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Monthly Archives: February 2008

02.21.08 / Adobe challenges Microsoft Word with web-based Buzzword

Adobe has long been known for their software applications which appeal to designers, developers, businesses, and everyday users. They are now making a series of moves into the “Software As A Service” (SAAS) industry, in a clear attempt to compete … Read more »

02.20.08 / Microsoft Silverlight 2.0 to rival Adobe RIA technology

Last spring, Microsoft launched a new browser plugin called Silverlight, which was designed to give developers of Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) another weapon in their arsenals. Silverlight, which competes with products like Adobe Flash, Java FX, Quicktime, and Adobe Shockwave, … Read more »

02.19.08 / Electric cars look for new battery technology

U.S. automakers are seeking new ways to improve the performance of electric cars. Following a progressive energy bill which requires a 25% increase in fuel efficiency by 2020, car companies are ready to take another look at the technology behind … Read more »

02.19.08 / E-learning reaches out to soft-skills students

Businesses have increasingly turned to online training methods in recent years, using technology as a way to better serve the needs of their employees’ professional development. This is especially true for those employees who need help with “hard skills,” such … Read more »

02.14.08 / Web-based project management applications are on the cutting edge

A remarkable trend has hit the technology industry hard, with more and more enterprises opting for web-based applications in lieu of traditional software packages. This model is reflected in the field of project management, where online tools are multiplying like … Read more »

02.13.08 / Social networks are the new forum for market research

Traditional market research is seeing another shake up with the inclusion of social networking into their mix of techniques. While we’re all accustomed to seeing advertising on Facebook (everything from “That’s what she said” t-shirts to floral gift baskets are … Read more »

02.12.08 / Online recruiting faces a security crisis

Back in August 2007, job board giant Monster.com was hit by a major security breach. Hackers used a legitimate employer account and password to steal names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses from 1.3 million job seekers who used the … Read more »

02.8.08 / Wind and solar power to see job growth

As more individuals and businesses take steps to go green in coming years, renewable energy sources expect to see massive growth. Both the wind power and solar power industries saw remarkable changes last year, with wind power companies adding over … Read more »

02.7.08 / Measuring the process: how to gauge your team's development success

Almost every enterprise within the software or application development world has acknowledged the need for metrics to measure the usability of their products. However, as a recent Baseline Magazine article points out, almost no one is measuring the development process … Read more »

02.5.08 / Athletes take advertising into their own capable hands

Professional athletes have always been big business for advertisers, but recent trends show that the pros are taking the lead when it comes to low-budget, online ads. Instead of allowing big-budget companies like Nike and Gatorade to create their images, … Read more »