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Bubblemark RIA Benchmark Now Does JavaFX, AIR, Silverlight, and Flex

Bubblemark RIA Benchmark Now Does JavaFX, AIR, Silverlight, and FlexJavascript/QiuckTime coming to a web site near youThese benchmarks will need to revised again in the not to distant future with new entries added.Startup Time?They should add startup time (time from link-click to run) to their metrics. Man... JavaFX took...

Tags: .NET, Middleware, Microsoft Silverlight, Bubblemark RIA Benchmark, Silverlight 1.1, JavaFX, CLR

Discussion threads 2007-07-18

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Fasted-growing web categories in France in May 2008

May-08 Rank Apr-08 Rank Property Audience, 000 N/A N/A Total Internet 31,066 1 1 Google Sites 23,054 2 2 Microsoft Sites 20,667 3 3 Orange Sites 16,031 4 4 Iliad/Free.fr Sites 13,478 5 5 eBay 12,257 ...

Tags: Web, Site, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing, NB

Blog posts 2008-08-20

10 reasons to love Silverlight and 10 reasons to hate it

I won't add much commentary to Tim's excellent post up on the Register because I work for Adobe and I don't want to get into a bunch of nonsensical arguments about Flash versus Silverlight. But I will say that Tim Anderson is one of the very few tech journalists who...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Silverlight, C#, Microsoft Windows, .Net, Programming Languages, Desktops, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Ryan Stewart

Blog posts 2008-08-18

Before Intel's big show, AMD launches an attack

With Intel's annual conference set to start this week, AMD launched a pre-emptive strike in a press conference on Friday. AMD executives said the processor innovations you'll hear about next week are imitations of technology they introduced as much as five years ago, and Intel's Larrabee graphics...

Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Graphics, Intel Corp., Attack, Imitation, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris

Blog posts 2008-08-18

Dell Studio S1535-125B

Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.Dell's new Studio line incorporates some of the sleek, tapered design of the company's high-end XPS laptops while keeping the price of a nicely equipped machine...

Tags: Processors, XPS M1530, Intel Core 2 Duo, Dell Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2008-08-14

Flare data visualization library

I've been playing with Flare, an ActionScript library for creating basically any kind of visualization you want from graphs/charts to interactive graphics. It's a great example of being able to use an RIA technology for exactly what it excels at - powerful graphics. What's great about Flare is that it's...

Tags: Data Visualization, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Ryan Stewart

Blog posts 2008-08-14

Dabbler or Optimizer? Consulting company comes out with model that rates your org's green credentials

Someone asked me last week if I knew of any companies that provide green tech assets services for small or midsize businesses. Honestly, I know of none, but I'll put my thinking cap on. Meanwhile, if you're wondering how you fare alongside your peers when it comes to "green enterprise...

Tags: Sourcing, Green Technology, Consulting, Results Group, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Purchasing & Procurement, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Business Operations, Management, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-08-13

Is AMD getting ready to split?

Is AMD getting ready to split?high-end AMD vs IntelWhile I agree that AMD wants a high-end CPU to compete with the Core2Duo extreme processors, it is hard to say that this is a good course of action. Generally, it is gaming enthusiasts and benchmark addicts that actually shell out the...

Tags: Research & Development, Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-08-12

Coordinated Russia vs Georgia cyber attack in progress

In the wake of the Russian-Georgian conflict, a week worth of speculations around Russian Internet forums have finally materialized into a coordinated cyber attack against Georgia's Internet infrastructure. The attacks have already managed to compromise several government web sites, with continuing DDoS attacks against numerous other Georgian government sites, prompting...

Tags: Web, Russia, Web Site, Site, Cyberattack, Distributed Denial Of Service, Georgia, Attack, Alania TV, RIA Novosti, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Security, Internet, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-08-11

Will the Olympics melt the Internet?

Will the Olympics melt the Internet?Well...No one really watches the Olympics, so it won't be a test.ScalingThe Internet will be able to handle it... unless they use Twitter's servers.Umm...2006?The Internet didn't melt then.p2pusers already use p2p programs and they download a massive amount of GB/week of films, but the network...

Tags: Olympic Games, Internet

Discussion threads 2008-08-07

VIPRE performance shoot-out - Does it really not slow down your PC?

VIPRE performance shoot-out - Does it really not slow down your PC?How about the corporate versionI've been using Symantec Anti-Virus corporate for years and subjectively it seems a lot less "in your face" i.e. much less of an impact compared to its consumer cousin Norton Anti-Virus. I actually steer...

Tags: Performance management, Firewalls, Desktops, SECURITY, Network security, Viruses and worms, VIPRE performance, DOES IT, PC, NOD32, performance

Discussion threads 2008-08-07

Six steps to an effective data governance program

As data governance becomes a key benchmark of a company's responsibility to enhance and protect data, here are six simple steps that start to develop a program based on individual needs. In the past few years, dozens of high-profile incidents involving data mismanagement have gained international attention. Caught off...

Tags: Data, Organization, Corporate Governance, Tools & Techniques, Pricing, Databases, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Management, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, data governance, mismanagement, Steve Alder, IBM, Special to ZDNet

News items 2008-08-06

Friendster gets new CEO, $20 million in funding and a focus on Asia

Friendster was one of the early social networks, but wound up being surpassed by MySpace and Facebook in the U.S. The fix: Keep its lead in Asia, land $20 million in new funding and hire a new CEO. On Tuesday, Friendster said it named Richard Kimber as...

Tags: Friendster Inc., Asia, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-05

Interactive video: Why the video tag won't cut it

As we approach the Olympics we're seeing a lot of different experiences being created around video content. I was recently quoted in a Denver Post article about Silverlight being used as part of the Democratic National Convention and when looking at the Aurora project Techmeme discussionI thought it would be...

Tags: Video, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Ryan Stewart

Blog posts 2008-08-05

Is Microsoft ready to move beyond Windows?

Is Microsoft ready to move beyond Windows?Is Microsoft ready to move beyond Windows?[i]start imagining a world without Vista, system crashes and the blue screen of death.[/i]I've been living in this world for a number of years. Hi, I'm Earth, have we met? Anyways, this is just natural progression...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, FUD, move beyond, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., BSOD

Discussion threads 2008-08-04

News to know: iPhone Dev Camp; So long computer science; Intel

Notable headlines: Andrew Mager: Touring iPhone Dev Camp 2 Live: Day 2 from the iPhone Dev Camp 2 Hands full? Get the iPhone arm Video: Spectrum ZX game montage Dion Hinchliffe: Enterprise cloud computing gathers steam ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Comcast Corp., Yahoo! Inc., Computer Science, Broadband, Computer, Intel Corp., Robots, Corporate Governance, Digital Cameras, Federal Government, Monitors & Displays, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Emerging Technologies, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Government, Hardware, Components, Telecommunications, Networking, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-04

PCMark 2005 memory benchmark favors Intel CPUs

PCMark 2005 memory benchmark favors Intel CPUsError?That just happens to favor the marketshare leader? The same marketshare leader that is up on antitrust violations in several places across the globe?Doesn't seem likely. But perhaps I'm too cynical.RE: PCMark 2005 memory benchmark favors Intel CPUsIt is a mistake to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Chipsets, Processors, Microsoft Windows XP, PCMark 2005 memory benchmark, PCMark 2005, memory benchmark, Intel CPUS, Intel Corp., BAPCo, CPU

Discussion threads 2008-08-01

PCMark 2005 memory benchmark favors Intel CPUs

This piece by Ars Technica is, if true, a serious blow for the credibility of Futuremark. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Performance, Memory, CPU, Futuremark, Tool, Intel Corp., Performance Management, Productivity, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-08-01

Sun's fourth quarter solid; Growth in fiscal 2009 remains elusive

Sun Microsystems on Friday reported fiscal fourth quarter net income of $88 million, or 11 cents a share, on revenue of $3.78 billion, down 1.4 percent from a year ago. Adjusted earnings in the quarter were $275 million, or 35 cents a share. However, Sun sees another tough year ahead....

Tags: U.S., Revenue, Michael Lehman, Sun Microsystems Inc., Jonathan Schwartz, Sales Strategy, Operational Accounting, Open Source, Sales, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-01

JavaFX preview SDK available

JavaFX preview SDK availableAs Annoying As FlashNo matter how good the Technology is supposed to be, good design is still hard to come by. What's the point if a new RIA platform just facilitates more unintelligent GUI and insane ads? Somehow at the sight of some rich graphics...

Tags: JavaFX Preview SDK, JavaFX, SDK

Discussion threads 2008-07-31