In a move key to bridging public and private clouds based on its virtual machines, VMware this week said it will release software that ties internal vSphere VMs to service providers' cloud platforms.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 02/09/2011
As expected, Microsoft today released 12 security bulletins in its February security update, targeting more than 20 software vulnerabilities.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/08/2011
Microsoft confirmed today that members of the Internet Explorer team will be in San Francisco for a news event this week, likely the launch of the release candidate (RC) version of Internet Explorer 9.
Officials in the United Kingdom now suggest that a cyberattack from purported White House e-mail accounts actually originated from China, and the perpetrator used a hoax e-mail address that resembled a White House account.
- By Alice Lipowicz
- 02/08/2011
Microsoft outlined desktop virtualization tips late last week that IT pros and developers can use to test the compatibility of their Web sites on a single PC.
Oracle today released software aimed at letting organizations build private clouds by adding elasticity to their applications via a clustered file system.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 02/07/2011
On Feb. 3, 2011, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that the last remaining Internet protocol version 4 (IPv4) IP addresses had been allocated, although it may take a few months before the effects of this event trickle down to Internet users.
Microsoft began 2011 with a light touch, but IT pros can expect a decidedly heavy February security update next Tuesday.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/03/2011
Google is looking to reward those who can find a vulnerability in its Chrome browser.
Oh, wait. We didn't pay the NFL for the ability to print the name of the event.
Microsoft today rolled out the release candidate (RC) versions of Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Essentials and Windows Home Server code-named "Vail."
Microsoft wants Congress to reform the U.S. patent laws by focusing on five issues that intellectual property stakeholders most want, according to the company's legal counsel.
Microsoft admitted to copying search information in response to complaints from No. 1 search giant Google.
Gianugo Rabellino is a man on a mission, giving full attention to open source software and interoperability at Microsoft.
IBM made a few announcements at its Lotusphere 2011 event today, including some upcoming social networking improvements plus the debut of a new cloud-based productivity suite called "LotusLive Symphony."
State governments are facing critical IT personnel shortages due to budget constraints and an aging workforce heading for retirement, according to a recent report by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
- By Kathleen Hickey
- 01/31/2011
Microsoft is releasing a January refresh of its Windows Embedded Compact 7 community technology preview today.
Looking to accelerate its footprint as a provider of cloud and enterprise managed services, Verizon Communications Inc. today said it has agreed to acquire Terremark Worldwide Inc. for $1.4 billion.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 01/28/2011
Microsoft released Security Advisory 2501696 in response a scripting vulnerability in Internet Explorer that affects all versions of Windows.
Microsoft mostly beat financial analyst expectations in its fiscal second quarter, reporting overall earnings of $19.9 billion.