Tag Archives: 2016

9 technologies that IT needed but didn’t get in 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by John Davis

Despite some significant arrivals, 2016 also failed to deliver some long-awaited technologies. And some of what we eagerly ripped the wrapping paper off proved to be a letdown. Here’s a rundown of the gifts IT didn’t get in 2016. Professional-grade … Continue reading →

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A.I. tools came out of the lab in 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by John Davis

You shouldn’t anthropomorphize computers: They don’t like it. That joke is at least as old as Deep Blue’s 1997 victory over then world chess champion Garry Kasparov, but even with the great strides made in the field of artificial intelligence … Continue reading →

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10 Tech Companies That Stole the Spotlight In 2016

Posted on December 19, 2016 by John Davis

A look back how companies like Google and newer players on the scene like Docker changed the IT landscape this year. InformationWeek: Cloud

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WWDC recap show: The highs and lows of Apple’s 2016 WWDC keynote

Posted on June 14, 2016 by John Davis

Apple unveiled major updates to all four of its operating systems: tvOS, macOS, iOS, and watchOS. Some of them are incredibly exciting, while others seem awfully familiar. Is Apple pushing software forward or playing catchup? InfoWorld Cloud Computing

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Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Update Embraces Hybrid Cloud, Big Data

Posted on May 17, 2016 by John Davis

Microsoft’s forthcoming SQL Server 2016 adds better encryption, support for unstructured data queries including those on Apache Hadoop, and new features to enable the hybrid cloud. The updates are part of an overhaul that updates Microsoft’s flagship database management platform … Continue reading →

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Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 Is Now Available

Posted on May 5, 2016 by John Davis

Microsoft is making SharePoint Server 2016 generally available, and sharing updates for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. InformationWeek: Cloud

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IDC: Global IT Spending Slashed To $2.3 Trillion In 2016

Posted on February 18, 2016 by John Davis

Worldwide tech spending is expected to take a huge hit in 2016, with China posting its first-ever annual decline, according to an IDC report. InformationWeek: Cloud

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Apple Acquires Feelings, Microsoft R Update, 2016 Predictions: Big Data Roundup

Posted on January 11, 2016 by John Davis

Apple is getting emotional. The company has acquired a startup that claims its facial recognition software can read your feelings. Meanwhile, Microsoft gets ready to update its R strategy, vendors offer their 2016 big data predictions, and more. Here’s our … Continue reading →

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Good news: Microsoft isn’t phoning in Windows Server 2016

Posted on January 6, 2016 by John Davis

With its recent release of the fourth technical preview of Windows Server 2016, Microsoft has proven its commitment to improving its server for both on-premises and cloud-based deployments. Microsoft’s recent on-premises tools have been getting half-hearted (if that) feature upgrades. … Continue reading →

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Google’s ‘Lego’ Smartphone, Smarter TVs: What We’re Excited About In 2016

Posted on January 2, 2016 by John Davis

The New Year holds the promise of exciting new technologies hitting the scene. Here are ones to keep an eye out for in 2016. InformationWeek: Cloud

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10 outsourcing trends to watch in 2016

Posted on January 1, 2016 by John Davis

This year, we saw companies embrace increased standardization and cloud computing options of all flavors, use their leverage to renegotiate or rebid their deals, and settle into a best-of-breed approach to offshore outsourcing. So what will 2016 bring? Our experts … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 Security, Exchange Server 2016: Microsoft Roundup

Posted on October 3, 2015 by John Davis

Microsoft sheds some light on its Windows 10 security policies, releases Exchange Server 2016, and plans its flagship store openings. InformationWeek: Cloud

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Office For Mac 2016, Phone Biz Layoffs: Microsoft Roundup

Posted on July 11, 2015 by John Davis

A week that brought updates to Office for Mac 2016, Power BI, and Windows 10 also included a massive round of job cuts at Microsoft. InformationWeek: Cloud

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