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  • Dell revamps hardware testing in wake of malware issue

    A sequence of errors led to Dell's delivery of motherboards with malware and the company is in the process of overhauling its testing process to resolve issues before dispatching hardware to customers, it said on Thursday.

    Written by Agam Shah23 July 10 06:36
  • Dell warns of malware on server motherboards

    Dell is apparently warning customers that "a small number" of its PowerEdge R410 server motherboards may contain malicious software.

    Written by Jeremy Kirk22 July 10 00:00
  • Dell to acquire storage vendor Ocarina Networks

    Dell announced Monday that it plans to acquire Ocarina Networks, a maker of hardware and software designed to reduce the amount of storage capacity enterprises need, for an undisclosed sum.

    Written by Stephen Lawson20 July 10 09:46
  • RackSpace's OpenStack targets cloud lock-in

    Rackspace's contribution of code to a new open-source project called OpenStack could help establish a counterweight to larger and proprietary players like Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), according to some observers.

    Written by Chris Kanaracus20 July 10 04:02
  • Dell nudges Acer from No. 2 spot in PC sales

    Dell recovered its second-place spot in worldwide PC shipments during the second quarter, edging out Acer as corporate PC sales gained steam, IDC said on Wednesday.

    Written by Agam Shah15 July 10 07:39
  • Windows Live to integrate WP7 phones, PCs, Xbox in the cloud

    Microsoft officials today described how upcoming Windows Phone 7 smartphones will perform within a network of Windows 7 PCs and Xbox gaming consoles through a new Windows Live cloud platform to make the mobile experience easier and more powerful for workers and consumers.

    Written by Matt Hamblen14 July 10 02:14
  • Dell gains virtualization muscle with Scalent buy

    Dell is purchasing Scalent, a provider of server-virtualization management software, Dell announced on Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

    Written by Joab Jackson02 July 10 07:13
  • Taiwanese LCD maker pleads guilty to price fixing

    HannStar Display, a Taiwanese maker of liquid crystal displays (LCDs), has agreed to plead guilty and pay a US$30 million fine for participating in a global conspiracy to fix prices of the displays, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

    Written by Grant Gross30 June 10 04:38
  • Dell knew some PCs were faulty, court documents reveal

    PC maker Dell has been accused of selling thousands of desktop PCs despite knowing the machines contained faulty components, according to recently unsealed court documents first reported about on Tuesday by The New York Times.

    Written by Agam Shah30 June 10 03:59
  • Dell unveils Juniper gear, updates EqualLogic

    Dell is set to roll out significant enhancements to its EqualLogic storage line on Wednesday, along with its first rebadged Juniper Networks products and other updates to its storage and networking lines, all part of a mission to carve out a place in the rapidly evolving world of enterprise data centers.

    Written by Stephen Lawson09 June 10 23:04
  • Apple iPad targeted by Avaya device

    While Apple is set to rev up the hype machine at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Avaya seems about ready to introduce an iPad-like device for business users that might steal a little of Steve Jobs’ thunder. The Avaya device acts like a phone, has support for video and all manner of wireless technology.

    Written by Tim Greene08 June 10 02:43
  • Dell Streak: the details...and the reviews

    Dell is diving headfirst into the smartphone/tablet market with the Android-powered Dell Streak. The Streak was announced last month and will be available for $US500 in the US in July, and for 429 pounds in the UK this weekend. Critics have already circled the Streak and dished on how it functions, looks and feels--and its ability to compete with other smartphones/tablets, a hybrid market I didn't even know existed.

    Written by Brennon Slattery04 June 10 01:58
  • Dell Streak tablet coming this summer

    Dell on Tuesday announced launch plans for its Android-based Dell Streak handheld tablet, while also confirming that the device will get an upgrade to the Flash-capable Android 2.2. later this year. The Streak will launch in the U.K. in early June and the U.S. later this summer, but the company did not provide specific launch dates for either country's launch. No pricing or U.S. carrier details were announced.

    Written by Ian Paul25 May 10 23:41
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