Open-Source Software Enterprise Adoption Challenges Proprietary Dominance
Open-source software adoption accelerated through enterprise markets in fall 2007 as Linux gained server market share, MySQL and PostgreSQL challenged commercial databases,
Month: September 2007
Halo 3 Launches on Xbox 360, Record-Breaking $170M Opening Day Establishes Gaming Scale
Microsoft released Halo 3 on September 25, 2007 exclusively for Xbox 360 concluding Master Chief’s fight finishing trilogy begun with Combat Evolved
Social Media Platform Competition Reshapes Online Communication
Social media platforms competed intensely through fall 2007 as Facebook expanded beyond college students, Twitter grew through celebrity adoption, and established networks
High-Definition Television Adoption Reaches Mainstream Market Tipping Point
High-definition television adoption accelerated through fall 2007 as 1080p displays became affordable, Blu-ray players gained market traction following format war momentum shifts,
Cloud Computing Infrastructure Development Transforms Enterprise IT Strategy
Cloud computing infrastructure development accelerated in fall 2007 as Amazon Web Services expanded beyond S3 storage to introduce EC2 elastic computing instances,
Netbook Computers Emerge As Ultra-Portable Low-Cost Computing Category
Netbook computers emerged in late summer 2007 as ultra-portable, low-cost laptops targeting basic computing needs with 7-9 inch screens, limited storage, and
Sony Launches PSP Slim and Lite Redesigned Handheld with Reduced Size, TV-Out Connectivity
Sony launched PlayStation Portable Slim and Lite (PSP-2000) model on September 6, 2007 introducing redesigned handheld gaming hardware featuring reduced thickness from
Apple Unveils iPod Touch with iPhone Interface, Wi-Fi, Multi-Touch Display Without Cellular
Apple introduced iPod Touch on September 5, 2007 during special media event unveiling iOS-powered portable media player featuring 3.5-inch multi-touch display, Wi-Fi