Data Center

Windows Mobile Out of the Loop, Says Survey

Windows Mobile is stuck on the bench while an exciting smartphone game plays on, says a new customer satisfaction survey.

Data Center 2.0: How to Improve ROI in Nine Months

Here's how taking a fresh look at existing projects helped two companies save significantly and move faster.

Windows 7 May Spur Virtual Desktops, On and Off the iPhone

VMware, Citrix and smaller rivals are putting clients on smartphones and minimalist thin-client hardware to build excitement for Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI). Here's a look at why both Citrix and VMware believe that Windows 7 will be a

Free TiVo BlackBerry App Offers Remote DVR Features

Thanks to the new, free TiVo DVR Scheduler BlackBerry application, RIM smartphone users with TiVo boxes can now easily browse and program home television-content via BlackBerry while on the go.

Microsoft’s New Mixology: Cloud and Desktop Must Be Balanced

Microsoft’s New Mixology: Cloud and Desktop Must Be Balanced

As the Google Apps threat grows, Microsoft Business division president Stephen Elop says his message to customers is clear: You need a mix of on-premise and Web apps. But aren't some customers looking to the cloud to get away from Microsoft?

Five Top IT Budget Killers

Did you know there are areas in your business that you're spending more money on than you probably should? IBM Canada's strategic initiatives executive, Chris Pratt, came up with five top IT budget killers for businesses and offers tips on

Inside Amazon’s Cloud: Just How Many Customer Projects?

New analysis of how much work companies are doing in the cloud via Amazon Web Services proves that cloud is already viable for much more than startup needs or "toy" applications, CIO.com's Bernard Golden argues.n

Beware BlackBerry Browser Bug Until Carriers Offer Updates

A recently identified BlackBerry Browser bug that affects the vast majority of RIM smartphones makes BlackBerry owners more vulnerable to phishing attacks. BlackBerry maker RIM claims to have released new software to address the issue to carriers, ye

Intel Offers Answer for Consumer/Enterprise IT

While end users used to go to their office for the fastest Internet connections and best e-mail systems, they are now telling us they get cheaper services online and better connectivity from home, Intel's enterprise architect told a Canadian aud

BlackBerry Battle: RIM/NTP Patent Case Takes New Turn

BlackBerry-maker RIM could soon find itself under new legal pressure. Lawyers for NTP, the company with which RIM settled a high-profile patent dispute for more than $600 million in 2006, are reportedly seeking more information regarding how a pact b