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Microsoft Releases Silverlight 5
Microsoft has released Silverlight 5, the latest version of its tool for creating and delivering rich Internet applications and media experiences on the Web. Microsoft made the less than 7MB Silverlight 5 plug-in available on Dec. 9. The software can be downloaded here. Microsoft delivered a release candidate of Silverlight 5 on Sept. 1 and…
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HP Made the Right Move on webOS, but What’s Next?
Off the top, the open-source community appears to be happy that Hewlett-Packard has decided to save at least a modicum of face and release its Palm Inc.-developed webOS mobile-device operating system to the community at large. (Please note: HP will retain control of the patents, just to make sure nobody runs rogue and creates some…
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Data Analytics, Business Intelligence Workers in Demand: Report
With the economy still struggling and millions of Americans looking for jobs, a new ebook from a provider of managed call center analytics and advisory services, Customer Relationship Metrics, has identified a growing skill gap in the U.S. workforce that presents a major opportunity for job seekers. In an increasingly data-driven business world, more and…
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1. Android’s Continued Smartphone Rise
1. Android’s Continued Smartphone Rise Apple’s iPhone is an integral component in the company’s success. But Android continues to solidify its market position. Will the smartphone market get bigger, ensuring Apple can continue to post strong sales? Maybe, but the stronger Android becomes, the worse it will be for Apple over the long-term. 2. Android…
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Amazon Kindle Fire Hurting iPad Sales: Analyst
Amazon’ s Kindle Fire will contribute to reduced iPad sales in December, according to a new analyst report. ” With our expectations for a new iPad launch during the March quarter leading to potentially lower inventory levels combined with increased competition from the $200 Kindle Fire,” T. Michael Walkley, an analyst with Canaccord Genuity, wrote…
