Hardware & Infrastructure: Page 45
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EU wants to know when US requests data on its citizens
The request may be a stumbling block in ongoing negotiations for a new Safe Harbour agreement.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 13, 2015 -
Gartner: IoT devices to exceed 6 billion in 2016
The firm predicts the use of connected things in the enterprise will drive $868 billion in 2016.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 13, 2015 -
Intel converting chip facility into energy efficient data center
The company hopes to lower costs and reduce power demands.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 12, 2015 -
Federal IT reform report card gives most CIOs poor grades
Just two agencies received a “B,” the highest grade given, when it comes to IT reform efforts.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 11, 2015 -
Could Dell deal be derailed by a billion dollar tax bill?
Re/code reported that Dell is concerned that the creation of a tracking stock will generate a substantial tax liability.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 11, 2015 -
Yahoo hires management consulting firm to aid reorganization efforts
The company has been struggling to compete with Google and Facebook.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 10, 2015 -
Ericsson and Cisco to partner to address enterprise needs
The two companies say they will focus on professional services, software and resale of Cisco products.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why a stronger dollar is bad news for some US tech companies
As big tech companies sell more overseas, a stronger dollar puts them at a disadvantage.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 9, 2015 -
Reuters: Verizon may be looking to offload enterprise business
The company has slowly been shifting its focus to mobile services and IoT.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 9, 2015 -
Experts warn space storms could damage communications systems
Solar flares can potentially shut down mobile and high-frequency communications, and experts say we’re more vulnerable now than ever.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 9, 2015 -
Amazon will increase capacity with London data center by 2017
A new datacenter in Europe will help the company deal with strict data privacy restrictions.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 8, 2015 -
EU to businesses: "New Safe Harbour agreement is a priority"
The EU Commission wants to reassure businesses it’s working to find a new solution for transferring data securely between Europe and the U.S.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Tablet sales continue downward trend
44% of current tablet users say they plan to substitute their tablet with a different device.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Google offers Nexus 5X phone in another move to attract businesses to Android for Work
From cash incentives to AI email responses, the push to grow its productivity tools is in full throttle.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 6, 2015 -
FireEye: Many U.S. enterprises still running infected Apple apps
FireEye recommends companies update their apps to ensure they are running safe versions.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Slack plans to boost growth, build corporate platform
The app has proven popular with business users, acquiring 480,000 users since its introduction.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 5, 2015 -
FCC continues crackdown on organizations that purposefully block Wi-Fi hotspots
Some argue that the FCC needs to adopt rules against Wi-Fi blocking before doling out huge fines.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 4, 2015 -
U.S. Supreme Court appears divided in Spokeo case
The case revolves around whether companies can be sued for publishing incorrect information online.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 4, 2015 -
Hackers that cracked iOS 9 anticipate $1 million prize
Zerodium launched a contest to find a remote, browser-based exploit in September.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 4, 2015 -
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HP Enterprise to focus on helping businesses conduct 'tough automation'
Now officially split, the enterprise part of HP will concentrate on helping businesses adjust to big change.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Slowdown in tablet shipments signal a market in transition
Tablets and PCs sales are slowing because a hybrid offers a better solution analysts say.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Tech giants plan to beam Internet to poor or rural countries
Google, Facebook, SpaceX, and OneWeb look to satellites to provide access in hard to reach places.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Chrome and Android operating systems to merge
Google has been supporting both for several years, but says it will now combine them into a single system.
By Justine Brown • Nov. 2, 2015 -
LinkedIn grows revenue, memberships
The professional networking site says revenues grew partly due to its Talents Solutions business, which connects recruiters and job seekers.
By Justine Brown • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Three more cities make the list for Google fiber
Oklahoma City, Jacksonville and Tampa may be next in line to get faster fiber.
By Justine Brown • Oct. 30, 2015