United States (US) stories - Page 138
Virtualisation 'critical' for 52% of businesses
Tue, 20th Sep 2011
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forrester
Over half of global businesses see virtualisation as critical, with adoption set to rise due to the Windows XP support deadline.
Tough times to drive cloud uptake
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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nzx
Financial uncertainty could drive businesses to embrace cloud tech, says an expert, as global stock markets react to the US credit rating downgrade.
Teensurance
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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surveillance
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Teensurance stirs debate in the US, taking teen driving surveillance to new heights with GPS tracking, dividing opinion on safety vs privacy.
How to DIY a WordPress site & save thousands on web development costs
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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martech
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cloud services
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websites
Unmasking the hidden truths of DIY website building, this exposé delves into the advantages of WordPress, the pitfalls of common web builders.
Apple to offer large, thin laptops by Christmas
Thu, 28th Jul 2011
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apple
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notebook
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tablets
Apple gears up to unveil an ultra-thin, large-screen laptop by Christmas, bridging the gap between its MacBook Air and Pro models.
Facebook suit thrown out
Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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facebook
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social networking
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lawsuit
A US judge has dismissed yet another claim by the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra that Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea for Facebook at Harvard.
Nortel patent purchase approved
Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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microsoft
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apple
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blackberry
A consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, wins Nortel patents for $4.5 billion, outbidding Google in a key patent war victory.
The time machine
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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spacetech
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space-time research
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spacetime
The topic of many movies and books, the time machine is one that, if ever realised, would probably be seen as the biggest technology breakthrough of all time.
The magic mouse
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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cybersecurity
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computers
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orchestration
Worcester students invent a 'magic mouse' ring, revolutionising computing with motion controls for just $155. Say hello to futuristic navigation!.
Phone and internet? Who needs them!
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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broadband
Brits and Kiwis at the mercy of sluggish phone and internet providers, sparking calls for better service in our tech-reliant world.
Celebrity fail of the month
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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mtv
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Jersey Shore star, Snooki, receives an unconventional gift from fashion designers - a bag from a rival's brand.
Feature bonanza
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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mmo
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guild wars
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palm
Having a feature rich PBX without the capital cost is possible with cloud PBX solutions say Scott Palmer and Murray Patten from passionIT.
Sony security saga spreads to PC
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Sony's security woes worsen as PC users' data, including 24.6m accounts and 20k financial records, now risk exposure in a separate hack.
Personalised advertising: it's a personal choice
Sun, 1st May 2011
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martech
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social media
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adtech
You're surfing the net, browsing Facebook, or reading emails and an ad perfectly tailored to your interests and needs happens to catch your eye.
Ex-hacker hired to protect the internet
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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icann
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Former hacker Jeff Moss is now ICANN's Chief Security Officer, leveraging his insider expertise to bolster global internet safety.
The paperless office
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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samsung
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allied telesys
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tablets
Samsung spearheads the move towards paperless offices, making business smarter and more mobile with its advanced Android smartphones and tablets.
Microsoft takes Google search to court
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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google
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youtube
Microsoft files complaint with the EU Commission, accusing Google of stifling competition in the search market, seeks fair play.
Nokia: Apple infringes virtually all our products
Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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apple
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apple iphone
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nokia
Nokia files second complaint with US International Trade Commission, claiming Apple infringes its patents in its devices.
Apple sues Amazon over 'App Store' trademark
Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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amazon
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app store
Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.
CIOs optimistic about Q2 hiring
Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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it department
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upgrades
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hiring
CIOs foresee robust IT hiring in Q2 2011, with 9% planning to expand their departments and 7% expecting an uptick in hiring, per a recent survey.