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SAP says HANA will power all cloud applications
SAP's HANA Cloud Platform, consisting of the core in-memory database plus application development tools, analytics and integration services, will eventually underpin all of its cloud-based applications, the company said at its Sapphire conference.
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Pioneer to crowdsource car navigation, add augmented reality
Pioneer will soon launch a new car navigation system in Japan that uses dashboard cameras to scan the road ahead for approaching street signs and other cars, and will share images of road conditions with other vehicles.
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Anonymous cyberattack on Israel finds disputed impact
Although the hactivist group Anonymous had declared its supporters would attack Israel on April 7 and "erase Israel from cyberspace," the damage from Anonymous so far appears to be minimal to Israeli government and bank websites that are among the main targets. However, now Israeli hactivists are fired up and counter-striking at Palestinian, Iranian and Turkish website targets.
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As mobile carriers look to Wi-Fi, Ruckus looks to cash in with IPO
The initial public offering of Ruckus Wireless, set for Friday, will highlight the growing importance of Wi-Fi in mobile networks as service providers try to meet the demands of smartphone and tablet users.
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Microsoft overhauls logo in biggest change for 25 years
Microsoft has announced a new and streamlined corporate logo, the most radical overhaul to the company?s public image in a quarter of a century.
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Google self-driving car licensed to hit streets in US
Google's self-driving robot car has passed its driver's licence test in Nevada, the first licence of its kind in the US. Obtaining Nevada's self-driving car licence clears the way for Google to test its technology on public roads in the state.
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IT industry celebrates International Women's Day
International Women's Day has prompted a number of organisations to examine the uneven gender distribution in the IT industry, and examine ways in which technology can improve the lives of women at the bottom of the economic pyramid.
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Google social search expanded with Don't Be Evil tool
Software engineers from major social networking companies have apparently grown tired of Google's relentless drive to push its own Google+ social network at the expense of other sites.
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Google Plus has more than 90 million users, claims Larry Page
Say this for Google+: It no longer has fewer total users than MySpace.
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Google Plus opens pages for businesses
Google has opened Google+ social network for business, initially for a select few companies only.
