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When it comes to enterprise computing, most IT decision-makers will choose between computers from Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Lenovo. Over the years, those firms have delivered the best products and value to companies, and IT staffs simply see them as their best bets when it comes to providing PCs to employees. But as of late, Acer […]

Storage solutions specialist Imation has unveiled a scalable storage portfolio of data protection and data archive products designed to help data-intensive, compliance-driven small to medium-size businesses retain, retrieve and recover data. Imation’s scalable storage platform features InfiniVault and DataGuard multitiered data archive and data protection appliances, as well as the company’s existing RDX removable hard […]

Executives at three out of four midmarket companies are maintaining or boosting their long-term investments despite the U.S. economy s less than 1 percent growth rate during the first half of the year, according to a Deloitte survey. The report, "Mid-Market Perspectives: America’s Economic Engine — Competing in Uncertain Times," also indicates that a majority […]

As more workers become mobile-enabled, the mobile software-as-a-service (SaaS) market is evolving, with more small to medium-size business employees using smartphones with data plans–and other wireless devices–to further improve productivity and worker mobility, according to Strategy Analytics Wireless Enterprise Strategies’ latest report, "Why Mobile SMBs Are Opening Doors to Software-as-a-Service to Increase Productivity and Efficiency." […]

For the first time, computer maker Lenovo surpassed technology giant Dell in worldwide PC shipments, leaping into the number two-spot behind Hewlett-Packard, according to the latest data from IT analytics firm Gartner. Total worldwide PC shipments rose to 91.8 million units in the third quarter, a 3.2 percent increase from the third quarter of 2010. HP, […]

Coinciding with the launch of its new iCloud service, Apple has rolled out massive updates fixing scores of security vulnerabilities in Mac OS X, iOS and related software. The latest mobile operating system, iOS 5, went live Oct. 12, which requires the latest version of iTunes to install. Apple released a new version of its […]

Networker Cisco Systems and virtualization provider Citrix on Oct. 12 co-launched a new enterprise virtual desktop system optimized for high-scale use of video and audio — two rich media functions that often have fouled up VDI test deployments with unacceptable latency in the past. This is the first VDI partnership between the two well-established IT […]

McAfee announced a network security framework designed to provide network administrators with intrusion prevention systems that provide context, content and application awareness. The new network security framework integrates intrusion prevention systems with advanced features such as application visibility and integrated threat context, McAfee said Oct. 11. The framework is based on Network Security Platform 7 […]

Network operator T-Mobile USA introduced its Global Corporate Access solution, a response to the needs of multinational corporations, U.S. enterprises and government agencies that seek secure access to corporate tools and resources from across the globe. In partnership with iPass and Deutsche Telekom AG, the T-Mobile GCA solution provides authenticated customer online access and support […]

Hewlett-Packard executives reportedly are rethinking the controversial decision to get rid of the company s $41 billion PC business. Rather than spin it off into its own company or sell it, HP may end up keeping the Personal Systems Group, according to an Oct. 12 story in the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with […]

Asus, a day after Acer introduced the first of its ultrabooks, is readying two of its own ultra-thin and -light laptops to hit the market on Oct. 12. Asus executives on Oct. 11 announced what they are calling Zenbooks, the 11.6-inch UX21 and the 13.3-inch UX31, two systems that are joining Acer’s Aspire S3-951 as […]

IT-as-a-service delivery specialist OS33 announced the Cloud Drive, a technology that creates a unified file system by bringing together storage from different private and public cloud technologies. OS33 s Webtop with Cloud Drive technology is designed to allow end users to access their files from any device, across cloud-based and local applications. Cloud Drive technology […]