Software

Opinion: What I learned using only Google products

Columnist Mike Elgan spent three weeks using only Google products -- the Chromebook Pixel laptop, the Nexus 10 tablet and the Nexus 4 smartphone. Here's what he discovered.

By Mike Elgan | 25 May, 2013 11:09

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Networking, wireless, smartphones, hardware systems, Android, laptops, mobile, mobile apps, Apple, consumer electronics, Google

Google Glass breaks into business

Like the tablet market, Google Glass may currently be viewed as a consumer product but it will soon be seen on the faces of IT and mobile employees.

By Lucas Mearian | 24 May, 2013 10:12

Tags: consumerization of IT, Fiberlink, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), Google, Emerging Technologies, hardware systems, IT management

Tech hotshots: The rise of the dataviz expert

As analytics become more ingrained in corporations, data visualizers are the new go-to experts in demand -- but do they work for IT or give IT its marching orders?

By Tam Harbert | 23 May, 2013 11:14

Tags: IT transformation, Gartner, applications, IT careers, data mining, software, big data

Despite Schmidt's timeline, Google may ship Glass in 2013

Just a month after a top Google executive said Glass wouldn't be officially released for another year, sources say the computerized eyeglasses actually should ship by the end of this year.

By Sharon Gaudin | 21 May, 2013 10:15

Tags: cnn, Mobile/Wireless, Emerging Technologies, Networking, wireless, hardware systems, mobile, Internet Search, internet, search engines, Facebook, BBC, Google, twitter

Google's next act: Diversify and conquer

Center stage at this year's Google I/O was a company honing its vision for a future beyond search

By Serdar Yegulalp | 20 May, 2013 13:53

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, Google, Technology Business, cloud computing, business management, internet, search engines, Guess

How to prevent IT department overload

Managing the flow of an infinite supply of worthwhile projects through a finite IT operation takes finesse. Here's how to avoid the backlog and the chaos.

By Minda Zetlin | 20 May, 2013 10:14

Tags: IT transformation, management, Burger King, Gartner, applications, Networking, software, project management

Chinese hackers master art of lying low

China's remarkable success in infiltrating U.S. government, military and corporate networks in recent years shouldn't be seen as a sign that the country is gaining on the U.S. lead in cybertechnology, security experts say. They're just very persistent and very good at remaining undetected for long periods of time.

By Jaikumar Vijayan | 20 May, 2013 10:14

Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, Cybercrime and Hacking, Google, Microsoft, security, government, Government/Industries

IT's new concern: The personal Cloud

As personal and professional Clouds converge, IT's mission to improve productivity while protecting corporate apps and data is getting tougher.

By Robert L. Mitchell | 20 May, 2013 10:14

Tags: consumerization of IT, dropbox, private cloud, IT management, cloud computing, internet, VMware

Immigration reform may spur software robotics

The Senate immigration bill's H-1B restrictions have clearly upset Indian firms. But sometimes being in a tough spot can prompt new ways of approaching problems. One firm is implementing software robots.

By Patrick Thibodeau | 20 May, 2013 10:14

Tags: Gov't Legislation/Regulation, infosys, Emerging Technologies, regulation, hardware systems, government, IT management, Gov't Legislation, staff management, Yahoo

Google woos developers as software becomes more important

Google did its best to court developers at this year's I/O conference with a much-needed integrated developer environment, API for better games and the ability to more easily translate apps. Their allegiance will become increasingly important as smartphone and tablet hardware sees fewer dramatic improvements.

By Mikael Ricknäs | 17 May, 2013 15:43

Tags: application development, smartphones, hardware systems, Android, tablets, software, mobile, Android tablets, mobile applications, Android OS, consumer electronics, Google

Windows 8 is an enterprise 'non-starter' because IT sees no value in changes

Windows 8 faces a number of hurdles in the enterprise, but the biggest reason it won't replace the current corporate champion, Windows 7, is simple: IT shops don't think it's worth the upgrade hassle.

By Gregg Keizer | 17 May, 2013 14:43

Tags: Apple, Windows, hardware systems, desktop pcs, software, operating systems, Forrester Research, PCs

Google weaves Larry Page's social strategy into Maps, Search

It became clear at Google I/O this week that Google is quietly but assuredly implementing CEO Larry Page's strategy to use Google+ to transform the entire Google experience.

By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 17:12

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, Gartner, applications, Google, software, Internet Search, social media, internet, search engines

Google has 'lapped Siri' with sci-fi-like search

Google laid out its plan for the future of search at Google I/O, talking about a search engine for mobile and desktop that not only answers your questions but has a conversation with you and offers information before you even ask for it.

By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 10:06

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Google, Networking, wireless, bing, mobile, Internet Search, internet, search engines, Yahoo

Google dives headfirst into streaming music pool

At Google I/O on Wednesday, Google unveiled a streaming music service that will compete directly with the likes of Pandora and Spotify -- in what is said to be a growing market, however.

By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 10:06

Tags: Spotify, applications, Google, Pandora, software, internet, mobile apps

State social media privacy laws a mixed bag for businesses

New social media privacy laws that have been enacted in several states around the country, or are in the works, present something of a mixed bag for businesses.

By Jaikumar Vijayan | 15 May, 2013 10:10

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, security, LinkedIn, twitter, social media, internet, privacy, Facebook

Microsoft's counter-attack against Windows 8 coverage makes it 'look weak'

Microsoft on Friday called some media coverage of its plans to update Windows 8 sensationalist and an effort to drive website page views.

By Gregg Keizer | 13 May, 2013 18:49

Tags: Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Windows, financial times, software, operating systems

Five pioneering paths for software development's new frontier

Size (and mobility) matters. As desktop PCs lose ground to tablets and smartphones, and the Cloud becomes a more mainstream means for software deployment, desktop applications are being elbowed aside by mobile apps and Web services, resulting in a significant shift in the way software is created.

By Serdar Yegulalp | 13 May, 2013 14:34

Tags: application development, software

Why Microsoft won't charge for Windows Blue - this time

Sometime soon, Microsoft will tell Windows 8 users whether they will have to pay for the upgrade code-named "Blue," and if so, how much. Analysts don't expect it to charge anything for the update.

By Gregg Keizer | 13 May, 2013 10:24

Tags: IDC, Microsoft, Windows, software, operating systems

Analysts challenge Microsoft's commitment to Windows RT

One of Microsoft's top Windows executives this week said the company remains bullish about Windows RT, but analysts remain suspicious of RT's chances unless Microsoft makes changes.

By Gregg Keizer | 10 May, 2013 18:17

Tags: Microsoft, Windows, hardware systems, tablets, software, operating systems

Google Wallet chief's resignation another bad sign for NFC

The chief of the Google Wallet operation has resigned to pursue new opportunities, another sign of continuing troubles in convincing U.S. smartphone users to adopt mobile wallets using NFC technology.

By Matt Hamblen | 10 May, 2013 14:34

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, mobile payments, consumer electronics, Google, Networking, wireless, smartphones, mobile

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