Privacy advocates fear CISPA

Privacy advocates are riled up after the recent passing of the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act by the House, which occurred despite opposition from privacy advocates, lawmakers and the White House.

By Network World staff | 16 May, 2012 05:23

Tags: security, freemium, CISPA

Survey: BYOD sparks enterprise investment in Unified Communication and Collaboration

The 2012 IDG Enterprise Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) survey was completed with the goal of gaining a better understanding of current and future UC&C investments. The survey highlights the uptick in UC&C adoption and investments in the coming three years — specifically in enterprise organizations — demonstrating the value organizations place on technologies that enable consistent and connected communications between employees, customers and partners. 

By Network World staff | 15 May, 2012 06:03

Tags: wireless, unified communications, networking, freemium, byod

Is Google Drive ready for prime time?

In summing up the experts' thoughts, Network World's Brad Reed put it rather succinctly about the emergence of Google Drive: “We like it, but couldn’t it have been released two years ago?”

By Network World staff | 02 May, 2012 02:49

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, Dropbox, freemium, Google, Google Drive, hardware systems, Microsoft, Microsoft Skybox, network storage

How Android stacks up

Android device activations have skyrocketed lately, and now average around 850,000 a day. That's quite a leap from the first quarter of 2010, when Android activations were averaging a mere 65,000 per day. Android is currently the most popular mobile operating system in the world, as research firm Gartner reported late last year that Android devices accounted for more than half of all smartphones sold worldwide in the third quarter of 2011. 

By Network World staff | 27 April, 2012 04:37

Tags: Android, consumer electronics, freemium, Google, networking, smartphones, software, wireless

In Pictures: Looking back at the Windows XP era

The tech world has changed out of all recognition since Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system’s release

By Network World staff | 18 April, 2012 09:59

Tags: slideshow, software, windows xp

Guide to Windows 8

It seems every day there is something new to report on Windows 8 and so far the reviews have been positive. But the Microsoft operating system is far from ready to be put out in the wild.

By Network World staff | 14 April, 2012 02:31

Tags: Apple, freemium, Microsoft, operating systems, software, Windows, Windows 8

In Pictures: A look back at future tech - Vintage Commodore computer ads

Recalling classic computers upon the passing of Commodore International founder Jack Tramiel

By Network World staff | 11 April, 2012 13:42

Tags: Commdore, Jack Tramiel, slideshow

In Pictures: 15 MIT research projects that will make you say ‘whoa’

Transportation, healthcare, fashion and more get the MIT treatment

By Network World staff | 11 April, 2012 13:34

Tags: MITresearch, slideshow

In Pictures: Critical milestones in Cisco history

Cisco: From its Catalyst 6500 Ethernet switch rollout to 2011's 'transformation,' the networking giant has a rich history

New iPad wins rave reviews

The first hands-on reviews of the new iPad make it clear not only that Apple keeps the tablet crown but why it continues to do so.

By Network World staff | 16 March, 2012 11:34

Tags: Apple, Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, hardware systems, ipad3, ipad reviews, networking, New iPad, new ipad reviews, pc, USA Today, wireless

In Pictures: First look at Firefox 11 browser

No earth-shaking changes, but Mozilla’s minor Firefox upgrades could add up

In Pictures: Useful security threat data advisory tools

Check out these browser-based tools to keep up on the latest cyber security threats

By Network World staff | 13 March, 2012 07:59

Tags: security, slideshow

In Pictures: First look at the new iPad - What's new, unchanged and still missing

A rundown of the Apple tablet's key features

By Network World staff | 09 March, 2012 09:05

Tags: iPad, iPad 3, mobile solutions, mobility, slideshow, tablets

The future of hypervisors

The world of hypervisors is complicated by the fact that there are proprietary and open source tools, each with different strengths and weaknesses.

By Network World staff | 04 February, 2012 08:34

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, freemium, hardware systems, hypervisors, insider, Virtualization

Apple again reports record revenue and profits

Apple today reported record quarterly revenues and profits to start its 2012 fiscal year. The results reflect strong demand for the new iPhone 4S and the iPad.

By Network World staff | 25 January, 2012 09:32

Tags: Apple, Apple financials, Apple Q1 results, business issues, Configuration / maintenance, consumer electronics, corporate issues, Data Center, financial results, hardware systems, networking, pc, smartphones, wireless