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Tools that let workers know they're being watched

It's no longer necessary to use stealthy spyware to keep tabs on employees' computer use. Now you can install a variety of cloud-based, time-tracking programs that let workers monitor their own Read more...

Oracle joins Cloud-based productivity suite market

First there was Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) Docs, then came Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Office 365, and now Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) Cloud Office has joined the web-based productivity software marketplace. Read more...

Microsoft launches Office 365 in the cloud

In an attempt to beat Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) Apps at its own game, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) this week repackaged its software-as-a-service offerings--including Office and the online versions of Read more...

Foundation aims to unshackle OpenOffice.org

A coalition of programmers behind OpenOffice.org formed a foundation to manage a community-driven branch of the open-source productivity software. OpenOffice is owned by Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL), and Read more...

Office 2010 tools take cue from Google Apps

The nascent rivalry between Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) in the enterprise productivity market was kicked up a notch this week, with the official release of Office 2010. For the Read more...

Will desktop apps fall victim to the Web?

Most companies long ago standardized an office suite--generally Microsoft Office. But Web-based word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and other office productivity programs are gaining steam, Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Services-based IT delivery takes off; tips to make Windows XP work more efficiently;

> Shift from product-led delivery of IT to services-based IT delivery. Article > Tips to make Windows Read more...

The pitfalls of going browser-based

There's a huge swell of support to go to the web when it comes to office applications. There are a variety of choices and the ability to house documents in cyberspace that are available from any Read more...

Busy "Patch Tuesday" for Windows

Next Tuesday will bring a new slew of Windows security patches, with some deemed critical and some not. The monthly Patch Tuesday will provide fixes for vulnerabilities reported in Windows Office Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Moto Q to replace BlackBerry?; Pentium chip prices expected to drop next month; and much more...

> Is it time to retire that BlackBerry for a Moto Q? Article > The pros and Read more...

Press Releases

E-Mail Fails to Deliver

Taxpayers May Pay for Continued Delay WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) issued the following statement: Los Angeles Chief Technology Officer Randi Levin Read more >>

Litera Signs DLA Piper

One of the World's Largest Law Firms To use Litera's Productivity SoftwareMCLEANSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DLA Piper, one of the three largest law firms in the world with 76 offices Read more >>

Microsoft Vs. Google: Microsoft Launching Office 365; Technology Today Offers Latest News

Breaking News about Microsoft from EIN News WASHINGTON, June 27, 2011/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Combining communication, collaboration and productivity software delivered through the Internet, Office Read more >>

Altair Engineering Announces the Release of MindManager through the HyperWorks Partner Alliance

Revolutionary licensing model allows HyperWorks users access to leading information-mapping software at no incremental costTROY, Mich., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair Engineering ( Read more >>

Broadview Networks Launches Extensive Portfolio of Cloud Computing Services

A leader in cloud-based phone and data services now provides software, applications and IT infrastructure in the cloud RYE BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Broadview Networks, a network-based business Read more >>