Articles by: Abtin Fanaeian

First glut of 64-bit Windows 8.1 tablets expected at MWC

By Abtin Fanaeian

At least one major Windows 8.1 tablet manufacturer will release a tablet based on Intel’s “Bay Trail” chip, which will mean that it can cater to the additional memory needs in the business sector.

A closer look at the smartphone market in 2013: Android and iOS dominate but Windows Phone surging

By Abtin Fanaeian

The latest data from the IDC reveals that Android and iOS still account for the vast majority of global smartphone shipments, but demand for Windows Phone devices is surging.

Samsung "Launching People" competition seeks fresh talent

By Abtin Fanaeian

Samsung have launched a contest seeking to find the brightest sparks in film, photography, music and food. Successful applicants will be mentored by one of four famous professionals on a TV project.

Nadella to replace Ballmer as Microsoft head and Bill Gates could walk away

By Abtin Fanaeian

According to Bloomberg, senior Microsoft executive Satya Nadella, who runs the Redmond-based company's enterprise and cloud division, is the man who will take up the mantle as the next CEO.

Bing Rewards hits iOS and Android but not Windows Phone

By Abtin Fanaeian

Microsoft’s search engine brand has launched its rewards scheme on iOS and Android that lets customers earn points by performing more searches.

LG G Pro 2 appears in leaked photos with rear volume buttons

By Abtin Fanaeian

The device has apparently borrowed the same back volume button that appeared for the first time on the LG G2 with further specification details still nowhere to be seen.

Learning Technologies 2014 conference opens for business

By Abtin Fanaeian

More than 6,000 learning and development professionals will descend on London's Kensington Olympia Centre today to visit the annual Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition.

Nokia Lumia 1320 low-end phablet hitting UK shelves next month

By Abtin Fanaeian

Ericsson and Samsung end patent squabble with new multi-year deal

By Abtin Fanaeian

Ericsson and Samsung have just signed a cross-licensing deal, covering patents relating to GSM, UMTS and LTE standards for networks and handsets.

Managing information risk: ISACA chair on how to combat modern security threats

By Abtin Fanaeian

Amar Singh, Chairman of ISACA London’s Security Advisory Group and CISO at News International SC, tells us how organisations should deal with the changing security landscape.

Smart cities: Grill industry experts through live Twitter Q&A on Thursday 21 November

By Abtin Fanaeian

With representatives from IBM and local councils, topics up for debate include the role of technology and data in a smart city vision, and aligning formal city institutions with local innovation.

"Companies will incorporate big data to the extent it's just data": Q&A with Pentaho's Davy Nys

By Abtin Fanaeian

We sat down with Davy Nys, vice president for EMEA and APAC at business intelligence specialist Pentaho, to learn more about the company, its core products, and the future of big data.

Schenker S413 Haswell full HD 14in laptop hands-on and pictures

By Abtin Fanaeian

We saw this laptop back at IFA in Germany last month. Today we are taking it for a short ride at ITProPortal HQ.

What a network-centric cloud really means for telco service providers

By Abtin Fanaeian

ITProPortal speaks to Keao Caindec, CMO, cloud business unit at Dimension Data, in this second of two Q&As about opportunities in the cloud.

Interview: John Nussey, author of Arduino For Dummies, about that intriguing affordable versatile platform

By Abtin Fanaeian

Arduino is not a name that will resonate with a lot of people but yet, this piece of hardware is making a lot of ripples.

Interview: Mateo Meier from Artmotion on PRISM, privacy issues, Switzerland's legendary neutrality and much more

By Abtin Fanaeian

Could Switzerland hold the key to help companies build and expand their business in Europe in the post-prism PRISM era?

Interview: Zesty's Lloyd Price on the new trend for booking Healthcare appointments online

By Abtin Fanaeian

Google chose to exit the online health market a while back but it seems that the sector is more alive and kicking than it ever was before.

Interview: MapR’s Steve Jenkins on Hadoop and how it is making small work of big data

By Abtin Fanaeian

Apache’s Hadoop is possibly one of the most exciting developments that has happened in the computing in the past decade.

Beats Electronics COO: “We don't care about product specs, we focus on experience”

By Abtin Fanaeian

We sat down with the President and COO of Beats Electronics, to discuss about the company's philosophy and future plans.

£269.99 Toshiba Regza 32HL833B 32-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LED TV with Freeview

By Abtin Fanaeian

Great TV deal

Google, Facebook Forced to Remove 'Offensive' Content in India

By Abtin Fanaeian

LibreOffice Growing at a Steady Pace Says TDF

By Abtin Fanaeian

Twitter to Hire Google Asia Advertising Chief Shailesh Rao

By Abtin Fanaeian

Microsoft Announces C++ AMP for Developers

By Abtin Fanaeian

Microsoft Working Hard to Maintain Hyper-V, OpenStack Interoperability

By Abtin Fanaeian