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1. Can AI solve IT's eternal data problem?

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Machine learning -- Product information, Information management -- Product information, Information accessibility, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr Artificial intelligence and machine learning already deliver plenty of practical value to enterprises, from fraud detection to chatbots to predictive analytics. But the audacious creative writing skills [...]

Published
2023

2. What is cloud computing? Everything you need to know now

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Microsoft Corp., Computer software industry, Cloud computing, Web applications, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr Cloud computing is an abstraction of compute, storage, and network infrastructure assembled as a platform on which applications and systems can be deployed quickly and scaled on [...]

Published
2022

3. The great cloud computing surge

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Microsoft Corp., Computer software industry, Cloud computing, Web services, Web services, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr We reached a big milestone in 2020: Cloud services revenue finally surpassed enterprise spending on data centers, according to the Synergy Research Group. One of the longest-running [...]

Published
2021

4. VMware on AWS: A one-way ticket to the cloud

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Amazon Web Services Inc. -- Distribution agreements, VMware Inc. -- Distribution agreements, Computer software industry -- Distribution agreements, Computer services industry -- Distribution agreements, Computer services industry, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr The big enterprise news last week was the Amazon-VMware announcement of VMware Cloud on AWS -- 'a seamlessly integrated hybrid offering,' as the Amazon press release put [...]

Published
2016

5. The upgrade route. (PC Entertainment)

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

A MEDIA CENTER PC sounds like a compelling proposition--a device that can capture and play back digital audio and video, acting as either a digital-entertainment hub for your existing home […]

Published
2003

6. Wireless networks that do more: want to share connections, devices, and entertainment? Here's what to buy and how to use it securely and reliably. (Networks)

Author

Knorr, Eric and Waring, Becky

Subjects
Wireless network, Wireless LAN/WAN system, Wireless telecommunications equipment, Wireless local area networks (Computer networks) -- Product information, Wireless telecommunications equipment -- Product information
Abstract

GOT THE NETWORKING BUG? Whether you plan to set up a wireless network or have one in place already, our networking guide is for you. You'll find a truckload of […]

Published
2003

7. Right on the money. (Upgrades)

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Coprocessor, Microprocessor, Standard IC, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor upgrade, Central processing units -- Usage -- Product information, Microprocessors -- Usage -- Product information, Semiconductor industry -- Product information, Integrated circuits -- Usage -- Product information, Semiconductor chips -- Usage -- Product information, Coprocessors -- Product information -- Usage, Upgrading (Computers) -- Product information
Abstract

The right upgrades breathe new life into aging PCs; the wrong ones waste your time and cash. Here's the real scoop on today's top options, and how to get the […]

Published
2002

8. Climbing the hybrid cloud on-ramp

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Amazon Web Services Inc. -- Market share, Microsoft Corp. -- Market share, Computer software industry -- Market share, Computer services industry -- Market share, Cloud computing -- Forecasts and trends -- Market share, Company market share, Market trend/market analysis, Computer services industry, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr When I mentioned in a recent post that, unlike Microsoft Azure, AWS lacks a hybrid play, an Amazon representative took umbrage. He emailed me to observe that [...]

Published
2016

9. Best products of 1996

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Top rating, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Computer industry -- Product information
Abstract

Your ultimate buying guide to 82 top products and companies, winners of PC World's 14th annual World Class awards. PC technology normally advances at an even pace--a software upgrade here, […]

Published
1996

10. Turbocharge your Pentium PC

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor upgrade, Intel Corp. -- Product information, Intel OverDrive (Microprocessor upgrade) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Central processing units -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Evaluation -- Product information, Upgrading (Computers) -- Product information
Abstract

Intel's newest OverDrive upgrades boost performance--but they're not cheap. Our test results tell the whole story. Upgrade chips for Pentiums already? Why not? The first Pentium systems rolled off the […]

Published
1996

11. Incredible expanding drives

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
10GB - 14.99GB hard disk drive, 15GB - 19.99GB hard disk drive, Removable-media drive, 20GB - 25GB hard disk drive, SyQuest Technology Inc. -- Product information, SyQuest Technology EZ135 (Removable cartridge drive) -- Evaluation, Removable drives -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Disk drives -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Best Buy SyQuest's EZ135 outperformed all the other drives reviewed here, running in some cases at least 40 percent faster than its closest market rival, the Iomega Zip. Although the […]

Published
1996

12. From 586 to Pentium Pro: choosing your dream PC

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Intel Pentium Pro (Microprocessor) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Central processing units -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Evaluation
Abstract

The experts have been telling you what to buy for over a year: 'Get a Pentium, what else?' But that helpful hint isn't much help anymore. Not only are there […]

Published
1996

13. Pentium Pro veers off course

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Pentium Pro-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Dell Inc. -- Product information, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information, Interland Inc. -- Product information, Micron Electronics Pro 150 Magnum (Pentium Pro-based system) -- Evaluation, HP Vectra XU 6/150 (Pentium Pro-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Dell Computer Dell Dimension XPS Pro 150 (Pentium Pro-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, IBM PC 300 Pentium Pro (Pentium Pro-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Dell Dimension XPS Pro 150 Key Features: 32MB RAM, 2.1GB drive, 6X CD-ROM drive, 4MB graphics RAM, 17-inch monitor (NT version); 16MB RAM, 1.6GB drive, 4X CD-ROM, 2MB graphics card, […]

Published
1995

14. Best upgrades for your 486

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, Microprocessor upgrade, 486-based system, Home computer market, 486-based notebook, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Central processing units, Microprocessors, Upgrading (Computers), Microcomputers
Abstract

It's a Pentium world, but in most cases you can bring yesterday's 486 up to speed. Here's how -- and when -- to invest your upgrade dollars. Tired of computing […]

Published
1995

15. Fast forward: full-motion video boards

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Video processing equipment, Video capture board, Full-motion video board, Diamond Multimedia Systems Stealth 64 Video VRAM (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Diamond Multimedia Systems Viper Pro Video (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, miro Computer Products miroVideo 20TD (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Jazz Multimedia Jakarta (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Number Nine Visual Technology 9FX Motion771 (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, STB Systems Velocity 64V (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, miro Computer Products miroVideo 12PD (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, VideoLogic PCI Movie (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Diamond Multimedia Systems Stealth Video (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Genoa Systems VideoBlitz III AV (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Hercules Computer Technology Stingray 64/Video (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Matrox Electronic Systems MGA Millennium (Full-motion video board) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Video boards -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Tired of squinting at herky-jerky video in tiny little windows? The latest Windows accelerators speed up and smooth out full-motion video. And they'll light a fire under your graphics to […]

Published
1995

16. Big screens

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Over 21-inch color monitor, 14-inch color monitor, Color monitor, 17-inch color monitor, 21-inch color monitor, 16-inch color monitor, 20-inch color monitor, 19-inch color monitor, 15-inch color monitor, Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken N.V. -- Product information, Taxan America Inc. -- Product information, Nanao USA Corp. -- Product information, Daytek -- Product information, Delta Products Corp. (Fremont, California) -- Product information, Optiquest Inc. -- Product information, NEC Corp. -- Product information, Sony Group Corp. -- Product information, Apple Inc. -- Product information, Hyundai Electronics America -- Product information, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, CTX International Inc. -- Product information, Panasonic Co. -- Product information, Smile International -- Product information, ADI Systems Inc. -- Product information, Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc. -- Product information, Samtron Displays Inc. -- Product information, Tatung Co. -- Product information, ViewSonic Corp. -- Product information, Idek Iiyama North America Inc. -- Product information, Samsung Electronics America Inc. -- Product information, MAG Innovision Inc. -- Product information, DTC Data Technology Corp. -- Product information, Link Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Nokia Display Products Inc. -- Product information, Mitac Inc. -- Product information, Orchestra Multisystems Inc. -- Product information, Samtron Displays SC-728SXL (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, IBM 17P (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, ADI Systems MicroScan 5EP (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Sony Multiscan 17se (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Orchestra MultiSystems Tuba (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, IBM 17S/S (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Qume QM1791 (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Smile International CA1718 (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Idek/Iiyama Vision Master 17 (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Sony Multiscan 17sf (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Hyundai Electronics Industries HL-7682P (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, NEC MultiSync XP17 (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Link Technologies LM 1791 WWR (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Optiquest 4000TC (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Taxan USA ErgoVision 880 LR (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Panasonic C-1792P (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, MAG InnoVision MAG MXP17F (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, NEC MultiSync XE17 (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, DayTek DT-1730 (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation, Philips Brilliance 17B 1766DC (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Apple Multiple Scan 17 Display (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Samsung Electronics SyncMaster 17GLs (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, CTX International CTX-1785GM (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Nanao USA FlexScan T2-17 (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation, Nokia Multigraph 447X (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Mitac L1782 (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation, Mitsubishi Diamond Scan 17FS (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Tatung CM-17MKR (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Delta Products Socos 1765 VAF (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, ViewSonic 17 (17-inch color monitor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Video monitors -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Why buy a 17-inch monitor? For starters, you get two-thirds more Windows work space. We test 30 of the latest models to find the best values. The small monitors that […]

Published
1995

17. Pentium upgrades: were they worth the wait?

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), Microprocessor upgrade, Intel Corp. -- Product information, Intel Pentium OverDrive (Microprocessor upgrade) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Central processing units -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Microprocessors -- Evaluation -- Product information, Upgrading (Computers) -- Product information
Abstract

After a two-year wait, Intel's Pentium upgrade chip for 486 systems finally landed in our test lab. Now we know what 'Pentium upgradable' really means. Think back. If you bought […]

Published
1995

18. Windows 95: Plug and Play

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Time to market, Operating system, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information -- Product development, Microsoft Windows 95 (Operating system) -- Product development -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Innovations -- Product information -- Product development, Operating systems -- Innovations -- Product information -- Product development, Product development -- Product information
Abstract

Windows 95: Plug and Play Will the Plug and Play specification cure all your hardware woes, or is Microsoft just blowing smoke? Plug and Play threatens to put me out […]

Published
1995

19. Laser printers: the price is right

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Laser printer, Color laser printer, Xerox Corp. -- Product information, NEC Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Digital Equipment Corp. -- Product information, Citizen America Corp. -- Product information, GENICOM Corp. -- Product information, KONICA MINOLTA Printing Solutions USA Inc. -- Product information, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information, LaserMaster Corp. -- Product information, Xante Corp. -- Product information, GCC Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Fujitsu Computer Products of America Inc. -- Product information, Apple Inc. -- Product information, Mannesmann Tally Corp. -- Product information, Canon Computer Systems Inc. -- Product information, Okidata Group -- Product information, Epson America Inc. -- Product information, Brother International Corp. -- Product information, Texas Instruments Inc. -- Product information, Lexmark International Group Inc. -- Product information, Panasonic Industrial Co. -- Product information, Texas Instruments microLaser PowerPro (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Xante Accel-a-Writer 8200 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, HP LaserJet 4MV (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Citizen ProLaser 6000 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Texas Instruments microLaser Pro 600 PS23 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, HP LaserJet 4L (Laser printer) -- Evaluation, Fujitsu PrintPartner 8000 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Fujitsu PrintPartner 4000 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Lexmark International WinWriter 200 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information, NEC SilentWriter SuperScript 610 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation, Lexmark International Optra R (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, LaserMaster WinPrinter 1000 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Okidata OL410e (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Canon LBP-430 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Genicom 7170 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Apple LaserWriter 16/600/PS (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Epson ActionLaser 1100 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, HP LaserJet 4M Plus (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Xerox 4505 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Xerox 4520mp (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Apple LaserWriter Select 360 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation, Mannesmann Tally T9008 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, GCC Technologies Elite 600et (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Xerox 4510ps (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, DEC DEClaser 3500 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Panasonic KX-P4430 LaserPartner (Laser printer) -- Evaluation, Texas Instruments microWriter PS23 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation, QMS PS 1660 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation, Okidata OL400e LED Page Printer (Laser printer) -- Evaluation, Brother International HL-630 (Laser printer) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Laser printers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

The news in lasers? More printer for less money.PC World reviews 30 printers-inexpensive models, midrange speedsters, and high-end network powerhouses Laser printers were once a luxury. But with street prices […]

Published
1995

20. Pentium challengers gear up in '95

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Time to market, Microprocessor upgrade, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product development, Cyrix Corp. -- Product development, NexGen Inc. -- Product development, Intel Pentium (Microprocessor) -- Design and construction -- Product development, Central processing units -- Product development, Compatible hardware -- Product development, Upward/downward compatibility -- Product development, Microprocessors -- Product development, Semiconductor industry -- Product development, Compatible software -- Product development, Product development, Forward compatibility -- Product development
Abstract

There's nothing like a little competition to shake things up. After more than a dozen years alone at the top, Intel now finds itself battling with three other companies to […]

Published
1995

21. Upgrades: when they're worth it, and when they're not

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
System design, Upgrading (Computers), Performance improvement, Microprocessor upgrade, System design, Systems analysis, Upgrading (Computers)
Abstract

Software has gone power-mad. Word processors have mushroomed into desktop publishing programs. Spreadsheets have grown so big and smart they guess what you're going to do before you do it. […]

Published
1994

22. The Pentium alternative

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, Pentium-based system, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Alaras Corp. -- Product information, Alaris Nx586VL (Pentium-based system) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, NexGen Nx586 (Microprocessor) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Alaris Nx586VL Pentium performance and compatibility. Key Features: NexGen P90 processor, VL bus / 16MB cache option Pricing: $2289 (without monitor) to $4059. Availability: Immediate. Alaris, 510/770-5770, 510/770-5769 (fax) There's […]

Published
1994

23. Pentium PC Power is yours!

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Advanced Logic Research Inc. -- Product information, Acer America Corp. -- Product information, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Product information, Compaq Computer Corp. -- Product information, Acer America AcerFrame 3000MP (486-based system) -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, HP NetServer 5/60 LM (Pentium-based system) -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Compaq Deskpro 5/66M (Pentium-based system) -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Advanced Logic Research ProVEISA V (Intel-compatible system) -- Product information -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, File servers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Evaluation -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Our tests show that the first Pentium PCs offer nearly twice the performance of the fastest 486s we've ever tested. But hurry-supply is limited. Now you can have twice the […]

Published
1993

24. Are upgrades worth it?

Author

Knorr, Eric and Khushf, Monika

Subjects
PowerPC-based system, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Microcomputer industry, Computer design, Home computer market, Computer industry, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Computer design -- Product information -- Purchasing, Computer industry -- Product information, Microcomputers -- Purchasing -- Product information
Abstract

Does it make sense to beef up an old PC with the latest, greatest components? Or is it better to spend that money on a new system? Managers who've grappled […]

Published
1993

25. The complete guide to the new CPUs

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Microprocessor, Performance improvement, Microprocessor upgrade, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. -- Product information, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Cyrix Corp. -- Product information, Intel Corp. -- Product information, Chips and Technologies Inc. -- Product information, Central processing units -- Design and construction -- Product information, Microprocessors -- Design and construction -- Product information, Semiconductor industry -- Product information
Abstract

Buy a PC without knowing the performance of the CPU inside it, and you're buying blind. Shed some much-needed light on the subject with this comprehensive guide. The chips! They're […]

Published
1992

26. Build your own private cloud; Borrowing from public cloud architecture and technologies, the private cloud weaves a new management layer around virtualized data center systems

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Cloud computing -- Methods, Virtualization -- Methods, Company business management, Technology application, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr The primary mission of computing has always been to automate business. The secondary mission has been to automate the automation, a quest that grows ever more urgent [...]

Published
2014

27. 2012: The year cloud computing took a bite out of IT; As new public cloud plays leap in and the private cloud slowly evolves, we're on the brink of a shift to cloud computing for critical business workloads

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Software as a service -- Forecasts and trends, Information technology -- Technology application -- Forecasts and trends, Cloud computing -- Forecasts and trends, Information technology, Market trend/market analysis, Technology application, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr When we started talking about cloud computing five years ago, it meant one thing: Services such as Amazon or Salesforce that customers could self-provision over the Internet [...]

Published
2012

28. Hardware Q&A

Author

Knorr, Eric

Abstract

Recycle 486 Memory in a Pentium PC Q. Most 486s use 30-pin SIMMs, while all Pentiums seem to use 72-pin SIMMs. I'd like to take memory from my old 486 […]

Published
1996

29. Exclusive: eBay puts OpenStack to work; eBay goes public about its first implementation of OpenStack along with Nicira network virtualization, hinting at broader adoption to come

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
eBay Inc. -- Management -- Technology application, Computer services industry -- Management -- Technology application, Business management software -- Usage, Company business management, Computer services industry, Technology application, Business management software, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr OpenStack, the open source 'cloud operating system,' has stirred community excitement and attracted a vendor following, including Cisco, Dell, HP, IBM, and Red Hat. But until now [...]

Published
2012

30. Dell XPS 13: Gray with MacBook Air envy; Using Dell's flagship Ultrabook isn't quite like driving a MacBook Air, but it's still a sweet ride

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Notebook computers -- Product/service Evaluations, Laptop computers -- Product/service Evaluations, Laptop/portable computer, Computers and office automation industries, Dell XPS 13 (Laptop/portable computer) -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr Lately I've been changing things up a bit. For several months I used a little Lenovo ThinkPad X220 running Windows 7 and had a great experience -- [...]

Published
2012

31. The Oracle flaw: Clarifications and more information; In the wake of InfoWorld's exclusive story on a flaw in Oracle's flagship database product, Oracle weighs in and new developments emerge

Author

Venezia, Paul and Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Oracle Corp. -- Product defects and recalls -- Product enhancement -- Public relations, Computer software industry -- Product defects and recalls -- Product enhancement -- Public relations, Database management systems -- Product enhancement -- Product defects and recalls, DBMS, Company public relations, DBMS utility, Product enhancement, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Paul Venezia and Eric Knorr Since InfoWorld published 'Fundamental Oracle flaw revealed' on Jan. 17, we've received abundant feedback from Oracle users and consulted with Oracle representatives, who went [...]

Published
2012

32. Processor upgrades rev 486 and Pentium

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Microprocessor, Upgrading (Computers), Performance improvement, Microprocessor upgrade, Intel Corp. -- Product information, Central processing units -- Design and construction -- Product information, Microprocessors -- Design and construction -- Product information, Upgrading (Computers) -- Product information
Abstract

Owners of 486 systems with 'Pentium upgrade' sockets must feel a little like cult members scanning the sky for an alien visitation. They know that something is going to land--but […]

Published
1994

33. 2011: When cloud computing shook the data center; In a year of surging private cloud activity and major build-outs in public cloud capacity, the cloud's promised simplification remains elusive

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Cloud computing -- Forecasts and trends -- Innovations, Company business management, Market trend/market analysis, Technology application, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Eric Knorr If I had to sum up in one word the most exciting thing that happened to cloud computing in 2011, I'd have to say it's OpenStack. This [...]

Published
2011

34. The 2011 Enterprise Architecture Awards; In this year's InfoWorld/Forrester Enterprise Architecture Awards, six winning companies show how transformative initiatives translate to business success

Author

LeClare, Phil and Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Business enterprises -- Achievements and awards -- Evaluation, Computers and office automation industries
Abstract

Byline: Phil LeClare | Forrester Research, Eric Knorr Enterprise architecture (EA) serves two main purposes: to provide a framework for collaboration between business and IT and to offer a pivot [...]

Published
2011

35. Hardware

Author

Knorr, Eric

Abstract

Q: I have a 286 system I want to upgrade to a 66-MHz 486DX2. I've heard that all I need to do is change the motherboard. Is that true? Zach […]

Published
1993

36. Cisco's John Chambers answers his critics: What premium pricing? CEO Chambers scoffs at claims of Cisco premium pricing, says it's all about total cost of ownership

Author

Gallant, John, Finnie, Scot, and Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Cisco Systems Inc. -- Officials and employees, Computer network equipment industry -- Officials and employees, Computer network equipment industry, Computers, High technology industry, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: John Gallant, Scot Finnie and Eric Knorr In this installment of IDG Enterprise's 'CEO Interview Series,' Cisco CEO John Chambers talks with IDGE Chief Content Officer John Gallant, Computerworld [...]

Published
2010

37. Cisco CEO Chambers: Why the Flip video camera matters to CIOs; Cisco chief says consumer technologies already being embraced by the enterprise

Author

Gallant, John, Finnie, Scot, and Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Cisco Systems Inc. -- Officials and employees, Computer network equipment industry -- Officials and employees, Computer network equipment industry, Computers, High technology industry, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: John Gallant, Scot Finnie and Eric Knorr In this installment of IDG Enterprise's 'CEO Interview Series,' Cisco CEO John Chambers talks with IDGE Chief Content Officer John Gallant, Computerworld [...]

Published
2010

38. Cisco CEO Chambers: 'I did not want to compete against IBM and HP'; Cisco chief explains evolving and complex enterprise IT market competition: 'We didn't burn bridges.'

Author

Gallant, John, Finnie, Scot, and Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Cisco Systems Inc. -- Officials and employees, Computer network equipment industry -- Officials and employees, Computer network equipment industry, Computers, High technology industry, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: John Gallant, Scot Finnie and Eric Knorr In this installment of IDG Enterprise's 'CEO Interview Series,' Cisco CEO John Chambers talks with IDGE Chief Content Officer John Gallant, Computerworld [...]

Published
2010

39. Information on demand: the new enterprise goal - IBM research director targets tedium in most IT work

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Information technology, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, International Business Machines Corp. -- Officials and employees, Information technology -- Usage -- Supply and demand, Computer industry -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Dr. Ambuj Goyal is one of IBM's heavy hitters. A 25-year IBM veteran who joined the company as a researcher at the T. J. Watson Research Center, Goyal did early […]

Published
2007

40. SOA Software launches Workbench governance solution - Integration with Service Manager closes enforcement loop

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Business management software, Workbench (Business management software) -- Product introduction, Computer software industry -- Product introduction, Business management software -- Product introduction
Abstract

Pure-play vendors of SOA governance solutions have been dropping like flies: Infravio was bought by webMethods, and Systinet by Mercury Interactive (which was then swallowed by HP). Yet SOA Software, […]

Published
2006

41. Requiem for the packaged app - BEA's Chuang: Empowered users are the future

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Company business planning, BEA Systems Inc. -- Officials and employees -- Planning, Computer software industry -- Officials and employees -- Planning, Software support services -- Planning
Abstract

In a little more than a decade, BEA Systems built itself into a top middleware player and one of the leading lights in SOA. That's a good thing. Revenues at […]

Published
2006

42. Rearden partners with American Express - Out-of-control travel expenses are target of new service

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Financial services industry, Company service introduction, American Express Co. -- Service introduction, Financial services industry -- Service introduction
Abstract

Despite today's draconian efforts to cut company costs, one area typically remains out of control: off-purchase order spending. Rearden Commerce's deal last week with American Express could change that. Two […]

Published
2006

43. SOA Software connects mainframes to SOA - Services-oriented Legacy Architecture allows for building Web services -- SOAP stack and all -- without middleware

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Securities industry, Technology application, Web services, Business management software, Merrill -- Technology application -- Services, Web services -- Usage -- Technology application, Securities industry -- Technology application -- Services, Business management software -- Usage -- Services
Abstract

Tough business conditions often give rise to ingenious solutions. That was the case at Merrill Lynch several years ago when the economic boom went bust: An urgent desire to reduce […]

Published
2006

44. Building, exposing, and monitoring services - After you've chosen your platform and have begun building services, you'll need to allow others to discover them -- and check their integrity in real time

Author

Knorr, Eric and Gruman, Galen

Subjects
Computer services industry, Web services, Computer services industry -- Services -- Industry forecasts, Web services -- Usage
Abstract

Choosing a platform on which to build services is probably the easiest decision IT faces. When cooking up services from scratch, most organizations simply go with their developers' strength, as […]

Published
2006

45. Adopting an ESB -- or not - Should services be wrapped into an ESB? Or should they be managed and mediated some other way? Proponents, detractors face off

Author

Knorr, Eric and Gruman, Galen

Subjects
Market trend/market analysis, Computer services industry, Service oriented architecture (Software design) -- Forecasts and trends, Computer services industry -- Industry forecasts -- Services -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

The care and feeding of services is relatively straightforward. The most confusing SOA decisions involve how services communicate and what sort of mediation should sit between them. In an ideal […]

Published
2006

46. Performance, security and run-time governance - When ESBs aren't enough for your SOA, XML appliances fill in the gaps

Author

Knorr, Eric and Gruman, Galen

Subjects
XML, Computer services industry, Computer services industry -- Safety and security measures -- Usage, XML (Document markup language) -- Usage -- Safety and security measures
Abstract

The question of whether or not to use an ESB devolves to the individual needs and inclinations of each organization. For example, if orchestration of distributed services is a must-have, […]

Published
2006

47. SOA: Under construction - Enterprises are finding building SOAs slow going because of the many technologies' dependencies. Here's what's happening on the ground

Author

Knorr, Eric and Gruman, Galen

Subjects
Market trend/market analysis, Computer services industry, Technology application, Service oriented architecture (Software design) -- Forecasts and trends -- Technology application -- Usage, Computer services industry -- Services -- Forecasts and trends, Computers -- Services, Business enterprises -- Technology application -- Forecasts and trends -- Usage
Abstract

As enterprises build SOAs, the going is pretty slow, thanks mainly to a vastly increasing number of dependencies. Here's what you can learn from what's happening on the ground Ask […]

Published
2006

48. Infravio latest SOA player to fall - X-Registry strengthens webMethods' SOA story

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Company acquisition/merger, Service oriented architecture (Software design) -- Usage, Computer software industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

And then there were none. Two weeks ago, these pages noted the dwindling number of dedicated SOA registry vendors, amid rapid consolidation in the SOA space. BEA had acquired Flashline, […]

Published
2006

49. Lessons from the verticals - InfoWorld takes a hard look at five industries and highlights innovative solutions to IT's toughest problems

Author

Knorr, Eric

Subjects
Health care industry, Telecommunications services industry, Company systems management, Financial services industry, Administrative agencies -- Information management, Retail industry -- Information management, Financial services industry -- Information management, Telecommunications services industry -- Information management, Health care industry -- Information management, Communications industry -- Information management
Abstract

Every industry presents unique challenges, where IT must marshal more than the usual chunk of resources to solve extreme headaches. That may mean walking out to the edge of grid […]

Published
2006

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