VMware: Better-than-expected second quarter
VMware delivered a better-than-expected second quarter and outlook for the three months ahead.
Adobe investigating zero-day bug in Flash
Attackers turn unpatched bug in Flash into an exploit to drop Trojan on computers in latest attack on Adobe software.
Microsoft finalizes Windows 7
Software maker completes engineering for Vista successor, releasing the operating system for manufacturing as it focuses on an October launch.
Software certification, training to hit US$14B
Despite temporary drop in spending on training in 2009, ongoing need for skilled IT people will fuel sector's long-term growth in Asia-Pacific region, analyst says.
Adobe open sources Flash platforms
Company on Tuesday makes two of its Flash player platforms open source, but its core technologies remain proprietary.
Microsoft confirms Windows 7 family pack
But company doesn't say how much it will charge for the upgrade, which can be used to move three PCs to Windows 7 Home Premium.
Office 2008 for Mac feels need for speed with new service pack
Microsoft is releasing the second service pack update to Office 2008 for Mac, the company said Monday.
BT to resell Microsoft's business cloud suite
Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Suite, including applications such as Exchange Online and Office Live Meeting, will be integrated with BT's 21CN network.
Closer look at Microsoft's Linux code shocker
Software giant is contributing codes for three drivers for inclusion in the open source operating system, in bid to make Windows a better host for Linux.
HP to acquire Ibrix
HP signs agreement to acquire Ibrix, which makes enterprise-scale file serving software aimed at helping customers manage and store large amounts of data.
Microsoft eases back on IE 8 default
Software titan adjusts its installer so that users will always be asked if they want to switch their default browser to version 8 of Internet Explorer.
Wikipedia's controversial video player coming soon
According to its video guru, the Web encyclopedia's revamped player is coming very soon. But its format is causing a stir in the open source community.
Opera updates beta, but Unite still separate
Opera 10 chugs along as the beta build is updated with mid-level interface and usability tweaks, but the Web-serving service Unite remains officially un-integrated.
S'pore govt to further adopt cloud, green IT
Stimulus spending will spur their adoption by country's public sector, as nation focuses on ICT as key part of its economic recovery plan, says analyst.
Reuze simplifies move from mainframe to Windows
New Micro Focus tool promises to help companies move their Cobol-based business processes to Windows without having to rewrite applications.
Microsoft repackages its software licenses
Company announces two ways for small and midsize business to pay for application and server software usage, which aims to save customers up to 40 percent.
Dell: Chrome is one of many Linux-based OSes
The PC maker is looking at Chrome OS for the future, but is currently planning on releasing other Linux-based operating systems sooner.
Symbian to set up app developer program
Horizon program will help selected developers write apps for the Symbian platform and distribute them in app stores compatible with Symbian-based handsets.
Gates: Natal to bring gesture recognition to Windows too
In an interview with CNET News, Bill Gates notes that Microsoft has broad ambitions for using gesture-sensing cameras in the home and office.
First Microsoft retail stores to open this fall
Microsoft confirmed on Wednesday that it is planning to open its first stores this fall, with at least some of the locations likely to be right near an Apple store.
Asia's ADS market growing despite crisis
Region's application deployment software market expected to grow, fueled by demand for business process management and software-as-a-service, says IDC.
MontaVista boasts one-second boot-up
Embedded Linux vendor sets the next benchmark in the race to fast boot times, with its latest demonstration showing a system going from cold boot to "fully operational" in one second.
Microsoft's server boss: No Azure in a box
The company's Microsoft's Bob Muglia talks about why the Windows Server operating system won't just become a packaged version of Azure.
Microsoft announces Azure pricing, details
At its partner conference in New Orleans, the software maker announces several pricing options for its cloud computing service.
Mobile companies chasing Apple's App Store
Apple iPhone users have downloaded more than 1.5 billion applications, and competitors are hoping to replicate the success. But will they hit app gold, too?
End of an era for Office 2000
Support for Office 2000 expired Tuesday, 10 years after Steve Ballmer announced a Web-based version of the productivity suite.
Hiccups in Dell's Windows 7 upgrade program
Some customers who recently bought PCs at U.S. retail stores were unable to sign up for free upgrade to Windows 7, but Dell says it's now resolved.
BI paves the way for ERP
Business intelligence adoption provides SAP an inroad to sell its main enterprise resource planning product to companies in Asia-Pacific region, says executive.
SingTel launches cloud platform
Singapore telecoms provider's Web app platform hopes to pull in more independent software vendors, targeting offerings at small to midsize businesses.
Windows 7 not soup yet
Software maker reiterates it hasn't yet signed off that Windows 7 is final, though it still expects to do so later this month. Volume-license customers can order Windows 7 through partners starting September.
Adobe begins public testing of ColdFusion 9
Beta versions of ColdFusion 9 and ColdFusion Builder have been released, promising better integration with Microsoft Office and Adobe's Flash platform.
Microsoft releases Office 2010 details, test code
At partner conference, Microsoft kicks off invitation-only preview of desktop parts of new Office. Access to browser-based versions will have to wait, however.
Survey: Many businesses plan to skip Windows 7
In a new poll, 60 percent of IT administrators said they have no plans to move to Redmond's new operating system.
Microsoft to integrate Twitter into its CRM
Businesses will be able to use Twitter to engage customers through Microsoft's Dynamics CRM software within the next few weeks.
Google sees separate paths for Android, Chrome OS
Android is already on the horizon for Netbook makers, and Chrome is supposed to be a Netbook-optimized operating system. What's a Netbook company to do?
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