Data Center

Hell freezes over: Microsoft makes Windows free for some devices

'One of the boldest moves Microsoft has made,' says analyst of commitment to give away Windows for smartphones and tablets with screens smaller than 9-in.

Pivotal Looks to Simplify Building ‘Business Data Lakes’

Three new Lumia smartphones to run Windows Phone 8.1

The low-cost Lumia 630 will have dual 3G SIMs

CompTIA now offers its research without charge

Creates new user category that gives registered users access to its vendor-neutral research and educational materials

Canonical to close Ubuntu One cloud-storage service

In the face of stiff competition, the company will quit to focus on its OS

Durbin warns Republicans standalone H-1B hike plan will fail

H-1B increase can't happen without comprehensive immigration reform, Durbin tells tech CEOs

Princeton CompSci prof wins prestigious award

ACM-Infosys Foundation Award in Computing Sciences goes to David Blei

US plan to end ICANN oversight could lead to ‘Net censorship, lawmakers say

Ending the NTIA's formal oversight of ICANN could open the door for other countries, critics say

Microsoft slates April 8 release of Windows 8.1 Update

Free refresh to roll out next week via Windows Update

Fumble-free USB 3.1 connector will be in products by year end

USB Implementers Forum says final USB 3.1 specification will be published in July