Stories by Tom Jowitt

Tiny Linux hits the streets

A very small Linux operating system, known as Puppy Linux, has had a "major upgrade" after version 3.0 hit the streets this week.

New tool irons out BI data inconsistencies

BI vendor MicroStrategy has launched Integrity Manager, a new product that tests the accuracy of BI applications by validating data and report integrity when changes are made.

Body heat touted as power source

German scientists claimed to have a developed a procedure that harnesses body heat in order to generate power, which in the future may be used to power mobile devices.

Apache losing ground says another survey

More evidence is emerging that Apache is suffering against Redmond, after a survey revealed that Microsoft's Internet Information Services Web server is outserving Apache on Fortune 1000 websites.

Survey points to SOA pay off

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is having a noticeable impact when it is implemented, according to a new report from Aberdeen Group.

Shadow IT culture thriving in many organisations: survey

Businesses are increasingly accepting the existence of a “shadow” IT culture, in which end users install uncontrolled “rogue” technology to make good the shortcomings of overstretched IT departments, according to a recent survey.

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