Software industry
Mike Finley, a telecommunications industry leader with over two decades of experience, has joined the board of directors at MMRGlobal, Inc., a leading provider of Personal Health Records and electronic document management systems for healthcare professionals. Finley brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise, having held various senior
Software industry
Agilent Technologies has introduced SurePrint G3 CGH+SNP cancer catalog microarrays, designed to detect both copy number and copy-neutral aberrations in cancer tissue samples. The new release is accompanied by the Agilent CytoGenomics 2.0 software, which supports CGH+SNP analysis of genetically complex samples. The microarrays are based on
Cloud computing
HP's vice-president for marketing, cloud solution and infrastructure, Steven Dietch, has confirmed that the company's strategy towards cloud computing remains unchanged following the departure of CEO Leo Apotheker. Despite a turbulent year that saw HP's stock value drop by nearly 40%, Dietch stated that
Cloud computing
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. has expanded its reach in the cloud computing market by launching an application store called HiCloud Mall. This move aims to provide enterprises with cloud computing software solutions and services, while allowing software-related partners to sell their business-use products through the platform. The initial focus is
Software
Verizon and Microsoft have partnered to launch a new entertainment experience for Xbox 360 users, integrating FiOS TV and Internet services with the popular video game console. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of entertainment options on the Xbox 360, with the introduction of live, multichannel streaming HD TV, integrated
Software
Verizon and Microsoft have partnered to launch a new entertainment experience for Xbox 360 users, featuring live, multichannel HD TV integrated with Kinect. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of the breadth of entertainment available on Xbox 360 and showcases Verizon's commitment to providing customers with a borderless
Software
IBM's market value rose to $214 billion yesterday, surpassing Microsoft's $213.2 billion, marking the first time since 1996 that IBM has exceeded its software rival based on closing prices. This development reflects the industry's shift away from personal computers, with IBM's
Software
As a leading contributor to Apache Hadoop projects, Hortonworks has announced its support for the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) as a Gold sponsor. This move is set to fuel the growth of the Apache community, which includes over 70 top-level projects, more than 350 active members, and over 3,000
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Wyse Technology, the global leader in cloud client computing, has made significant inroads in the education sector by providing innovative solutions that address the needs of educational institutions worldwide. Millions of students have benefited from the company's cloud-client desktops and mobile devices, which offer lower total cost of
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Intermedia, a global leader in cloud services, has launched Microsoft Lync, the latest instant messaging and conferencing service. This cloud-based tool is now available as a standalone product or as part of Intermedia's Office in the Cloud suite of plans, which offers the best value for businesses. Lync
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Polycom, the global leader in standards-based unified communications (UC), has introduced the Polycom RealPresence Platform, a comprehensive software infrastructure for universal video collaboration. The platform powers Polycom's market-leading HD telepresence and video solutions, ensuring integration with hundreds of unified communications and social networking applications. This open-standards approach enables
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Microsoft Corp handed out 5,000 sleek Samsung tablet computers running a test version of Windows 8 at its annual developer conference on Tuesday, in an attempt to generate excitement over its new operating system. The devices, powered by Intel Corp i5 chips, offer the first chance for people outside
