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Microsoft Revenues Suggest Cloud Still Just a Dream
Microsoft’s quarterly revenues of $16.04 billion exceeded many industry analysts’ expectations, and suggested that the economy –at least the portion of it that purchases software—is indeed slowly reviving from the deepest global recession in a generation. However, a deeper analysis of those results also reveals a peculiar dichotomy: despite Microsoft’s “all in” approach to cloud…
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Dell Replaces Server Parts Infected with Virus
BOSTON, July 22 (Reuters) – Dell Inc (NASDAQ:DELL) is giving customers replacement parts for servers that were infected with a computer virus designed to steal private data. The company said it was not aware of any attacks as a result of the rare incident, and that it was replacing the tainted parts as quickly as…
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Microsoft, ARM Licensing Agreement Gets Closer
LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) – ARM (ARM) announced a new licensing agreement with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), lifting shares in the British chip designer on Friday. The agreement deepens ARM’s 13-year relationship with Microsoft, giving the U.S. group access to ARM architecture instead of licensing products one by one. Microsoft, whose Windows software runs nine in 10…
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Windows 7 vs Cisco Cius 10 Things Microsoft’s Tablet Computer Must Do to Compete
Windows 7 vs Cisco Cius 10 Things Microsoft’s Tablet Computer Must Do to Compete 1. Real Enterprise UsabilityUsability is a key success factor for enterprise products. And The Cius offers that. Not only can customers bring it with them on the go, they can also plug it into supporting Cisco products and extend the device’s…
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Open Source Gains Respect From Mainstream Vendors
While open source initiatives have always enjoyed a following despite skepticism and obstacles, the momentum behind this week’s O’Reilly Open Source Convention (OSCON) in Portland, Oregon, points to a growing momentum around the movement. A decade ago, there were big question marks around how open source – in particular, Linux – would fit into business…
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1. BlackBerry Enterprise Server
1. BlackBerry Enterprise Server BlackBerry Enterprise Server is the differentiating factor between companies opting for a BlackBerry or choosing a WebOS-based device. Unlike HP, RIM’s BlackBerry Enterprise Server delivers functionality and networking that enterprise customers really need. Not only are they able to more effectively communicate, but it adds a level of added security that…