including a patch for the Thunderstrike vulnerability.



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FTC suggests Internet of Things 'best practices' to businesses

The FTC's chairwoman argued these advised guidelines would both reassure consumers while helping the Internet of Things realize its full potential.



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Cisco launches cloud suite under new software strategy

Cisco's Enterprise Cloud Suite is part of a strategy to decouple software from hardware.



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Apple releases iOS 8.1.3

Apple has released iOS 8.1.3 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, which brings with it relief for those who feel that updates have become too cumbersome to install.



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Microsoft readies new free version of its Power BI business intelligence service

Microsoft is planning to introduce a free version of its Power BI business-intelligence tools/service, and will cut prices on its new, fully featured Pro version.



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Illumio's new security foundations can enable a new era of agility

Finally some innovation and progress in network security after years of siege mentality - map IT topography, label and write security policy for the modern digital world



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Microsoft's Windows 10: How the SKUs will skew

We know Microsoft is developing a number of different Windows 10 versions for use on different hardware. How those SKUs will stack up is a work in progress.



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Microsoft's outlook reflects juggling of Windows' price decline, cloud rise

Microsoft isn't alone in trying to milk existing business slow enough for its cloud business to offset declines. But Windows' rapidly plunging price isn't helping matters.



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Panasonic updates Toughbook 31 laptop with Intel Broadwell processor

The rugged notebook now claims battery life of up to 18 hours while retaining its durability features, including protection from drops of six feet.



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When iPhones go bad

When an iPhone goes rogue, it can be a costly experience. This is my story of a potentially errant iPhone 4.



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Google nears saturation point: Will incremental marketing dollars go elsewhere?

Adobe's latest Digital Index report highlights how retailers depended on Google's shopping ads in the fourth quarter, but chief marketing officers were more than willing to experiment on Microsoft's Bing and Facebook.



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Microsoft, IRS tax battle isn't over yet

Microsoft took a tax hit due to an IRS audit adjustment last quarter, but its ongoing tax dispute with the IRS looks to wage on, possibly for another year.



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Quantum intros hybrid cloud options for storage, AWS

The three new offerings build a sort of cloud-as-you-go strategy, allowing users to move applications and processes to the cloud whenever it makes the most sense.



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Dell's Kace K1000 gets Chromebook support and enhanced agentless inventory

An upgrade to Dell's systems management appliance delivers improved visibility of and control over networked PCs, servers and other devices.



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Windows 10: You've got questions, I've got answers

[Updated] There's more to Windows 10 than just the revamped Start menu. I've been keeping this FAQ up to date with each new build. Here are the latest details after Microsoft's big January 2015 release of build 9926.



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Maldrone: Malware which hijacks your personal drone

A backdoor has been discovered in popular consumer drones which can hijack your favorite new flying toy.



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Corporate layoffs: Prepare your BYOD smartphone for the worst

If you use your smartphone for work, don't be caught short if the unthinkable happens.



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Eggcyte: the webserver you can put in your pocket

The Egg is a webserver; a storage device; a Wi-Fi hotspot; and, maybe, a security service. It puts the "mobile" Internet a reality: it fits in your pocket and runs all day on batteries.



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Huawei pivots focus to high-end smartphones

The Chinese smartphone maker plans to turn its attention towards the high-end smartphone segment in the wake of increased local competition.



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How to run the Windows 10 Technical Preview on a Mac, for free

Here's how you can run the new Windows 10 Technical Preview on your Mac, without having to spend a dollar on software.



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New government agency to oversee Singapore's cybersecurity operations

Slated to begin operations from April 2015, the new agency will have centralized oversight of the country's IT security functions and develop new capabilities in this area.



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Germany's privacy leaders gather to discuss suspending US Safe Harbor

In Germany, data watchdogs will meet this week to debate the future of the Safe Harbor agreement in the post-Snowden world.



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Singtel, Ericsson to study 5G deployment

Singtel says it will work with the telecoms equipment maker to identify possible applications of 5G networks for consumers and businesses, including trials for potential technologies on the mobile network.



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New IoT research facility opens in Singapore

Greenwave Systems launches research and development center focusing on Internet of Things technology, and plans to expand its headcount in the country by 50 percent.



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Don't just consume APIs, provide them as well

Web APIs open up new partnerships and relationships, and even turn dead wood into valuable assets.



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Samsung to make the Tizen Z1 in India, but can the phone compete with rivals?

Launching the Z1 in India is theoretically a smart play by Samsung to both push its own OS and grab a big share of a population that still hasn't bought a smartphone. But the truth is that the Z1 appears to be easily outgunned by the competition.



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Dropbox acquires design-minded collaboration software startup Pixelapse

Pixelapse will remain a standalone product as a ​migration plan to the core Dropbox platform is hatched out.



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HP unveils new leadership structure for splintered Inc, Enterprise units

HP Inc., however, has yet to name a chief financial officer nor a chief marketing officer.



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Microsoft feels impact of its transition to the cloud; end of XP migration boost

As Microsoft continues its transition to more of a mobile first, cloud first vendor, its traditional Windows and Office licensing businesses are feeling the impact, as its Q2 FY 2015 numbers show.



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Microsoft Q2: Surface, enterprise lead the charge

Microsoft's second quarter was marked by strength in cloud services as well as the enterprise.



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Hands-on with Windows 10: Installing the latest Technical Preview

Windows 10 is available as a public Technical Preview that anyone can run. Here's what you need to know before you dive in. [Updated for build 9926, January 2015]



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​Microsoft: The open-source company

Microsoft loves Linux, is adopting Docker for its servers, and just bought Revolution Analytics, the biggest open-source R statistical language company. This is not your dad's Microsoft.



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The CRM Watchlist 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award goes to CRM Magazine

The 4th annual Lifetime Achievement Award goes to the institution which, historically, might have had the most impact on the CRM industry. That would be CRM Magazine. Find out why.



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Intuit partners with Stripe to bolster QuickBooks Self-Employed

The partnership will mostly benefit on-demand marketplaces, where the likes of independent contractors and freelances are connected to clients via a marketplace.



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SoftMaker Office HD for Android hands-on: Desktop level functionality in the palm of your hands

Microsoft markets the power of Office in your hands with the Surface Pro 3, but with SoftMaker Office HD for Android you can get desktop-level functionality on your Android tablet too.



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Precision, depth, and flexibility: the ultimate difference between PC software and apps

As we look at how software will be evolving, traditional PC applications and mobile apps have some substantial differences, key among them the depth and flexibility traditional applications offer that are often an anathema to mobile users.



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Intel readying first NUC mini-desktop PC with Core i7 Broadwell processor

The NUC5i7RYH is one of seven Next Unit of Computing systems that the company will be shipping with its fifth-generation Core CPUs.



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Seagate Q2 solid, 61.3 exabytes shipped

Storage shipments were a highlight for the quarter, as shipments rose 17 percent year-over-year to 61.3 exabytes.



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Microsoft is using 'Azure in a box' to power its own 'Nebula' private cloud

Microsoft is using its own Cloud Platform System to power its internal 'Nebula' infrastructure-as-a-service cloud.



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Apple to rely on Samsung chips for iPhone, iPad into 2015

iPhone makes up about 60 percent of Apple's revenue. Though arch-rival Samsung's smartphone unit is struggling, it still wouldn't turn down providing its chips to Apple.



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Next stop for Google Fiber? North Carolina

The high-speed internet service, which allows users to download high-definition movies in mere seconds, is reportedly set to arrive in east-coast state as soon as April.



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Apple preparing to release Thunderstrike patch

A beta of the next OS X update for Mac users contains a patch for the Thunderstrike vulnerability that allows malware to be injected into Macs via the Thunderbolt port, which means a fix is on the way.



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My pared-down mobile gear kit: Early 2015

The mobile gear I use every day has recently changed, and it's the best ever.



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Getting big data right is about more than the size of your database

Big data isn't about size, it's about scale - and that might be bigger than your business.



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Apple Q1: Record iPhone sales on deck; all eyes on China, enterprise

Apple is expected to announce record iPhone sales on Tuesday after the closing bell. But its underling businesses, notably enterprise and its China business, deserves the most attention.



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​Brazilian ICT market to grow 5 percent in 2015

Mobility and cloud will be key areas of investment; market suffers due to dollar increase



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Logitech unveils ConferenceCam Connect for flexible video conferencing

Logitech's distinctive ConferenceCam Connect, which is designed for meeting rooms housing up to six people, offers HD videoconferencing, battery-powered operation and wireless screen mirroring from compatible mobile devices.



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Ideas Box fuses design and technology to transform refugee life

A French project to bring mobile libraries and connectivity to people in the aftermath of crises has been given a vote of confidence in a recent 'tech for good' list.



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UK goes all Big Brother, Russia stifles free speech, N. Korea still cranky [Government IT News]

It wouldn't be another news week if our governments didn't disappoint us in some way or another. The UK seems to be tiring of civil liberties, Russia is tiring of civility, and North Korea is way overdue for its little nap. Plus (no surprise), the Department of Homeland Security is insecure.



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How digital collaboration will evolve in 2015

Providing a usable digital workplace today increasingly means giving access to a wider set of collaboration tools as part of an open adoption approach that's is more dynamic, user-centric, and strategic.



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Microsoft to offer a paid version of its internal Cosmos big-data service

Microsoft is privately testing a public-facing version of its Cosmos big-data service, which features new analysis and storage engines, plus a new SQL-IP language.



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Disgruntled over big data? Maybe it's that visualization, magic box dependence

We catch up with BeyondCore CEO Arijit Sengupta and chat about how too many fancy graphics and artificial intelligence powered magic boxes may lead to big data disillusionment.



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PC and tech suppliers show their stuff at the UK's big BETT2015

BETT2015 covered the whole range of educational technologies from toys for toddlers to enterprise-class laptops, with a good smattering of tablets and Windows 8.1 convertibles.



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Digital Transformation - The Use Cases: Sports

Digital transformation is the use of new technologies to drive significant business improvements, taking into account the ever-changing nature of customer demands. While this sounds like something reserved for high-tech businesses, digital transformation is, in fact, crucial for all businesses.



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CIO and IT leaders: YOU hold the burden of proof...

Disconnects between IT and business leaders are an accepted part of corporate life. Solving this problem lies first with the CIO.



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Top iOS news of the week: Eye tracking, Chrome Handoff, iPhone big in Asia

In the world of iOS this week we heard of an Apple patent to track eye movement, Chrome was updated to support Handoff, and the iPhone is boosting Apple's position in Asia.



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Top Android news of the week: Windows phone, Samsung overheating, and Google apps

In the news this week were rumors that Microsoft is thinking about running Android apps, Samsung is changing processors due to overheating issues, and a simple way to get Google apps on custom ROMs.



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One month with the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge: 5 ways to use the edge and 10 reasons to love the phone

After using the Note Edge for more than a month, Matthew is close to pulling the trigger on the T-Mobile model. He finds the edge display compelling for several reasons.



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Five antivirus scanners for Mac

Think you don't need an antivirus scanner for your Mac? Get your head out of the sand and get protected!



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Hands-on with the Windows 10 January Technical Preview (build 9926)

The year's first Technical Preview release of Windows 10 introduces some crucial new features, including the personal assistant, Cortana, as well as a new hub for notifications and some updated apps. Here's what to look for.



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Six Clicks: The best Internet TV Services

Cable? Satellite? Who needs 'em! The top Internet video services can give you more than enough entertainment.



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Enterprise architects need to be 'doctors,' not 'x-ray techs,' says legendary EA advocate

Long-time enterprise architecture proponent John Zachman



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Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 January preview for desktops

MIcrosoft is rolling out a new test build of Windows 10 for desktops today, January 23.



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What are IT pros buying? Desktops and laptops, that's what

The desktop PC is dead, and IT pros are either replacing them with laptops or dumping the PC entirely for smartphones and tablets, right? Wrong.



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Twitter brings Tweet translation to iOS, Android and Windows 8 phones

Almost two years after its initial release on Windows Phone 8, Twitter brings bing translator to iOS and Android platforms.



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Microsoft acquires Revolution Analytics

Microsoft has acquired Revolution Analytics, a company that develops R programming-language-based analytic solutions for open-source and proprietary big data platforms.



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GoDaddy bolsters Canadian leadership as international expansion efforts continue

Jill Schoolenberg will take on the role of VP of Canada, an assignment that will see the Microsoft MSN veteran tasked with attracting more Canadian SMBs to the platform.



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Why my Mac Mini romance is over

It was the perfect combination of compactness, just enough processor power and upgradeability that made it an excellent value for many Mac users. But now I can't recommend it anymore.



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After a pause and reboot, Box makes long-awaited Wall Street debut

Within the first few hours, Box stock is currently selling well over the $14 per share expectation.



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Fujitsu adds Intel Broadwell processors to new enterprise tablets, laptops

The mobile devices include a pair of Ultrabooks and feature optional palm-based biometric security features.



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Sony SmartBand Talk review: Much more than just an activity tracker

Sony continues to launch unique mobile designs with a focus on helping you manage your life in any environmental condition.



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Top 9 keyboards for the iPad Air hands on (Jan. 2015)

Finding a good keyboard case for the iPad Air can turn Apple's tablet into a great solution for work. After testing dozens of them, I've found these to be the best of the lot.



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Zero Day Weekly: SOTU, Adobe zero day, Symantec RCE, security alert overkill

A collection of notable security news items for the week ending January 23, 2015. Covers enterprise, controversies, application and mobile security, malware, reports and more.



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Windows as a Service: The pros and cons

The most important announcement at Microsoft's Windows 10 demo in Redmond the other day wasn't Windows 10 or Cortana, or even holograms. It was these four words: Windows as a Service.



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Is the Apple Watch's battery going to be a huge let down?

How do you feel about a smartwatch that can only put up with a few hours of usage and needs recharging daily?



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'Five weeks were just the beginning': The US scheme to back Middle Eastern, African women in tech

A scheme to bring women from around the Middle East and Africa to work with tech firms in the US is opening its doors to a fresh round of participants.



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Google's Project Zero reveals three Apple OS X zero-day vulnerabilities

Google's security team has disclosed three separate zero-day vulnerabilities on Apple's OS X platform. It seems annoying Microsoft wasn't enough.



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Oracle outlines plans to hire top engineering talent

Oracle says new offices in the US and a new swathe of engineers will help the firm develop next-generation platforms.



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How a shock jock got pranksters fired using metadata

The case for mandatory data retention is that the data is crucial for averting terrorism or big crimes -- but sometimes its use is a little more questionable.



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​Lenovo goes head-to-head with Xiaomi, introduces India's cheapest smartphone

Lenovo will also have to figure out how to differentiate the A6000 from the hugely successful Motorola brand of phones that it also owns.



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Microsoft's Spartan browser: What's under the hood

Microsoft has revealed a few new tidbits about Spartan, its new 'modern' browser for Windows 10, and its relationship with IE.



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Microsoft Office 'universal' to be free on Windows 10 phones, small tablets

Microsoft's touch-first Office suite, as well as its desktop Office 2016 suite, are inching closer to public preview.



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Box makes final IPO adjustments; estimates opening at $12 per share

The enterprise cloud company will begin trading its shares on the New York Stock Exchange after the opening bell on Friday under the ticker symbol "BOX."



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​Librem 15, the first free software GNU/Linux laptop, makes funding goal

The Librem 15 Linux laptop has surpassed the $250-thousand goal it needed to launch.



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EU wants to force internet, phone companies to turn over encryption keys

A senior European official wants to force internet and phone companies operating in Europe to share encryption keys, under the guise of preventing terrorism.



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Veeam Availability Suite V8

Keeping applications reliable and available is a key challenge for most data centers. Veeam believes its Availability Suite V8 is the best answer but it depends upon if you rely solely on x86-based solutions.



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Seagate: We're no longer just a hard drive maker

Known widely as a hard drive manufacturer, Seagate has embarked on a branding campaign including a logo change to champion itself as a full-suite storage vendor.



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Huawei CEO denies company spied for China

The electronics firm's boss said though the company has to "comply with laws and regulations in every country," Huawei has not been asked to spy for China.



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Windows 10: What's in the January preview release?

In the next few days, Microsoft will deliver the latest preview release of Windows 10. But don't expect to see everything that the company showed off in this week's live demo. Here's what you'll see and what's still missing.



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Top Big Data and Analytics Trends for 2015

Here are the interesting Big Data and Analytics trends to be looking out for in 2015.



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​Verizon's 2014: $585 million in Internet of things, telematics sales

Verizon's fourth quarter results were standard issue, but the company did put some color on how the Internet of things could drive growth.



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​Ubuntu wants to be the OS for the Internet of Things

With the use of Docker containers, Canonical wants Ubuntu Linux to become the operating system for smart devices.



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Dell Venue 8 7000 tablet: Ultra-thin, with Intel RealSense (review)

The premium Android tablet from Dell is thinner than the iPad Air 2 and lighter than the iPad mini.



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How reliable are 4TB drives?

3TB drive reliability has been worse than expected, but the 4TB drives are shaping up nicely. Here's what you need to know.



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An exploration of enterprise security alert management in Europe

FireEye's latest report suggests that a number of businesses face over 10,000 cybersecurity alerts per month. What is being done to combat potential attacks?



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Amazon looking to buy datacenter tech startup Annapurna Labs for $350m

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy a stealth-mode Israeli startup that could give its datacenters a boost.



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Google Play for Education launches in UK

Following success in the US, Google is launching the Google Play for Education store across the pond.



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​Microsoft's HoloLens: Enterprise boon or boondoggle?

Microsoft took the plunge into holographic computing and has all the hooks built in to ensure the technology will at least be tried in the enterprise.



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Fight against French bashing gathers steam with launch of the Paris Tech Guide

A new guide to the French capital aims to transform people's perception of the local startup scene.



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Intel launches Education Content Access Point for schools

The device, which features an Atom processor and runs Ubuntu, is designed to serve digital content in classrooms with poor Internet connectivity.



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The NBN you'll get is not the one you voted for

Freed from competition by a single-minded government, NBN Co is free to cherry pick to its heart's content, drip feeding its fibre-to-the-basement services to Australia's wealthiest areas. Yet, with so many concessions made to Telstra and so much about the NBN still up in the air, there is still more lost than gained.



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eBay Q4: Company announces plan to cut 2,400 jobs with possible sale of eBay Enterprise

Despite posting a strong Q4, eBay says it is planning a workforce reduction across eBay Marketplaces, PayPal, and eBay Enterprise, as well as a possible sale or an IPO for its Enterprise division.



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Oracle unveils X5 Engineered Systems with new datacenter strategy

Larry Ellison unveils what Oracle is boasting to be the "future of the datacenter."



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SanDisk Q4: Beats expectations, CEO said it could've been better

The flash memory maker beat Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter, but its chief executive wanted better results.



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Microsoft readies new Surface Hub conferencing system

Microsoft is developing new Windows 10 hardware, including a new conferencing system with Perceptive Pixel multitouch displays and augmented reality glasses known as HoloLens.



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Windows 10: Can Cortana persuade us to talk to our tech?

"Cortana, do you think people will want to talk to their Windows 10-powered devices, and if they do, are you going to be reliable enough so as to not be frustrating to use?"



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Microsoft goes hologram happy with Windows 10, HoloLens, HoloStudio

Microsoft is betting on holographic applications and everything from Skype to Minecraft will be in play.



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Microsoft to make Windows 10 free to Windows 7, 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 users

Microsoft shared a bit of its pricing strategy for Windows 10, and provided he first public demonstration of Windows 10 mobile.



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Windows 10: The big questions ahead

Microsoft highlighted the features in Windows 10 and outlined how it plans to connect the economic, developer and customer dots. Will it work?



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Dropbox buys Israeli startup CloudOn

The purchase gives Dropbox its first presence in Israel, as well as a suite of document editing and workflow tools.



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New York-São Paulo undersea link goes ahead

The first fiber optic cable connecting the two countries will be ready within two years



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​Get on the Linux job train with a new system administration class

The Linux Foundation is offering a new self-paced class to help you get ready for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator exam.



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Oracle issues critical patch update: 169 new security fixes

Oracle's latest CPU includes a vast number of security fixes, with Oracle Database and Middleware issues at the top of the list.



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Samsung dropping Qualcomm from Galaxy S6? Not so fast

Analysts say that it's unlikely that Samsung will completely drop Qualcomm from its Galaxy S6 launch. The reality may be a bit more nuanced than reports suggest.



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Most US businesses vulnerable to insider threats

What factors does the enterprise need to consider when creating cybersecurity risk policies?



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Workday looks to Germany to fuel European expansion

Workday first set up shop in Germany in 2008, opening an office in Munich that served as a product and development center.



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Why the desktop PC is far from dead

Rumors of the demise of the desktop PC have been greatly exaggerated. The desktop PC is here to stay.



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Over 90 percent of data breaches in first half of 2014 were preventable

The Online Trust Alliance says that a high percentage of data breaches were the result of staff mistakes -- rather than external hacking.



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Why 'Ok Google' needs a new catchphrase

A recent experiment by our own David Gewirtz shows why "Ok Google" won't survive in mainstream use without substantial improvement.



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On eve of Wall Street debut, tech analysts debate Box's post-IPO future

Opening days on Wall Street are often polarizing in the sense that they're typically viewed as either smashing or disappointing. But the following initial months can be volatile as well.



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Enterprise understanding of DevOps expands, but has a long way to go

A new study has revealed that the enterprise is more likely to understand DevOps than ever before, but this knowledge isn't being fully utilized.



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Acer debuts two Chromebooks for schools

The Chromebook is making its way into the education sector, and Acer has new models designed to be taken to school.



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Childhood's end for Romania's startups: The outsourcing hotspot thinks big and kicks ass

Romanian startups are increasingly taking wing in a market dominated by outsourcing companies. Do they have what it takes?



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Singtel unveils new corporate logo, customer service enhancements

Singapore telco's new branding exercise is its first in 16 years and focuses on improving customers' "everyday" experience with Singtel, say senior executives.



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Google Maps Engine could be quietly coming to a halt soon

Google Maps appears to have hit a bump in the road as its Engine is starting to slow down.



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SpaceX raised another $1B amid new investments from Google, Fidelity

But don't budget your Hyperloop tickets just yet.



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Obama privacy plan has two audiences, and could fail both

If history and initial reaction are any gauge, privacy advancements will have to come from somewhere besides the Oval Office or Congress



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AMD eeks out revenue win, but misses earnings targets

The chipmaker posted flat earnings on revenue of $1.24 billion.



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Netflix plans to complete global expansion in next two years

The war on net neutrality (along with that battle against HBO) are lowly bullet points as Netflix eyes global dominance.



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IBM's Q4: Every core unit saw revenue declines

IBM's fourth quarter results cap a challenging 2014. The company's financial picture is mixed.



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Facebook cracks down on hoax posts with a dash of crowdsourcing

Facebook will rely on users to flag content that's a hoax. With the move Facebook avoids a censorship pickle, but could raise a few more issues.



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Equinix acquires Nimbo to bolster professional services

Equinix said it plans to use Nimbo's portfolio to build out its portfolio of professional services, with a focus on data center migrations and hybrid cloud solutions.



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As terror threats rise, privacy is now more important than ever

Snowden's revelations tipped the needle in favor of greater privacy and security, but recent attacks have thrown much of that effort under the bus.



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Microsoft acquires legal-focused machine-learning vendor Equivio

Microsoft has purchased Equivio, maker of a machine-learning platform for the legal industry, for an undisclosed amount.



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HP refreshes tablet lineup, publishes new enterprise mobility research

Catering for enterprise mobility requirements requires more than just device delivery, says HP's mobility business unit chief Michael Park, while delivering details on eight new devices aimed at a range of business markets.



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HP sees revamped devices as mobile lead to target industries

HP is betting that a lineup of tablets and 2-in-1 devices will more easily target verticals such as healthcare if they come with software partnerships.



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Singapore startup offers 'COO services' to help SMBs manage cloud

One-year-old cloud consultancy Alpha7 launches COO as a Service to provide a one-stop platform from which SMBs can access cloud applications and services, including bundles designed for verticals.



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Using Tumbleweed, the openSuSE rolling distribution

When openSuSE 13.2 was released, Tumbleweed got promoted to the official openSuSe rolling release distribution, and Factory returned to being the unstable development codebase.



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LastPass releases personal data locker for Mac

LastPass has unveiled an app vault suitable for Mac users to keep their digital information safe and secure.



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The Windows 10 challenge: Making people care about Windows again

There's much more to getting Windows 10 right than just perfecting the code. Microsoft needs to make us enthusiastic about Windows once again.



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First Windows 10 mobile preview, due in February, key to Microsoft's OneCore vision

Microsoft will show off Windows 10 mobile and touch-first Office for Windows at its January 21 Windows 10 event, but the first mobile preview isn't likely until February.



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New ​Linux Foundation's guide to the open-source cloud

A little confused about what's what with Cloud Foundry, OpenStack and Mesos? Let the Linux Foundation help you with its new guide to open-source cloud technologies.



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Top four Chromebooks by screen size

The Chromebook space is becoming crowded with lots of models to choose from. Here's our picks of the top models in each available screen size.



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Mobile malware on the rise worldwide, ransomware hits the spotlight

According to Lookout, mobile malware is on the rise internationally -- while adware is slowly being taken under control.



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Apple cuts off developers in Crimea

In response to US sanctions, Apple has begun severing its ties with iOS developers in the peninsula of Crimea.



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Verizon rushes fix for email account open season security flaw

A severe security vulnerability which allows any user access to any Verizon email account has been exposed.



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VLC vulnerabilities exposed

Major memory corruption vulnerabilities have been discovered in the open-source VLC project.



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Twitter snaps up Indian startup ZipDial

The social media network hopes ZipDial's 'missed call' technology will bring Twitter to those in emerging markets where Wi-Fi connections can be unstable.



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Big data initiatives not quite delivering yet, survey shows

Capgemini survey of 225 companies shows disappointing results for big data efforts so far; but there is movement to the cloud.



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Growing shadow IT practice offers opportunities for Singapore CIOs

Businesses in Singapore are spending 22 percent of their IT budget and 17 percent more time on security as a result of shadow IT, reveals survey, which notes this enables CIOs to add value.



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BI agility through integrating data warehouses with data virtualisation

Throughout the world, enterprises are experiencing explosive growth in the volume of data being collected and held, and there is no reason to expect this to abate.



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How much does Microsoft make from PC makers with Windows 8.1?

Microsoft is making Windows 8.1 available to its PC partners for anywhere from 'zero dollars' to $15 per copy, according to recently disclosed OEM licensing information.



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Australia's New Hospital Opens with Success

Fiona Stanley Hospital of Perth, Australia is projected to lead in health research and education. The building, which opened successfully at the end of 2014, was staffed in part by Serco Group using SAP SuccessFactors.



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FireEye awarded UK Gov't Cyber Essentials Scheme accreditation

The UK government now recommends FireEye services as a base for UK businesses to mitigate the threat of cyberattack.



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Vogogo offers free fraud and risk service to cryptocurrency firms

Vogogo services are being offering for free following a year of cyberattacks against the cryptocurrency industry.



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​Brazilian crowdfunding firm Kickante to expand abroad

The company prepares to launch in the United States and hires new chief executive to further develop its Brazil operation



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Facebook to add voice transcription to Messenger

Facebook has announced that it is trying out its voice to text product in Messenger with selected users before rolling it out across the platform.



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Expert panel: Creating innovation in the federal government

Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist, David Bray, CIO of the Federal Communications Commission, and Karen S. Evans, former Executive Branch CIO, share important lessons on leadership, culture, social media, and much more.



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Amazon moves into movie market

The e-commerce giant has announced plans to shoot and release movies for theaters.



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Is DivvyCloud Cloud Management Platform the best choice for you?

Deploying complex, high performance applications both locally and in a cloud service provider's network can be very challenging. DivvyCloud believes that it has the solution to this problem.



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Oracle appoints former US Secretary of Defense to board of directors

Former US Secretary of Defense and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Leon Panetta is now a member of Oracle's board of directors.



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And the winners of the 2015 CRM Watchlist are...

Finally, we have the winners of the 2015 CRM Watchlist. This year, it was tougher than ever to win, but these companies have what it takes to make a big impact on the markets they play in.



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What to expect (and what you won't see) at this week's Windows 10 launch

​What's next for Windows 10? This week's unveiling in Redmond should focus on consumer features. It will also reveal how well Microsoft is coping with the unprecedented shift from traditional PCs to mobile computing. Here's what I'll be looking for.



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Microsoft Outlook hacked following Gmail block in China

Online censorship watchdog Greatfire says that Microsoft was attacked over the weekend, causing havoc for Chinese users.



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Before you dump your servers for the cloud, consider these doomsday scenarios

There is a lot to like about using the cloud for infrastructure, but there are risks as well. Remember: your vendors may not always share your priorities.



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ARM-based MacBook Air would be good for the enterprise

With rumors that Apple is working on an ARM-based MacBook Air, thoughts turn to how such a laptop would be welcome in the enterprise.



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Samsung taps new design chief

Can a new head of design pull the tech giant out of its recent profit plunge?



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Blackhat the movie, as reviewed in Loki gifs

Hollywood's new cybersecurity film Blackhat opened this weekend and bombed hard, despite high praise from infosec elites.



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The students have become the masters: How Estonia's tech prowess has inspired countries around the world

Last year Estonia's e-Governance Academy helped 26 countries to adopt or start getting acquainted with different digital government systems.



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Sony tablet, smartphone, and music player (MobileTechRoundup show #337)

Sony continues to roll out devices with high end audio features and both Kevin and Matthew have a couple in hand.



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​The TrackingPoint 338TP, the Linux Rifle that's accurate up to a mile

You'll find Linux everywhere, including in the most accurate rifles in the world.



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Podcast: Which CES gadgets will make their way to the enterprise?

All off this gadget tech has potential impact in the enterprise even though it may land with consumers first.



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Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact review: Outstanding multimedia experience at a price

Matthew loves using his Xperia Z3 smartphone and took the companion tablet for a spin the last few weeks. High end Sony design elements are present, but it will cost you.



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Hands-on with the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact (in pictures)

Sony continues to launch high end Android devices and companion accessories. The sleek Z3 Tablet Compact is a bit expensive, but the media experience is tough to beat.



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Free wi-fi? Mesh networking? Bins that talk? Porto project shows it's a load of garbage

A clever experiment in Portugal is showing how adding new technology to the city's vehicles - including garbage trucks - can be put to new uses.



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NZXT Doko is a $100 PC streaming device for your living room

Razer's Forge TV gets some competition, though this streamer tops out 30 frames per second on game play and lacks built-in Wi-Fi.



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Top iOS news of the week: Tiny keyboard, Apple Watch leaks, iCloud TouchID

This week in iOS news we saw the unveiling of a teeny, tiny keyboard, Apple Watch details emerged, and a patent hints at iCloud-based TouchID.



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Top Android news of the week: Some Webview support ending, an iPhone replica, Adobe Lightroom

The news this week in Android covered a range of topics, including Google ending support on older versions of Webview, a new iPhone-inspired phone appears, and Adobe has released Lightroom for Android.



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A simple solution to help protect your PC or Mac charger from damage

Spending $11 to help extend the life of an $80 PC or Mac notebook charger makes good sense.



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How to avoid WebView trouble on older Android devices

Google has stopped providing pre-KitKat patches for Android's built-in Web browser, but that doesn't mean you're left wide open to attacks.



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​Moovit eyes Brazil growth

Public transport app wants to widen its local footprint following new funding round



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​New version of Xen hypervisor arrives for the cloud and enterprise

The new open-source Xen hypervisor boasts improved ARM and Intel hardware support.



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Survey: IT development, operations teams really do deliver when working together

One in four enterprises employs DevOps,and it's making a difference in software delivery. Data security is a concern, however.



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Stratasys continues push into medical with 3D printer for digital dentistry

The Object Eden260VS is geared toward use within dental and orthodontic labs, where fine features and details are requisite.



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HTC sends out invites to major global launch event to be held 1 March

It's been nearly a year since HTC revealed the One M8. HTC will be announcing its next great design at the start of MWC.



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​Facebook open sources AI tools, possibly turbo charges deep learning

The plain English takeaway is that faster training of neural networks will now be widely available via open source project Torch.



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Does Microsoft offer the best Android Office suite? (Android Office app showdown)

Microsoft expanded access to its Office preview for Android and in this screenshot gallery Matthew takes a look at it and several alternatives.



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Zero Day Weekly: Home Depot liability, Microsoft vs Google, endpoint risk in focus, DHS cyberfail

A collection of notable security news items for the week ending January 16, 2015. Covers enterprise, controversies, reports and more.



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Hackers for hire: Anonymous, quick, and not necessarily illegal

Lack skills yourself? A new website allows you to find a hacker in minutes for revenge against an ex or to take down local competition.



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Microsoft delivers January firmware updates to its Surface Pro tablet family

Microsoft has made available firmware updates for its Intel-based Surface family, including one meant to address ongoing connectivity issues with the Surface Pro 3.



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Virgin, Qualcomm invest in high speed Internet satellite network

Virgin Galactic and Qualcomm are working together to bring high-speed Internet across the globe through hundreds of satellites.



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Outages that swept French news sites 'was not a DDoS'

The outage looks to be linked to issues with the hosting provider rather than cyber criminals.



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CES 2015: cooking up robots that cook

In the CES emerging company space, food got a surprising amount of attention. We all have to eat, so it's a steady market, but food robots? Darn right!



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Marriott will not block guest hotspots

The hotel chain bows to the opposition and states it will not block guest hotspots anywhere on its properties.



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Lenovo, Zenoss partner to improve IT solution delivery

The companies say their efforts will improve IT service delivery, reliability and operational efficiency within the enterprise.



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São Paulo IT workers want pay rise of 10.5 percent in 2015

Techies want increase in pay and meal allowances, plus a larger slice of employer's profits



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Dedicated vs VPS: Understanding your server options

If you're trying to decide on the right server to host your Web site or basic business resources, this article will help you get a handle on some of the important choices and decisions.



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​The Google Glass Project: What did we learn?

Depending on who you ask Google Glass has either graduated to be its own unit or failed. In either case, Google Glass was one interesting experiment. Here's a look at the lessons learned.



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Google Flight Search descends on India, but what are its intentions?

Will Google Flight Search kill OTAs such as Yatra and Cleartrip? Or will it function as a non-commercial service? A peek at its global track record may reveal some answers.



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Intel's Q4 revenue in line, surpassed tablet shipment goal by 6 million units

Wall Street was expecting earnings of 66 cents per share with $14.7 billion in revenue.



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Interested in collaboration software? Nine things to think about

Key trends for organizations to consider in regard to collaboration software in 2015.



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Google pulls plug on Glass, but the idea lives on

Google is ending sales of Glass, but insists it is still committed to launching smartglasses as a consumer product.



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Despite tension, engineering and design needs must be valued equally: Execs

As the lines between consumer and enterprise software continue to blur, the tension between engineers and designers grow too.



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In retail's new omnichannel standard, brick-and-mortars face looming uncertainty

From store closures to sales slumps, retail's start to 2015 paints a bleak picture of an industry struggling to keep up with the pace of consumer change.



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Big data means big medical breakthroughs

Penn State builds data center dedicated to medical research



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​Best Buy: We'll need to step up e-commerce amid sales slump ahead

Best Buy is going to be whacked by "external pressures" such as deflationary pricing and weak demand for electronics. The fix is more investment on technology and omnichannel e-commerce tools.



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Bruns-Pak: Datacenters vs. collocation vs. cloud computing

Should your enterprise own its data center? Would it be better to use the services of a hosting or collocation company? Does the emergence of cloud computing make this decision easier?



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Why Apple won't ditch Intel... yet

While I would never rule out Apple deciding to purge Intel out of the Mac and switch to an ARM solution, this isn't going to happen anytime soon.



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Alex Daley of Casey Research talks Bitcoin (Podcast)

With the price of Bitcoin dropping faster than Congressional approval ratings, it's time to take a closer look at the world's most popular and most controversial cryptocurrency.



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Target pulls plug on bungled Canadian operations

The discount retailer will close all of its stores in Canada just two years after entering the region, having suffered billions in losses in the expansion attempt. Wall Street responds positively.



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Doxie Go Wi-Fi: Scanner for the mobile professional

Professionals who need a quality scanner on the go should check out this solution from Doxie.



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Customer engagement: digital and physical

Customer engagement isn't only a digital "thing". It's got a lot more to it. Rich Toohey, Vice President of Marriott Rewards, speaks to us on what more there is.



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CES 2015, from tablets to curved screens and wireless charging: A pragmatist's verdict

CES can show you whatever you are looking for, so whatever you think of the industry, this one event won't change your mind.



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​Can hardware makers handle rapid cloud turn?

The cloud move means that hardware vendors will have to sell servers, routers and storage systems to fewer players.



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IT buying in the Middle East and Africa: CIOs demanding more bang for their buck

IT spending in the Middle East and Africa is on the rise, with CIOs making unique buying decisions - and confronting some of the same challenges as their colleagues elsewhere.



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Five reasons why the time is now for Samsung, BlackBerry to merge

Samsung and BlackBerry may not be an item yet, but there are a lot of reasons why the case for a merger is stronger than ever.



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Coming to a router near you soon: Celerway's plan to give your networking a makeover

Norwegian startup Celerway is aiming to make users' mobile and wi-fi usage an altogether smoother ride.



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Mobile apps is crucial for piece for customer engagement in 2015

Mobile applications are the future, and it's important for enterprises to plan their business strategies with mobile in mind so they do not fall short in how they engage with customers and employees. By Charles Tang, program marketing manager, middleware, Red Hat Asia Pacific



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BlackBerry stock soars upon Samsung takeover reports

Actually, this isn't the first time Samsung has been tied to BlackBerry buyout stories.



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Obama: End laws that protect big ISPs, so Americans can get faster, better broadband

The president is pushing for the end of laws that protect larger, established Internet providers from competition, which he says harms the rollout of rural broadband services.



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The Internet inside the enterprise: We don't have it, and we need it

It's no longer fashionable to criticize enterprise IT as it once was. That's because the Internet has definitively won the competition and is leading the way in tech innovation. But for proactive organizations, it doesn't have to be that way.



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Logitech launches Harmony API to spur smart home connections

Logitech said it has already wired its Harmony platform and API to support more than 270,000 connected devices made by the likes of Nest, Honeywell, Sonos and SmartThings, among others.



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​Would you trust Facebook for your work?

Facebook would like to be your workplace social network with Facebook for Work. Would you use it? Would you trust it?



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CENTCOM's Twitter "hack" shows perils of picking passwords, not a need for cybersecurity legislation

In case you were wondering, guessing a password doesn't constitute "hacking."



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Google rolling out Classroom mobile app for students, teachers

"Of course, if the dog has actually eaten it, Classroom can't help you," admitted one Google software engineer.



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IBM brings its cloud to Mexico

IBM's SoftLayer cloud services find a home in the rapidly expanding Latin America market.



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Microsoft migration tool enables Linux workloads to move to Azure

Microsoft is now enabling testers of its Migration Accelerator tool to move Linux physical and virtual workloads more easily to Azure.



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Xero adds payroll services to cloud accounting suite

Dubbed Payroll, its features help employers issue payroll, as well as with the electronic filling of state and federal payroll taxes.



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It's not about what Obama says, it's what enterprises must do

Administration's ongoing cybersecurity efforts will get revision next week, but what is still missing are details and progress



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​Google adds Word Lens technology to Translate app

Google has added Word Lens, a technology acquired last year, to its Google Translate app. The addition brings Google closer to its universal translator ambitions.



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New report: DHS is a mess of cybersecurity incompetence

A large, embarrassing, and alarming Federal oversight report finds major problems and grave shortcomings with Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity programs and practices which are "unlikely to protect us".



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Department of Homeland Security oversight report: DHS is a terrifying failure

Analysis: A report assessing the Department of Homeland Security since its formation in 2002 finds mission-critical failures across all five of the DHS sectors, and struggles to prove the DHS is effective.



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China e-commerce market heats up as government approves foreign entry

Chinese government says it will allow foreign-owned e-commerce companies to operate in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone as part of a pilot program, but competition will be tough against local giants JD.com and Alibaba.



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HTC rolls out Android Lollipop One M8; still fantastic after one year

HTC promised timely updates with its HTC Advantage program and stays true to its promises as the Lollipop update hits the street.



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The Hive's Amplicity is a pocket-sized modular PC you can rent

The consumer model requires a $99 subscription you can renew every six months, while a more powerful pro model can be purchased outright for $300-$400.



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Microsoft seeks Skype for iPhone users for new pre-release program

Microsoft is seeking participants for a new, limited pre-release program for Skype on iOS.



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Almost 1-in-5 iPhone 6 owners plan to buy an Apple Watch

Much is still unknown about the Apple Watch, but it seems that a good proportion of iPhone 6 owners have already made their minds up about getting one.



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Alibaba snaps up controlling stake in marketing firm AdChina

The Chinese e-commerce giant has invested in AdChina in order to develop an advanced end-to-end marketing platform.



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How to build an SMS text auto-responder using Google Voice and Gmail

There's no need to spend on an expensive solution to be able to automatically respond to incoming text messages. This simple step-by-step guide will show you how to build it yourself in about 10 minutes.



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Review: ZAGG Slim Book for iPad Air: A perfect 10

I've used dozens of keyboards for the iPad Air; this is without a doubt the best.



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Singapore to build facility for specialized chip production

Local industrial estate provider JTC unveils plans for a new multi-tenant site to support production of niche semiconductors.



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South Africa kicks off tablet pilot with slates for every schoolkid in Gauteng

Despite security concerns, the province of Gauteng is hoping a scheme to give all students tablets will lead to paperless classrooms and savings on books.



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India's Zomato braces for war with Yelp as it acquires Urbanspoon

After methodically conquering one territory after another, especially those that competitor Yelp isn't a major presence in, Zomato has firmly taken the fight into Yelp's territory with its latest acquisition of Urbanspoon in the US.



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How IT leaders are grappling with tech change: Bi-modal and beyond

What's old is new again as IT departments try to accelerate the transition to next-gen digital in a historic tide of technology innovation in 2015. Bi-modal IT and other models seem to offer a way forward, but pitfalls abound.



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PayPal unveils new Here reader with Microsoft Surface support, EMV compliance

PayPal Here compatibility will become available for the Surface Pro 3 tablet, the Lumia 830 and 635 smartphones, as well as other devices operating on Windows 8.1.



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Year's first Patch Tuesday highlights conflict between Microsoft and Google

After nearly a decade, Microsoft's Patch Tuesday has become part of a routine for security researchers and IT pros. But Google's new hard-line policy on disclosing security vulnerabilities added drama to this Patch Tuesday, and the fireworks will continue unless the two companies can synchronize their calendars.



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IBM rolls out z13, repositions mainframe for mobile transactions

IBM's latest mainframe is being pitched to existing and new customers as a system that can handle all the transactions that flow through mobile devices.



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White House just endorsed CISPA measures, two years after veto threat

After last year's hacks and cyberattacks, the U.S. government now supports controversial legislation that indemnifies tech companies from sharing private user data.



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Small business confidence reaches 8-year high

According to a survey by the ​National Federation of Independent Businesses, small business owners are at their most optimistic point since before the recession.



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Free tool simplifies Azure migration between data centers

The open source solution is designed to move deployed Azure instances.



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Leadership Change at Adaptive Insights

Adaptive Insights, a cloud-based corporate performance management vendor, has a new CEO. Tom Bogan comes from a lengthy finance career - something that could be of value as the company (and the sector) continues to experience growth.



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Microsoft fixes Windows security bugs in January's Patch Tuesday

The software giant issued 8 patches to fix security vulnerabilities in Windows, including one considered "critical" -- the most severe rating.



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Google pushes Cloud Monitoring into beta for Cloud Platform, AWS customers

Google Cloud Monitoring stems from the Internet giant's acquisition of Stackdriver, a startup providing full-stack tracking for AWS and other cloud environments.



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Verizon intros Verizon Vehicle, its answer to old, unconnected cars

Verizon's latest IoT play works with any vehicle made since 1996, which is nearly 9,000 models. It's also wireless carrier agnostic.



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Adobe patches critical Flash security vulnerabilities

Adobe patches nine vulnerabilities -- four of which are considered "critical" -- in order to protect against hackers who could exploit the bug to take control of an affected system.



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Facebook plans to geo-target Amber Alerts to users' News Feeds

The initiative is in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.



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Report: Google Play Store has more apps than Apple App Store

For the first time since Apple launched the App Store, Google surpassed Apple with the highest number of available apps.



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Apple's iPhone 6, 6 Plus dominate U.S. high end, Samsung Galaxy Note places

Canaccord Genuity survey of U.S. carriers finds that Apple leading the pack for high-end smartphones with Samsung's Galaxy Note 4 in third place.



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A Female Genius, book review: Lord Byron's daughter and the dawn of the computer age

Some have disparaged Ada Lovelace's contribution to the development of computer theory, but author James Essinger is adamant that 'genius' is the right word.



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NRF15: Retail's future in the Internet of Things

The future of retail is in the Internet of Things. The big question is how retailers will capitalize on IoT's data.



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Oracle woos cloud customers: Time for a kinder, gentler enterprise experience?

Oracle highlights its industry-focused strategy, launches financial services cloud and says that the engagement model will become much easier with fewer consultants and simplified pricing.



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A $10 USB charger with built-in wireless keylogger means more security headaches

Think that keeping hackers out of your digital fortress is already hard work, or that that BYOD is a security timebomb waiting to blow up in your face? Well, here's something new for you to worry about - a $10 USB charger that features a built-in wireless keylogger.



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Intuit launches Quickbooks version for freelancers, independent contractors

Intuit rebuilt its essential tools and services with the appropriate tax details and compliance requirements used by the self-employed.



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Teradata buys Israeli mobile marketing firm Appoxee

Teradata plans to use Appoxee's portfolio to bolster its Integrated Marketing Cloud and fuel growth its overall growth in the digital marketing space.



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Scannable for Evernote iOS: A simple, seamless tool

Evernote keeps upping its game with added products, and Scannable is great for business.



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​Nintendo to end operations in Brazil

High import duties prompt the end of local console and game distribution



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'Skeleton Key' malware unlocks corporate networks

It's time to use two-factor authentication, folks.



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SurfWatch Labs launches cyber intelligence app C-Suite for mobile

The company's flagship cyber intelligence app is now available for mobile devices, allowing the enterprise real-time insights into cybersecurity trends and risks.



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General Motors open to discussion with Google on self-driving cars

The company says it would be happy to hold talks with Google and work with the company to advance autonomous vehicle research and development.



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Could a bigger 'iPad Pro' help boost flagging sales?

Could Apple help buoy flagging iPad sales by bumping the display up from 9.7-inches to over 12-inches?



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UK declares war on privacy under the facade of "national security"

Great Britain just isn't that great anymore. An astounding erosion of my home country's fundamental civil liberties and freedoms has made it difficult to envision one day returning home.



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Huawei expects 2014 revenue to hit $47B on 4G, consumer growth

Chinese networking giant says its 2014 sales revenue will likely be upward of 289 billion yuan (US$47.26 billion), up 20 percent from 2013, with strong growth across its carrier, enterprise, and consumer business groups.



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​Xiaomi shows willingness to adapt by pursuing offline model in India

The Chinese company has made a name for itself by achieving dominance through a unique online sales model, but has recently decided to ditch this approach in India by partnering with Bharti Airtel, India's largest telecom operator, and selling its phones through Airtel's retail outlets.



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Ex-Googlers launch Jide Remix "ultra-tablet" with customized Android OS

One of Jide's founders says Android tablets are "terrible" for doing work, so the company created a productivity-based tablet with 11.6-inch screen, detachable keyboard cover, and the Remix OS, which adds Windows-like features to Android.



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Australia's broadband ranking isn't Turnbull's fault

To blame Australia's drop in the Akamai State of the Internet ranking for peak and average broadband speeds on the government's decision to move away from fibre to the premises for the NBN defies reality.



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CES 2015: Meet the worst tech of the show

The biggest tech expo of the year drew to an end with some remarkably strange, weird, and in some cases entirely pointless gadgets, gizmos, and technologies.



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U.S. PC market saw record growth in Q4: Gartner, IDC

The fourth quarter also gave way to the biggest market share difference between Lenovo and its routine closest competitor in second place, Hewlett-Packard.



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Microsoft primes the pump for Windows 10 mobile

Microsoft has released a Phone Insider application for Windows Phones in anticipation of the arrival of the first Windows 10 mobile preview release.



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NRF: Microsoft, NCR on deck with new self-service tech

At the National Retail Federation trade show, tech vendors are displaying a mix of self-service devices designed to drive higher sales and create repeat shoppers.



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Pro-ISIS hackers claim breach at U.S. Central Command

Hackers named "CyberCaliphate" attack the Twitter account of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), and also claim to have released internal military files.



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​SAP Q4 solid with help from acquisitions

The acquisitions of Concur and Fieldglass give SAP's cloud revenue a boost in the fourth quarter.



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Obama proposes new privacy laws, including mandatory data breach warnings

Ahead of the State of the Union later this month, the president's proposed laws aim to force companies to disclose hacks and breaches inside a month.



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​Google pushes to take Oracle Java copyright case to Supreme Court

Can software code, and application programming interfaces in particular, be copyrighted? That is the question.



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Windows 7 support: What happens on January 13, 2015?

January 13 is the date when Microsoft's mainstream support for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 ends. Here's what this means, and doesn't.



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The price and privilege of free speech and a free press

Some countries and cultures have a hatred of our freedoms. Not only do they persecute their own subjects relentlessly, they feel they can reach outside of their own closed societies and attack us. They are wrong. We will not be silenced.



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2015 CES mobile tech wrap-up (MobileTechRoundup show #336)

While CES is a vast show covering all types of technology, there is always an element of mobile tech worth discussing.



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Apigee Edge: Tools for creating web-scale APIs

The challenge that developers face when developing programmatic access to services and applications is that creating and documenting rational APIs is difficult. Apigee has packaged up all the needed skills into a product called Apigee Edge.



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UK spy chief warns Apple, Google privacy effort is "closing off" ability to catch terrorists

MI5 chief warns "technology and market changes," including those in response to activities conducted by British intelligence, are making it harder for the agency to catch terrorists.



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Manjaro Linux: A few of my favorite things

After just a few days of using Manjaro Linux, here is a list of my favorite features so far.



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