Google's next act: Diversify and conquer

Google's next act: Diversify and conquer

Center stage at this year's Google I/O was a company honing its vision for a future beyond search

When server consolidation goes too far

Virtualization has revolutionized the data center, but less isn't always more when it comes to the number of server virtualization hosts...  more

Protect yourself from the coming cloud crack-up

The cloud is a virtual vending machine for Web applications, but helter-skelter adoption does not yield a healthy enterprise. Here's how to avoid the pitfalls... more

Thousands of Tumblr users migrate to WordPress in wake of Yahoo acquisition

Yahoo pledges not to 'screw up' Tumblr and says it will remain an independent business... more

At Google I/O, developer services hogged the spotlight

Instead of focusing on consumer projects, the show honed in on further opening the company's services to developers... more

How to pick the provider for a solid Ethernet WAN

Not all Ethernet-based WAN circuits are created equal; be sure to ask these questions when shopping for a carrier... more

The Industry Standard»

Update: Yahoo to acquire Tumblr for about $1.1 billion

Rumors that Yahoo might be in talks to acquire the blogging site began emerging last week... more

The 10 most important milestones in Web browser history

From ARPANET and Mosaic to Internet Explorer vs. Firefox, Web browsers have made the Internet into something we can't live without... more

InfoWorld Tech Watch by InfoWorld Tech Watch

Google preps Dart 1.0 to challenge JavaScript

In addition, Google Web Toolkit 3.0, featuring modularity and Java 7 and 8 backing, is planned for... more

Mobile Edge by Galen M. Gruman

The new Wi-Fi: What you need to know about 802.11ac

Access points have already appeared, and devices... more

Security Adviser by Roger A. Grimes

Watch out for waterhole attacks -- hackers' latest stealth weapon

It's time to learn about waterhole attacks, where... more

Cloud Computing by David Linthicum

Why Google is freaking out Amazon

With the release of Google Compute Engine, Google is becoming a real threat to Amazon Web... more

Notes from the Field by Robert X. Cringely

Now that Yahoo owns Tumblr, where will all the cool kids hang out?

Marissa Mayer bets $1.1B that Tumblr will give... more

See all InfoWorld Blogs
©1994-2013 Infoworld, Inc.