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RIM unwraps BlackBerry 10 toolkits and test devices

...the Dev Alpha, running an early version of BlackBerry 10. Image credit: Simon Bisson The Canadian mobile hardware maker released new software development kits, as... Read more

1 May, 2012 by Simon Bisson
Flash Professional CS6

Flash Professional CS6

...option that's ideal for working with Flash on a notebook.Screenshots: Simon Bisson/ZDNet UK Read more

23 April, 2012 by Simon Bisson
Dreamweaver CS6

Dreamweaver CS6

...pages without having to leave your code and open a browser.Screenshots: Simon Bisson/ZDNet UK Read more

23 April, 2012 by Simon Bisson
SQL Server 2012

SQL Server 2012

SQL Server 2012 supports everything from departmental servers to large-scale enterprise clouds. With Hadoop integration imminent there's much to be said for upgrading — if only to prepare your datacentre for big-data private clouds. Just keep an eye out for the effect of per-core licensing on your costs. Read more

16 April, 2012 by Simon Bisson
Screenshots: Windows Server 8 Beta

Screenshots: Windows Server 8 Beta

Windows Server 8 can be installed with or without a GUI, uses the Metro look-and-feel, and runs the show from the new Server Manager. Find out more in our screenshot gallery. Read more

5 March, 2012 by Simon Bisson
Screenshots: Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Screenshots: Windows 8 Consumer Preview

The Consumer Preview is very close to the final Windows 8 user experience, with new touch gestures and improved support for mouse and keyboard. Our extensive gallery explores the look and feel of Windows' latest incarnation. Read more

1 March, 2012 by Simon Bisson
Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

The Consumer Preview is a major milestone for Windows 8. Microsoft's fine-tuning makes more sense of its Metro user interface, and the result is something very close to what should be the final release Read more

29 February, 2012 by Simon Bisson
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

RIM has finally delivered the operating system its tablet hardware deserved. If you've got a PlayBook, then PlayBook OS 2.0 is an essential upgrade. Read more

22 February, 2012 by Simon Bisson
Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

Windows 8 Server, now in pre-beta Developer Preview mode, contains multiple feature enhancements — including a new version of Hyper-V — that make it easier to deploy, manage and secure. Read more

14 September, 2011 by Simon Bisson
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

The release candidate for Microsoft's SBS 2011 Essentials shows promise, despite the demise of Drive Extender. Read more

18 February, 2011 by Simon Bisson
Screenshots: BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

Screenshots: BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

...of a set of tiles rather reminiscent of Microsoft's Metro. Screenshots: Simon Bisson/ZDNet UK Read more

22 February, 2012 by Simon Bisson

Nvidia takes its GPU to the enterprise cloud

The graphics chip specialist has shown off Tesla chips and other technology based on its new Kepler GPU architecture, which it says can boost desktop virtualisation, BYOD and 'democratise' supercomputing Read more

16 May, 2012 by Simon Bisson
Windows Server 8 Beta

Windows Server 8 Beta

Private clouds are the main focus of Windows Server 8, which is now available as a public beta. However, there's something in it for everyone from the smallest home office to the largest international company. Read more

5 March, 2012 by Simon Bisson

Microsoft reveals Windows On ARM will bind developers

More details have been released on the first version of Windows to be tailored to ARM's chips, which will have a number of restrictions for app developers Read more

9 February, 2012 by Simon Bisson
BlackBerry Business Cloud Services for Office 365

BlackBerry Business Cloud Services for Office 365

RIM's latest service, currently in beta, links Microsoft's cloud-based productivity suite with BlackBerry smartphones, delivering mobile access to Exchange-hosted email, calendar and contacts. Read more

7 November, 2011 by Simon Bisson

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