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How do I... Synchronize a Google calendar with an Outlook 2007 calendar?: Information technology professionals are notorious for being busy all the time. Many try to keep their lives organized by using calendars, task lists and other electronic forms of tracking meetings and events. One way to keep your calendar at your fingertips is to synchronize your Outlook 2007 calendar with your...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Calendar, Calendar, Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software; Download resources 2008-03-06
The $6200 HP Blackbird 02 and the case it rode in on: The Blackbird 02 from Hewlett-Packard is designed from the ground up to be the ultimate gaming machine for the ultimate personal computer gamer. Combining both style and function, the Blackbird 02 should serve as a blueprint of what a personal computer for the enthusiast market should look and act like....; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., PC, Computer, Mark W. Kaelin, Games, Productivity, Desktops, Personal Technology, Hardware; Download resources 2008-02-20

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Microsoft vs. Google: Are all monopolies created equal?: Are Microsoft and Google really locked into a zero-sum game, where every gain in Google's search business translates into an automatic kick-in-the-pants for Microsoft? That seems to be the premise, to a degree, of a couple of new items -- one on the Financial Times and...; Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Monopoly, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-13
EDS internal memo on the HP purchase: HP acquired EDS in a deal valued roughly at $12.8 billion. The move was outlined Tuesday morning amid a healthy dose of skepticism. Here's a memo from EDS CEO Ron Rittenmeyer, who will now report to HP CEO Mark Hurd. To the EDS Worldwide Team: Today...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Branding, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Will EDS deal make HP Microsoft's IBM?: With the completion of its deal to buy EDS for $13.9 billion, Hewlett-Packard is about to become just as key to Microsoft's fate as IBM is to the fate of open source. How will Microsoft react? While Sun, Red Hat and a host of...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, Microsoft Corp., Electronic Data Systems Corp., IBM Corp., Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-13

HP's to-do list following EDS acquisition: We now know that HP is acquiring EDS in what appears to be an agreed bid that values EDS at $13.9 billion. Larry Dignan has the main analysis but it leaves open a series of testing questions for HP CEO Mark Hurd. As Larry points out: Overall, Wall Street...; Tags: Acquisition, Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Mergers & Acquisitions, Outsourcing, Corporate Law, Asset Management, Construction, It Services, It Operations, Investment, Finance, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Operational Planning, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-13
HP seals EDS deal; Services No. 2 behind IBM; Can Hurd run EDS better?: Updated: Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd said Tuesday he plans to use a familiar playbook to integrate Electronic Data Systems: Leverage scale, squeeze costs -- and underpromise and overdeliver. "We're running the playbook we know how to run very well," said Hurd, on a conference call with analysts....; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Earnings, IBM Corp., Non-GAAP Earning, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Construction, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
HP's bid for EDS: Opportunity costs loom: The debate around Hewlett-Packard's purchase of Electronic Data Systems follows three primary questions. Is the EDS acquisition another Compaq--a deal that will take years to pay off? Is EDS the right acquisition for HP? Are there other places where HP should spend its money? HP on Tuesday...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Dennis, Tools & Techniques, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Outsourcing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Investment, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Live Webcast: Security Strategies for Web 2.0 and Social Networking: The onslaught of Web 2.0 and social networking is unstoppable. Blogs, wikis, advanced collaboration tools, rich Internet applications, and other incarnations of the same underlying technologies are rapidly becoming ingrained elements of our Internet culture. Consequently, regardless of whether or not "the business" formally adopts such solutions, IT...; Tags: Security, Web, Webcast, Network, SonicWall, Security Strategy, Web 2.0, Social Networking, Internet, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion; Webcasts 2008-05-13
HP to take out EDS: does it make sense?: We've heard these rumors before but this time it seems HP is in serious hunting mode with EDS as the target. Larry Dignan offers his take on the rationale behind the story. Fellow Irregular Vinnie Mirchandani adds to the debate suggesting both pluses and minuses: HP could use a...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Outsourcing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-12
HP bidding for EDS; Deal would ramp up services: Updated: Hewlett-Packard is in talks to acquire Electronic Data Systems in a move that would reshape the technology services and outsourcing market. In a statement Monday, HP and EDS confirmed the talks, first reported by the Wall Street Journal: HP said: HP today...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Outsourcing, Data Centers, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Mobile software Monday: HanDBase 4.0 and Nokia Podcasting: My plan was to post software reviews here every Monday, but at times my schedule and life doesn't allow me to give a full test of a software package and write up my thoughts so I missed last week. Thus, I am posting a double review this week on Mobile...; Tags: Application, Device, Nokia Corp., Mobile, Podcasting, S60, Nokia Podcasting Application, Submissions, Podcasts, Storage, Databases, Internet, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-12
A sailing robot to cross the Atlantic: The Times of London reports that seven robotic craft will compete in a race across the Atlantic Ocean in October 2008. One of them, 'Pinta the robot sailing boat,' has been designed at Aberystwyth University, Wales, UK. Pinta is expected to sail for three months at a maximum speed of...; Tags: Pinta, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-11
News to know: Office 2007 SP1; Microsoft security; KVM vs. Xen; AMD: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16 EIC podcast: SAP; JavaOne; AMD, Microhoo Larry Dignan: Microsoft previews three critical bulletins; two for Office Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft shares...; Tags: Security, Microsoft Office 2007, Xen, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16: Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16The SP1 for MOSS 2007 is already availableMary Jo,I think that this SP1 is only for the clients applications of the Office suite as the SP1 for MOSS 2007 has been available since months now.I know because we have...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., SP1, Dec 2007, Office 2007 SP1, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2007, Quick Access Toolbar, Digital Equipment Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
TomTom One 130S: The TomTom One 130 and TomTom One 130S mark a new beginning for the company's line of basic GPS. You still get TomTom's hallmark ease of use and community features, but the portable navigation systems now boast more compact designs as well as a new vehicle mount that can be...; Tags: GPS, Keyboards, TomTom; Product reviews 2008-05-08
Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16: Systems administrators: Mark your calendars. Microsoft is going to start pushing the first service packs for Office 2007 and SharePoint 2007 next month. In December, when Microsoft rolled out Service Pack (SP) 1 for the 2007 Office System, company officials said they'd give customers a minimum 30-day...; Tags: Microsoft Office 2007, Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Update, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Second Life is the latest reason our kids are doomed: I'm kidding of course, but U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) apparently isn't. According to the Chicago Tribune, Kirk sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission requesting a consumer-alert warning about its dangers....Kirk said he knew of no cases in which children were targeted by...; Tags: Second Life, Internet, Engineering, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Wrestling MPire 2008: Management Edition (exe): After making its mark in the ring, Wrestling MPire 2008 heads backstage where the real power is. This special Management Edition takes the same great gameplay and turns it on its head by challenging you to call the shots instead of taking them. Create the saviour of wrestling and then...; Tags: Ring, MDickie, Recruitment & Selection, Advertising & Promotion, Strategy, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Marketing, Management; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Microsoft still shopping; Approached Facebook: Microsoft still shopping; Approached FacebookMicrosoft is black and white: you are enemy or friendOh boy. This is how it starts. As I've written on my blog ( http://smoothspan.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=558&message=1&_wp_original_http_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fsmoothspan.wordpress.com%2F ), now that Microsoft has moved Yahoo to the "enemy" column, they'll do anything to crush them. Investors...; Tags: Facebook, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Still Shopping; Discussion threads 2008-05-07