Data Center

Why Private Cloud Will Make IT Think Like Wal-Mart

Private cloud computing promises IT resources on the spot to business users. That means IT operations must emulate Wal-Mart's supply chain smarts -- coordinating sourcing, logistics, and rack stacking to ensure that IT can meet group demand. CIO

Official BlackBerry OS Updates: AT&T Bold (4.6.0.508) and Verizon Tour (4.7.1.42)

The latest handheld software updates for Research In Motion's (RIM) BlackBerry Bold 9000 from AT&T and its Tour 9630 on Verizon, which reportedly feature a variety of bug fixes and enhancements, may be just around the corner.

Bing on the Upswing, Say July Search Numbers

Microsoft search engine Bing had another month of market share growth, but this time at Google's expense. Will it last?

RIM BlackBerry App World Gets (Bare-Bones) Desktop Version

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) today released a brand new "desktop" version of its BlackBerry App World mobile software store, so users can now navigate the company's app catalogue via PC, as well as send interesting applica

Microsoft-Yahoo’s Big Hurdle: Google Search Loyalty

Microsoft-Yahoo’s Big Hurdle: Google Search Loyalty

The Microsoft-Yahoo search partnership is a chance to entice more advertisers and gain market share against Google, but the sometimes subconscious decision to "Google" will be a hard habit for users to break, according to new research.

BlackBerry How-To: Using “Safe Mode” to Remove Bum Apps

Installed a new third-party app on your BlackBerry and the device has been on the fritz ever since? Your problems could stem from a variety of issues, but there's a quick and easy way to determine if that new app's the culprit: BlackBerry &

The Future of IT Services: How to Prepare

The IT services market will soon change drastically due to factors including global demographics and new delivery models, says Forrester Research's Christine Ferrusi Ross. Here's advice on how IT leaders can get ready.

RIM BlackBerry Smart Card Reader Gets Security Makeover

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) plans to soon release an enhanced version of its BlackBerry Smart Card Reader, which the company says will simplify and improve the ways organizations provide secure access to corporate computers and other se

With SpringSource Buy, VMware Constructs Cloud Platform

CIO.com's Bernard Golden says VMware's newest acquisition holds the potential to give VMware a premier position in marrying enterprises and cloud computing. Here's a look at the positives, as well as the negatives that could challenge

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