Nathan Eddy

Broadband networking and routing specialist Zyxel announced the launch of its series of Web-managed 24- and 48-port 10G-bit switches (XGS1910) and G-bit switches (GS1910), which are aimed at small and midsize businesses and offer features such as network performance and security management. Prices range from $299.99 for the base model and top out at $1, […]

The latest rumors concerning Apple’s alleged iPad Mini tablet say the device will look very similar to the company’s iPod Touch media player, only larger, according to a report on the Apple-centric blog 9to5Mac. Citing unnamed sources, the report also claimed the iPad Mini would have small bezels along the portrait sides of the device, […]

After ending several months of slow growth, small-business optimism dropped for a second consecutive month, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses monthly report, the Small Business Optimism Index, which dropped 0.2 points, to 91.2. During the economic recovery, now in its third year, the Index has averaged 90, making this the worst recovery […]

As more employees bring their smartphones, tablets and notebooks to work and businesses implement bring-your-own-device, or BYOD, initiatives to increase worker productivity, they may also be putting corporate data at risk due to a lack of adequate security controls and employee education, according to a survey conducted by Coalfire, an IT governance, risk and compliance […]

As the expected launch date of Apple’s latest version of the iPhone-unofficially referred to as the iPhone 5-approaches, Apple has taken the step of offering to match retailer discounts on older models, including the iPhone 4 and 4S handsets, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. While Apple has not officially acknowledged the […]

Social networking giant Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission have reached a resolution following charges that the company deceived its consumers by telling them they could keep their information on Facebook private, while repeatedly allowing it to be publicly shared. The agreement requires Facebook to give its users “clear and prominent notice” and obtain their […]

In the quest to provide the best search engine possible, Google announced this week an upgrade to the company’s search algorithms as well as the expansion of the Knowledge Graph, a database of more than 500 million real-world people, places and things with 3.5 billion attributes and connections among them. Starting next week, Google will […]

While the overall use of social media has risen year-over-year to 53 percent from 44 percent among small businesses (with 1 to 99 employees) and grown to 63 percent from 52 percent among midsize businesses (100 to 999 employees), the gap is widening between small and midsize businesses that are using social media in an […]

San Francisco San Francisco leads the pack when it comes to offering the best opportunities for a career in big data, according to the report.Photo Credit: Digon3 McLean, Va. Located in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, McLean  took second place on the list due to its array of commercial- and government-related data center operations.Photo […]

With more than 650,000 tech professionals in computer systems design and related services, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, California, Virginia, Texas, New York and Florida are the nation€™s leading players when it comes to IT employment, adding 15,000 positions this year alone. However, a slew of up-and-coming states, such as Massachusetts, Oregon, […]

Small-business owners concerned about their future financial position caused the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small-Business Index to decline six points to positive 17 in a survey conducted in July, erasing gains made earlier this year. However, business-owner optimism has improved €œsignificantly€ from a low point in the third quarter of 2010, the report noted. Future capital spending […]

The growing market for smartphones and tablets is giving the mobile dynamic RAM market a boost, according to a market brief from IHS iSuppli. With its increasing use in smart mobile devices as manufacturers opt for lower-power memory platforms to power applications, mobile DRAM revenue is on track to reach a record $6.56 billion this […]