With an update to its Foglight for Virtualisation software package, Dell can now help organizations rid their systems of resource-sucking …
Do you really need data deduplication?
Every IT decision maker either wants deduplication (dedupe) or needs it. At least that is what they are being told by the market and vendors who are trying to sell new functionality. The fact is, while deduplication can save backend storage, it is not a fit for everyone. Let’s dive into the subject of dedupe and figure out if it is right for you.
Self-service BI isn't self-enabled
For many companies, the self-service business intelligence (BI) experience is similar to the early days of agile development. Back then, companies flocked to agile methodologies, drawn by the promise of faster delivery cycles, improved business-IT relations and expedited delivery.
Apple iPad market share plummets in China as domestic vendors grow
The market share of Apple’s iPad fell dramatically in China during the second quarter as a result of competition from Android tablets made by little-known “white box” vendors.
Apple, Samsung nearly neck-and-neck in smartphone customer retention
Apple and Samsung were almost equally able to keep customers in their respective smartphone folds over the last 12 months, an analyst said Monday.
Microsoft updates Windows Phone App Studio after developer projects soar
Microsoft is updating the recently launched beta of Windows Phone App Studio to improve performance and scalability after the new app development tool crossed 55,000 active projects.
McAfee executive picked for top Homeland Security post
A McAfee vice president and seasoned technology executive will head the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber-security office, the agency announced Monday.
The real vulnerabilities lie in operation technology: Gartner
Lax password implementation has meant that operational technology (OT) is now vulnerable to security attacks.
Social networks are useful in understanding security risks: Gartner
Keeping people from social media is like keeping people from breathing, according to Gartner research director, Rob McMillan. McMillan made …
Cyber security is all hype and no substance: Gartner
Everything you have heard about cyber security is wrong, according to Gartner VP and distinguished analyst, John Girard.
Computer system glitch creates chaos on Chinese stock exchange
A computer error has been blamed for a spike in trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Friday, resulting in a ban for Chinese brokerage Everbright Securities.
PRISM means emails will never be secure
Earlier this month, Lavabit and Silent Circle – two privacy-minded email providers – decided to shut up shop rather than give the US government the chance to access their customer data.
Oracle launches initiative to boost falling User Group membership numbers
Plans for an initiative to boost Oracle User Group membership numbers worldwide has been revealed, shortly after the new head of the UK Oracle User Group detailed plans to turn around dwindling membership.
Analyst expects iPhone 5C to be mid-level iPhone, iPhone 4S to remain as low-end option
The rumoured iPhone 5C could actually be launched as Apple’s mid-level iPhone, rather than a low-end budget iPhone as previously expected. That’s …