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The Apple-Palm cat-and-mouse game: How long can it last? [poll]

I'm usually the last one to suggest that lawyers get involved in business disputes, largely because the only ones who win are the lawyers. I can't help but wonder if it's time for Apple's legal team to step in and ask a judge to bring to an end - once...

Tags: Game, Palm Inc., Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, Palm Pre, Software Upgrade, Digital Music, Digital Media, Enterprise Software, Software, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-05

Snow Leopard: What's the hurry to upgrade?

With any systemwide upgrade, for some users, especially early adopters, things can and will go wrong. However, the new features and the chance for improved performance will always woo many to upgrade sooner rather than later. And Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard is no different than any other software...

Tags: Apple Mac OS X V10.6 Snow Leopard, Software Upgrade, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Performance Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, David Morgenstern

Blog posts 2009-08-31

Best Practices for Migrating to Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite

Hosted e-mail and collaboration portals, such as Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Suite, can help your company reduce costs, decrease vulnerability to outside attack and increase efficiency. With hosted services your business no longer pays for data center space, hardware and software upgrades or manpower to keep it all running. ...

Tags: Business Productivity, Microsoft Corp., Best Practice, Quest Software Inc., Software Upgrade, Data Centers, Portals, Collaboration, Groupware, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Software, Software, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Internet, Strategy, Management

White papers 2009-07-08

Airport Insight (AFD) Data Subscription Jan 23rd - Mar 20th (Mobile)

Don't be caught using the wrong CTAF or runway names! Get the most up-to-date data available along with free software upgrades and support for one year with this data update subscription! Every fifty six days, you will receive a fresh database update which covers the entire United States (including Alaska...

Tags: Mobile, Subscription, Software Upgrade, Storage, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-07-08

Pacific Lutheran University Makes the Smart Choice: HP Integrity Servers to Run SunGard Banner

Today PLU (www.plu.edu/) in suburban Parkland, Washington offers more than 3,600 students a unique blend of academically rigorous liberal arts and professional programs that prepare them for a lifetime of success - both in their careers and in their service to others. Pacific Lutheran University PLU wanted to strengthen and...

Tags: HP Integrity, SunGard Data Systems Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Banner Co., Pacific Lutheran University, Software Upgrade, Professional Development, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Operating Systems, Servers, Enterprise Software, Software, Career, Hardware

Case studies 2009-07-01

Rating the standalone firewalls

ZDNet Australia has updated its firewall review with a new set of players. What's different this time? Standalone firewalls are hard to find. ZDNet AU says: These days it is actually difficult to source a purely stand-alone firewall. In fact, most routers cover this basic function...

Tags: Astaro AG, ZDNet AU, Firewalls, Software Upgrade, Network Security, Security, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-06-11

University Uses Hosted Filtering Solution to Reduce Spam by 85 Percent

Edinburgh Napier University wanted to improve its system of filtering e-mail messages. The university's IT staff were creating manual rules to block spam, an effort that generated too many false positives and was not the most productive use of their time. A software upgrade would have required capital expenditures for...

Tags: e-Mail Message, Microsoft Corp., E-mail, Cyberthreats, Spam, Software Upgrade, Online Communications, Security, Spam And Phishing, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2009-05-01

IT Firm Boosts Productivity, Cuts IT Work 50 Percent With Software Upgrade

SYSTEX is one of the largest IT services providers in the Asia-Pacific region, with nearly 3,000 employees, 48 offices, and 10,000 customers. SYSTEX is based in Taipei, Taiwan. SYSTEX wanted to improve user productivity by improving computer performance and ease of use. It also wanted to reduce desktop computer management...

Tags: Systex Corp., Information Technology, Strategy, Software Upgrade, Desktops, Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware

Case studies 2009-04-01

IT Firm Helps Global Company Convert Critical Files to Work With New Client Software

A global energy company asked Catapult Systems to ensure that its business-critical trading files and applications would be compatible with new Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 programs. Catapult designed a solution to locate and convert files so that the customer could protect its information assets and meet its deployment...

Tags: Information Technology, Client Software, Microsoft Corp., File, Software Upgrade, Tools & Techniques, Asset Management, Microsoft Office, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Office Suites

Case studies 2009-03-01

Windows Vs. Red Chief

Stuck with a bore with a problem -or, actually, several problems- I dreamt of the ransoming of Red Chief - and chuckled at the wrong time. Ooops! by Paul Murphy

Tags: Teacher, Microsoft Windows, Software Upgrade, GPS, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management, Paul Murphy

Blog posts 2009-02-25

The future? Man falls in love with robot

In the not exactly business technology department an inventor has created the love of his life--a female robot. According to the UK Sun, Le Trung, 33, has created Aiko--a female robot with "with a stunning 32, 23, 33 figure, shiny hair and delicate features." And oh yeah...

Tags: Business Technology, Robots, Software Upgrade, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Software, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-12-10

Verizon officially rolls out BlackBerry Storm firmware update

CNET's Bonnie Cha has the scoop that Verizon Wireless has begun rolling out a firmware update for the BlackBerry Storm. The software upgrade is available via its Desktop Software Manager and Web-based software first, while the over-the-air update will be pushed out at 9:30 p.m. PST today...

Tags: Firmware Update, Verizon Communications Inc., RIM BlackBerry, BlackBerry Storm, Software Upgrade, Tools & Techniques, Handhelds, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, Hardware, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-12-05

Motorola Reach - Increasing Voice Capacity in GSM Networks

Motorola is committed to providing service providers with the capabilities that they need to stay competitive through the development of technologies to support high capacity, cost effective network evolution and on-going management. This paper has provided a snapshot of the techniques and features available from Motorola demonstrating that whether it's...

Tags: GSM, Motorola Inc., Software Upgrade, Cellular Phones, Enterprise Software, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

White papers 2008-11-07

New software updates for the iPod Touch, iPhone

At an event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in downtown San Francisco, Apple CEO Steve Jobs discusses new software upgrades for the iPhone and iPod Touch. iPod Touch owners who paid to update to OS X 2.0 will get a free update to 2.1. The new 2.1...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch, Software Update, Digital Music, Software Upgrade, Digital Media, Apple Mac OS X, Tools & Techniques, Personal Technology, Enterprise Software, Software, Consumer Electronics, Operating Systems, Apple Mac OS, Management, Apple, Steve Jobs

Videos 2008-09-09

Friendly Fire: SAP Flubs the Maintenance Business

You’d think, based on the timing, that Oracle was trying to deliberately make a PR run on what was looking like, and turned out to be, some pretty good news for SAP. The day before SAP’s nice looking Q2 earnings call, Oracle upped the ante in its lawsuit against SAP...

Tags: Maintenance, Customer, SAP AG, Roi/Tco, Public Relations, Software Upgrade, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Joshua Greenbaum

Blog posts 2008-07-29

A sneak peek from E3 at Xbox 360's latest software upgrades

Microsoft previews their next System Update featuring avatars and more social interaction through games; Netflix is partnering with the Xbox 360 bringing access to their entire movie library; new party games titled 'You're in the Movies' and 'Lips' are previewed; and everyone gets giddy for Final Fantasy 13.

Tags: Movie, Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Game Players, Software Upgrade, Games, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Enterprise Software, Software, News

Videos 2008-07-15

Beaches and BBQs vs. Blackberrys: Holiday weekends of the IT set

"Weekend? What's a weekend?" While the rest of the country is escaping their offices for a leisurely weekend, many in IT could end up back at theirs at the beep of a Blackberry. by Deb Perelman

Tags: Holiday, Consultant, Information Technology, RIM BlackBerry, Software Upgrade, Productivity, Recruitment & Selection, Handhelds, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware, Deb Perelman

Blog posts 2008-07-03

County Agency Eases Compliance, Reduces Desktop Support by 40 Percent With Software Upgrade

Glenn County Human Resource Agency provides social services and programs to the residents of Glenn County, in California's Central Valley. To take full advantage of its three-year software licensing agreement, the agency chose to upgrade to Windows Vista. With enhanced security and centralized management features, the Windows Vista software is...

Tags: Agency, Software Upgrade, Compliance, Microsoft Windows Vista, Glenn County Human Resource Agency, Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Hardware

Case studies 2008-07-01

Shipping Company Gains Software Upgrade Flexibility and Saves 15 Percent on Licensing

During its nine years in business, Hellenic Seaways has grown into the largest maritime company in Greece. Its commitment to quality service has earned it ISO 9001:2000 certification and Lloyd's List's 2007 Passenger Line of the Year Award. To improve operations efficiency and reduce costs, Hellenic Seaways upgraded its computer...

Tags: Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Corp., E-mail, Software Upgrade, E-mail Servers, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Groupware, Iso standards, Tqm/Six Sigma/ISO 9000, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Quality, Business Operations, It Operations

Case studies 2008-06-20

White paper offers hands-on tips for greening your data center

These are the kinds of briefings I love: specific information about specific things that are being done to green the data center. IT services company GlassHouse Technologies has actually produced a white paper based on its experiences with helping clients embrace specific strategies that can help companies...

Tags: Data Center, Data Centers, Software Upgrade, Storage, Strategy, Hardware, Data Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Management, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-05-26