How do MySQL users feel about Oracle Corp.'s takeover of the open-source database through its acquisition of Sun Microsystems Inc.? Some say the deal will be the ruin of MySQL, while others say it could be a boost for the open-source database.
Oracle and MySQL's many competitors in the database arena were only too eager to offer explanations as to why those fears will be realized. Other observers, however, argued that Oracle may prove to be a positive force for MySQL.
PHILADELPHIA, Infradapt, a leading provider of communications and network infrastructure solutions announces its participation in the 2009 Association of TeleServices International (ATSI) 2009 Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ATSI's 65th annual convention and expo will be held June 17-20 at the Weston Convention Center, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.
If we could remember, some did not agree on the appointment of the first CTO, but CompTIA, the leading trade association for the world's information technology (IT) industry, said today it welcomes the appointment of the first chief technology officer (CTO) in the history of the United States and pledged its support for his efforts to expand the use of technology.
Last April 18, President Obama named Aneesh Chopra America's first CTO. Chopra is currently the Secretary of Technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
For all of its attributes as the world's epicenter of innovation, Silicon Valley remains an insular region in some ways. Many technology leaders are rallying behind President Barack Obama’s surprising choice for the nation’s first Chief Technology Officer: Aneesh Chopra, Virginia secretary of Technology. As a secretary of Technology in Virginia, he made to expand Virginia’s high-speed internet. And now he stands for U.S. Chief Technology Officer.
ANNAPOLIS, MD, (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a global leader in mission-critical wireless communications technology, will hold a conference call on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Financial results will be issued in a press release after the close of the market the same day.
LAS VEGAS, via COMTEX/ -- NAB -- 360 Systems announced that its new MAXX-HD line of high definition video servers is now shipping. Making their first NAB Show appearance from April 18-23, MAXX-HD servers are now on-air coast-to-coast, and in-stock for immediate delivery. NAB attendees will have an opportunity to see MAXX-HD in action at the 360 Systems booth (North Hall #N-4120) as well as in the exhibits of various integrators.
HP-UX 11i v3 Update 4 now enables customers to substantially reduce planned downtime for operating system upgrades by applying changes to a new root partition while the system remains online. Once fully tested and verified, the system can be rebooted with the new environment, the firm said.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ —today Verizon Wireless, released its initial set of technical specifications for devices that will run on its Long Term Evolution (LTE) fourth generation (4G) wireless network with open device development specification.
LANCASTER, Pa-- Today, FlyCast announced that David Kennedy has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Kennedy has over 35 years experience in the media industry, most recently as CEO and Vice Chairman of Interep, and previously as President and CEO of Susquehanna Media Corp. Sam Abadir, FlyCast's founder and current CEO, will assume Chairman and CTO roles.
ROCHESTER, N.Y -- Performance Technologies, a leading provider of innovative network communications solutions, will announce its financial results for the first quarter 2009 after the market closes on Thursday, April 23, 2009.
