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Docs to Go 2.0 for BlackBerry Gets New Features; Still Too Expensive

DataViz has upgraded its mobile document-viewing and editing software for BlackBerry smartphones to v2.0. The upgrade packs valuable new functionality business users are sure to appreciate…but at $69.99 for a new license, Documents to Go v2.0'

By Al Sacco

Oct 26, 2009 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

RIM BlackBerry Storm2 9550 (Verizon) “Unofficial” Unboxing

Verizon Wireless's new BlackBerry Storm2 9550 smartphone won't be available in the United States until later this week, but CIO.com's Al Sacco already got his thumbs on the device–and its packaging. Here's a look at what new Blac

By Al Sacco

Oct 26, 2009 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Verizon BlackBerry Storm2 9550 Gets Official; $179.99 on October 28

Verizon Wireless has officially announced the successor to RIM's popular BlackBerry Storm smartphone, the Storm2 9550. The touch-screen based device has received a number of hardware and software enhancements, and it's expected to become av

By Al Sacco

Oct 26, 2009 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

BlackBerry Storm 9530 (VZW) Gets Official 5.0 OS; List of Devices to Get 5.0 Upgrade

RIM and its wireless carrier partners have started rolling out the BlackBerry-maker's latest major handheld software update, BlackBerry OS 5.0, and Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Storm 9530 users are the first to officially receive RIM's new c

By Al Sacco

Oct 26, 2009 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Windows 7 Launch: Early Adopters Eager to Bid Farewell to XP

At the Windows 7 launch in New York, businesses planning to migrate to Windows 7 discussed cost savings, testing strategies, and security hopes and fears with CIO.com. One consensus: Windows XP is on life support.

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 23, 2009

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

CIO Speaks Frankly About IBM’s CIO Survey

IBM Corp. explored the results of its global CIO survey over an early breakfast meeting with Canadian CIOs this week at a Frankly Speaking event in Toronto. On stage to discuss the findings were Hugh Cumming, CIO of ADP Canada, and Paul Bellack, part

By Jennifer Kavur

Oct 22, 2009

CIO Careers

How Apple Keeps Defying the Odds

Quarter after quarter, earnings report after earnings report, Apple continues to defy the odds with blowout numbers.

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 21, 2009

Apple Technology Industry iPhone

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 Officially Announced; Nov. U.S. Launch

Research In Motion (RIM) has finally announced the successor to its high-end BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone, the Bold 9700. Wireless carriers across the globe, including AT&T and T-Mobile in the United States, are expected to release the Bold 97

By Al Sacco

Oct 21, 2009

RIM BlackBerry HS-500 Wireless Headset Hands-On Review

BlackBerry-maker RIM's latest smartphone accessory, the BlackBerry HS-500 Bluetooth Headset, delivers decent call quality, comfort and a cool music-over-stereo-Bluetooth feature. But its minimalist design and lack of buttons end up hurting overa

By Al Sacco

Oct 20, 2009 10 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

Five Reasons Windows XP Has About a Year to Live

Windows XP, still strong after eight years, may die sooner than you think in the enterprise, Forrester says. From support concerns to deployment flexibility, here are some factors speeding XP's demise.

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 19, 2009

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

BlackBerry Watch Coming Soon? Destined to Fail??

RIM is reportedly working on a BlackBerry Watch, possibly called the "inPulse SmartWatch," that lets you view new-message alerts on your wrist so you don't have to reach into a pocket or bag to remove and check a smartphone. But will B

By Al Sacco

Oct 19, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

New App Store Rules Good News for iPhone Users

Apple has made it easier for developers to offer trial versions of iPhone apps — free versions that users can upgrade later to the full version, without a trip back to the App Store. Here's why this "in-app purchasing" move benefits u

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 19, 2009

Consumer Electronics SaaS iPhone

BlackBerry Mgmt Software BoxTone Updated (v5.0); Adds iPhone, Windows, Palm Support

Popular enterprise BlackBerry monitoring and management software BoxTone has been upgraded to v5.0. The update packs a number of valuable new features, including support for multiple smartphone platforms like Apple's iPhone, Microsoft Windows p

By Al Sacco

Oct 19, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Mobile Small and Medium Business

Windows 7 Migration: Four Planning Tips

As you plan for your enterprise Windows 7 deployment, you can also clean house and improve efficiency. Here's a look at four key areas to consider.

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 16, 2009

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

“The BlackBerry Diaries:” Where Motherhood and CrackBerry Addiction Meet

A new book, "The BlackBerry Diaries: Adventures in Modern Motherhood," details one woman's year-long experience managing her family-life via BlackBerry smartphone.

By Al Sacco

Oct 16, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

10 Tried-and-True Tips for Switching Industries

Many IT professionals on the hunt for a new job are considering moving to a different industry. Veteran IT leader Marc Hopkins, who has worked in a variety of industries, shares his advice and lessons learned for making a seamless industry switch.

By J. Marc Hopkins

Oct 16, 2009

Careers IT Jobs Relationship Building

Camera-Less BlackBerry Bold 9000 Coming to AT&T Oct. 16

U.S. wireless carrier AT&T will begin selling a camera-less version of its popular BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone on October 16, just days before it releases a Bold in white and weeks before it's expected to announce the Bold 9000 successor

By Al Sacco

Oct 15, 2009 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

BlackBerry How-To: Create MMS Audio, Video, Picture Slide Shows

BlackBerry smartphone users can quickly and easily compose their own MMS picture- and video-slide-shows, complete with image transitions and caption text. Here's how.

By Al Sacco

Oct 15, 2009 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Five Fixes for Apple’s App Store

From the Google voice fiasco to this week's Pepsi pick-up line app, Apple's vaunted app store is showing its weaknesses. CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige suggests five steps Apple should take to make the store better for users and developers.

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 15, 2009

Outsourcing Social Networking Apps iPhone

BlackBerry Storm2, Bold 9700 Get Official; Nov. Releases Expected

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) has finally acknowledged the latest addition to its smartphone lineup, the touch-screen BlackBerry Storm2 95xx. Wireless carrier T-Mobile Germany also listed the as-of-yet unannounced BlackBerry Bold 9700 onl

By Al Sacco

Oct 15, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Windows 7: Don’t Wait for Service Pack to Test, Gartner Says

With any new OS deployment, IT teams traditionally take the "safe" route and wait for the first service pack. But IT groups that follow that strategy with Windows 7 rollouts will get caught in a support crunch, says research firm Gartner.

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 14, 2009

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

Smartphones of CTIA Fall 2009: 10 Groundbreaking Gadgets

The world's top handset makers showed off their latest and greatest at the recent International CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2009 show. Check out these 10 up-and-coming handsets from HTC, Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, RIM and Palm.

By Al Sacco

Oct 14, 2009

Mobile Small and Medium Business

White BlackBerry Bold 9000 (AT&T) Available October 18 for $200

U.S. wireless carrier AT&T will soon release a new version of its popular BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphone in white, just weeks before it's expected to unveil the Bold successor, the BlackBerry Bold 9700 or "Onyx."

By Al Sacco

Oct 13, 2009 2 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

“A Bear Ate My iPhone!”

For CISO Kris Rowley, an iPhone comes in handy when a bear closes in. She just wishes Apple would be as helpful.

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 9, 2009

Consumer Electronics Social Networking Apps iPhone

Canadian Federal CIO Corinne Charette’s First Steps

It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that Treasury Board Secretariat chose Corinne Charette as Canada's new CIO.

By Rafael Ruffolo

Oct 7, 2009

CIO Careers

Microsoft on Why Your Next Business Smartphone Should be a “Windows phone”

Microsoft yesterday announced the availability of a number of handsets running its brand new mobile operating system (OS), Windows Mobile 6.5. While most of the new features and enhancements are aimed at consumers, the company says it isn't over

By Al Sacco

Oct 7, 2009

Small and Medium Business Smartphones Windows

McAfee to Launch New Online Support Community

McAfee announced that it will launch an online support community, enabling customers to interact with other users to resolve issues, share best practices, and discuss emerging trends. McAfee has partnered with Jive Software to develop and host its ne

By Channelworld staff

Oct 6, 2009

Data Center Internet Risk Management

Windows Mobile 6.5: New Features Worth Tapping Into

Windows Mobile 6.5 is officially out in the world, and while some reviewers are slamming the OS for being light on improvements, there are new interface, application and data backup features that will make life easier for Windows Mobile users. Here w

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 6, 2009

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

Verizon Attack Ad Strikes at AT&T iPhone Discontent

Verizon's recent moves fuel the fires of frustrated AT&T iPhone users yet muddy the future of an iPhone for the carrier. A Gartner analyst doesn't see a Verizon iPhone next year.n

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 6, 2009

Consumer Electronics Social Networking Apps iPhone

Sour Apples: Apple and Woolworths Battle Over Logo

Australia's Woolworths Supermarkets just came out with a new logo for its fresh foods business, but Apple cries foul.

By Tom Kaneshige

Oct 5, 2009

Intellectual Property Social Networking Apps iPhone

Windows Marketplace for Mobile Makes an Early Entrance

Microsoft's mobile app store is available a day early in pre-release versions of Windows Mobile 6.5 and on AT&T phones running the new OS.

By Shane O'Neill

Oct 5, 2009

Enterprise Applications Small and Medium Business Windows

T-Mobile, RIM Make New Push for Merging Desk-Phone and BlackBerry

T-Mobile U.S.A. and BlackBerry-maker RIM have teamed up to offer the BlackBerry Mobile Voice System (MVS) to the wireless carrier's business customers. BlackBerry MVS integrates corporate PBX phone systems with RIM's BlackBerry Enterprise S

By Al Sacco

Oct 5, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

It Came From Outer Space: NASA Innovations in Our Lives

Since the 1960s, NASA and its many research partners have developed a variety of products designed to keep the space shuttle safe, its astronauts healthy and comfortable, and to explore the far-reaches of our solar system. The materials and technolog

By Meridith Levinson

Oct 2, 2009

Innovation

BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Hands-On Review

BlackBerry-maker RIM today plans to finally release BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac. We got our hands on the official version a few days ago, and we've got all the details. The release is welcome news for Apple Macintosh computer users with

By Al Sacco

Oct 2, 2009

Apple Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

BlackBerry Enterprise IM Clients (OCS, Sametime, GroupWise) Get v2.5 Update

Most of RIM's enterprise-specific BlackBerry instant messaging and collaboration clients have been updated to version 2.5, adding credence to reports that the BlackBerry-maker's next major handheld OS release, v5.0, is just around the corne

By Al Sacco

Oct 1, 2009

Collaboration Software Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business

Windows 7 May Spur Virtual Desktops, On and Off the iPhone

VMware, Citrix and smaller rivals are putting clients on smartphones and minimalist thin-client hardware to build excitement for Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI). Here's a look at why both Citrix and VMware believe that Windows 7 will be a

By Kevin Fogarty

Sep 30, 2009

Data Center Virtualization

Free TiVo BlackBerry App Offers Remote DVR Features

Thanks to the new, free TiVo DVR Scheduler BlackBerry application, RIM smartphone users with TiVo boxes can now easily browse and program home television-content via BlackBerry while on the go.

By Al Sacco

Sep 30, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Microsoft’s New Mixology: Cloud and Desktop Must Be Balanced

As the Google Apps threat grows, Microsoft Business division president Stephen Elop says his message to customers is clear: You need a mix of on-premise and Web apps. But aren't some customers looking to the cloud to get away from Microsoft?

By Shane O'Neill

Sep 30, 2009

Cloud Computing Data Center SaaS

Five Top IT Budget Killers

Did you know there are areas in your business that you're spending more money on than you probably should? IBM Canada's strategic initiatives executive, Chris Pratt, came up with five top IT budget killers for businesses and offers tips on

By Maxine Cheung

Sep 30, 2009

Budgeting Risk Management Virtualization

Six Everyday iPhone Disasters and How to Handle Them

From an impromptu swim through the washing machine to a hard drop on concrete, iPhone disasters happen to the best of us. Here's a look at the six top daily dangers for your iphone — and what to do when disaster strikes.

By Tom Kaneshige

Sep 30, 2009

Personal Software Social Networking Apps iPhone

iPhone App Logos: 10 of the Best and Worst

Designing an iPhone app logo poses a big marketing challenge. The logo must be creative enough to stand out from the crowd, yet clearly convey its function on the iPhone's diminutive screen. It also has to tie into a brand's Web site and ot

By Tom Kaneshige

Sep 29, 2009

Enterprise Applications iPhone

Beware BlackBerry Browser Bug Until Carriers Offer Updates

A recently identified BlackBerry Browser bug that affects the vast majority of RIM smartphones makes BlackBerry owners more vulnerable to phishing attacks. BlackBerry maker RIM claims to have released new software to address the issue to carriers, ye

By Al Sacco

Sep 29, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Intel Offers Answer for Consumer/Enterprise IT

While end users used to go to their office for the fastest Internet connections and best e-mail systems, they are now telling us they get cheaper services online and better connectivity from home, Intel's enterprise architect told a Canadian aud

By Jennifer Kavur

Sep 28, 2009

Internet Social Networking Apps Virtualization

BlackBerry Battle: RIM/NTP Patent Case Takes New Turn

BlackBerry-maker RIM could soon find itself under new legal pressure. Lawyers for NTP, the company with which RIM settled a high-profile patent dispute for more than $600 million in 2006, are reportedly seeking more information regarding how a pact b

By Al Sacco

Sep 28, 2009 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

Windows 7 May Equal Fewer Bargain Netbooks

Microsoft is racing to put Windows 7 on netbooks u2014 but would rather see it on $500 ultrathin machines than at today's popular $300 netbook price point. As the pressure builds on PC makers to shake up the product mix, what will it mean for yo

By Shane O'Neill

Sep 28, 2009

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

New BlackBerry HS-500 Bluetooth Headset “Coming Soon”

BlackBerry-maker RIM has posted a listing on its e-commerce site for a brand new Bluetooth headset that not only lets you place and receive hands-free voice calls, it streams audio content from a BlackBerry so you can hear spoken driving directions o

By Al Sacco

Sep 28, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

The Secret to Job Search Success: Planning and a Positive Attitude

A University of Missouri study of 327 job seekers found that those who develop clear goals, implement plans for achieving them, and stay upbeat during their job search land more interviews and job offers than those job seekers who don't plan and

By Meridith Levinson

Sep 25, 2009

Careers IT Jobs

BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac: Four New Features

RIM's official blog has posted an in-depth walkthrough of its upcoming–and much-anticipated–BlackBerry Desktop Software for Apple Macintosh computers, which is expected to be released in the coming days. We detail four new features found in th

By Al Sacco

Sep 24, 2009

Apple Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Must-Have BlackBerry Travel App WorldMate Live Gets New Features

WorldMate Live, a popular BlackBerry travel application, has been updated to version 3.0. The new edition includes local search and reviews from Yelp.com, rail and train scheduling support for auto-itinerary generation and some fine-tuning of WorldMa

By Al Sacco

Sep 24, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Small and Medium Business

New Jabra “Stone” Bluetooth Headset Coming October 20

Bluetooth accessory maker Jabra is sending out notifications to the press about a brand new Bluetooth headset it plans to unveil on October 20, which will reportedly feature an entirely new "Stone-like" design.

By Al Sacco

Sep 23, 2009

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Smartphones