Industry

Salesforce to Launch Government Cloud

Leading Web-based CRM vendor Salesforce.com looks to build on its established position as government cloud supplier with new dedicated, multi-tenant cloud, app marketplace and integrator training program.

Desperately Seeking the Right Social Enterprise Tool?

Parsons wanted to encourage collaboration and ditch its old-school ways by adopting an enterprise social platform. When a Yammer pilot fell flat, all eyes were on Jive.

How Much Longer Can Microsoft Be a Viable Consumer Company?

Microsoft announced surprisingly solid quarterly earnings last week, but once again its enterprise products saved the day while its consumer goods sputtered.

CISPA to Get House Approval, Move on to Senate

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) should be passed by the U.S House of Representatives by Friday. Next up, the Senate, where dysfunction rules.

Note to Android Handset Makers: We Want Removable Batteries

The latest wave of high-end Android handhelds packs a variety of cool new features and speedy, 4G wireless connections, but most of the handsets suffer from the same universal problem: Poor battery life. An unfortunate trend has Android smartphone ma

Tech Training Targeted by Education Department

Aiming to address workforce skills shortage, the U.S. Secretary of Education has unveiled an initiative to reauthorize Perkins Act to bolster career and technical education.

Kensington Ultra Slim Keyboard for iPad Frees Up Valuable Display Space

The Kensington KeyLite Ultra Slim Touch Keyboard Folio is a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, stand and case for your iPad. The keyboard-case combo uses, sleek touch-sensitive keys to eliminate your tablet's on-screen keypad and maximize valuable tab

Cybersecurity Roundup: Support for CISPA, Instagram Malware and More

This week's cybersecurity roundup features stories on the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA); a new Android Trojan that hides inside the popular Instagram photo-sharing app; Javascript-related malware that could have infected

The Personal/Professional Blur

Critics Pan Verizon’s Proposed Spectrum Sell-off

Resale of Verizon Wireless's 700 MHz licenses could sway regulators to sign off on carrier's proposed partnership with cable companies, but plenty of groups are crying foul.