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Salesforce.com's bold development platform vision [includes executive podcast]: Salesforce.com's bold development platform vision [includes executive podcast]Hmmm - low cost infrastructure provider?"a low-cost, commodity infrastructure service provider" - now why does this not make me think of sf.com or Mark Benioff :)I talk to dozens of their clients on a regular basis, and their fees for storage and access...; Tags: Sales force management, executive podcast, Salesforce.com Inc., vision, Low-cost; Discussion threads 2008-04-23
The low-cost laptop that Apple should have built (and sort-of once did): The low-cost laptop that Apple should have built (and sort-of once did)A *cheap* Apple? BuwahahahaAre you trying to give Steve Jobs a heart attack?RE: The low-cost laptop that Apple should have built (and sort-of once did)hi, im frm india. i read ur cheapest laptop details. when i...; Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer, One Laptop Per Child project, Apple Inc., computer; Discussion threads 2007-10-08
Low cost enterprise grade video conferencing: Low cost enterprise grade video conferencingGood to KnowWe're setting up a bunch of schools with polycom gear for various new teaching concepts (collaborations with Universities, and so forth.) This more inexpensive solution will likely be a good fit for some of these schools. Thanks for the info, George.; Tags: Low-cost; Discussion threads 2005-05-12
No 'leaders' in outsourcing says Forrester: Forrester Research says it has cut through the offshore hype in a report, "Low-Cost Global Delivery Model Showdown," which defines the low-cost global delivery model and its requirements, and then evaluates how well the top three U.S. vendors (Accenture, EDS, and IBM) and three largest Indian suppliers (Infosys, TCS, and...; Tags: supplier, Forrester Research Inc., INDIAN; Blog posts 2004-08-26

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Stolen: Google employees' personal data: Names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of pre-2006 staffers were taken from offices of Colt Express Outsourcing Services. Google has confirmed that personal data of U.S. employees hired prior to 2006 have been stolen in a recent burglary. Records kept at Colt Express Outsourcing Services, an external...; Tags: Google Inc., Social Security, Sales Channel, Operational Accounting, Financial Services, Government, Sales, Finance, ZDNet Australia, Privacy & data protection; News items 2008-07-03

Viacom vs YouTube exposes Google's data retention policy: Viacom vs YouTube exposes Google's data retention policyDon't trust GoogleGoogle has more information about more people, all over the world, than any government agency anywhere in the world. People worry about the Bush administration, but they should be worrying about Google.Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts, absolutely.If you don't...; Tags: Absolute Power, Google Inc., Viacom Inc., YouTube Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?: Say it ain't so AVG, say it ain't so: AVG LinkScanner = Badware?AVG Freeware Ain't So Free After All...Man, am I shocked that AVG is doing this. Of course I don't use the product but have made recommendations in the past to folks who could not afford to purchase good...; Tags: Scanners, Web browsers, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, Badware, server log, AVG, AVG LinkScanner; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Apple caught neglecting iPhone security: Apple caught neglecting iPhone securityApple doesn't really care.I believe that Apple puts security of its products at the bottom of the list, with cool design at the top. All this stuff just proves me right, that sure they have a neat casing and a touch screen, but underneath it...; Tags: Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, security, iPhone security; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Whither Blu-ray?: Whither Blu-ray?It's the lack of HDTV ownersand the ignorance of those who do own that I think is the biggest issue. People who don't have HDTV would see no benefit to spending extra money on BluRay, and those who do own will never believe there is a difference unless you...; Tags: HD DVD, Blu-ray, Consumer electronics, TVs, TV & Home Theater, HDTV, DVD; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Seven Tech ways to make America better this July 4: Seven Tech ways to make America better this July 4Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.Get the environazi boot of our neck.Build more refineries.Reduce government regulations.Eliminate the Endangered Species Act.Build more dams for flood control.Build more highways to relieve traffic congestion.Relax nuclear power plant requirements to build more reactors.Your mindset is...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Strategy, Telecom & Utilities, vision, computer; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Helpdesks and productivity: Helpdesks and productivityGood start, and then...You lost it.1980 CalledThey want their mainframes back. :DWhy don't you explain your present value...calculation. Do you even know what present value means? What time period are we talking?Huh?You imply that on a Sun Ray platform the only problems are the applications or how they...; Tags: Call centers, help desk, Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Ray, PC; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
Hyperic CloudStatus: Back in May, I posted my take on Cloud computing. Since that time, I've spoken to quite a number of suppliers who are focused on supporting cloud computing, managing cloud computing, and even using cloud computing as a way to provide either a desktop or a server experience without the...; Tags: Performance, Service, Tool, CloudStatus, Hyperic HQ, Cloud Computing, Productivity, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-07-03
News to know: Searching Silverlight; IE 8; Dell; Google vs. YouTube: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft: Silverlight content searchable, too Ryan Stewart: Brian Goldfarb talks about Silverlight 2 and Deep Zoom with Michael Cot LineRider releases a Silverlight 2 version Microsoft steps up self-policing of its OSI-approved source licenses ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Security, Google Inc., Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Silverlight, Mobile, YouTube Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Linux, UNIX, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Advertising & Promotion, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Peripherals, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-03
AreaBluetooth Proximity Marketing Light (exe): AreaBluetooth is an innovative and intuitive software application of Bluetooth Wireless Technology, it can send multimedia messages to most mobile phones in the neighbourhood without any cost. Our software can be installed in any Laptop or PC equipped with an integrated bluetooth or USB Bluetooth Adapter. AreaBluetooth can deliver content...; Tags: Software, Multimedia, Marketing, Defcon Solutions, AreaBluetooth, Bluetooth, Tools & Techniques, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Management; Software downloads 2008-07-03
MKN MemoryMonitor (exe): MKN MemoryMonitor monitors and optimizes the system's memory usage and performance. MemoryMonitor shows detailed information about the physical and paged memory, paging and pagefaults, and other data. It also displays the amount of memory used by the system kernel and cache. MemoryMonitor also runs in the background and optimizes the...; Tags: Paging, Memory, MKN Software, Flash Memory; Software downloads 2008-07-03
Notebook SSDs REDUCE battery life at 50x the cost: Notebook SSDs REDUCE battery life at 50x the costYou make sense... I don't usually like your blogs, but you've stumbled into a real gem here.I personally use a laptop with a traditional drive, and store my user data on a 16G SD card. Best of both worlds apparently: my data...; Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, battery, RPM, Wattage, notebook; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Notebook SSDs REDUCE battery life at 50x the cost: Tom's Hardware is reporting test results that show that costly notebook flash drives actually use MORE power than hard drives - shrinking battery life by up to an hour. How could this be? The test Testing 4 SSDs against a 7200 RPM 2.5" drive on a...; Tags: Disk, Battery, USB Flash Drive, Tom, Notebooks, Engineering, Flash Memory, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Robin Harris; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Philips GoGear SA2825 (2GB): The GoGear SA2825 is one of Philips' most attractive and compact MP3 players. Available in only one color silver and one capacity (2GB), the GoGear SA2825 ($49) offers a healthy amount of features at an affordable price.DesignMeasuring 1.5 inches square and a slender 0.5 inch thick, the GoGear SA2825 is...; Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, Philips Electronics N.V., GoGear SA2825; Product reviews 2008-07-02
Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile: Photo gallery:Logitech Pure-Fi MobileIf there's one thing Logitech does right, it's progress. The accessories company has been churning out iPod speakers for years, and its experience in this area shows in each new product. Rather than resting on its laurels, Logitech chugs forward with tweaks and improvements. Such is the...; Tags: Dead Center, backside, mobile, Logitech, speaker, Pure-Fi Mobile, Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile; Product reviews 2008-07-02
Calling all auto engineers: this is an emergency: Calling all auto engineers: this is an emergencyThere are no engineersTheir parents made sure they went into business and got MBAs due to the wonders of globalization!Too many chiefs, not enough indians.-MWhy not just drill for more oil?I think it is simply amazing how everyone in Congress is standing around...; Tags: Food & Beverage, Total Cost, food; Discussion threads 2008-07-02