Software

Half of virtualisation projects end in failure

Half of virtualisation projects end in failure

Firms cite inability to quantify return on investment.
Robert Jaques Mar 29 2007 1:52PM Software
Dell gives in to desktop Linux pressures

Dell gives in to desktop Linux pressures

Dell has promised to add Linux desktop and notebook computers to its product line-up, its said on a company blog.
Tom Sanders Mar 29 2007 11:25AM Software
Microsoft suspends Soapbox beta

Microsoft suspends Soapbox beta

Public testing closed to new users as Redmond tweaks filters.
Staff Writers Mar 28 2007 2:12PM Software
Winners and losers at YouTube 'Oscars'

Winners and losers at YouTube 'Oscars'

Ninjas, musicians on treadmills and a cute kiwi.
Shaun Nichols Mar 28 2007 10:39AM Software
Judge dismisses Google ranking lawsuit

Judge dismisses Google ranking lawsuit

KinderStart action ruled 'factually baseless'.
Staff Writers Mar 28 2007 10:33AM Software
Microsoft guilty of 'abusive' market tactics

Microsoft guilty of 'abusive' market tactics

European Competition Commissioner threatens Redmond again.
Jane Hoskyn Mar 27 2007 1:41PM Software
Opinion: How virtualisation can help businesses

Opinion: How virtualisation can help businesses

Business is dynamic, and IT needs to match. With this in mind, IT virtualisation has re-emerged as one of the most effective ways for IT departments to make their operations more dynamic, enabling them to quickly respond to business needs and reduce costs.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2007 1:06PM Software
Case study: Penguin-flavoured poultry

Case study: Penguin-flavoured poultry

Most of the noise surrounding the success of the open source Linux server software in business comes from the anti-Microsoft brigade cheering on the sidelines. However, since Linux is basically an open source version of Unix, logic would suggest the first converts to the software with the penguin logo might not come from the Microsoft Windows camp.
Ian Yates Mar 27 2007 1:00PM Software
Case study: Clustering the penguins

Case study: Clustering the penguins

The humble personal computer has a well-deserved reputation as a giant-killer. After all, it was the virus-like spread of PCs which spelled the beginning of the end for the mainframe dinosaurs.
Ian Yates Mar 27 2007 12:52PM Software
SAP responds to Oracle lawsuit

SAP responds to Oracle lawsuit

SAP has issued a brief but vehement response to Oracle's lawsuit accusing the German software firm of corporate espionage.
Shaun Nichols Mar 27 2007 11:41AM Software
Chief execs urged to get blogging

Chief execs urged to get blogging

Regulations last hurdle for transparency onslaught, says Sun chief Jonathan
Schwartz.
Tom Sanders Mar 27 2007 11:41AM Software
Thebar.com raises a glass to Second Life

Thebar.com raises a glass to Second Life

Virtual 'cheers', provided you drink responsibly.
Clement James Mar 27 2007 11:41AM Software
Murdoch promises a 'game changer' for web video

Murdoch promises a 'game changer' for web video

News Corp deal with NBC to include full shows from NBC and Fox.
Jane Hoskyn Mar 26 2007 12:07PM Software
Web consortium looks at SML

Web consortium looks at SML

SML defines way for IT resources to be modelled in XML.
Robert Jaques Mar 26 2007 12:07PM Software
CeBIT: Smart apartment keeps an eye on the elderly

CeBIT: Smart apartment keeps an eye on the elderly

Fraunhofer researchers show off intelligent living spaces.
Ian Williams Mar 26 2007 9:07AM Software
Microsoft backs 'YouTube killer'

Microsoft backs 'YouTube killer'

Microsoft has announced its intention of partnering with NBC to get a piece of the new online video service being portrayed as a "YouTube killer".
Clement James Mar 26 2007 9:07AM Software
Data replicator offers new opportunities

Data replicator offers new opportunities

Data integration software vendor Informatica has launched the Informatica On Demand Data Replicator, an on-demand service for cross enterprise data integration.
Lilia Guan Mar 23 2007 12:24PM Software
Key science sites buried in 'info avalanche'

Key science sites buried in 'info avalanche'

Important science websites are in danger of becoming buried in the " avalanche of facts" now available online, academics warned today.
Robert Jaques Mar 23 2007 11:52AM Software
Universal signs up to HD-DVD

Universal signs up to HD-DVD

Universal Studios Home Entertainment announced at a press conference at CeBIT that it has signed up to the European HD-DVD Promotional Group along with Toshiba, Microsoft and Studio Canal.
Staff Writers Mar 23 2007 11:52AM Software
Sony upgrades PlayStation 3 firmware

Sony upgrades PlayStation 3 firmware

Version 1.60 features Folding@home connectivity and enhanced downloading.
Clement James Mar 22 2007 10:55AM Software

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