Data Center

PlayStation chief Hirai tipped as next head of Sony

CEO Howard Stringer says promotion gives Sony board a chance to get to know Hirai, but others still have a chance

NetApp to buy storage array firm Engenio

Seeks avenue into external high-speed video storage market

House subcommittee votes to kill net neutrality

Republicans push through a resolution of disapproval for the FCC's new rules

NetApp to acquire LSI’s Engenio storage unit

The US$480 million deal would help NetApp get into new vertical markets

Dell: ARM servers could face software issues

A weak software ecosystem could be a hindrance if ARM tries to crack the server market as an alternative to x86

Setup, repair of smartphones, tablets still frustrates many

Some consumers just give up and call tech support

VeriFone seeks recall of Square credit card readers

In open letter, VeriFone CEO Bergeron says free Square mobile readers have 'gaping' security hole that invites card skimming

4 Virtualization Security Basics to Watch

Trade group: Do-not-track bill is ‘awful’

A do-not-track bill in the U.S. Congress would harm websites and ad networks, NetChoice says

The reverse application pyramid

Instead of adding more applications you should be taking some away to reduce your costs and support efforts.