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In depth
Google adds hosted search service for corporate users
Google unveiled Tuesday a hosted service called Google Custom Search Business Edition for businesses looking to add search capabilities to their Web sites.
Can you trust Microsoft with VoIP?VoIP burning questions.
Some users and industry observers question whether Microsoft server technology has the mettle for handling the real-time load and reliability requirements of corporate telephony traffic and applications. Others say the move will help accelerate the use of converged messaging and productivity applications such as presence, Web conferencing and chat. We take a closer look as part of our
Hacking extortionist resurfaces
“Ransomware,” last seen in 2006, has reappeared and is trying to extort $300 from users whose files the malware has encrypted, a Russian security researcher said Monday.
Salesforce.com adds customization features
Online provider coins term “platform-as-a-service” to highlight development tools to extend CRM, build custom apps that run on its hosted infrastructure.
SunRocket appears to fold, VoIP service in doubt
VoIP start-up SunRocket succumbed to slow customer growth and to more aggressive Vonage, Verizon, AT&T and cable TV providers.
Enterprise customer sees benefits in consolidating services under one platform
Switching from Oracle to SAP CRM gave Dow Corning the right tools to improve sales processes.
