Vendors and Providers

Cache warfare: Azure and AWS get updated caching services

AWS now comes with Redis, while Windows Azure promises faster response times

Spec standoff: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Samsung's new Note 3 will face more competition than its predecessors

Cisco users on Notice

No free software to plug these holes

Topsy wants to become the Google of Twitter search

Every public tweet on Twitter is now indexed and searchable through Topsy

Google, Microsoft in ‘2-Horse Race’ for Government Cloud Contracts

Blackmail, other conspiracy theories surround Microsoft’s deal with Nokia

Two analysts point to financial data to claim that Microsoft was blackmailed into buying Nokia.

Microsoft continues cloud ERP push with Dynamics NAV update

Multitenancy and closer alignment with Office are among the new features on tap

Samsung’s Note 3 has bigger screen, better performance in lighter package

The smartphone will start shipping on Sept. 25 and arrive later this year in the U.S.

Hands on Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch

A quick play with Samsung's Galaxy Gear shows a fairly responsive device

Samsung shows anticipated smartwatch, coming this month

The Galaxy Gear will compete with Sony's SmartWatch 2 and a possible Apple iWatch