Most Active Articles 2010-03-21T20:41:44.956-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:ibm Ira Sager isager558 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2969196311070108750-a8924b1a25bc5017a24d76f8b46f75fc 2010-03-18T12:16:52.585-04:00

In its second year, Cloud Slam is a virtual conference that focuses on Cloud Computing. OnDemand Beat readers can receive 20% off either the VIP or regular CloudSlam'10 conference registration fee by using discount code....

In its second year, Cloud Slam is a virtual conference that focuses on Cloud Computing. OnDemand Beat readers can receive 20% off either the VIP or regular CloudSlam'10 conference registration fee by using discount code.... http://www.ondemandbeat.com/2010/03/18/discount-passes-for-cloud-slam10-conference/ Ameed Taylor ataylor233 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7678881790401509770-494332ceae7917e7367be879cca70fc5 2010-03-18T00:43:15.540-04:00

If business today is all about maintaining a competitive edge, companies must realize that their legacy technology environments, from data centers to departmental systems, are now boat anchors weighing them down. The time has come to systematically replace them through leveraging the power of dynamic on-demand public and private clouds. This new business computing approach addresses business latency issues and aligns costs to actual use. In this riveting keynote, Mark Smith, CEO & EVP Research at business research and advisory services firm Ventana Research, will offer glimpses into the radical changes organizations are making to advance their business and technology competencies. Cloud computing will change everything, and this keynote will help you to understand how to think about preparing for the future.

If business today is all about maintaining a competitive edge, companies must realize that their legacy technology environments, from data centers to departmental systems, are now boat anchors weighing them down. The time has come to systematically replace them through leveraging the power of dynamic on-demand public and private clouds. This new business computing approach addresses business latency issues and aligns costs to actual use. In this riveting keynote, Mark Smith, CEO & EVP Research at business research and advisory services firm Ventana Research, will offer glimpses into the radical changes organizations are making to advance their business and technology competencies. Cloud computing will change everything, and this keynote will help you to understand how to think about preparing for the future. http://cloudslam10.com/content/cloud-computing-and-you-dispatches-revolution-across-business-and-it Ventana Research vresearch293 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3952707945020069704-50603a09887bdf1d49682b40dde35704 2010-02-23T12:42:28.383-05:00

In interviews with countless CIOs over the past decade, InformationWeek's editors have asked about their most strategic IT vendors -- or "partners," in the politically correct parlance. What makes for strategic? For one thing, those relationships...

In interviews with countless CIOs over the past decade, InformationWeek's editors have asked about their most strategic IT vendors -- or "partners," in the politically correct parlance. What makes for strategic? For one thing, those relationships... http://www.informationweek.com/news/global-cio/interviews/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=223000173 Vidhya Charan vcharan450 21 20 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4714136994749997083-1eccf546eee0e4b98b37e16d4e107cc0 2010-03-02T03:22:56.481-05:00

Here are the editor’s picks for the week ended Feb. 28. Video gamers can play with Heavy Rain, as Sony decided to release the game exclusively for the PlayStation3. Mobiles as usual was among the hot categories. However, the focus this week was not...

Here are the editor’s picks for the week ended Feb. 28. Video gamers can play with Heavy Rain, as Sony decided to release the game exclusively for the PlayStation3. Mobiles as usual was among the hot categories. However, the focus this week was not... http://www.mytechboxonline.com/include/ts-0103.php Rakesh Raman rraman103 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3695973955726066882-454c051fe0ee17904f774f9b48e44006 2010-03-03T09:38:40.784-05:00

International Business Machines (IBM) has unveiled its latest line of ex5 servers at the CeBIT industry conference in Hannover, Germany, which are designed to enhance the performance and reduce the costs for businesses. According to a statement...

International Business Machines (IBM) has unveiled its latest line of ex5 servers at the CeBIT industry conference in Hannover, Germany, which are designed to enhance the performance and reduce the costs for businesses. According to a statement... http://www.itproportal.com/network/news/article/2010/3/3/ibm-rolls-out-ex5-server-range/ Howard Young hyoung531 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14179087931771715984-b3114bc18aaa3a6c1defb01c964988f4 2010-02-25T08:55:18.216-05:00

The new analytics software project, IBM BigSheets, helps extract, annotate, and visually analyse Web information using a Web browser. IBM's new technology...

The new analytics software project, IBM BigSheets, helps extract, annotate, and visually analyse Web information using a Web browser. IBM's new technology... http://www.mytechboxonline.com/Webs/bl-ibm-02.php Rakesh Raman rraman103 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6428286263314539506-cf55bfb854f4a9bee1274cc40dfdb1df 2010-02-12T03:35:37.621-05:00

IBM will make key parts of its software portfolio available in a cloud computing environment. It wants to help college professors to incorporate technology into their...

IBM will make key parts of its software portfolio available in a cloud computing environment. It wants to help college professors to incorporate technology into their... http://mytechboxonline.com/datacenter/ibm-cld-02.php Rakesh Raman rraman103 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14133148237814804387-54a3874721a6d4e5d6b13896e4f4ef99 2010-02-23T11:46:52.373-05:00

SAP Launches 12Sprints Beta, Cloud Computing Revenue Predictions, The IPad and Desktop Virtualization, Private Cloud Adoption Models

SAP Launches 12Sprints Beta, Cloud Computing Revenue Predictions, The IPad and Desktop Virtualization, Private Cloud Adoption Models http://www.ondemandbeat.com/2010/02/23/ondemand-speed-links-23-february-2010/ Ameed Taylor ataylor233 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7245712723805023162-d9f8ca399f4d496b573189f4acbd211c 2009-04-03T13:09:52.505-04:00

With IBM/Sun deal expected Monday, what's the next step? Massive layoffs, writes AllThingsD's John Paczkowski.

With IBM/Sun deal expected Monday, what's the next step? Massive layoffs, writes AllThingsD's John Paczkowski. http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.com/20090403/ibm-mulling-sun-resource-action/ Shirley Brady sbrady224 180 180 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2428332334520701635-33c954d2ff073fd3c2ca2c8ff9b92c7c 2010-01-26T02:38:00.000-05:00

MDM) move, we understand that the next buyer in the market may actually be IBM. We’ve heard from several sources that Big Blue is close to...

MDM) move, we understand that the next buyer in the market may actually be IBM. We’ve heard from several sources that Big Blue is close to... http://pfblogs.org/entry/1559823 39 39 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18228476363255295191-fcad7763538528415467f38596c6bd97 2010-01-24T04:59:09.411-05:00

International Business Machines yesterday said it would acquire National Interest Security Company (NISC), a provider of critical information technology services and solutions to US intelligence agencies and the department of defence, for an undisclosed sum.

International Business Machines yesterday said it would acquire National Interest Security Company (NISC), a provider of critical information technology services and solutions to US intelligence agencies and the department of defence, for an undisclosed sum. http://www.domain-b.com/companies/companies_I/IBM/20100121_acquire.html Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 27 27 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11671456578082918231-568e13b106819dce5cf4b4b86bb4eefb 2010-02-09T16:16:06.791-05:00

The Good: Snappy performance, multi-connectivity options, long battery life The Bad: Embedded mobile WiMax available only in certain areas, occasional dropped connections The Bottom Line: A versatile new Intel Nehalem-based laptop that delivers at...

The Good: Snappy performance, multi-connectivity options, long battery life The Bad: Embedded mobile WiMax available only in certain areas, occasional dropped connections The Bottom Line: A versatile new Intel Nehalem-based laptop that delivers at... http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/feb2010/tc2010028_326253.htm Allisan Williams-Bohanon awilliamsbohanon884 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17594038247568179575-79d730e00823659d0467c0592360a83b 2010-02-09T15:54:47.437-05:00

In Frank Herberts great science fiction novel, Dune, the Fremen had the advantage that they could live anywhere including the many desert regions of the planet. There secret was Thumpers that allowed them to not only detect but also summon the...

In Frank Herberts great science fiction novel, Dune, the Fremen had the advantage that they could live anywhere including the many desert regions of the planet. There secret was Thumpers that allowed them to not only detect but also summon the... http://takethe5th.com/wp/?p=1077 Jacques Surveyer jsurveyer123 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17952595485971566411-fa6c630fc69619ed9efee9a4a34c613f 2010-02-18T07:04:50.141-05:00

SSON puts BPO provider IBM Global Technology Services under the spotlight, asking how it is bringing innovation to clients

SSON puts BPO provider IBM Global Technology Services under the spotlight, asking how it is bringing innovation to clients http://www.ssonetwork.com/topic_detail.aspx?id=5066&ekfrm=6&utm_source=ssonetwork.com&utm_medium=SMO&utm_campaign=BXCHANGE&utm_content=02_17_2010&mac=SSON_BUSWEEK_SMO_2010 Chris Gayner cgayner561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10703964525254426833-2fc74e302f7b26430c6869505c87ae19 2010-02-02T09:24:08.766-05:00

After taking some pretty wicked body blows last week from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, IBM yesterday laughed off his claim of Oracle-Sun database superiority, dismissed his strategic vision as a tired rehash of IBM's past achievements, and said his...

After taking some pretty wicked body blows last week from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, IBM yesterday laughed off his claim of Oracle-Sun database superiority, dismissed his strategic vision as a tired rehash of IBM's past achievements, and said his... http://www.informationweek.com/news/global-cio/security/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=222600720 Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2532610432464072134-fa2cab18df916e68cbe0fa7613ca74c4 2010-02-12T14:33:13.789-05:00

A new solar cell developed by IBM is relatively inexpensive to produce, boasts a 40 percent higher efficiency rating than its peers, and is composed of easy-to-acquire materials.

A new solar cell developed by IBM is relatively inexpensive to produce, boasts a 40 percent higher efficiency rating than its peers, and is composed of easy-to-acquire materials. http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/02/new-ibm-solar-cell-boasts-40-percent-higher-efficiency/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15564999330738334248-8385da3d2c42ec2d88e583e2b3653652 2010-01-30T05:50:57.425-05:00

IBM’s new experiential exhibit at INNOVENTIONS – Epcot, the Walt Disney World Resort – invites guests to discover the possibilities of building a smarter planet. The exhibit is based...

IBM’s new experiential exhibit at INNOVENTIONS – Epcot, the Walt Disney World Resort – invites guests to discover the possibilities of building a smarter planet. The exhibit is based... http://mytechboxonline.com/datacenter/ibm-planet-01.php Rakesh Raman rraman103 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13313266786909356401-5287f655aeb089a744a159bb7694a895 2010-02-04T02:13:19.454-05:00

IBM has acquired Initiate Systems, a privately held developer of data integrity software for the health care industry, insurance providers and government agencies. The financial details of the acquisition weren't disclosed. Initiate, based in...

IBM has acquired Initiate Systems, a privately held developer of data integrity software for the health care industry, insurance providers and government agencies. The financial details of the acquisition weren't disclosed. Initiate, based in... http://www.crn.com/software/222600998;jsessionid=ZW5R1OE0ZE3W3QE1GHOSKHWATMY32JVN Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15527496166229149975-fc19693d79ae39b91c333fea5d4717f8 2010-01-21T01:58:14.068-05:00

Lotus Sametime 8.5 now offers a new online meeting experience that provides a consolidated calendar view and enables users to start or join a meeting with a single click. The new IBM Lotus Sametime features include expanded audio and video...

Lotus Sametime 8.5 now offers a new online meeting experience that provides a consolidated calendar view and enables users to start or join a meeting with a single click. The new IBM Lotus Sametime features include expanded audio and video... http://www.mytechboxonline.com/telecoms/ibm-sametime-01.php Rakesh Raman rraman103 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16660533160858787861-43b2fda8d6e55821a02f428a25572be5 2010-02-02T10:25:29.633-05:00

Google is expected to boost its existing applications store to let third-party developers sell software that hooks into its collaboration applications, the Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 2. The store could be an extension of Google's Solutions...

Google is expected to boost its existing applications store to let third-party developers sell software that hooks into its collaboration applications, the Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 2. The store could be an extension of Google's Solutions... http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Messaging-and-Collaboration/Google-Enlisting-ThirdParty-Programmers-to-Boost-Google-Apps-866348/ Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9924523063429649588-ecb6d8f439079b852dc3a0fbba1994a3 2009-03-25T22:20:33.486-04:00

Reports of deep job cuts at International Business Machines (IBM) come at a potentially delicate time for the company—just as it is hoping to secure money from the federal stimulus package. The company will lay off as many as 5,000 U.S.

Reports of deep job cuts at International Business Machines (IBM) come at a potentially delicate time for the company—just as it is hoping to secure money from the federal stimulus package. The company will lay off as many as 5,000 U.S. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/mar2009/db20090325_626883.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 81 81 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:260285978435991870-938512015edbc0f6fdaf807239973124 2010-01-19T02:13:27.660-05:00

IBM and Research In Motion (RIM) today (Jan. 18) announced the availability of new social networking applications for BlackBerry smartphones. They’re bringing the...

IBM and Research In Motion (RIM) today (Jan. 18) announced the availability of new social networking applications for BlackBerry smartphones. They’re bringing the... http://www.mytechboxonline.com/socialnet/ibm-rim-01.php Rakesh Raman rraman103 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1808279600133364144-fcd7b9e4ff23fb70fad24c7b093f5d46 2010-01-20T11:38:22.619-05:00

At this week’s Lotusphere IBM introduced “Project Vulcan“, it’s road-map for integrating public and private collaboration and social communities into an extensible set of user interfaces. Ed Brill notes that Vulcan “is the blueprint for where Lotus...

At this week’s Lotusphere IBM introduced “Project Vulcan“, it’s road-map for integrating public and private collaboration and social communities into an extensible set of user interfaces. Ed Brill notes that Vulcan “is the blueprint for where Lotus... http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=248099927923 Terri Griffith tgriffith986 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14455307303489388174-84113dd08b8e33a3552f2e3b6ee2ae52 2010-01-12T02:10:08.396-05:00

A new IBM global survey of over 32,000 consumers reveals that technology is giving shoppers a new source of power. And retailers need to engage them more directly via increased...

A new IBM global survey of over 32,000 consumers reveals that technology is giving shoppers a new source of power. And retailers need to engage them more directly via increased... http://www.mytechboxonline.com/smallbiz/ibm-survey-01.php Rakesh Raman rraman103 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14649177818382717031-2c49c1341bd033446081c23dc4fb8c56 2010-01-20T10:20:48.353-05:00

U.S. stocks slid, pulling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down from a 15-month high, on disappointing results at International Business Machines Corp. and Morgan Stanley and China’s move to curb bank lending. IBM declined 2.

U.S. stocks slid, pulling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down from a 15-month high, on disappointing results at International Business Machines Corp. and Morgan Stanley and China’s move to curb bank lending. IBM declined 2. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aDswEGte0ozs&pos=1 Terence Rose trose855 3 3 0 0