Monthly Archives: February 2012

Spring Java developers get Hadoop integration

VMware's Spring Hadoop offers link between Spring development framework and Hadoop distributed processing platform Continue reading

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LibreOffice 3.5: The best Office killer yet

Latest version of open source productivity suite brings better Office interoperability and improved user experience, but rough edges remain Continue reading

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Oracle pulls the plug on old JavaFX runtime

Having changed the underlying architecture of JavaFX, Oracle is discontinuing older versions of this platform for building RIAs (Rich Internet Applications). As a result, applications based on JavaFX 1.2 and JavaFX 1.3 will need to be updated to run on… Continue reading

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Oracle pulls the plug on old JavaFX runtime

Having changed the underlying architecture of JavaFX, Oracle is discontinuing older versions of this platform for building RIAs (Rich Internet Applications). As a result, applications based on JavaFX 1.2 and JavaFX 1.3 will need to be updated to run on… Continue reading

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Hard-drive shortage hits servers in Q4, Gartner says

The growth in worldwide server shipments was slower than expected during the fourth quarter due to a shortage in the supply of hard drives, and the trend will continue into the first quarter this year, Gartner said in a study released on Thursday. Continue reading

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Miami Dolphins dive into cloud analytics

The Miami Dolphins teamed with IBM to deploy a cloud-based analytics system that helps stadium staff to be proactive about potentially disruptive events, such as parking bottlenecks, concession stand inventory shortages, and inclement weather. Continue reading

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IBM debuts partner incentives at conference

To help its partners generate more cloud business, IBM has introduced new training, tools and a financial incentive package at its PartnerWorld conference, being held this week in New Orleans. Continue reading

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IBM cuts more than 1,000 U.S. workers

IBM has laid off just over 1,000 employees so far this week, and more layoffs may be possible, according to an employee organization. Continue reading

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Xsigo Performance Manager puts its virtual infrastructure in the picture

Rapidly expanding virtual infrastructure vendor Xsigo has added administrator performance monitoring including trend analysis Continue reading

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RSA Conference: Symantec inaugurates O3 cloud-based single sign-on service

At the RSA Conference Tuesday, Symantec announced general availability of its O3 cloud-based single sign-on (SSO) and authentication service, which adheres to a concept company CEO Enrique Salem outlined exactly a year ago at RSA 2011. Symantec also pr… Continue reading

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