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Oracle Stock Rises 5 Percent on News of Hurd Hire
Microsoft Gaming Director Moves to Amazon
Tue, September 07, 2010 - Amazon may be preparing a move into gaming after hiring away Microsoft's director of games platform strategy.
Oracle Calls HP's Lawsuit Against Hurd 'vindictive'
Tue, September 07, 2010 - Oracle called Hewlett-Packard's lawsuit against its former CEO "vindictive" and said it threatened the companies' close relationship.
Report: HP Sues Mark Hurd
Tue, September 07, 2010 - Hewlett-Packard is suing its former CEO, Mark Hurd, who was named co-president of rival Oracle on Monday, according to a report on the Wall Street Journal's website.
Hurd's Job: Sell Oracle's Exadata Vision
Tue, September 07, 2010 - The ascendancy of former Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd to a co-president slot at Oracle could give the vendor's strategy of selling integrated systems a boost, according to some industry observers.
Hurd Joins Oracle As Co-President
Mon, September 06, 2010 - Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd has been appointed co-president of Oracle, the software company announced Monday.
Ping a Scammers Haven? Security Experts Say Watch Out
Fri, September 03, 2010 - Apple's music-focused social network, Ping is only a few days old, and already the iTunes-based feature is "drowning in scams and spams," security researchers say. The scams are nothing too advanced at the moment, and there are no reports of clickjacking worms or other forms of aggressive malware, experts say. But if you're looking for links to bogus surveys promising free iPhones, iPads and other assorted iDevices then Ping in iTunes 10 is the social network for you.
Consumer Group Lampoons Google CEO Over Privacy Issues
Fri, September 03, 2010 - Consumer Watchdog, a group that has been a sharp critic of Google's privacy practices in the past, is at it once again.
Real-Life IT Tales and Lessons Learned
Fri, September 03, 2010 - Techies share their most noteworthy IT experiences in InfoWorld's Off the Record blog.
Apple TV, 'Ping' and ITunes -- What it Means
Thu, September 02, 2010 - There were a lot of rumors and expectations ahead of Apple's much-hyped music event yesterday. As expected, Apple unveiled a new touch-based iPod Nano, and an iPod Touch sporting the company's A4 processor, its super-high-resolution Retina display, and front and rear cameras offering HD video recording and video chat via FaceTime. There was also a new iPod Shuffle, which thankfully returns to the previous iteration's design with on-device buttons and a clip to make it wearable.
Jobs Promises Fixes for IPhone Flaws Next Week with IOS 4.1
Thu, September 02, 2010 - Apple yesterday laid out its plans for the next two upgrades of iOS, the mobile operating system that powers its iPhone and iPad, slating the first for release in a few days.
Hurricane Tracking Apps for IPhone and IPad
Thu, September 02, 2010 - If you've been paying a lot of attention to Danielle, Earl, and Fiona lately-- no, you won't find pics of them on TMZ.com--then a hurricane-tracking app, built specifically for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, may help feed your curiosity about storms. A variety of inexpensive apps are available for both devices. Of the handful reviewed here, one is a universal app, and two have separate--but nearly identical--versions for the iPhone and the iPad.
Facebook Connect Mysteriously Disappears From Apple's Ping
Thu, September 02, 2010 - Apple has mentioned Facebook Connect support for new social network Ping in Wednesday's keynote, the iTunes 10 how-to video, on the Ping Website, and even in a conversation with All Things D. So why is the feature apparently no longer available?
Experience Base: Leaning from Turnarounds and Transformations
Thu, September 02, 2010 - On-the-Job Leadership Development - A CIO Executive Council Leadership Development Monthly Series
As Earl Looms, Tips to Batten Down IT
Thu, September 02, 2010 - With forecasters predicting a very active hurricane season, experts say IT managers must review business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure to prepare for potential power outages and data center damage.




