IBM is developing software that will allow organisations to use multiple cloud storage services interchangeably, reducing dependence on any single cloud vendor and ensuring that data remains available even during service outages.
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UAE CIOs rank cloud as a top investment priority
With 85 percent of UAE CIOs ranking cloud as their top investment priority to 2020, managing multiple clouds will be the foundation for business success, industry experts revealed recently.0 3633
CIOs: cost, complexity, impede true mobile gains in enterprise
The majority of today’s CIOs see value in mobilizing enterprise applications and in deploying mobile-related innovations such as GPS features, location-based services (LBS), mobile payments and QR codes.
IDC: IT managers shifting from servers to SaaS
IT managers want to cut the number of servers they manage, or at least slow the growth, and they may be succeeding, according to new data.
Wall Street Beat: Tech stocks hit 13-year high as PC sales plummet
The Nasdaq computer index Friday hit its highest point since November 2000, in the wake of the dot-com bust, despite mixed reports this week from the hardware and components sector.
China issues 4G TD-LTE licenses, paving the way for Apple expansion
Apple’s iPhone could be getting a step closer to being officially offered on China’s largest mobile network, after the nation’s government finally issued 4G licenses to operate LTE TDD networks in the country.
Kaspersky, six others top malware removal tests
Analyst firm A-V Comparative has released its November 2013 list of the antimalware programmes that do the best job of removing malware from an already infected system.
HP regains server top-spot from IBM in final quarter
Hewlett-Packard took back its server crown from IBM last quarter as the overall market contracted, IDC reported Wednesday.
Hacker-built drone can hunt, hijack other drones
A security researcher has released software and technical instructions for modifying a drone so that it can identify and hijack other drones.
Lenovo looking at acquisitions to expand enterprise unit
Once heavily reliant on the Chinese market, Lenovo is now looking to make acquisitions as it tries to expand its growing enterprise business to other countries.
Mobile applications slowing mainframe operations, say CIOs
Mobile technology is increasing the complexity, usage and costs of mainframe applications, according to 350 international CIOs.