March 24, 2011
| Volume 6, Issue 36
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| How the iPad and iPhone Could Flame Out; IBM Patents: 10 Groundbreaking Patents That Define IBM's 100 Years of Innovation |
 How the iPad and iPhone Could Flame Out
Technologies that remake the world sometimes fade away. As more businesses adopt consumer products, that's cause for concern, yet nobody wants to be left behind. Meanwhile, a backlash is growing against mobile ubiquity.
10 Groundbreaking Patents That Define IBM's 100 Years of Innovation
A century old this year, IBM has consistently pursued patents for inventions that translate into real-world solutions that make systems, processes and infrastructures more efficient, productive and responsive. But after 100 years and thousands of patents, it is difficult, if not impossible, to come up with a short list of IBM's "top" patents. But we take a look at 10 important and interesting patents that epitomize IBM's long commitment to invention and innovation. Even at 100, IBM isn't sitting still--as Big Blue's Watson computer and list of five innovations the company sees changing lives by 2015 prove. Can You Talk Money?
Think you have what it takes to go toe-to-toe with your CFO in a jargon-filled smackdown? Take our quiz and see if you're really a master of financial doublespeak. If not, take heart, for you are far from alone. Knowing your business jargon is one of the many skills that will enable you to connect in the C-suite. It can't hurt for you to know how to present the IT story so you're ready when called upon by senior management. The Right Tablet for the Right Person
A year ago you had one choice of tablet: the Apple iPad. But today there are so many options. We take a look at how to decide on the best tablet for you. Or maybe a tablet isn't a good fit because there are certain things tablets will never be able to do. Meanwhile, if you work in a large organization, your best choice will probably be an iPad. Here's why. T-Mobile's G2x Android Smartphone Combines Speed, Style
While most of the talk at this year's CTIA conference in Orlando, Fla., focused on AT&T's multibillion-dollar bid for T-Mobile, the latter carrier is not going gently into that good night. At the show, T-Mobile unveiled the LG G2x smartphone, which runs Android 2.2 with the promise of a software upgrade later. In addition, to a 4-inch display and Nvidia's Tegra 2 processors, the G2x offers both a front- and rear-facing camera for video conferencing. T-Mobile's LG G-Slate to Challenge iPad, Xoom in Tablet Market
T-Mobile's LG G-Slate 8.9-inch tablet, which the carrier officially unveiled at CTIA in Orlando, Fla., this week, has all the features to compete against the likes of the Apple iPad and the Motorola Xoom, including a dual-core processor and the tablet-optimized version of Android called "Honeycomb." Plus, T-Mobile is offering it at a competitive price of $529. Also making noise in the tablet space this week was Motorola, by delivering Polycom high-definition personal telepresence to its Android-powered Xoom tablets. AT&T, T-Mobile Deal Dominates Talk at CTIA
AT&T's proposed $39 billion acquisition of rival T-Mobile was the dominant story during the opening keynotes at CTIA 2011, despite efforts by the speakers to keep the focus on other wireless topics. Announced 48 hours before CTIA's first full day, the deal dominated talk at the show and in Orlando-area bars and airports. By the time CTIA started, analysts had offered mixed views on whether the deal would benefit or hurt wireless customers. One thing is sure, though: T-Mobile customers are not getting an iPhone. Is the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook Worth It?
At the CTIA show this week, Research In Motion announced that its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is scheduled for launch on April 19, with a price range of $499 to $699 depending on data storage options. The PlayBook is supposed to balance the demands of both consumers and corporate users, but does the tablet really have what it takes to compete in a market with Apple's iPad and a host of Android-based devices? | |
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