
Google Feeling Crowded by Enemies Including Microsoft, Facebook
Microsoft and Google have never been BFFs. That's putting it mildly. Longtime Microsoft executives I've spoken with hate how Google goes around with a Don't Be Evil veil even as it stands accused of many of the same things Microsoft itself was vilified for a decade ago-namely shutting out competitors from key markets. More...

The then Big Thing
CAT-iq is the then Big Thing. Built on top of the DECT wireless standard, CAT-iq is evolving into a plug-and-play wireless network that has licensed, "clean" spectrum for data. More...

AMD Opens the Throttle on APU Performance with Updated OpenCL Software Development
The AMD APP SDK helps developers quickly and easily tap into the power of GPU compute and parallel processing in heterogeneous computing platforms, building on the OpenCL industry standard to help developers reach a broader market by writing applications that run on a variety of device form factors. More...

Why Time Warner rules the cloud
Because Time Warner, one of the world's largest and powerful media companies, owns HBO, Bewkes is now in a position to have some say about how the cloud develops. More...

Top Buy and Sell Ideas Based on Big Movers From Last Week
The ugly budget fight and the fallout from the lack of a meaningful debt reduction plan once again took a heavy toll on the markets last week. The Research SPDR was down 5. More...

Amazon competition to highlight cloud usage among startups
Amazon Web Services has opened the fifth annual AWS Start-Up Challenge, a contest that aims to recognize innovative uses of its cloud computing platform, the company said on Monday. More...

Architect certification increasingly impacts professionalization of IT in the cloud era
We've assembled a panel in conjunction with the recent Open Group Conference in Austin, Texas, to explore the impact and role of certifications for IT professionals. More...

Manufacturers Gain Better Data Intelligence with Integrated ERP Platform from IBM and Infor
The integrated system is the second set of industry-specific workload-optimized systems delivered by IBM and Infor to save companies money in the manufacturing, distribution and services sectors. More...

Video-chat newbie
If you're a video-chat newbie, shopping for webcams and setting up video calls can be a daunting process. Luckily, it isn't as hard as you think it is. More...

PC makers look to cloud for user loyalty
"Natural evolution" for hardware manufacturers to adopt cloud as way to serve needs of consumers who increasingly favor use of multiple devices and to expand business into industry-specific offerings, analysts note. More...