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Free BlackBerry Software
Our past Tips of the Week included a variety of BlackBerry software -- free, open-source and otherwise -- but most of those applications were strictly business-focused. This week, in the spirit of summer, we're loosening the tie, undoing our top buttons and giving you five free BlackBerry downloads designed for your life outside the corporate walls.
HP folds Voodoo PC business unit
Hewlett-Packard has merged its Voodoo PC business unit with its consumer business, the company said Wednesday.
Astaro Targets Symantec Resellers in Bold Channel Promotion
The fingerpointing at Symantec continues, in a soap opera-esque quagmire of executives with foot-in-mouth syndrome, PR spin and angry and confused channel partners. Competitors have wasted no time in taking advantage of the situation, and may well succeed in pulling away some of Symantec's best channel partners. The unanswered question is of course, will Symantec care, or will they be glad to see them go?
TSA leans on BI to save $100 million
The federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimates that it will have saved an estimated $100 million over a two year period by using business intelligence software to more effectively manage its workers.
Cisco to buy home-network software vendor
Cisco announced plans to buy Pure Networks, a Seattle company that has developed software aimed at making home networking easier, for US$120 million.
IT worker confidence hits all-time low
Now more than ever American IT workers fear the weakening U.S. economy will impact their ability to find and keep jobs in high-tech, according to research released Wednesday.
Essential Gear for the Business Traveler, Part 1
As I mentioned last week, I recently tried limiting myself to just one carry-on bag when flying. I couldn't do it--and frankly, I don't recommend the practice. However, the exercise prompted me to re-evaluate all the gear and related accessories I normally pack. Here are two items that will continue to make the cut. Next week: three more, plus one just-for-fun accessory.
The Portable Office: The best way to get online
For many of us who travel and want to get online from the road, Wi-Fi hotspots alone just don't cut it. There aren't enough of them, they aren't always available where you want them, and they can be a security nightmare. There is a better alternative: cellular data service from the same wireless carriers who connect our cell phones.
MobileMe fracas continues
Apple's MobileMe migration continues to be troublesome, with the company last night confirming at least some problems that could be attributed to one of the MobileMe email servers.
Parts of San Francisco network still locked out
The high-profile troubles on the city of San Francisco's computer network continue, despite a dramatic jailhouse intervention by the city's mayor this week.
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