Vendors and Providers

Microsoft extends Azure Active Directory to support Facebook, Google

Use Facebook and Google login credentials to authenticate customers, partners

All aboard the SS Dreamforce

Salesforce rents cruise ship to house hotel-less Dreamforce attendees

iOS 9 release spurs upgrade of JAMF’s Apple management suite

Apple is releasing iOS 9 today, and JAMF Software is ready with an updated version of Casper Suite, its management platform for Macs and iOS devices.

HP to cut up to 30,000 jobs, mostly in services

On verge of splitting into two companies, HP restructures once again

Review: iOS 9 delivers polish and stability

Apple's free update to its mobile OS delivers relevant information, smarter search and better security

Microsoft’s decision to pre-load Windows 10 upgrade sans consent is ill-advised

Dispenses with 'industry practice' claim about downloading upgrade to PCs whose owners didn't ask for bits

Brocade’s new SDN controller

OpenDaylight "Lithium" distribution includes interoperability and orchestration enhancements

Salesforce unveils a new CRM tool for ‘relationship intelligence’

Tapping RelateIQ technology, SalesforceIQ comes in separate versions for SMBs and enterprises

What to expect at Microsoft’s big hardware event on October 6th

Expect Surface tablets, Lumia smartphones, and maybe more at a rare Microsoft hardware event.

Arista expands its portfolio with 25, 50, and 100-Gig data center switches