Language Lessons: Where New Parallel Developments Fit Into Your Toolkit
An array of technologies now target parallel programming — SEJITS, OpenCL, Cilk Plus and ParaSail, among others. What roles will these languages play?
Why Do We Need Intelligent Desktop Virtualization?
A vision of desktop virtualization as an evolution of desktop management that eliminates the compromise between IT and users.
Under the Hood: A Look Inside the Ultrabook
Take a look inside the Ultrabook as we investigate the new device’s power and versatility.
Migration to the Cloud: Evolution Without Confusion
Companies are increasingly attracted to cloud benefits, but the complexities of migrating from existing infrastructure can seem daunting.
Desktop Virtualization on the Verge
Desktop virtualization has been touted as the next big thing, but adoption lags the hype. Here are use cases for each type of desktop virtualization.
Changing the Ways Data Centers Are Built
Faster, denser and greener has been the mantra for data center design for years, but collocation and virtualization are among the new must-watch strategies.
Taming the Parallel Beast
Writing parallel programs — or parallelizing existing serial code — requires programmers to overcome several stumbling blocks. Here’s how.
4 Key Principles for Creating Truly Open Open-source Projects
A successful open-source software initiative goes beyond simply releasing source code when the project is done.
New Programming Languages to Watch
Should you be keeping an eye out for new programming languages, such as Fantom, F# and Dart?
Smartphones and Tablets Go Multicore: Now What?
Like laptops and PCs, mobile devices increasingly feature multicore processors. The extra horsepower is good news for developers, but it comes with a few strings attached.
Security Issues for Multicore Processors
Multicore processers are increasingly common in everything from PCs to smartphones — and increasingly attractive to hackers. Cambridge University researcher Robert Watson explains the threats and how enterprises can mitigate them.
11 Tips for Mobile Software Development
Mobile software development varies from platform to platform, but there are key considerations that apply to all of them.