Microsoft has announced an update to its Office Web apps, focusing on collaboration between co-workers, as well as bringing new features over from its Office software package.
Windows Phone ‘weak’, Huawei sneers
Huawei calls the Windows Phone platform weak despite using it as the foundation for some of the smartphones it makes.
Today’s workers demand flexibility, mobility – and Facebook
Technology has changed everything we know about the office. Now it is threatening to get rid of the office as we know it.
Many companies are negligent about SAP security, researchers say
SAP has significantly improved the security of its products over the past few years but many of its customers are negligent with their deployments, which exposes them to potential attacks that could cripple their businesses, according to security researchers.
CIOs bemoan lock-in and the ‘false flexibility’ of the cloud
Despite the promise of portability from service providers, the reality of the cloud for big customers is a similar type …
Massive Java update won’t get Oracle out of attackers’ crosshairs
Oracle released a huge update for the virtually ubiquitous software, but attackers aren’t done exploiting Java as the weakest link in the security chain, and Oracle isn’t securing it fast enough.
Middle East in dire need of skilled IT pros, says CompTIA study
Middle Eastern businesses want to invest in IT during 2013, but they’re struggling to find skilled candidates to fill posts, according to new research released by CompTIA, a non-profit association for the IT industry.
SMBs having problems with back-up, recovery: study
A recent study of small- and medium-sized businesses in the US and Europe revealed that many of them are facing challenges in implementing back-up and recovery solutions that can help protect their businesses.
Icahn acquires larger stake in Dell, proposes new buy-out deal
Carl Icahn has acquired a larger stake in Dell and called for a better buy-out offer than the proposal of US$13.65 per share from Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners.
Source code for Carberp financial malware is up for sale at a very low price, researchers say
The source code for the Carberp banking Trojan program is being offered for sale on the underground market at a very affordable price.