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Promote Systems debuts remote control for DSLRs

Promote Systems debuts remote control for DSLRsIf it cost $100 less, I might consider itAt $300, it's a bit too pricey for advanced amateurs to pick up. Pros might not balk at it, though. If I were going to remotely control my camera with anything, I'd save that money and...

Tags: Promote Systems, DSLR

Discussion threads 2009-06-29

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Is your culture getting in the way of your IT success?

Many enterprise IT investments lead to healthy debates about the best architectural or application approaches - but often forgotten is the culture of an organization itself. Commentary - While any planned enterprise IT investment leads to healthy debates about the best architectural or application approaches, too often left out...

Tags: Job, Team, Information Technology, CRM, Advertising & Promotion, Team Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Marketing, Management, Software, Panasonic Computer Solutions, IT management, culture, Jim King, Special to ZDNet, Jim King, Panasonic Computer Solutions, Special to ZDNet

News items 2009-11-23

Is Apple being too precious about the App Store?

If by precious you mean fascistthen yes they are...great...Get ready for the Jobs cultist starting another holywar because you "tarnished" their cyber-religion.Precious.The marketplace is what it is because of ownership. Apple owns the store they built and has the identical right that Disney or The Atlantic or Toyota does to...

Tags: Public relations, Microsoft Windows NT, Balmer, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

What's next for Microsoft's Azure cloud platform?

So MS is going cloud...Well, well, isn't this interesting. Does MS concede that the era of packaged client software is over? Again, MS is the follower and not the leader, and again, MS is following Google to the clouds. My prediction is that this will be a field day...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Corp., Azure, server

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Google-Microsoft rivalry on with ChromeOS launch

This will usher in an era of intense competition and innovation, as well aslower prices.This will be good for all concerned. Windows users will get lower prices and faster innovation. The Windows users should be Google's biggest fans here.Chorme OS could get 10% or more of the netbook market. That...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Chrome, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Software Services Provider Delivers Cost-Effective E-Government Solution

Persistent Systems provides software development services that help enterprises and public sector customers enhance their offerings. One of the company's primary offerings is an e-government solution that helps governments and agencies deliver services and interact with constituents electronically. However, the company's ability to promote the solution was often limited by...

Tags: Software Service, Software, Persistent Systems, E-government, Government

Case studies 2009-11-01

Why is Mozilla getting involved in the IE/Chrome Frame debate?

Your world must be funYou know the one where someone uses Chrome, thinks that it makes IE a better browser or has even heard of a Chrome frame.Please tell me where this nerd world is?The problem with Chrome......is that it creates its own dependency. It claims to offer "standards compliant"...

Tags: Web browsers, Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Chrome, Web browser, Mozilla Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-30

Google Chrome Frame ... Chrome performance for IE users!

Global governments should move this forwardGlobal governments should take the lead, to promote open web standards, by requiring all government agencies still utilizing IE to install this plug-in (or alternatively, upgrade to a modern web browser).This would:1. Bring government browsers into compliance, with the latest modern web standards.2. Increase agency...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Chrome, Web browser, IE Users, Chrome performance, Web, performance, Google Chrome, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-23

Watch Out for That Meteor, Stallman.

Richard M. Stallman RMS the founder of the Free Software Foundation, has labeled prominent Open Source software developer Miguel De Icaza a "Traitor" for  joining the Board of Directors of Microsoft's CodePlex Foundation as well as for his creation of the Microsoft .NET-compatible Mono software development...

Tags: Ubuntu, Free Software Foundation, GNOME, Microsoft Corp., Richard Stallman, Miguel De Icaza, Mono Framework, Genie, Linux, Open Source, C#, Tools & Techniques, UNIX, .Net, Operating Systems, Software, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Management, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-09-22

IT security defenses misdirected

In My Humble Experience...The biggest problem that I have, isn't viruses or phishing. Most people run at least basic AV protection on their machines. My problem is the users themselves.I run a pretty tight setup at the school where I work. Active directory with group policies, Symantec Endpoint Protection, a...

Tags: Cyberthreats, IT security, information technology, network, security, Internet

Discussion threads 2009-09-15

Hands-On Review: The Promote Control

Earlier this summer I wrote that Promote Systems released the Promote Control, a remote device for digital SLR cameras. Well, I've managed to get my hands on one and see what this accessory is really like. Out of the box, there's the control, two AA alkaline batteries, a...

Tags: Photograph, Camera, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-09-02

Apple plugs code execution, phishing holes in Safari browser

Apple has released Safari 4.0.3 to fix at least six security vulnerabilities that put Mac and Windows users at risk of hacker attacks. The update is considered highly-critical and should be immediately applied on both Windows and Mac systems because of the risk of information disclosure, phishing...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Safari, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., Web Site, Web Browser, Arbitrary Code Execution, Application Termination, Browser Version, Phishing, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows XP, Web Site Development, Cyberthreats, Operating Systems, Security, Spam And Phishing, Software, Internet, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2009-08-12

Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents- Pocket Guide 12.0.3 (Mobile)

Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents - Pocket Guidepowered by Skyscape Publisher: The American Academy of Pediatrics Presenting key information from the Guidelines, the Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents - Pocket Guide serves as a quick reference tool and...

Tags: Mobile, Health Care, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-08-04

Metalurgica Mococa S.A. Gains Competitive Edge Through Improved Decision-Making and Process Automation

Founded in 1954, Metalurgica Mococa S.A. is a family business devoted to manufacturing metal food packaging and providing lithography services. The challenge was to integrate systems to promote the flow of information between company employees and managers and improve decision-making and implement fiscal, inventory, and purchasing processes to enable customer...

Tags: Process Automation, Oracle Corp., Decision-making, Tools & Techniques, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Management, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2009-08-01

Asus Essentio CG5270-BP003

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Back-to-School roundup, covering specific fixed configurations of popular systems that can be found in retail stores. The large, angular Asus Essentio CG5270-BP003 strikes us a desktop trying to be something it's not. PC gamers may feel comfortable...

Tags: Games, Desktops, ASUS, Asus Essentio CG5270-BP003, Asus Essentio, desktop, game

Product reviews 2009-07-31

Website Strategy for Organisations in the Corporate Services Industry

Strategy is the key to maximising return on investment online. A website should not stand alone. By integrating online with offline, as well as integrating with business systems and processes, resources can be optimised and maximum potential reached. By offering multiple sources of accurate, timely information of relevance to the...

Tags: Industry, Corporate Services Inc., Web Site, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Roi/Tco, Branding, Marketing Research, Strategy, Internet, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Marketing, Management

White papers 2009-07-27

Is Windows 7 E just a gimmick?

Is Windows 7 E just a gimmick?How is this Microsoft's fault?They removed IE just like Opera was crying about. If OEM's will install it anyway, then how is this Microsoft's fault?Again, the solution to this is not to complain. It's Microsoft's OS, they should be allowed to include what they...

Tags: gimmick, IS Windows, Is Windows 7, Is Windows 7 E, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, OEM, Opera Software ASA, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-07-17

PCs need a brand (and why Microsoft stores could revolutionize how a consumer buys one)

PCs need a brand and why Microsoft stores could revolutionize how a consumer buys oneGood article!Maybe Microsoft should just start making their own PCs! Like the xBox, which is a use specific device, but a computer none the same.It appears you have thought this out very welland I would...

Tags: Branding, Desktops, Operating systems, PC-World, brand, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-15

Google's Chrome OS: A threat to Intel and the rise of ARM chips

Google's Chrome OS, which generated an extreme amount of hubbub, is a defensive move as much as it is an offensive one, say analysts. Nevertheless, Google's move will have a wide impact on the industry. Analysts were handicapping Google's move into operating systems on Thursday and some...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, ARM, Operating System, Analyst, Google Chrome, Intel Corp., Chip, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-09

Is Michael Jackson telling us not to use Google Apps?

Is Michael Jackson telling us not to use Google Apps?RE: Is Michael Jackson telling us not to use Google Apps?So, because sometimes the Internet fails, do we stop using e-mail? Of course not. And a cloud-based application allows collaboration. So of course we'll use it. Otherwise,...

Tags: INTERNET, cloud computing, Collaboration, Google Inc., Michael Jackson, Google Apps

Discussion threads 2009-07-04