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Gartner Q3 2008 data shows iPhone passes Windows Mobile and Nokia has first decline

Last month Canalys reported their 3rd quarter smartphone sales data with Nokia in first, Apple in second, and RIM in third. Today, Gartner posted their 3rd quarter measurements with Nokia still in first (42.4%), RIM in second (15.9%), and Apple in third (12.9%). HTC is shown in fourth place at...

Tags: Apple iPhone, High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Nokia Corp., Mobile, Operating System, Smart Phone, Gartner Inc., Operating System Breakdown, Google Android OS, Sales Strategy, Microsoft Windows, Smart Phones, Operating Systems, Sales Force Management, Handhelds, Sales, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2008-12-04

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Salesforce Chatter: Social operating systems emerge on the IT stage

The next big shift: Intranets, portals, and software suites that are the integrating force of the social fabric for our organizations. This morning's announcement here at Dreamforce today from Salesforce of Chatter, an enterprise-class realization of Facebook and Twitter, is further evidence of the industry's push for social Web capabilities...

Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Information Technology, Operating System, Environment, Social Computing, Chatter, Status Update, Groups, Sales Force Management, Social Networking, Sales, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Dion Hinchcliffe

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Apple leads smartphone customer satisfaction

Apple is the top smartphone dog in both consumer and business satisfaction, according to J.D. Power and Associates 2009 rankings. J.D. Power released a bevy of surveys gauging the satisfaction with traditional mobile phones and smartphones statement. The surveys ranked vendors by whether consumers are using the...

Tags: J.D. Power Associates, Smart Phone, Apple Inc., Customer Satisfaction, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-08

Google, let's see what you've got

Google shares a lot of data already through tools like Google Trends, Google Ad Planner and the Zeitgeist -- but there are several "secret" pieces of info that could be very useful, and interesting for many people. Asa Dotzlen has a good point -- Google...

Tags: Google Inc., Web Browser, Asa Dotzlen, Browser Statistics Google, Web Browsers, Internet, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2009-08-22

Microsoft's client revenue skids; Blame netbooks, Windows 7 deferrals

Microsoft's fourth quarter earnings were better than expectations excluding items, but the software giant's client Windows revenue skidded 29 percent compared to a year ago. For the three months ended June 30, Microsoft's client revenue was $3.1 billion, down from $4.36 billion a year ago. That slide in Windows revenue...

Tags: Revenue, PC, Microsoft Corp., Netbook, Client Revenue, Operational Accounting, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Finance, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-23

Windows AutoRun gets a makeover to combat malware

In direct response to Conficker and an increased wave of malware attacks targeting the dangerous Windows AutoRun mechanism, Microsoft today announced significant changes to the way the operating system operates when USB drives are used. [ Roel Schouwenberg: Is...

Tags: Change, Malware, USB Flash Drive, Windows AutoRun, Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Flash Memory, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-04-28

Will Google Android wreck Ubuntu?

Will Google Android wreck Ubuntu?I think we're all forgetting something here...I'm a strong supporter and user of both Ubuntu on the desktop and server and Android on the smartphone (and hopefully down-market as well). But this whole idea surrounding Android on netbooks (which is an 'Ubuntu area' IMO) falls apart...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Ubuntu, Google Inc., netbook, Linux, Google Android

Discussion threads 2009-04-01

Moody's Bottom Rung list includes AMD, Clearwire, Palm, Unisys; Media default Armageddon

Moody's has released its "Bottom Rung" list of companies that have a high risk of default and weak liquidity and there are a few technology and telecom household names on the list including AMD, Clearwire, Palm and Unisys. Media companies are the biggest chunk of companies on the verge of...

Tags: Unisys Corp., Palm Inc., Media, Clearwire Corp., Moody's Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Telephony, Advertising & Promotion, Telecom & Utilities, Investment, Telecommunications, Strategy, Networking, Marketing, Finance, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-10

Apple beats for Q1; iPod sales strong

updated: Apple, which has grabbed headlines recently over the health of CEO Steve Jobs and its withdrawl from the annual Macworld conference, today reported a first quarter profit of $1.61 billion, or $1.78 per share, on revenue of $10.17 billion, beating Wall Street's estimates of $1.39 per share on sales...

Tags: Steve Jobs, Apple iPod, Analyst, Apple Inc., Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Desktops, Digital Music, Digital Media, Sales, Hardware, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-01-21

Oracle drops critical database server patch bundle

Oracle has dropped the first quarterly critical patch update for 2009 -- with patches for 41 vulnerabilities in a wide range of database server products. The January 2009 CPU includes 20 new security fixes for the company's flagship database product lines, 4 new security fixes for the...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Database Server, Vulnerability, Storage, Databases, Security, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-01-13

Is this HTC's 2009 product roadmap?

I heard about the supposed leak of the HTC 2009 roadmap images this morning and now see that Ed Hardy has put together a very nice breakdown of the devices by type, category, and operating system. Some devices are no surprise, one or two may really please me, and one...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Device, HTC Touch Pro/HTC Fuze, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-01-12

2009: what to expect (or at least hope for)

Zack Whittaker is still trying to work out where he lives, after one massive new year party last night. This post was written a few days ago.  Since becoming a student, my eyes have been wide-opened to the world. Through my research, learning, understanding and general mayhem,...

Tags: Student, Zack Whittaker, University Student, Internet, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Windows, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Operating Systems, Software, Networking

Blog posts 2009-01-01

iGeneration 2008 in review

I started on this blog, a nervous and precarious young man, and remain somewhat a young man. To be honest, I'm surprised I've been here this long, let alone seconded onto another blog. Still, it's been an interesting year and I'll run through some of them in a minute. So...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Blog, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Post, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Web Browsers, Operating Systems, Blogging, Software, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-12-18

Migrating to Amazon Web Services: The blueprint

Moving your infrastructure to Amazon Web Services--or any other cloud platform--sounds like a no-brainer in many respects. You can scale up or down as needed and pay only for the computing and storage you use. The big question, however, is this: How exactly does a company migrate its infrastructure? ...

Tags: Web Service, Amazon.com Inc., Infrastructure, Helpstream, EC2, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Software As A Service (SaaS), Web Services, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Software, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-12-18

Sneak Peek: BlackBerry Storm

Sneak Peek: BlackBerry StormThe true strength of the Storm......is the same as the iPhone: it creates competition. It would be very easy for Apple to rest on its laurels for awhile (and I think in many ways, it has). But the Storm appears to be bringing real competition, unlike many...

Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi, Digital music, Multitouch, Clerk, Apple iPhone, RIM BlackBerry

Discussion threads 2008-11-18

Microsoft confirms MinWin is in Windows 7, after all

Microsoft confirms MinWin is in Windows 7, after allGeee ......Sounds like the stole ... errr "emulated" a page right out of the *NIX playbook ....RE: Microsoft confirms MinWin is in Windows 7, after allMary Jo,After watching the video last week as well, my take away was that the current incarnation...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., MinWin IS, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, kernel, Microsoft confirms MinWin, Microsoft Confirms

Discussion threads 2008-11-03

Microsoft: Third party apps killing our security

Why would hackers target Microsoft directly when there is so much low hanging fruit hanging from the Windows operating system? The short answer is that hackers won't attack Microsoft directly because they have plenty of alternatives via third party applications such as QuickTime, RealPlayer and WinZip. That's...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, Third Party Application, Chances, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Security, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-11-03

Is security really a big drag on innovation?

Have you ever held back innovation because of information security concerns? Apparently more than a few technology executives are repeatedly gun shy. According to an IDC-RSA study to be released Wednesday security fears stifle business innovation at 80 percent of companies. This security vs. innovation theme was...

Tags: Innovation, RSA Security Inc., Security, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-10-01

Dell rolls out new Latitude laptop lineup; Targets longer battery life

Dell on Tuesday rolled out its revamped lineup of nine new Latitude and Precision laptops and trumpeted longer batter life and designs that appeal to the so-called digital nomad--the person roaming the airport for a coveted outlet to plug in his laptop. The company said the new...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Battery, Dell Latitude, Laptop Computer, AC Power Adapter, Latitude E5400, Precision M2400, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-12

ICANN and IANA's domains hijacked by Turkish hacking group

ICANN and IANA's domains hijacked by Turkish hacking groupWindows is to blameI hear that the Internet is basically run on Windows servers so it is hardly surprising that this happened. If ICANN would only switch to OS X I'm sure that no hacker would ever be able to break in.As...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Domain names, ICANN, IANA, hacking group, Turkish, hacker, hacking, IP, domain

Discussion threads 2008-06-26