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Universities Create Their Own Social Networks For Students
Facebook goes only so far. Some universities are using enterprise social networks to recruit, engage and retain students.
Chromebooks Ready For Enterprises, Forrester Says
Businesses that dismissed Google Chromebooks should now reconsider the devices, Forrester report concludes. Forrester CEO George Colony had a different view in 2011.
Gartner Tells Outsourcers: Embrace Cloud Or Die
Service providers must adopt public cloud now or risk being left behind in a rapidly growing market, says study.
Education Dept. Praised For Data Collection Model
Department of Education's approach to inventorying data is setting a standard for other agencies, according to federal watchdogs.
Microsoft Releases Office Mobile For Android Smartphones
Release of Office Mobile for Android sends clear message: Microsoft will use iOS and Android to fuel Office 365 subscriptions while keeping Windows 8 protected.
SEC Investigates IBM Cloud Revenue Reporting
Regulators probe how IBM recognizes cloud-computing revenues, a murky area where nascent accounting rules separate services from software licenses.
Facebook Video Ads: What To Expect
Facebook can reap many millions of dollars by putting video commercials into your news feed. But the social network site needs to tread carefully.
Data-Driven Results Influence Federal Budget Cuts
As agencies are forced to do more with less, they'll need a clear vision, the right tools and an eye toward innovating, says former GAO leader and Deloitte director.
Can Microsoft Rebound From Surface Flop?
Clearly, Microsoft's Surface tablets have bombed. Now what will the company do about it, and what does it mean for customers?
Michael J. Fox Foundation Points Big Data At Parkinson's
Kaggle Challenge winner Lionsolver proves that passive data collection can improve patient care and medical research.
Google To Replace AT&T Wi-Fi At Starbucks
Starbucks kicks AT&T to the curb and chooses Google to provide free Wi-Fi at its 7,000 U.S. stores; Google promises speeds up to 10 times faster.
MOOC Students Attracted Most By Course Topics
Of those who drop out, 68% said they got too busy to continue, according to Canvas survey.
10 Must-Try Travel Apps
Travel smarter for business and pleasure with these travel apps that deliver last-minute hotel deals, sightseeing discounts and even customized packing lists.
Microsoft Releases Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview
Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview includes a lot to make businesses happy. But even if it succeeds, the future of Windows 8's Modern UI could still be in doubt.
6 Top iOS Photo Apps
Is your iPhone's Photo Stream turning into a deluge? Use these apps to edit, organize and share pictures and videos.
6 Ways To Build Trust In Big Data
Many business leaders may not believe what big data says, even when it shows increased revenue or efficiency. Big data has to earn their trust.
Banks Struggle To Get ATMs Off Windows XP
Most ATMS still run on Windows XP, according to one industry estimate. With less than nine months until Microsoft stops supporting the OS, a credit union exec explains why upgrading is so painful for financial institutions.
Windows Server 2012 R2 Widens Enterprise Cloud Gateway
Microsoft strengthens its pursuit of the cloud-market crown with its upcoming server software update. Does it do enough to draw businesses into the cloud?
Semester Online Adds Baylor, Temple, Southern Methodist
New partners join program allowing students to take semester of credit-bearing online undergraduate courses from top universities.
IBM Gets Aggressive On Linux Server Sales
IBM's Power server line is struggling, so the vendor goes after x86 competitors with aggressively priced PowerLinux server and new software options.
Apple iOS 7 Ready For Fingerprint Scanner
Forthcoming iPhones may authenticate valid users via a fingerprint scanner in the Home button.
Will Microsoft's Windows Strategy Benefit IT Managers?
Microsoft is cutting prices for consumers and giving better licensing deals to computer makers. Will businesses start to see benefits, too?
How To Spot A Facebook Scam
Keep your Facebook account safe and secure by watching for these four common tactics used by scammers.
Apple's Next iPhone Outed In Labor Abuse Report
Coming soon: A less-expensive, plastic-backed iPhone, made by workers who earn $1.50 an hour.
How To Master The Enterprise Mobile App Lifecycle
Enterprises are eager to develop mobile apps, but lack skills and cohesive deployment plans. It's time to take a full life-cycle approach.
Xbox One To Offer Unlimited Cloud Storage
Microsoft attempts to assuage Xbox users with free cloud, built-in Skype and other features.
Broadband Project Collapses Due To Lack Of Customers
Government refuses to spend any more on South Yorkshire Digital Region plan, which has attracted only 3% of the customers needed.
Time For Plan B At Intel
Windows 8's poor reception has opened a wider door for competitive platforms. Microsoft's partner in the Wintel hegemony should invest in an alternative.
Nexus 7 Reveals Android's Ongoing Flaws
Google's new tablet looks sharp, but software incompatibilities and system crashes plagued this test drive.
Ayasdi Analyzes Shape Of Big Data
Startup melds rarefied mathematics discipline of topological analysis with machine learning techniques to glean insights from huge data sets.
Nokia To Microsoft: Can't Sell Phones Without Apps
Microsoft needs to get more apps to Windows Phones faster, says Nokia VP.
Udacity: Creating A More Engaging MOOC
Udacity cofounder and online education pioneer David Evans sees powerful potential in platform's unique project-based approach.
Big Data Helps Guide Colorado's Public Schools
Colorado's RISE program draws on state assessments and other data to help officials judge how well various educational programs prepare students for college and career.
Google Nexus 7 Vs. iPad Mini: 6 Key Factors
Comparing the mini-tablets? Here are six reasons to embrace Google's latest 7-inch tablet.
Microsoft's Dilemma: Windows 8.1 May Not Be Enough
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tells employees that Windows 8 has underwhelmed. A turnaround depends on Windows 8.1 and his reorg plan.
Gmail Tweaks: 5 Tips For Power Users
Learn how to customize Gmail's new interface, quickly add events to your calendar, transfer money with one click and more.
NASA Satellite Reveals New View Of Sun
IRIS satellite captures never-before-seen details of the sun, enabling scientists to better understand its effect on Earth.
Feds Move To Open Source Databases Pressures Oracle
Cost-conscious federal agencies move to open source choices, pressuring Oracle, IBM, Microsoft and Sybase to refine products, licensing agreements.
IBM Mainframes Nipped, Tucked For Cloud Age
IBM revived the mainframe a decade ago by embracing Linux. Now it's promoting big data analytics and OpenStack cloud support on System Z.
Google Nexus 7, Chromecast: Visual Tour
Google reveals its Nexus 7 tablet and Chromecast wireless TV device, capable of streaming content from any mobile or desktop device to an HDTV.
MS Looks To Move Windows 7 Users To IE 11
Windows 8 users got IE10 right away, but Windows 7 users had to wait four months. With IE11, the wait could be shorter.
Brave Tales From The SysAdmin Trenches
Comedy. Tragedy. PEBCAK. Systems administrators know them all -- as evidenced by these tales from IT pros recognized on National SysAdmin Day.
Big Data Ushers In 'Virtuous Cycle Of Computing'
IT is entering a new era where devices attract users, who in turn attract more devices. It's a 'virtuous' whirlwind of data-driven progress, says Intel exec.
Take An Email Sabbatical: 5 Steps
Most of us can't simply turn off email during a vacation, but there's a practical way to get away from it while trying to unwind.
Mobile Strategy In Emerging Markets: 10 Tips
Building and establishing a mobile strategy in a developing economy presents unique challenges. Here's how to tackle them.
Google Nexus 7 Heats Up Mini-Tablet Battle
Will Microsoft's ambitions again by thwarted by Google's aggressive move in the mini-tablet market? Here are 8 factors to consider.
Rosetta Stone Moves Deeper Into Education Tech
Rosetta Stone acquires Lexia Learning, which markets online reading instruction and adaptive learning software to schools.
Android 4.3's Best Features
The latest version of Android may be an incremental update, but it brings some much-needed improvements to Google's mobile platform.
Windows XP's End Of Life: Readers Respond
Windows XP loyalists have a bone (or three) to pick with Microsoft.
Windows Phone Users Wait Impatiently For Updates
While Ballmer talks up the goal of rapid software releases, some Windows Phone 8 users tire of waiting for new features.
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