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Leaders in the global computing and datacenter industry will convene at the Uptime Institute's fifth annual Symposium, held May 17-19, 2010, at the Hilton New York. Top experts from companies such as Amazon, APC, Dell, and Microsoft will discuss green IT trends, strategies, new technologies, and best practices
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Microsoft Corp's Web browser, Internet Explorer, faces new security concerns following the discovery of a set of vulnerabilities by security research firm Core Security Technologies. This latest issue comes on the heels of a high-profile cyber attack on Google and other companies operating in China. Research firm Core
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Just two weeks after the earthquake struck Haiti, corporate aid pledges have exceeded $122 million, including cash and in-kind contributions. This represents the third-largest corporate response to a natural disaster. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) reports that 299 companies have contributed to
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Avaya's acquisition of Nortel Enterprise Solutions has transformed the company into a top competitor in the enterprise telephony, contact center, and voice messaging markets. Avaya's new position has made it a more formidable foe in the sector, but its integration of voice and data components remains
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Constellation HomeBuilder Systems, the largest provider of home builder, sales, production, and accounting software, has announced a new product release at the 2010 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, NV. HomeDev is specifically designed for home builders and remodelers to help manage their construction processes. This comprehensive solution offers
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will unveil a technology policy initiative next week to promote global internet access and freedom, according to an adviser. The announcement, scheduled for January 21, aims to provide citizens in other countries with uncensored internet access. This move comes after Clinton met with
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Panasonic Corp has chosen IBM Corp to manage a web-based email system for its vast 380,000-strong workforce, marking the industry's largest cloud computing contract to date. This move comes as IBM has been striving to catch up with rivals in the cloud computing market, where leaders like
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Leading tech companies are gearing up for new product launches and market expansions. Sources indicate that Apple is set to launch a new tablet computer in Q2, with suppliers already shipping touchscreen panels and preparing to deliver aluminum casings next month. Meanwhile, Google is seeking permission from the US energy
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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is set to showcase new technological advancements, including the emergence of 3D-TV, netbooks, and smartphones. Expectations are high for an economic recovery, and attendees are looking for innovative and dazzling products. Portable computing devices, particularly netbooks, are expected to reach 40 million
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Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade service saw significant success in 2009, with several notable titles making it to the top 10 best-sellers list. The top spot was taken by EA's Battlefield 1943, a multiplayer-based release that deviated from the traditional full-price franchise model. This atypical release strategy
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IBM has announced the creation of its first cloud for a private sector company in Korea, partnering with SK Telecom, the country's largest mobile carrier. This cloud is built on IBM's Smart Business Development & Test Cloud and designed to provide developers with the necessary infrastructure
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iTunes Backup Manager, a software developed by VOWSoft, offers iPhone and iPod Touch users an advanced level of control over the backed-up files, including text messages, photos, notes, call history, contact favorites, sound settings, and widget settings. Unlike the simple backup functions included with the handheld devices, iTunes Backup Manager
