Rafael Ruffolo

Articles by Rafael Ruffolo

Blog Idol: Why Cisco

The opening week of the third annual blogging event also featured discussions on IT career paths. Plus, why one contestant is buying a hamster as opposed to a PlayBook tablet

How app makers can avoid legal pitfalls

A Vancouver lawyer dishes on how software developers can stay on the right side of the law when building mobile apps. Plus, advice from a large app development shop

Why Cisco’s Flip axing could signal Cius support

The networking giant, which decided to trash its Flip Camera business on Tuesday, will refocus its efforts on its core enterprise collaboration and networking capabilities. Find out why one analyst says the move could be a show of confidence for the upcoming Cius tablet

What RIM should really be whining about

In a New York Times interview last week, RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis has called out financial analysts and media pundits for their negative sentiment...

Facebook open sources its data centre blueprint

The social networking giant reveals how it's designing data centres and why large IT shops should follow the plan. An Intel server executive says the move is equivalent to Facebook showing companies how to build a Toyota Prius

Twitter, iPad will define future of SAS

SAS GLOBAL FORUM 2011: The business intelligence giant is betting heavily on both the proliferation of tablet devices and the embrace of social media analytics by their customers. Plus, how Bell and Scotiabank approach mobile and social analytics

SAS shows off analytics for HPC data jobs

SAS GLOBAL FORUM 2011: The business analytics firm previewed upcoming software that works on EMC

B.C. school district offers print management tips

The Central Okanagan School District said it slashed printed pages among staff by 20 per cent within one year. Find out why the school district says auditing and printing limits are a key step in changing user behaviour

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