Computing Dictionaries and IT Developments, News and Reviews

Dictionaries of Computing Terms

The Free Dictionary by Farlex
The Free Dictionary is a computing dictionary of over 28,000 computer-related terms. It has good links to Google, as well as phonetic matches.
http://computing-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com

Microsoft's Global Development and Computing Glossary
Microsoft Corporation's computing dictionary. www.microsoft.com/globaldev/reference/glossary.msp

IT Industry Analysts

Gartner
A leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry. In-depth analysis and actionable advice aimed at enabling clients to make more informed business and technology decisions. While most Gartner information is published on a subscription basis, there is a substantial amount available to visitors on the Gartner website: www.gartner.com

Meta Group
Another leading IT analyst which was bought by Gartner in 2006. Meta's reports and services are being merged in with Gartner's services. Historically, Meta Group tried to provide more in-depth analysis and more personalised service than rival firms. www.metagroup.com

Forrester
Another leading information technology research company, with global coverage.
www.forrester.com

MIT Technology Review
MIT's online magazine (and newsletter) reporting the latest technology advances across a wide range of science.
www.technologyreview.com

Google Labs
http://labs.google.com/

IBM Research Labs
www.research.ibm.com

Microsoft Research Labs
http://research.microsoft.com

NASA Ames Research Centre
Ames Research Center, located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is a leader in information technology research with a focus on supercomputing, networking and intelligent systems. Ames conducts the critical R&D and develops the enabling technologies that make NASA missions possible. Ames also is a leader in nanotechnology, fundamental space biology, biotechnology, aerospace and thermal protection systems, and human factors research.
www.arc.nasa.gov

Red Herring
The publication of record during the dot com era is still providing insight and critique in the business of information technology.
www.redherring.com

C|Net News
US-based IT news site, highly regarded by journalists and other IT watchers.
http://news.com.com

Demo
A conference held every 6 months at which companies launch their latest gadgets and gizmos. This site lets you view the short "pitches" that each company makes to demo the latest and greatest.
http://www.demo.com/

eServer Magazines
IBM-sponsored publications specialising in IT news and education for users of IBM servers (all types/families)
www.eservercomputing.com

.NET Developer's Journal
Publication specialising in IT news and education for the Microsoft .NET community.
www.sys-con.com/dotnet/

Open Source Technology Group (OSTG)
A network of technology sites for IT managers and development professionals. Good links to Open Source communities and publications.
www.ostg.com

Business Process Management
Large community website focused on BPM:
www.bpmg.org