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Social Networking, Online Video, Top Digital Trends

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:31:00 EDT

In the U.S. market and others where homes are saturated with televisions and DVD players, video content is a predominant part of consumers' daily lives, analysts said.

Analysis: Video in the Enterprise

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:07:00 EDT

From corporate communications to customer support, a video stream is the next best thing to being there. Here's how to make it work on your network.

Movable Type 4.0 Beta

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:30 EDT

The next version of this professional-level blogging solution boasts a revamped interface, an open-source licensing option, and an impressive range of new features.

Enterprise 2.0 Users Want Easy Unified Communications

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:12:00 EDT

While integrating voice, fax, e-mail, pictures, and video is a white-hot subject, implementing their related applications has been elusive.

CommuniGate Adds Flash Interface

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 16:29:00 EDT

Unified communications tool gets slick front-end UI to help users work with multiple communications technologies.

Quick Take: Digital Fairway Provergent Communication Services Management

Wed, 23 May 2007 13:41:00 EDT

New suite offers organizations a better handle on their communications assets.

Can Ubuntu + Zimbra Take On Exchange/Outlook?

Mon, 14 May 2007 17:49:00 EDT

Zimbra tries to ride on Ubuntu's increasing popularity and offer enterprises a mail/collaboration alternative.

Analysis: Mobile Instant Messaging

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Mobile IM can be a powerful productivity tool, but IT groups are prone to dismiss it as a consumer-focused novelty. Here's why you should keep this technology on your radar.

Intel, Web 2.0 Firms Build Collaboration Tool

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:50:00 EDT

Six companies join hands on SuiteTwo, an Intel-funded Web 2.0 platform.

Facebook Gets A Facelift

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT

The new design features a redistribution and consolidation of menu options and the addition of drop-down menus on every user's profile page.

MIT's iFind Service

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The Wi-Fi-based iFind provides a novel way to let groups of people find one another, set up meeting times or work together. Although ideal for a campus environment, iFind could have plenty of commercial practicalities as well.

Can Microsoft Redefine Presence?

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Microsoft's Office Communications Server aims to take the mystery out of business communication by weaving presence information into multiple applications. But are we talking improved communications or shades of "Big Brother"?

Dallas Police Keep Eye on Crime With Wireless Network

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:10:00 EDT

Public safety mesh provides city with wireless network to support video-surveillance project

Cisco Enables TelePresence 'Crowds'

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:15:00 EDT

New functions give businesses more virtual meeting options and simplify online document sharing

A Final Farewell Online

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:13:00 EDT

A funeral home in the UK offers a new option to the bereaved: live video of the departed's final journey.

Microsoft Jumps Into Social Networks With Finance Community

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EDT

To bring folks in, the company will do some evangelism with existing Microsoft customers to offset sites such as LinkedIn or IBM's Connections.

Voicemail-To-Text Now Available For Skype Users

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:17:00 EST

SimulScribe creates a service that transcribes voice message in an e-mail while the original audio is contained in an attached .wav file.

IT Skeptical About Google Hosted Apps

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:22:00 EST

Enterprise issues are multi-faceted when considering SaaS applications like Google's new "office-like" suite

Polycom Debuts Video System Supporting IP Standards

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:55:00 EST

Videoconferencing provider's new RMX 2000 system, targeted at large-scale video deployments, will support IMS standard to increase network flexibility.

Recipe: Build a Podcast PC and Studio

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:30:00 EST

Here's everything you need to know about creating an affordable podcast-ready PC and professional studio for creating high-quality podcasts.

In Case of Emergency, Go To MySpace

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:06:00 EST

Scientists propose using social network Web sites in the event of major calamities.

3 Hurdles for Alcatel-Lucent's Enterprise Play

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:08:00 EST

Wikia Continues To Roll Out New Communities

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:17:00 EST

The three new communities -- for entertainment, politics, and local interchange -- let users blog, rate content, and contribute postings and news on topics of interest.

Polycom Aims New Videoconferencing System at the Desktop

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:41:00 EST

At under $3000, Polycom aims to push high-quality videoconferencing to the executive desktop

Microsoft Tried To Influence Wikipedia Entry

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Redmond giant offered to to pay a blogger to comment on the ODF/OOXML discussion.