Previous DayCisco taps next-gen networks for the cloud
News The networking company has announced its Unified Service Delivery package, a more efficient platform aimed at cloud services providers
Vodafone to open cross-platform app store
News Vodafone is to offer its network APIs to developers in the hope of attracting applications that will run across different mobile operating systems
Reports: Snow Leopard APIs frozen
Blog The application programming interfaces for the next version of Apple's desktop operating systems have reportedly been frozen, suggesting that no further serious enhancements are to be added prior...
RE:Filesharing and bilesharing: a 'three-strikes' rant
Blog Comment I expect the UK film council may be hoping for a result similar to that achieved by IRMA (The Irish Recorded Music Association) which forced Ireland's largest ISP, Eircom, into an out of court...
Microsoft introduces new Geneva beta
News Microsoft has launched the second beta of its identity-management server platform, with new features including compatibility with SharePoint 2007 and Microsoft Federation Gateway
Fujitsu launches 18-blade 'Dynamic Cube'
News The manufacturer is taking pre-orders for a new Primergy all-in-one blade server system that supports up to 18 blades and includes a new cooling system
Beware broadband 'pinch points', says gov't expert
Video Greater broadband access will not necessarily mean better resilience or business continuity, according to Cabinet Office comms expert Nigel Brown
Microsoft's "Perfect Storm"
Blog I was going to pass comment on David Meyer's posting about the Zune Phone but actually went off on one and I am thinking that this deserves a blog posting in it's own right. Microsoft Marketing...
Darling must cut tax on fibre
Comment The government talks a lot about the digital economy, but its taxes on fibre networks are holding back the UK, says Jeff McKeown
Zune-phone rumours resurrected
Blog The idea that Microsoft may release a Zune-phone, based on its portable music player, has once again resurfaced. Although the likelihood of a Microsoft-branded handset has been repeatedly denied...
Rackable takes SGI name after purchase
News Now the acquisition is completed, the Rackable name will live on as the brand for SGI's x86 cluster compute products, but the company as a whole will be known as SGI
Office 2010 preview program ready in July
News Microsoft said it will launch an invitation-only preview of the new Office in July and that those at this week's TechEd conference will be among the first to try the software
Filesharing and bilesharing: a 'three-strikes' rant
Blog The UK Film Council and other luminaries of the creative industries have gone on the warpath about filesharing, calling for persistent sharers to be kicked off the internet. According to the...
Microsoft reveals 'Kilimanjaro', SQL Server plans
News The software maker had previously described Kilimanjaro as an add-on to SQL Server 2008, but it will be a new version of the product, though it will share the same code base
I absolutely agree
Talkback Monopolies will always suppress their own innovations should they have any concern that future profits may be damaged by them. However, they continue to innovate and patent such innovations to...
Will Adobe’s ‘Strobe’ light up custom media player development?
Blog Being a big fan of streaming media, I have quite a selection on my desktop from RealPlayer, to Windows Media, to YouTube favourites, to Adobe’s quite interesting Media Player and even Miro. I would...
Smart meters promised for UK homes by 2020
News Enabling the real-time transmission of gas and electricity meter readings to the utility means companies can save on manual checks and customers can manage consumption
TfL to test speed-limiting tech this summer
News A six-month trial of the Intelligent Speed Adaptation tech will start this summer, with the aim of exploring ways of reducing road deaths
Trying to do my bit
Blog I gave a presentation to the Faversham Community Cafe about Free Open Source Software and the OpenDisc project last night. It went well, just letting people know that there are free alternatives,...
Microsoft files for $6bn cash infusion
News While the company only specified that the money would be used for 'general corporate purposes', the filing has prompted speculation over a possible acquisition
SAP acquires carbon management firm
News The enterprise software giant has bought Clear Standards, a software business with tools for tracking and reporting a corporation's environmental impact
Windows 7 confirmed for 2009 launch
News Microsoft's senior vice president confirmed on Monday that the company is planning to release its latest version of the Windows OS this year
Rupert, a question if I may...
Talkback You say that Microsoft's key benefit from its 'research' is 'status capital', which it converts to increased revenues in some way further down the corporate pipeline, which I can accept as a valid...
Obituary: Anthony Rumble - Linux pioneer and enthusiast
Blog Anthony Rumble, one of Australia's long-time supporters of Linux and free software, died on the weekend. The announcement, made on the Sydney Linux Users Group mailing list, indicated that the...
