Posts Categorized: Software

What SDN Can and Cannot Do for Your Network

Posted by & filed under Functional Information Systems, Software, System development, technology, video.

Description: Software defined networking (SDN) is still at the early stages of development adoption.  In this video interview, Rami Rahim, executive vice-president of platform systems division at Juniper Networks, offers some advice to organizations considering SDN. Source: itworldcanada Date: October 3, 2013   Rami Rahim of Juniper Networks says businesses should look for SDN systems that offer programmability… Read more »

Keep Tweeting After You Die with LivesOn

Posted by & filed under Artificial intelligence, Software, Twitter.

Description: If a friend or family member passes away, would you want artificially intelligent software to keep speaking for them? If so, you may want to suggest they register for LivesOn. Source: TechVibes Date: March 15th, 2013 A unique new program has been developed that aims to allow Twitter users to continue tweeting long after they’re dead…. Read more »

Firefox maker Mozilla to launch smartphone operating system

Posted by & filed under digital divide, Firefox, smartphones, Software.

Description: Mozilla is making a bold attempt to build on their success of the Firefox web browser. Following suite with competitors Apple and Google, Mozilla has announced that they will be launching a new smartphone operating system. Source: The Guardian Date: February 22nd, 2013 Mozilla, the maker of the Firefox web browser, will on Sunday launch… Read more »

Why Tim Hortons, Air Canada, and the Weather Network Love BlackBerry 10

Posted by & filed under Apple, Blackberry, smartphones, Software.

Description: Months ago when Blackberry postponed their new OS launch until the beginning of 2013, many critics saw this as the end of Blackberry because postponing the launch gave Blackberry no competition against the new Apple and Samsung launches. Now the company has the spotlight all to itself, and in the aftermath of iPhone5, the… Read more »

Flatlining user base spells end of RIM’s growth story

Posted by & filed under Blackberry, business models, industry analysis, market intelligence, revenue model, RIM, smartphones, Software.

Description: RIM’s user-base has been growing since the launch of its first smart phone but its shrinking market share is expected change that. Some analysts are anticipating RIMs growth to halt very soon, despite the launch of their upcoming release of Blackberry 10. Source: The Globe and Mail  Date: September 23rd, 2012   A decade… Read more »

Codecademy says it can turn anyone into a Web programmer

Posted by & filed under Human Resources, industry analysis, revenue model, Software.

Description: It’s a tough economy out there, but there’s at least one skill in high demand: programming.  Industry veterans insist that almost anyone can master the basics of software coding. Source: cnn.com Date: Nov 28, 2011 “Coding is going to be the literacy of the 21st Century, and we think we have the easiest way… Read more »

New iPhone Conceals Sheer Magic

Posted by & filed under Apple, smart phones, smartphones, Software, System development, telecomunications.

Description: What’s in a name? A lot, apparently. Apple’s new iPhone is called the iPhone 4S. But what people really wanted was the iPhone 5. Source: NYtimes.com Date: Oct 11, 2011 The rumors online had predicted the second coming — or, rather, the fifth coming. It would be wedge-shaped! It would be completely transparent! It… Read more »

Cloud Computing May be a Shot in the Arm our Economy Needs

Posted by & filed under business models, Cloud Computing, e-payment, Ecommerce, EXAM ARTICLE, Google, M-commerce, smart phones, smartphones, Software.

Description: Economists and pundits have long feared the emergence of what they called “hollow corporations,” or businesses that don’t actually produce actual goods or services themselves, but instead act as brokers or intermediaries relying on networks of suppliers and partners. Source: Forbes .com. Date: Sept 19, 2011 Where are these services coming from?  Look to… Read more »

Microsoft unveils a radically redesigned Windows 8

Posted by & filed under Cloud Computing, operating system, Security, Software, Uncategorized.

Description: Windows 8 is coming soon — and it looks nothing like the Windows you’re used to. Source: CNN .com. Date: Sept 14, 2011 Microsoft formally introduced Windows 8 on Tuesday to thousands of software developers gathered at the company’s annual Build conference in Anaheim, Calif. The software giant said it reimagined Windows for the… Read more »