Monthly Archives: June 2013
COBOL: 10 Reasons the Old Language Is Still Kicking
COBOL: 10 Reasons the Old Language Is Still Kicking
by Darryl K. Taft
COBOL Is Easy
Learning COBOL isn't like learning a completely new language: It's English....
IBM Researcher Wins Kyoto Prize for DRAM Invention
IBM researcher Dr. Robert Heath Dennard has won one of Japan's most coveted awards for his accomplishments in electronics.Dennard, an IBM Fellow, was named...
Anturis Launches IT Monitoring Platform for SMBs
Anturis has launched the commercial version of its cloud-based monitoring and troubleshooting platform for Web services and IT infrastructure. The browser-based cloud platform targets...
Snom Adds HP Lync-Optimized IP Phones
As the market for Microsoft Lync continues to grow, Snom Technology has expanded its portfolio with the addition of HP's Lync-optimized desktop IP phones,...
Google Maps Help Find City Quizzes, Dylan Trivia, Garage Sales
Online maps bring a world of adventure with the help of Google Maps APIs that are used by developers around the world to create...
Black Hat 2013 Set to Shine Security Light on Vulnerabilities
In another month, security researchers, IT professionals and hackers of all stripes will descend on Las Vegas for the annual Black Hat security conference.Black...
Cisco: Internet of Everything Already Worth Billions in Profits
Cisco Systems officials for much of the year have been talking about what they are calling the Internet of Everything.According to the networking giant,...
Oracle, Microsoft Ready to Link Their Fortunes in the Cloud
In times of distress, companies facing trouble often lock arms in a mutual effort to help themselves recover from body blows received in the...
In-Flight Cell Phone Ban Sure to Continue Despite FAA Rule Review
The announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration in January that the agency was convening a panel to study the feasibility of loosening regulations restricting...
AT&T Eyes Telefonica in Quest for Acquisition Options: Report
AT&T continues to explore options to expand its empire beyond U.S. borders. Within the last two months, it has pursued several deals, including buying...