Darryl K. Taft

Big data, and the ability to sift through and manage it, has become a core competitive advantage in nearly every industry, as successful companies are mining their data for information that might turn a series of seemingly random numbers and information into solid-gold profits. Still, what does the term “big data” really mean? Is it […]

NEW YORK — Now that Microsoft has launched Windows 8 and consumers are all set to get their hands on the new operating system, the next step will be to see what enterprises do regarding the new platform. That is one of the key things Microsoft and its partners are looking at as the OS […]

Start Screen Microsoft says Windows is beautiful, fast and fluid, bringing together your sites, people, apps and more—so everything you care about is right on your Start screen. Share Share files and info with people you know or send info to another app, all without leaving the app you’re in. You can email photos to […]

NEW YORK — Touting the day as one full of excitement, Microsoft officially launched its Windows 8 operating system at a major event here. Addressing a standing-room-only crowd of press, analysts, partners and others on Oct. 25, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer stormed the stage with a typically Ballmer-ific display, proclaiming: “This is an exciting day!” […]

WASHINGTON — Teradata, a provider of analytic data solutions, has announced new database capabilities that enable customers to deliver real-time agility. The new Teradata Database capabilities include workload management features, Teradata Data Lab with Smart Loader, Teradata Studio and Teradata Virtual Machine Edition. With this announcement, Teradata taps into the more than 200 new capabilities […]

WASHINGTON — Teradata (NYSE: TDC), a provider of analytic data solutions, has introduced the Teradata Unified Data Environment and the Unified Data Architecture, which feature new software and hardware technology for handling all types of data. The new Teradata Unified Data Environment is a framework for addressing all types of data and multiple Teradata systems. […]

System z “Over the past nine years, IBM and our clients that require mission-critical IT skills have worked with schools around the world to teach enterprise computing as part of the IBM System z Academic Initiative. Skilled students entering the job market have a vibrant ecosystem that allows them to continue to enhance their skills […]

NEW YORK – Windows 8 will be the catalyst for a major shift in the enterprise, but not necessarily in a way Microsoft would like, according to Salesforce.com’s leader. Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of Salesforce.com reiterated his notion that the Windows era is over and said Windows 8 will be the key turning point […]

NEW YORK – Salesforce.com brought its Dreamforce event east to New York to hammer home its message that “business is social” to enterprise customers and partners in the Big Apple. At the New York event, known as Cloudforce 2012, Salesforce.com set forth is social business agenda and introduced some new pieces to its cloud computing […]

Microsoft reported a 22 percent decline in profit and a dip of 8 percent in revenues for its first fiscal quarter of 2013, as the company prepares for the launch of Windows 8 on Oct. 26. The software giant said the decline came as customers put off purchases to wait for Windows 8, which is […]