Superstorm Sandy Lessons: 100% Uptime Isn't Always Worth It
Sandy brought out the worst in some tech pundits who were ready to pounce on companies that went offline in the face of a 100-year catastrophe. But in cases like Sandy, continuous uptime is the wrong...
View ArticleGoogle iOS Voice Search App Competes with Siri
The newly enhanced app will give audio answers to spoken questions.
View ArticleIncreasing Data Transfer with Twisted Light
I just received this IEEE Spectrum alert on twisted light. As the alert notes, a group of British and Chinese researchers have developed a microchip that is capable of emitting photons with a property...
View Article4G World: AT&T Plays Consumer Catch-Up
Wireless industry can't stay ahead of consumers, but it can plan its networks to keep pace more effectively, says AT&T Labs executive.
View ArticleAsus Shipping 1 Million Google Nexus 7's a Month
The company expects to ship 10 million tablets next year.
View ArticleEnterprise software: Beware the loud voices of charlatan thought leaders
Beware of advisors who lack experience and give you bad advice. Never hesitate to ask consultants, analysts, and other thought leaders the tough questions.
View ArticleSAP Merges Social, Structured Collaboration
SAP Jam "redefines enterprise social software" by combining an enterprise social network with structured collaboration.
View ArticleSAP Merges Social, Structured Collaboration
SAP Jam "redefines enterprise social software" by combining an enterprise social network with structured collaboration.
View ArticleRIM Seeks Carrier Approval For BlackBerry 10
Research In Motion has given BlackBerry 10 to more than 50 carriers around the world for certification.
View ArticleEpicor Announces System Backup and Recovery Solution
As Superstorm Sandy battered the east coast of the US, Epicor announced a new System Backup & Recovery solution. The solution is designed for small and midsize businesses that require an...
View ArticleWindows 8 Upgrade: No Touch, No Good
BYTE's Chris Spera has been using Windows 8 since the first preview version. There's a lot to like about it on the new touch PCs and tablets, but upgrading Windows on your old non-touch PC to the new...
View Article10 Wearable Health Tech Devices To Watch
Wearable medical technology is becoming a hot commodity. As these devices come to market, they have the potential to help both patients and clinicians monitor vital signs and symptoms.
View ArticleInformatica Too Pricy in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools 2012
Informatica maintains it's lead in the Gartner Magic Quadrant with IBM second and a huge gap to all the inferior products.
View ArticleMore New Renaissance
on the innovation blog “Truth Goggles” The OOW Hotel Shuttle Software for more precise microsurgery The sociology of Facebook Oracle Open World: a photographic journey Singapore – the overachiever One...
View ArticleYamJam12
I spent the last couple of days attending Yammer's first ever user conference in San Francisco along with an engaged set of Yammer customers and partners. The event had a lot of energy and particularly...
View ArticleDresner’s Point: Data Scientists Have Keys to the Kingdom
A recent BIWisdom tweetchat clamped down on the role and qualifications of data scientists. Keep on reading: Dresner’s Point: Data Scientists Have Keys to the Kingdom
View ArticleScottish News: Airport bosses demand review of APD
Scotland's three largest airports have demanded the UK Government review the "damaging" air passenger duty, as a new report claimed the charge could lead to a drop in passengers and a fall in tourist...
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