Archive for 'Information technology news - Software'
‘Active content’ - Kindle Apps in all but name?
Published on January 25th, 2010.
It might not lead to a gold rush like we saw with Apple's App Store, but Amazon has announced an SDK for developers wishing to create 'active content' for the...Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Microsoft seeks review in i4i patent case
Published on January 12th, 2010.
Despite complying with a court order to modify Word 2003 and 2007, Microsoft is seeking a rehearing of its appeal against the original verdict in the patent infringement case brought...Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Iomega puts a virtual machine in your pocket
Published on January 5th, 2010.
The free v.Clone software from Iomega lets you put a copy of your system on one of the company's hard drives and then run it as a virtual machine on...Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Windows 7 gathering momentum
Published on January 4th, 2010.
Windows 7 uptake is on a roll, if web statistics are any guide.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Google’s Chrome cements number three spot in browser wars
Published on January 3rd, 2010.
There now seems little argument that Google's Chrome is the third most popular web browser on the planet, pushing Apple's Safari into fourth place.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Quick update to Parallels Desktop squashes bugs
Published on December 22nd, 2009.
A new build of Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac fixes a laundry list of bugs and delivers various improvements.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
iPhone and Dropbox are perfect marriage says one celebrant
Published on December 21st, 2009.
Blogger and marriage celebrant, Eric Schwartz, says the combination of Dropbox and his iPhone has made his life more efficient whilst also bringing 21st century tech to the age-old tradition...Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Google promoting Chrome to Mac users
Published on December 18th, 2009.
With the Mac version of Google's Chrome browser in beta, the company is trying hard to ensure Mac users are aware of its existence.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
AIMIA awards head for Melbourne
Published on December 15th, 2009.
The winners of the 2010 AIMIA awards have been decided, but they won't be revealed until a ceremony to be held in Melbourne on March 5.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Speed boost and more from VMware Fusion 3.0.1
Published on December 14th, 2009.
Despite the minor update status implied by the 3.0.1 version number, an update to VMware Fusion delivers new features and improvements as well as bug fixes.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Kindle for iPhone reaches a wider audience
Published on December 14th, 2009.
Amazon's Kindle for iPhone app is now available in more than 60 countries, reflecting the wider availability of the Kindle hardware.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Parallels’ Panel helps hosting firms go self-service
Published on December 14th, 2009.
Parallels Small Business Panel 10.1 aims to make it easier for service providers to deliver self-service computing to their customers.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Google Goggles searches for items in your phone’s camera lens
Published on December 8th, 2009.
Ever looked at something and wondered what it was? Google Goggles, a new Android application, may be able to provide an answer.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Google Chrome beta for Mac, Linux
Published on December 8th, 2009.
Google has released official beta versions of its Chrome browser for Mac OS X and Linux. In addition, the Windows and Linux versions now have access to more than 300...Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Microsoft squeezes humans out of virtualisation equation
Published on December 3rd, 2009.
Software giant Microsoft wants to squeeze humans out of the virtualisation equation by automating more information systems management in future software releases.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
New home for NICTA gets the pollies’ nod
Published on December 2nd, 2009.
NICTA's head office and new laboratory was officially opened todayFilled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Find the giant gold coins, win Super Mario Bros Wii game
Published on November 28th, 2009.
Later this week, Nintendo will hide 4 giant gold coins in each of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The first 10 people to find all four in each city will...Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Exchange 2010 released to market
Published on November 11th, 2009.
Microsoft took the opportunity last night at Tech-Ed Germany to announce the worldwide availability of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. Exchange Server has gone beyond mere e-mail and is the cornerstone...Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
Microsoft cuts price of BPOS productivity service
Published on November 3rd, 2009.
Microsoft has reduced the subscription price of its Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS), and jacked up the mailbox size.Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.
SAP: Free analytics and ByDesign in 2010
Published on November 3rd, 2009.
Amidst growing enterprise unrest over maintenance fees, SAP has pledged to bundle free analytics with its ERP systems and hopes for a general release of its on-demand Business ByDesign software...Filled under Information technology news - Software, latest news. No Comments.