Jeff Burt

LifeSize Communications officials want to make it easier for people to use their video conferencing technology at any time and on any device. LifeSize, a division of Logitech, is rolling out its mobile and desktop video conferencing solution, called LifeSize UVC ClearSea, which can be used on almost every desktop and mobile device, from PCs […]

Advanced Micro Devices continues to try to grow its product portfolio, but the company is still being dogged by the contracting worldwide PC market. Most recently, market research firm IC Insights reported that in 2012, AMD fell from second to fourth place among the world’s top microprocessor vendors, overtaken by Qualcomm and Samsung Electronics, both […]

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, on his first day on the job May 16, told shareholders that the giant chip maker had been too slow in responding to changes around mobile devices and that the company would be even more aggressive getting into the market. He didn’t take long to start making changes. Krzanich, who replaced […]

Aruba Networks is rolling out 802.11ac offerings that not only enable organizations to take advantage of the faster WiFi standard, but also optimize how the rapidly growing number of mobile devices connect to the WiFi network. Aruba officials May 21 unveiled the company’s new Aruba 220 Series access points (APs) that were built specifically for […]

Dell is changing its strategy regarding public clouds, opting for a partner program rather than continuing efforts around its OpenStack cloud initiative that was based on VMware technology. Dell officials on May 20 announced the company’s Cloud Partner Program, with the initial partners in North America being Joyent, ScaleMatrix and ZeroLag. In the program, Dell […]

Intel is rolling out a set of tools that will enable programmers to accelerate their development of Android apps for mobile devices powered by either Intel or ARM chips. The development environment, called Beacon Mountain 0.5, is the latest move by Intel to make greater inroads into the booming smartphone and tablet markets, and also […]

Cisco Systems’ former executive in charge of its broad Borderless Networks strategy is now the CEO of Firetide, which sells wireless mesh networking equipment. John McCool left Cisco last month after more than a decade with the networking giant, most recently as its chief technology officer and senior vice president of the company’s Global Enterprise […]

Intel is a $53 billion company in desperate need of a strong mobile play, and according to former CEO Paul Otellini, he let a golden opportunity slip through his fingers several years ago. Speaking to The Atlantic as he prepared to step down as Intel’s top executive, Otellini recalled the time when Apple officials—then in […]

Dell’s difficult first-quarter financial numbers once again put a harsh spotlight on the difficulties of being a PC maker in a world where consumers and businesses are increasingly turning to smartphones and tablets. Those numbers—including a 2 percent dip in overall revenues and a 51 percent drop in profitability—also could lend a little more credence […]

BOSTON—ARM will take significant market share from Intel in the server chip space over the next few years, and Advanced Micro Devices will be a key vendor benefiting from the shift, according to the head of AMD’s server business. In an interview with eWEEK here, Andrew Feldman, corporate vice president and general manager of AMD’s […]

Aruba Networks is buying privately held Meridian Apps to bulk up its capabilities around indoor mapping and location services. Aruba officials said they plan to combine their company’s WiFi technology with Meridian’s indoor location services for smartphones and tablets. Meridian’s software platform is aimed at public venues like shopping malls, hospitals, museums, convention centers and […]

Cisco Systems’ aggressive efforts to become an enterprise IT solutions provider are paying dividends, with strong growth in its data center offerings and mobility solutions, according to CEO John Chambers. In a conference call with analysts and journalists May 15 following the release of the company’s latest quarterly financial numbers, Chambers said his company is […]