Cloud Computing


Citrix Extends Client Virtualization

Citrix takes wraps off new XenClient, the first bare-metal client hyper-visor.

Microsoft Office Web Apps Tied to SharePoint 2010

Microsoft on Friday provided a few more details about its forthcoming Office Web Apps.

Google Apps Partner Program Gains Ground

Google played up its nascent partner program on Thursday as a potential Microsoft alternative.

Top IT Security Concerns Voiced in Survey

Network breaches represent the foremost nightmare scenario for IT pros, according to a report.

Google Touts Alternative to Office Upgrades

Google proposed that its suite of online applications can serve as an alternative to upgrading Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Releases ADFS 2.0

As expected, Microsoft released its federated identity management AD upgrade.

The Security Patching Fun Never Ends

Two new off-cycle patches follow the usual Patch Tuesday release. Plus: Looking to third-party app security.

IBM Acquires Cast Iron Systems

Leading supplier of cloud integration appliances joins Big Blue's portfolio to enable hybrid services.

IT Cloud Survival Skills

Cloud computing may fundamentally change the way IT professionals do their jobs. Smart IT pros will be prepared for the upheaval to come.

Microsoft Set To Release ADFS 2.0

Upcoming federated ID management technology promises to improve authentication across both server and cloud.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Hits RTM, Release in May

Microsoft today announced that SQL Server 2008 R2 has achieved release-to-manufacturing status and will be released in May worldwide.

Microsoft Extends Fix it, Offers Support App

Microsoft has extended its "Fix it" troubleshooting support for consumers and small business users.

Windows Intune Beta: Enterprise Options for Small Orgs

Microsoft launched a limited public beta of a new Windows 7-based desktop PC security and management service.

Hitachi Aligns With Microsoft To Build Virtual Appliance

Unified compute platform ties Microsoft’s System Center Operations Manager with storage, networking and blade servers

Microsoft RTMs System Center Essentials, Data Protection Manager

Microsoft on Monday released to manufacturing two new products in its System Center suite -- System Center Essentials 2010 and Data Protection Manager 2010.

Microsoft Belittles Google Docs Upgrade

Google's announcement that it had improved its Google Docs Web apps drew ridicule from a Microsoft official.

Microsoft Expands Its Online Services Markets

Microsoft today announced the expansion of its Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) to 17 new markets.

Google Rolling Out Richer Web Apps

Google updated its codebase and added features that make Google Docs richer and more collaborative.

A Flood of Fixes in April

This month is among the busiest, with patches coming from Microsoft, Adobe and others. Plus: Black Hat Tech Con tackles Web-originated attacks; looking for motives in the cyberspying world.

U.S. IT Pros Concerned About Cloud Security

Nearly half of U.S. IT professionals surveyed believe that the risks of cloud computing outweigh its benefits.

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