Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
Rebuts Google's claim that businesses can bypass Office 2010, use Docs with older editions
EMC plans to move VPLEX's synchronous replication to all of its products
Data center announcement slated for May 17 may be cloudy
Robot, dubbed Athlete, is built to walk or roll on six legs, and to carry 14.5 tons of NASA equipment on Mars
The deal gives SAP mobile and database technology
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 refresh refinines for Fall release; while hackers dig deeper
Wild plunge of last week adds greater urgency for the SEC to stem market swings
Taiwan still bans telecommunications industry investment from China
The computer will be the flagship of the company's upcoming new line-up
Velocity Dedupe Engine will open up virtual data center architectures
The Epicor Express application adds another option for on-demand ERP
A quick look back at the operating system's fast rise
Usability group urges standardization for iPad apps navigation
China's contract chip makers have struggled to compete
Globalization, increased regulations and data growth are three, according to Barry Briggs
Theft hurting IT industry, economy
The agency asks whether mobile providers should issue usage alerts
But it leaves out two key metrics: performance and pricing
Outlines plans, goals -- including leaner interface -- for major upgrade
Limited beta has 'couple hundred' businesses testing undisclosed business-oriented features
Intel says tablets won't bite into netbook shipments
The legislation would require the agency to prove market failure before regulating broadband
In a video, the carrier shows the results of a 4G speed test in a Boston pizzeria
Microsoft's monthly security bulletin reveals vulnerabilities that could impact third-party software, unbeknownst to corporate IT.
Fixes just two flaws in light Patch Tuesday, but expect a whopper in June, say researchers
Users hope update addresses weak signals, dropped connections, slow speeds
They're even tracking those emoticons
Wireless network company Meru reports Q1 results for first time since going public
Herschel Space Observatory used infrared imagery to discover space gap
It warns of a coming fraudulent batch settlement attempt
Company will fully integrate Data Domain with NetWorker later this year
The groups see affordable broadband as a way to improve social services
The memory chip maker slashed payrolls and debt to emerge from bankruptcy
The service can lower the cost of international calls and roaming call charges, Verizon said
The chip, LCD and mobile phone giant outlined investments in 5 new areas
