Matt Hines

IBMs Lotus Software unit launched a new version of its Sametime collaboration package that allows companies to integrate the communications system with some of the most popular free instant messaging applications available online today. As expected, Lotus launched Sametime 7.5—which includes tools for Web conferencing and instant messaging, as well as sharing and editing documents […]

IBMs Lotus Software division couldnt resist the taste of Apple Computer any longer. At the companys Lotusphere developer conference in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, IBM announced that the newest version of its messaging software package, Notes 7, which includes e-mail, calendar management tools and instant messaging, will offer new support for the Mac OS X […]

IBM Corp.s Lotus Software division is preparing to launch an updated version of its Sametime collaboration package with a new emphasis on encouraging customers to piece together their own programs using tools included in the offering. On Monday, IBM will introduce the updated version of Sametime at its Lotusphere developer conference in Orlando, Fla. The […]

The industry group working to define parameters of the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard has approved a draft proposal for the technological specification after settling differences between several different groups of companies attempting to influence the guideline. The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)s 802.11n task force ratified the latest draft at the groups meeting in […]

Opera Software ASA released Wednesday a beta version of its mobile technology designed for use on devices running Microsoft Corp.s Windows Mobile Pocket PC software. Dubbed the Opera Mobile 8.5 Web browser for Windows Mobile Pocket PC, the application boasts the ability to deliver Internet capabilities to any device running the Microsoft operating system, including […]

EMC Corp. announced Tuesday that it has added Google Inc.s Desktop Search tools to its Documentum business units enterprise content management products. The storage giant, based in Hopkinton, Mass., said it added the Google technology to augment the search capabilities in its ECI (Enterprise Content Integration) package and expand the products ability to scan much […]

Business software maker Autodesk Inc. announced Tuesday that it has named Carl Bass as its new president and chief executive, promoting him from the role of chief operating officer. The San Rafael, Calif.-based maker of CAD (computer-aided design) applications said that Bass will take over his new position as of May 1, 2006, and that […]

Microsoft Corp. said its next-generation Internet Explorer 7 browser will feature more sophisticated and effective tools for clearing the applications memory of Web usage data. In a posting to the companys IE 7 blog site, Microsoft Program Manager Uche Enuha reported that the new software will offer a “Delete Browsing History” feature that will allow […]

Only a slight silver lining shone for IT wages in a recent survey. The bottom line: Most IT workers and executives saw little growth in their salaries last year, and many shouldnt expect to see significant pay increases any time soon. Based on the preliminary results of its January 2006 IT Salary Survey, research company […]

The Court of Appeal of the state of California upheld Microsoft Corp.s $1.1 billion class-action settlement this week, turning away a lingering claim over the terms of the historic payout. The states First District appeals court ruled that a claim brought by California resident Charles Q. Jakob had no merit as it reaffirmed that the […]

Networking gear manufacturer Lucent Technologies Inc. lowered its financial guidance for 2006 on Friday, reporting that its previous projection of single-digit revenue growth for the fiscal year will likely be replaced by flat earnings performance. The Murray Hill, N.J., company said that it expects revenues for its first quarter of fiscal 2006, which ended Dec. […]

Verizon Wireless introduced its new GlobalEmail service on Friday, which promises to expand the carriers mobile e-mail capabilities to almost anywhere on the planet. The Bedminster, N.J.-based company said the offering will give its business customers access to e-mail in over 50 countries worldwide. Subscribers who want to utilize the Verizon Wireless GlobalEmail service will […]