Secondhand PCs Go Unused Despite Demand [November 26, 2008] The refurbished marketplace is stymied due to a wide swath of issues, impacting the availability of systems to emerging markets.
Motorola Slips in Worldwide Sales [November 25, 2008] Even market leaders Nokia and Samsung are challenged by economic pressures, according to a new report.
IAB: Online Ad Spending Leveling Off [November 24, 2008] After several years of stout growth, Web advertising is beginning to feel a hit from the economic meltdown.
December 2, 2008 GPL: Software Freedom Redefined Version 3 of the most significant license in the Free Software movement is long overdue. Follow the drafts and the discussions on the long road to revision.
Breaching Your Data
When is a data breach a breach? That's just one question Congress faces under pressure from retailers and data brokers, as reports of data breaches are becoming the business world's daily snack -- and as your data is becoming more susceptible to prying hands.
SaaS in The Market
More and more companies are opting for the software as a service model to save money and improve productivity. The competition is heating up as SaaS vendors take market share from traditional players.
Stock Option Backdating Scandals
The government is coming down dozens of high-tech companies for fudging the dates on stock option grants. Who will be next?
The SMB Holy Grail The small- to medium-size business market has been an elusive target, but vendors are developing new strategies to help them secure contracts and reach the promised land that is the SMB.
Revving up WiMAX
Wi-Fi is still all the rage, but its baby brother, 802.16, is poised to break loose.
Competing for the Search Lead The big search guns are unleashing new features left and right to try and get ahead in the search market. Only it's not just about search anymore.
Compliance, Regulation And Storage
Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA don't have to be the death knell for companies concerned about retaining files, as vendors step up to comfort them with new products.
The Great Demand for On-demand
IBM, HP, Sun, Microsystems, Computer Associates and Veritas have all pledged their allegiance to utility computing to help customers maximize IT value by paring infrastructure costs.
Linux in the Enterprise
The open source movement continues to infiltrate ever deeper into commercial computer networks. This series chronicles the emerging revolution of Linux in the enterprise.
Virtualization for All
Companies who provide some kind, any kind, of virtualization are getting snapped up like hot cakes...
RFID - An Internet of Things Retailers like Wal-Mart are beginning to use RFID, which raises questions about creating "an Internet of things."
Feeling the Need for RSS Feeds
Experts say Really Simple Syndication (RSS) will provide respite from the spam nightmare, offering new ways to publish and access content online. Can this format change the rules?
Got Business Integration Software?
Integration software is a lucrative market, but how much remains to be seen as software infrastructure providers tweak their products to mesh with legacy systems.
Phone Spy Games
The National Security Agency has allegedly requested calling records from AT&T, Verizon and BellSouth. Some deny their involvement. Another does not. Is it time to stay off the phone?
A Patent Battle on eBay Territory
MercExchange claimed infringement in a battle over Buy It Now and won a few small victories. But the Supreme Court rendered them moot and gave eBay some patent breathing room.
Version 3 of the most significant license in the Free Software movement is long overdue. Follow the drafts and the discussions on the long road to revision.
The small- to medium-size business market has been an elusive target, but vendors are developing new strategies to help them secure contracts and reach the promised land that is the SMB.
The big search guns are unleashing new features left and right to try and get ahead in the search market. Only it's not just about search anymore.
Retailers like Wal-Mart are beginning to use RFID, which raises questions about creating "an Internet of things."
