DOE selects 6 tech companies to help US develop exascale supercomputer

The program supports R&D in hardware technology, software technology and application development, with the goal of delivering at least one exascale-capable system by 2021.

By Justine Brown • June 16, 2017

IDC: Global IoT spending to reach $800B in 2017

Manufacturing operations, freight monitoring and production asset management are expected to attract the biggest IoT investments this year.

By Justine Brown • June 15, 2017

Nokia's speedy routers target web giants, high-demand computing apps

The routers are based on the FP4 silicon, the fastest network chips in the world.

By Justine Brown • June 15, 2017

GSMA: There are now 5B mobile subscribers globally

And there is no sign of a slowdown.

By Justine Brown • June 14, 2017

'Industroyer' malware behind Ukrainian power outage capable of 'significant harm'

Experts say Industroyer is capable of harming electric power systems and other types of critical infrastructure.

By Justine Brown • June 13, 2017

Can low code really fix the IT skills gap?

For IT, low code tools mean that the business can create simpler applications without putting a burden on skilled developers who are better utilized on complex coding projects.

By Clare Grant • June 13, 2017

Cisco: More than half of enterprise IoT projects unsuccessful

The survey revealed that companies often focus on technology and ignore critical human factors like culture, organization and leadership to the detriment of the project.

By Justine Brown • June 12, 2017

UPDATE: IBM confirms $1.6B 'outsourcing' deal with Lloyds Bank

IBM confirmed the cloud deal last week, an effort that is expected to save the bank millions, streamline the business and make its IT services more agile.

By Justine Brown , Naomi Eide • June 12, 2017

AI and LiDar and drones, oh my!: The tech shaping city growth

While many cities focus on autonomous vehicles and 5G networks, these other technologies are proving their potential.

By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017

Internet speeds improving, but US still lags other countries

Eight of top 10 countries and regions saw double-digit annual increases in average connection speed.

By Justine Brown • June 7, 2017

Why serverless computing is gaining traction in the enterprise

Serverless technology allows enterprises to use modular components to provide multiple services at the same time.

By Justine Brown • June 7, 2017

Enterprises slow to develop mobile apps, despite demand

More than a quarter of enterprises globally have not built, customized or virtualized any mobile apps over the last year, according to Gartner.

By Justine Brown • June 5, 2017

HPE profits continue slide, but CEO maintains transformation is on track

Executives blame the decline on a massive restructuring, "one-time events" and a sudden drop in sales to a single "tier 1 service provider," which many suspect is Microsoft. 

By Justine Brown • June 2, 2017

Meeker's annual tech report predicts success for businesses that embrace enterprise apps

The Kleiner Perkins partner released her latest compilation of tech predictions Wednesday at the Code technology conference.

By Justine Brown • June 2, 2017

Technobabble: Technology's case for a universal basic income

The solution to automation displacing members of the workforce, some believe, is establishing UBI — a set amount of funds provided by governments to every citizen, regardless of income or work status.

By Naomi Eide • June 2, 2017

British Airways says power surge damaged servers, leading to IT system collapse

BA released more details about its outage on Wednesday, but much still remains a mystery.

By Justine Brown • June 1, 2017

USCIS committed to changes following Trump's H-1B executive order

Acting director James McCament says USCIS plans to propose new rules and issue new guidance relating to the H-1B program.

By Justine Brown • May 31, 2017

Vendor-customer relationships are changing and Dell EMC is at the forefront, exec says

Dell EMC wants to offer customers as many services as it can, making it easier to implement modern technologies — the opposite of what other vendors have done.

By Naomi Eide • May 30, 2017

Weekend-long computer outage could cost British Airways more than $125M

The airline's IT meltdown was caused by a power surge that also knocked out back-up systems.

By Justine Brown • May 30, 2017

Technobabble: Who's the tech industry's most likable CEO?

Also, AlphaGo defeats humanity once again and the USB as we know it is headed for extinction.

By Naomi Eide • May 26, 2017

For CIOs, there are pros and cons to IoT's growing campus presence

While connected technology is bringing new benefits for students and campus leaders, privacy and security remain a concern.

By Roger Riddell , Naomi Eide • May 25, 2017

Microsoft introduces new Surface Pro with appeal to enterprise market

With custom parts, more memory and longer battery life, the device is being positioned as a convenient tool for on-the-go users.

By Justine Brown • May 24, 2017

DNA could solve the storage problem, but getting there won't be easy

DNA can hold data at extraordinary densities. But there are obstacles, including the amount of labor required and the expense.

By Justine Brown • May 24, 2017

Google, Amazon using respective strengths to gain an edge in voice-based computing market

Experts think voice-based computing might be the next big computing platform, and both Google and Amazon want to get there first.

By Justine Brown • May 23, 2017

Avaya, bankruptcy and the state of the changing communications market

Avaya’s bankruptcy is evidence that no matter the size, all companies are subject to changes in the market and strong, steady competition. 

By Justine Brown • May 23, 2017