After taking a lot of flak for Windows Vista, Microsoft has recently released beta versions of two of its most popular products–Windows and Internet Explorer–in an attempt to recover lost ground.

In keeping with the trend towards on-demand computing services, iViZ has launched its Green Cloud Security penetration testing services.

Money laundering is one of the biggest challenges facing financial systems all over the world. Here’s how technology could help out.

We take a closer look at Noddler, a tool that can take the information and services available on the Web to the masses, through a multi-lingual voice interface.

Here’s a Web application that claims to offer multiple enterprise management tools on a single platform. We take a close look at the product and explore the technology that drives it!

The fifth edition of Proto.in at Bangalore had a number of entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders participating. Here are a few insights from the event.

Even a year after the iPhone was launched, cell phone manufacturers are still trying to knock Apple’s ubergizmo off its perch as the leading touchscreen cell phone in the world.

It may have crept relatively unheralded into the gaming market, but ‘Ghajini-The Game’ could change Indian gaming forever.

An intelligent agent can change your business. And no, we are not talking about espionage and subterfuge but about tech entities. Read on…

NMS and Dialogic followed two utterly different paths in their attempts to succeed in the mobile value added services (VAS) sector. Needless to say, the consequences were interesting. We take a closer look.

The business plan is one of the most important documents for an enterprise in search of venture capital (VC) funding. Here’s a look at the key factors that make it attractive.

Steve Jobs’ sudden decision to take a break from Apple has stirred up the debate on the impact a charismatic leader can have on a company.

India is in dire need of a strategy to move up the Global Innovation Index, where it is currently losing ground.

Clothes that tell the doctor just how healthy you are? This isn’t a scenario from 2050. Pretty soon, your wardrobe could well dictate what your doctor prescribes!

As terror goes high-tech, it is time for security agencies to do so too. We explore the role that technology—cyber forensics in particular—can play in foiling terrorists.

What sets a bookworm like Sam Santhosh apart from the usual tome raider is that he is also the founding CEO of Calsoft. Here’s his story in his own words.

The ultra mobile personal computer (UMPC) represents the miniature, cutting edge of personal computing. New versions of this PC are getting more user-friendly and popular.

One of the pitfalls of leadership is letting your ego overtake your ideas. Persisting purely for pride is a luxury few leaders can afford.

“Good morning, sir. I’m afraid I have to ask you to open your bags before I let you proceed. ”

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