Cloud computing a 'security nightmare,' says Cisco CEO
April 23, 2009If anyone has the right to be excited about cloud computing, it's John Chambers. But on Wednesday Cisco Systems' Chairman and CEO conceded that the computing industry's move to sell pay-as-you-go computing cycles available as a service on the Internet was also "a security nightmare."
Tap In Systems monitors and runs in the cloud
April 22, 2009Start-up Tap In Systems is launching its Cloud Management Service, a platform that will be used to monitor cloud-based applications, at the Under the Radar conference, it said on Tuesday.
Emerging Offshore Outsourcing Markets You Can't Miss
April 21, 2009Egypt has the most market potential among emerging providers of global IT services, according to a recent study by the London School of Economics Outsourcing Unit.
Satyam's current execs to remain in charge after ownership change
April 20, 2009Tech Mahindra, an India-based outsourcer that is taking control of scandal-wracked Satyam Computer Services, said it will leave Satyam's current management team in place.
Global Dispatches: Infosys sees declining sales
April 20, 2009Infosys expects to hire 18,000 new workers this year despite its projection of declining sales; and a trade group that includes Oracle, Microsoft and Sun has joined in the EC's latest antitrust complaint against Microsoft.
Microsoft could be a winner in Sun-Oracle deal
April 20, 2009Microsoft has had few critics more vocal than Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and Sun Chairman Scott McNealy. With their companies set to merge in a blockbuster US$7.4 billion deal announced Monday, is it time for Microsoft to worry?
Weighing the benefits of onshore outsourcing
April 18, 2009The discussion about outsourcing continues to be an on-again, off-again affair -- that is, onshore and offshore.
Indian government approves Satyam takeover
April 16, 2009The Indian government's Company Law Board today approved the acquisition by Tech Mahindra of a 51% stake in troubled Indian outsourcer Satyam Computer Services.
Report: Sun still open to an IBM bid
April 16, 2009Sun Microsystems would be willing to revive acquisition talks with IBM if the latter company "makes a stronger commitment to complete the purchase," according to a Bloomberg News report.
Infosys predicts first ever revenue drop after tough quarter
April 15, 2009India's second largest outsourcer, Infosys Technologies, forecast its first ever full year revenue decline after the global recession bit into its fourth quarter results.