Software

First Windows 7 bug discovered

First Windows 7 bug discovered

Microsoft is warning customers downloading the Release Candidate of its long-awaited Windows 7 operating system that its first bug has been detected, potentially causing application failures.
Phil Muncaster May 11 2009 6:44AM Software
Apple tightens up iPhone developer rules

Apple tightens up iPhone developer rules

Apple is warning developers to update their iPhone applications or risk removal from the App Store.
Shaun Nichols May 11 2009 6:44AM Software
Top 10 dangerous technologies

Top 10 dangerous technologies

This week we've decided to look at the top technology threats facing society.
Iain Thomson , Shaun Nichols May 11 2009 6:44AM Software
Citrix-Amazon partnership to provide cloud computing ‘sandbox'

Citrix-Amazon partnership to provide cloud computing ‘sandbox'

Citrix is partnering with Amazon in an effort to entice corporations to trial -- and potentially migrate to -- cloud computing.
Liz Tay May 10 2009 4:00PM Software
Software-as-a-service growth bucks recession

Software-as-a-service growth bucks recession

The software-as-a-service (SaaS) model is set to go from strength to strength, according to Gartner, which is predicting growth of 22 per cent this year.
Phil Muncaster May 9 2009 8:14AM Software
Sergey Brin reflects on the state of search

Sergey Brin reflects on the state of search

Google founder Sergey Brin has shared his thoughts on the progress of the web search market.
Shaun Nichols May 8 2009 1:16PM Software
Microsoft plans to patch PowerPoint flaw

Microsoft plans to patch PowerPoint flaw

Microsoft is preparing to issue a patch for a security vulnerability that has plagued users since early last month.
Shaun Nichols May 8 2009 1:16PM Software
Intel and Novell make mobile push

Intel and Novell make mobile push

Intel and Novell have renewed their backing for Linux-based mobile devices.
Shaun Nichols May 8 2009 1:16PM Software
OpenOffice 3.1 promises major improvements

OpenOffice 3.1 promises major improvements

The OpenOffice.org community has released an updated version of its office suite, adding changes such as improved graphics and better file-locking support for multi-user environments.
Daniel Robinson May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
Microsoft integrates Photosynth into Virtual Earth

Microsoft integrates Photosynth into Virtual Earth

Microsoft has announced the integration of Photosynth technology into its Virtual Earth mapping platform.
Ian Williams May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft has announced that the Windows 7 operating system will contain a number of piracy 'tweaks' designed to protect its own interests and those of its customers.
David Neal May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft has published a list of applications that it will not allow to be sold in its applications MarketPlace, announced earlier this year.
Iain Thomson May 7 2009 1:15PM Software
Green tech firms ponder carbon emissions delay

Green tech firms ponder carbon emissions delay

The delayed introduction of the carbon pollution reduction scheme is expected to have a mixed impact on the local green IT sector.
Ry Crozier May 7 2009 11:17AM Software
Banks need to jump on the social media bandwagon

Banks need to jump on the social media bandwagon

Retail banks need to prepare to adapt their business models to the growing consumer interest in social media, according to a report by analyst house Gartner.
Angelica Mari May 7 2009 6:55AM Software
Open Text to aquire Vignette for $418m

Open Text to aquire Vignette for $418m

Open Text has announced plans to acquire Vignette in a US$310m (A$418 million) move to broaden its offerings in the web content management (WCM) space.
Phil Muncaster May 7 2009 6:52AM Software
Citrix launches ‘iTunes' for enterprise app delivery

Citrix launches ‘iTunes' for enterprise app delivery

Citrix has unveiled two new desktop virtualisation products aimed at bridging the gap between the enterprise and consumer user experience.
Liz Tay May 7 2009 3:45AM Software
IBM snaps up Exeros

IBM snaps up Exeros

IBM has agreed to acquire data discovery software vendor Exeros.
Shaun Nichols May 6 2009 3:42PM Software
Network monitoring problems hamper growth of virtualisation

Network monitoring problems hamper growth of virtualisation

Half of business applications will run on virtual machines by 2011, but firms lack tools to secure and manage virtual environments, according to a global survey.
Dave Bailey May 6 2009 2:16PM Software
Windows 7 Release Candidate goes live

Windows 7 Release Candidate goes live

Microsoft is warning users against rushing to download Windows 7, noting that the release candidate would be offered through the end of July without a download limit.
Shaun Nichols May 6 2009 2:08PM Software
Parallels to offer XP compatibility product for Windows 7

Parallels to offer XP compatibility product for Windows 7

Parallels is preparing a virtualisation tool that will let users continue to run Windows XP applications on Windows 7 systems, a move that will put it in direct competition with Microsoft's recently announced Windows XP Mode.
Daniel Robinson May 6 2009 6:38AM Software

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