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Performance problems have forced SAP to delay plans for the volume release of its on-demand suite.
Microsoft and Yahoo: Road to Nowhere
It could have been the deal of the century. It could have given Microsoft the online search and ad chops it doesn't have, not to mention firmer footing in the cloud. But it was not to be (at least not yet), as Microsoft withdrew its offer for Yahoo amid much waiting, threatening and gnashing of teeth all around. Here is how the dance to the denouement played out.
Failed Microhoo Deal Primes Google for Enterprise
An analyst says Google is now in a stronger position as cloud computing grows.
Yahoo`s Yang Rallies His Troops
The CEO commends staffers and vows the best is ahead after Microsoft ends its pursuit.
Lego`s Latest Brick Trick: A Virtual World
Execs expect retail options and tie-ins will keep Lego Universe a profitable part of the real world.
Report: Microsoft Mulling Yahoo Takeover
Ballmer says walking away is an option; decision could come May 2.
Ribbit Rolls VOIP for Salesforce.com
Ribbit for Salesforce converts voice to text and puts the data right into Salesforce.
SAP Delays Product Rollout After Weak Q1
SAP posts a weak Q1 as sales of its software fell in the U.S. and it continues to tweak its Business ByDesign software.
IBM Floats into the Cloud with Caution
Others make a lot of noise in the cloud, but IBM is sneaking in under the radar.
Google Carries Offline Access Ball Forward
Google makes spreadsheets and presentations applications work offline, rivaling Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Microsoft Dampens Yahoo`s Social Network Glory
Yahoo's Open Strategy could make the company the weapon Microsoft needs for social network dominance.
Is Yahoo`s Social Platform Too Little, Too Late?
Yahoo's CTO offers a bold, promising glimpse of the future of the portal as a social network ... just as Microsoft prepares to move in.
Ballmer Stands by Yahoo Offer
Microsoft's CEO says the company is ready to move forward if the Yahoo board rejects the proposal.
Microsoft Prices CRM Online to Undercut Rivals
Microsoft rolls out its Dynamics CRM Online package with prices and options aimed at undercutting software-as-a-service leader Salesforce.com.
Monitoring Your Applications
Deploying an application and then monitoring its back-end performance should not be the end of IT's involvement in that app. In this IT Link podcast, Lori Wizdo, vice president of marketing for Knoa Software, explains that end-user monitoring is an important step in making sure the application is doing what it is supposed to do from a user perspective. Applications, especially Web applications, may appear to be performing well, but not reflecting the user's actual experience.
Yahoo Needs Google Magic for Q1
Yahoo looks to display its value to shareholders and acquirer-hopeful Microsoft in this crucial first quarter.
High Bidders Get F-14 Parts on the Web
GAO study finds sensitive military items for sale on eBay and Craigslist.
SAP Teams with Utilities on ERP-Meter Integration
SAP is working with seven major power utilities to integrate enterprise resource management software with advanced metering technology.
Etelos` Apps on a Plane
Etelos adds offline access to better compete with rival Salesforce.com.
Keep Track of Friends, Enemies
As Google guns for whoever will take its apps, the IT world still loves its traditional packages.