Monthly Archives: January 2013
AT&T Considering a Carrier Acquisition Abroad: Report
AT&T, the nation's second-largest carrier, is looking for a European carrier to buy, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 17. An investment abroad would...
ObjectRocket Launches MongoDB Database as a Service
ObjectRocket has announced the launch of its easy-to-use, scalable MongoDB database as a service (DBaaS).The company built its MongoDB cloud service from the ground...
Lenovo ThinkPad X131e Chromebook Aimed at Schools
Computer maker Lenovo announced the launch of the ThinkPad X131e Chromebook, a customizable notebook with rugged features designed for educational institutions with software and...
Salaries Rising for IT Professionals, Led by CIOs
Hiring and salaries have improved for IT positions in most North American metropolitan areas, according to the 2013 Salary Survey released by Janco Associates...
Mobile Advertising Revenue to Reach $11.4 Billion in 2013: Gartner
The surge in mobile device ownership and the ability of these devices to connect to the Web will help drive the growth of mobile...
UnitedHealthcare Launches Innovation Contest to Battle Chronic Illness
UnitedHealthcare has launched an open innovation initiative to encourage the development of products that help people live healthier lives and manage chronic conditions.Announced on...
USB Storage Drive Loaded With Malware Shuts Down Power Plant
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team reports that a U.S.-based power generating facility was shut down after a contract employee introduced malware into the...
Cheaper iPhone 5, Plus iPhone 5S, Coming This Summer: Report
Apple will introduce two new iPhones this summer, one of which is likely to be a less-expensive model, according to a new report from...
Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet Must Overcome 10 Market Challenges
Microsoft’s Surface Pro has reportedly started leaving the manufacturing facility, meaning the device is close to launch. Microsoft so far hasn’t said exactly when...
Emerson Network Power Launches Hyperscale Data Center Group
Emerson Network Power, which is moving into new sectors to augment its bread-and-butter UPS business, on Jan. 16 commissioned a new dedicated group to...