Why performance testing matters in the mobile world
The success of a mobile app is closely related to its performance, including stability, responsiveness and load times. This is one of the key findings of a report released by mobile performance specialist Appurify, alongside the launch of a new performance optimization and testing tool.
According to the report over 90 percent of developers see a direct correlation between the performance of their apps and the reviews they receive in app stores. But it also warns that developers have become too reliant on user reviews to spot quality issues with 60 percent saying they check their reviews daily.
Yahoo ramps up security but Tumblr users have to do it themselves
Following last month's announcement that Yahoo Mail connections would be getting default HTTPS encryption, the company has gone a stage further, enabling HTTPS access to Yahoo Contacts and Profile APIs.
In a post on its developer blog Yahoo advises that API settings will need to be changed by February 27.
SAP helps businesses deliver effective project management
There are lots of project management tools available, but when enterprise software specialist SAP launches one you expect it to be something pretty impressive.
Building on the capabilities of the existing SAP Business Suite which covers ERP, CRM and other core functions, SAP Commercial Project Management brings project-related front- and back-end information into one integrated system. Once there it makes it available to project managers, administrators and executives as well as aiding collaboration with sub-contractors and customers.
WANs are still key to business success
With the rise in popularity of cloud services it's easy to forget about the impact on other models of IT delivery.
A new survey from network and business continuity specialist Talari Networks looks at the current state of WANs. Carried out in late 2013, the survey identifies the role of the WAN in supporting applications, achieving business goals, shifts in the use of WAN services and changes in WAN budgets.
Corero SmartWall helps service providers strengthen their defenses
Cyber threats and in particular DDoS attacks are a major problem for both service providers and customers and have grown in both frequency and sophistication.
Corero Network Security a leader in enterprise security systems has launched a new product to help service providers fend off these threats.
Good news and bad as the enterprise threat landscape evolves
Technology giant HP has released its Cyber Risk Report 2013 which highlights the top enterprise vulnerabilities.
The report also offers an analysis of the current threat landscape, pointing out increased reliance on mobile devices, the spread of insecure software and the growing use of Java as adding to a growing "attack surface".
UK readers -- your chance to test the latest 4G smartphones
If you've ever fancied becoming a gadget reviewer, then mobile provider EE along with tech website Gizmodo UK is offering you the chance.
Over three months of the Testmodo challenge three people will get to try out the superfast 4GEE service on one of the latest and smartest 4G handsets.
Able-HD wants to put a monitor in your bag
As long ago as 2003 Microsoft research found that having a second monitor made people up to 50 percent more productive.
However, having two screens is fine for those of us tied to a desk but isn’t exactly practical for people on the move.
New collaboration tool gets Office workers in a Huddle
We've looked at the Huddle desktop collaboration tool, which offers a blend of productivity and social networking, in the past here at BetaNews. The company is now launching another phase of its Connected Desktop with a plug-in for Microsoft Office.
By linking the power of Office tools with Huddle's cloud collaboration service the company aims to make workers more productive. Files can be saved into Huddle's secure cloud directly from Office applications but more importantly each document has a comment stream alongside it, allowing users to provide feedback on changes and reply to co-workers in context, all without leaving Office.
iWeb launches Microsoft Private Cloud
Canada's leading cloud service provider, iWeb, is launching a Microsoft Private Cloud hosting service.
Aimed at giving businesses more control and flexibility over their IT infrastructure, it allows virtual servers to be deployed quickly without the expense and complexity of in-house data centers.
Dell puts cloud access in your pocket
PC and server specialist Dell is launching a new mobile cloud access device that delivers a full HD user experience on any HDMI or MHL enabled display.
The company claims that Dell Wyse Cloud Connect is a completely new end-user device category, bridging thin clients and mobile devices to promote BYOD.
Business needs to adapt as ERP moves into the postmodern era
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have historically been complex packages heavily tailored to the needs of individual businesses.
A new report by Gartner suggests that by 2016 these will become known as 'legacy ERP' as companies move to a new era of ERP in the cloud. It warns that CIOs must take action to address this approaching change.
Adspert wants to improve online marketing with a Big Bang
Startup company Adspert is aiming to change the way firms approach online advertising.
It's launching a product called The Big Bang Machine which automates Google AdWords to ensure an advert reaches its target audience.
Come on! Technology makes us more impatient
A new research study in the UK commissioned by customer service specialists KANA Software shows that consumers are getting more impatient.
Our expectations of getting a response to our communication with businesses have shortened from days to minutes in the space of just one generation.
Elasticsearch goes commercial with Marvel real-time monitoring
The popular open source analytics platform Elasticsearch aims to help businesses unlock the power of big data.
The company is launching two new products, Elasticsearch ELK which brings together three open source products to create an end-to-end analytics solution, and its first commercial product Marvel, a real-time management and monitoring solution.
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Ian spent almost 20 years working with computers before he discovered that writing about them was easier than fixing them. Since then he's written for a number of computer magazines and is a former editor of PC Utilities. Follow him on Mastodon
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