RemoteFX adds dimension to Hyper-V VDI in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 beta

The RemoteFX feature set now in beta testing through Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 beta beefs up Hyper-V graphics display and USB redirection. Once implemented, the enhanced graphics capabilities will have dramatic impact on physical server configuration requirements. IT managers will benefit from looking at the freely available beta

Tour Microsoft Bing on Windows Phone 7, Safari

Microsoft July 19 released Windows Phone 7 to technical preview, with smartphones based on the platform due in October. Since that time, reviewers have pored over the highly anticipated mobile operating system, comparing and contrasting it with Apple’s iPhone and smartphones based on Android and Research In Motion’s BlackBerry platform

Sybase Discusses SAP Merger

SAP’s agreement to buy Sybase for $5.8 billion should help the software company stay competitive with Oracle through new revenue streams and a larger technology portfolio. Analysts agree that the acquisition also gives SAP the ability to capitalize on former strategic partner Sybase’s mobile technology at a time when businesses seem to be gravitating strongly toward smartphones and tablets.

Microsoft’s Stealth Attack in Enterprise Social Software

Gartner Research analyst Jeffrey Mann Aug. 18 conducted a Webinar on the enterprise social software market, at which he said Microsoft has made significant improvements to its business social software capabilities in SharePoint 2010

SAP Dishes on Sybase Merger

SAP’s agreement to buy Sybase for $5.8 billion should help the software company stay competitive with Oracle through new revenue streams and a larger technology portfolio. Analysts agree that the acquisition also gives SAP the ability to capitalize on former strategic partner Sybase’s mobile technology at a time when businesses seem to be gravitating strongly toward smartphones and tablets. One analyst suggests that SAP has not been successful with mobilizing its own suite of back-office applications, and that the acquisition can rectify this

IT Security Professionals Want a Bigger Payday, Says Survey

Good enterprise-level security is not cheap, especially with new threats coming every day.

Android 2.2 Froyo Roll-Out Schedule Guessing Game Begins

Tips and reports suggest that Verizon’s line-up of Droid devices may land Android 2.2 Froyo as soon as Friday, August 6.

Black Hat: External Content Threatens Web Security

Companies that rely on third-party Web content place themselves at the mercy of their partners’ security practices.

Black Hat: External Content Threatens Web Security

Companies that rely on third-party Web content place themselves at the mercy of their partners’ security practices.

Apple Refreshes iMac, Mac Pro

The Magic Trackpad, a wireless navigation device, and a 27-inch LED Cinema Display were announced in addition to the Mac updates.