A US bank has had a Gmail user's account closed down, simply because the bank accidentally sent private data to it. Cloud services expose us to the consequences of others' stupidity, says Jim Rapoza
September 2009
MOD Rolls Out Smart Meters Despite Security Concerns
Defence sites across the UK will be fitted with energy efficiency monitoring technology despite security concerns raised by experts about the technology
From 2010, Legislation, Not Cost, Will Drive Green IT
Environmental laws will replace cost cutting as the main motivation for developing energy efficient data centres, says analyst Gartner
Review: Parallels Desktop 4.0 “Switch To Mac” Edition
Not only does it virtualise Windows, and move all your software and files with the bundled cable and migration tools included, it teaches you Mac too
Ballmer Says Recession WIll Drive Efficiency
CEO Steve Ballmer uses the pulpit of a Microsoft event in San Francisco to discuss a so-called new efficiency that IT administrators must embrace in a difficult economy, and touted the cost-saving aspects of new Microsoft products
New Apple Hire May Be Tablet Related
Apple has rehired Michael Tchao, formerly a developer of the Newton personal digital assistant in the 1990s.
Smaller Botnets Used For Stealing Corporate Data
Research from Damballa shows the biggest botnets are not always the most threatening when it comes to swiping corporate data
CNN Charges For iPhone App
Can news organisations which have traditionally provided their mobile news for free make a viable business out of charging for applications
MIcrosoft Makes Green Claims For Windows 7
Microsoft has been pushing Windows 7 as greener than Vista or XP, designed with a variety of energy-saving options for both IT administrators and end users.
Broadband Policy Makers Need To Balance Quality And Reach
While Broadband Britain is concentrating on penetration, a study shows that quality may be just as important
Emissions Reduction: A Question Of Baselines?
Is it reasonable to ask IT companies to compare their carbon emissions against a 1990 baseline? Green campaigners want to see it, but Peter Judge is not so sure
HP Claims Oil Profits Don’t Tarnish Green Image
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard says its environmental practices date back 50 years although it only began measuring carbon emissions in 2005
Tesco Adopts CA Software For Carbon Audit
Retailer Tesco is using CA's ecoSoftware to manage its carbon emissions worldwide, with cap-and-trade laws due in the UK
Cheap Energy Leads To Waste, Warns Green Guru
The only way to curb emissions is to put up energy prices, former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer told an HP event
Vodafone Gets UK iPhone, But Don’t Expect A Price Crash
By next year, three operators - O2, Orange and Vodafone - will have the iPhone in the UK. But the price competition won't be fierce, say analysts
Enron Broadband Boss Jailed For Wire Fraud
Joseph Hirko, former co-CEO of Enron Broadband Services, gets 16 months in prison and is ordered to pay $7 million in restitution after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
Ballmer Admits Mistakes Over Windows Mobile
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer suggested during the company's Venture Capital Summit that it had made mistakes in the execution of its Windows Mobile operating system, according to attendees at the closed-door meeting
Xerox Follows Dell and HP With ACS Purchase
Xerox's proposed $6.4 billion (£4bn) purchase of ACS is part of a trend of major tech vendors buying services companies to expand their offerings
Microsoft Releasing Security Essentials AV Software
Microsoft confirms it is releasing Microsoft Security Essentials, its free anti-malware product.
Google Contacts Overload Caused Gmail Outage
The downtime for Gmail and Google Contacts last week was caused by high load to Google Contacts
Apple Snow Leopard Server Review
Among a number of feature upgrades, content producers will enjoy the ability to serve up podcasts and Wikis more easily with the server version of Apple's latest OS.
HP Tightens Smart Grid Security
After recent hacking attempts on smart metering technology, HP has launched a security audit for smart grid services
Orange To Ship Apple iPhone 3GS
O2's exclusive deal in the UK comes to an end as Orange seizes the chance to offer Apple's iPhone 3GS. T-Mobile users will probably have to wait
HM Treasury Signs With Fujitsu For Green IT
The Treasury is buying energy efficient Fujitsu servers, as part of wider moves to make government IT more sustainable
Twitter Gets Fresh Injection Of Funding
Twitter co-founder Evan Williams confirmed the microblogging service closed a funding round from Insight Venture Partners, T. Rowe Price, Institutional Venture Partners, Spark Capital and Benchmark Capital
IBM Announces BlackBerry Business App
IBM announces new subscription-based managed services and support for the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution to help enterprises with mobile access to information and resources
Mainframe Maker Points To Energy Savings
In a recent survey, BMC found that mainframe users believe the systems can play a significant role for them as the economic recession begins to ebb
Market For Cloud Computing Databases Growing
Though cloud computing is increasingly becoming part of enterprise IT strategy, it will likely be a while until large-scale, mission-critical databases make their way to the cloud
Business Set To Trial Google Wave
Google's Wave collaboration platform will soon face its first true test when the company rolls it out to 100,000 consumer and business users
Review: Acronis Backup and Recovery 10
Acronis Backup and Recovery 10 is an inexpensive, robust backup solution, especially for disk to disk backup situations and bare metal recovery tasks
Dirty Apple Turns Over A New Green Leaf
Heavily criticised for the toxic substances in its PC manufacturing, Apple has announced a major new ‘green' push
Government Open Source Policy Lacks Teeth
The UK government's open source policy is not policed effectively, leaving UK public sector in thrall to greedy proprietary software vendors, according to open source leaders
Are Clouds Compliant?
Never mind security and cost. There's one question around cloud computing that could be a show-stopper, says Peter Judge. Do cloud services comply with regulations, and can you safely use them?
Charity Moves Backup Away From The Cloud
The MS Society found that cloud based storage could not meet its needs for robust disaster recovery, so it brought its data back in-house
NetSuite Targets SaaS App At iPhone
NetSuite customers with iPhones can now get their ERP data on the go, thanks to an application with the company's SaaS suite
Microsoft, SAP And Accenture In Carbon Reporting Tie-Up
The Carbon Disclosure Project is partnering with Accenture, Microsoft and SAP to establish a new global climate change data reporting platform
64-Bit Migration: Linux Also Has Troubles
Windows 7 didn't make Andrew Garcia's 64-bit migration easy. Ubuntu makes the journey easier, but Jason Brooks is surprised to find one fly in the ointment - courtesy of Adobe
Google Answers Microsoft Chrome Frame Security Criticisms
Google has responded to Microsoft criticism that its Chrome Frame plug-in increases IE's attack surface
WebsiteSpark Launch Aims To Boost Microsoft Web Development
A new Microsoft programme aims to beef up its web development platform ecosystem and foster innovation for professional web developers and designers
Vodafone Jumps On Mobile Cloud Services Bandwagon
Vodafone is calling its new internet services for the mobile and the PC, Vodafone 360, the “most personal address book available"
SIM-Free Deals Vanish, As O2 Sets Palm Pre Launch Date
Contract-free deals for the Palm Pre have disappeared as O2 gears up for a 16 October exclusive launch for the phone
Zyxel Cuts Wi-Fi Cost By Ditching Controllers
APs that double as controllers make Wi-Fi cheaper for smaller firms
BCS: Training, Not Infrastructure, Will Bring Recovery
The BCS relaunches its training organisation, with an assertion that skills are more important than infrastructure which supports training and skills sees education as key to economic recovery
£6 Broadband Tax “To Be Law” By January
Minister Stephen Timms says Digital Britain is not "derailed", but proceeding "full steam ahead"
EDS Unit Renamed as HP Enterprise Services
HP has changed the name of its EDS systems integration unit to HP Enterprise Services
US Opposition To Net Neutrallity Dropped
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's amendment to block FCC funding for implementing new network neutrality regulations proves short-lived
Intel Launches Clarksfield Mobile Processors
At its Intel Developer Forum, the chip-making giant formally announces the family of quad-core mobile processors code-named Clarksfield, bringing the microarchitecture code-named Nehalem to high-end laptops
US Tech Jobs Weathering Recession
New government data shows that IT is faring better than many industries when it comes to employment
HP Launches Cut Price Videoconferencing
HP gives budget-conscious businesses a boost with its videoconferencing solution SkyRoom
Zyxel NWA-3166 review: Hybrid Wi-Fi Cuts Costs
So, do you want to go for standalone access points, or a fully managed system? Try this novel idea from Zyxel, and you could do both with the same kit!
Courier: Microsoft’s Rumoured Tablet Emerges
Microsoft tablet has two screens and goes for pen-based usage
Al Gore Narrates Google Earth Tour For COP15
Green campaigner and former US vice president Al Gore is providing a voice for a 3D map of climate change, before the UN Climate Conference
Greens Dispute Dell’s Carbon Cuts
Dell says it has cut its carbon emissions by 18 percent year on year - but climate scientists say it should base its figures on older baseline dates
Oracle Boss Admits Sun Losing £60m Every Month
For the first time, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison admits his concern about slow-moving proceedings by the European Commission in sanctioning the £4.5 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems
Microsoft Joins Open Source Cloud Project
Zend Technologies, in association with IBM, Microsoft and others, has launched the Simple API for Cloud Application Services project
US Announces £88m Smart Grid Training Fund
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for smart grid work force training programs
Intel Looks To Create Energy Efficient “Microservers”
Intel officials say that demand is growing for servers that are small, relatively cheap and energy-efficient
Yahoo Committing £60m To Kick-Start Image
Yahoo chief executive Carol Bartz rolled out a new global branding campaign for Yahoo in New York on 22 Sept.
It’s Not That Hard To Write a Smartphone Operating System!
It's easier to write a mobile operating system than we've been led to believe, says Steve Brazier - and some of them will hit netbooks
Aruba Launches Low Cost 802.11n APs
An enterprise access point with 802.11n for the price of 802.11g,the vendor promises
Networks are sucking power: should you worry?
Power efficiency hax become a major factor for data centre equipment. While vendors compete on greenwash, users need to test their actual power usage
Cloud Security Issues Come To The Fore
While some commentators dismiss cloud computing for security and regulatory reasons, other viewpoints are emerging at a virtual summit
Huawei Promises 56Mbps wireless broadband
New HSPA+ network kit will go twice as fast as today's mobile data, says Huawei
Microsoft Office Web Apps Review: Watch Out Google Apps!
There are glitches, but we found the preview of Microsoft's Web version of Office works pretty well - and we went all-out to test it on non-Microsoft operating systems and browsers!
EC Exposes Intel Email Evidence
But Intel says that the EC has suppressed other evidence and acted on "speculation"
The Cloud Has Better Patching And Scaling
Video: Cloud-based applications do not play Russian roulette with security, says Eran Feigenbaum, stage magician and head of security at Google Apps
Utilities Attack Ofgem Over Smart Grid Investment
Companies including Scottish Power claim they need more funding to make their networks "smart" enough to cope with renewables
Security Software Market Will Grow 8 Percent
Analysts at Gartner say the security software market is on track to see an 8 percent increase for the year, growing to $14.5 billion
A 64-bit Windows 7 Upgrade Can Affect Existing Software
Multiple virtualisation platforms? A 4GB laptop? Andrew Garcia isn't your usual early adopter - and when he harnessed Windows 7's 64-bit performance, things got even more complex.
Microsoft Launches Electronic Banking Platform
Microsoft, in conjunction with a partner, M-Com, launches an electronic banking software platform that allows electronic payments to be made via mobile devices
Dell Acquires Services Company Perot Systems
PC maker Dell has purchased Perot Systems, the IT services solutions company founded by Ross Perot
Rumours Of Apple And Microsoft Tablets Emerge
Microsoft is said to be working on both a tablet PC and a sidekick-like smartphone code-named Pink
UK Companies See Web As Way Out Of Recession
UK small businesses feel lackluster about the pace of an economic turnaround, though an increasing number are turning to Web 2.0 strategies as a remedy
Smartphone Versus Netbook: Can Nokia Jump The Gap?
Nokia's PC isn't a game-changer like Apple's phone, says Steve Brazier of Canalys. But maybe it doesn't have to be
Brown To Flashmob: I’ll Go To Climate Summit
Prime Minister Gordon Brown told a group of campaigners assembled outside Parliament, that he would personally go to the Copenhagen climate summit in December
EC Adopts Rules For Broadband Funding
The rules provide guidance on how and when governments should intervene to fund broadband provision
Cisco, Samsung Named In Carbon Savings Report
Tech companies have ranked highly in a report on carbon emission progress
Cobol Heavily Used 50 Years On
Eesearch conducted by Micro Focus showed that UK citizens use systems built on Cobol at least 10 times per day
Netscape Founder Andreessen Joins HP Board
Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Netscape and a number of other companies, was named to HP's board of directors, making him the 11th member
Star Trek Creator’s Mac Plus Up For Auction
Want to own "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry's Mac Plus, who received it as a gift from Apple in 1986?
Microsoft Sues Malware Advertising Providers
Microsoft is suing five online entities and the individuals behind them for spreading "malvertising," or online advertising that delivers malware
Google Book Search Rejected By US DoJ
The Department of Justice said the Google Book Search settlement would violate class action, copyright, and antitrust law and said it should not be approved without changes
iPhone OS 3.1 Review: Something For Gamers And Business Users
Minor improvements which include closer integration of iPhone OS with iTunes and improved MS Exchange calendar support
UK Green Start-Up Gets Fujitsu Backing
UK start-up company Romonet has developed an open source Java-based simulator tool which will be deployed internally by Fujitsu
Students Get Windows 7 For £30
But British students don't get as good a deal as Microsoft's $30 offer for their US counterparts
US City Becoming Centre For Green Jobs
California's most Southern city is quickly becoming one of the best places to work in technology
Never Mind If Cloud Is Secure. Can You Prove It?
It doesn't matter how secure cloud computing is, says Wayne Rash. To comply with regulations, you will have to prove it.
Rambus And Kingston Target Virtualisation
Rambus and Kingston have developed a prototype threaded memory module officials say will address key problems created by such technologies as multicore computing and virtualisation
Green Transport Research Receives £1.8bn Funding
The legislation authorises long-term funding of public-private vehicle research, development, demonstration and commercial application activities in the US Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Program
IBM Brings Green IT Initiative To Iowa
The alliance is part of IBM's larger Smarter Planet initiative, which uses IBM technology to address sustainability issues
AT&T Named Most Sustainable US Carrier
An ABI Research report has named AT&T the top “green” US carrier, followed closely by Sprint Nextel
Tories Promise To Dump ID Cards and End Surveillance State
Less Government snooping would also mean a cash saving, says shadow justice secretary
Cisco: Smart Grid Means Less Cash For Utilities
Cisco is continuing its push for a slice of the smart grid market and is working closely with utility companies on issues such as security
Cisco: Smart Grids Mean More Security Risks For Utilities
Smart grids have been championed by governments around the world as a way to help utility companies and consumers cut costs and hopefully lower carbon emissions but there are risks involved
MySpace Open Sources Distributed Computing Framework
MySpace has both announced and open-sourced a new technology known as Qizmt, an internally developed framework for distributed computation based on the MapReduce framework
Oracle Announces Results Ahead Of Sun Purchase
Net income was $1.12 billion (£677m), or 22 cents a share, compared with $1.08 billion, or 21 cents, a year earlier
Bing Is Fastest Growing Search Provider
Microsoft's search engine, Bing, was used in 10.7 percent of U.S. online searches in August, according to a new report by research firm Nielsen
IBM Brings Energy Efficient Technology To Utilities
IBM's SAFE platform is designed to give utilities a simple way to bring energy-efficient technologies to their operations, while giving software makers a vehicle for getting their applications to those utilities
HP Integrates Networking And Blade Technology
HP is integrating new ProCurve networking technologies with its BladeSystems platform in the latest move in its competition with Cisco in the converged data centre space
HP Promises To Cut Enterprise Printers – For A Price
New HP division will cut the number of printers you have... if you sign up for a full printing service from HP
Dirty IT: The Moral Side Of The Tech Lifecycle
You can argue whether to replace your IT every three years or ever five years. But, says Peter Judge, if you dispose of your kit in the developing world, maybe you shouldn't replace it at all!
Recession Could Create Generation Of Reluctant IT Staff
The IT industry could be facing a wave of reluctant workers seeking job security but not in love with technology
UK Government Bodies Urged To End “Dirty IT”
Our 21st century industry relies on mediaeval disposal systems which cause illness and death in the developing world, a conference was told
France Presses Ahead With Bill To Cut Off File-Sharers
A law which which would cut persistent file-sharers off the Internet has been passed by the French National Assembly - and now only needs to clear a panel of senators to become law
BT Bonds Broadband To Fill Gaps In Digital Britain
Two broadband lines per subscriber means more homes can get the government's proposed 2Mbps broadband
Google Releases Latest Chrome 3.0 Beta
Google's Chrome team releases a stable build of the Web browser that incorporates the speed bumps and features introduced in August's Chrome 3.0.195.4 beta release
Adobe Plans To Acquire Omniture
Adobe Systems enters into an agreement to acquire Omniture in a deal valued at $1.8 billion (£1.1bn).
IBM Developing Efficient PowerPC Core
IBM officials say the PowerPC 476FP processing core will be the highest performing and most efficient embedded processor core in the industry
Security Main Concern Around Cloud Planning
Unisys found that just over half of users cited security and data privacy as the key concerns around cloud computing
Google Flips Out Over News Reading Technology
Google Fast Flip aims to accelerate the pace at which readers devour online news
Wiltshire Mines To Hold Record-Breaking Green Data Centre
Ark Continuity is opening a green data centre which will ultimately use stone mines and nuclear bunkers to set efficiency records.
Opera Mini 5 First Look: Revving up Featurephones
Opera is renowned for getting the best browser out of a limited platform. Opera Mini 5 gives a lot of PC-style browsing on basic phones. We are impressed.
Opera Mini 5 Brings Blackberry Support
Opera Mini 5 lands on the BlackBerry - and brings tabbed web browsing to ordinary featurephones.
Users Warned Over SIM-Free Palm Pre
While the UK waits for the Pre, some sites are taking SIM-free pre-orders, despite the exclusive deal with O2
Microsoft Builds Energy-Saving Data Centre
Moving servers to a new more efficient site will change how development teams work, the company says
Government Says Keep Your IT Kit Longer
Sustainable IT means consuming less IT kit - as well as being more energy efficient - Cabinet Office Minister Angela Smith will say today
Intel Takes Larger Slice Of Chip Market
Intel, fueled by a slight upswing in demand for PCs, saw its share of the global chip market grow to 80.6 percent in the second quarter, the highest level in almost four years, according to research company iSuppli
Avaya Purchasing Nortel Enterprise Units
Avaya will pay more than $900 million for Nortel Networks' Enterprise Solutions business, which includes Nortel's unified communications technologies
HP Netbook Struts The Catwalk At NY Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week audiences caught a glimpse of HP's newest netbook, the HP Vivienne digital clutch, set to debut in the spring with Tam's spring 2010 collection
Google and Bing Search Get Thumbs Up
Google leads Microsoft Bing and Yahoo in search results accuracy, page load speed, real-time relevance and usability, according to a crowdsourced software quality test from uTest
Microsoft Pushes Cost Savings From Windows 7
Microsoft's campaign for Windows 7, its upcoming operating system and best hope to reverse its declining revenues, has kicked into high gear
OpenGoo Review – DIY Web Office
Available in DIY or "with tech support" versions OpenGoo lacks some functionality, it has limited file formats, but, frees users from being tied to a web app provider
Broadband Britain Needs Wi-Fi, Not 3G
3G can't connect up the off-net millions, but Wi-Fi can, says Selina Lo, chief executive of Ruckus Wireless
Finally Ratified: 802.11n Will Replace Today’s Wi-Fi By 2011
After years of "draft" products, there's now an official fast Wi-Fi standard. Expect it to take over very quickly
UK Dodges EU Car Crash Call System
The EU has called on the UK to take its "foot off the brake" over the eCall system which could save 2500 lives each year by automating emergency calls
US Gets First Smart Grid City
But some critics have questioned if power companies really want their customers to have accurate information on their energy use
Nokia Tells Critics Better 3G Netbooks Are Coming
Booklet 3G is just the first in a line, says exec in heated Nokia forum
Latest Apple iPhone Security Update Falls Short
Security pros say the Apple iPhone OS 3.1's anti-phishing feature falls short, failing to block sites blocked by the desktop version of the Safari browser
US Hacker Faces At Least 15 Years In Prison
The hacker who help mastermind cracking into the networks of TJX Companies, BJ's Wholesale Club, OfficeMax, Boston Market, Barnes & Noble and Sports Authority faces a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 25 years in prison
Chip Boss Gelsinger Leaving Intel For EMC
Pat Gelsinger, who has been in charge of Intel's core chip businesses, will leave Intel for storage giant EMC, according to reports in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal
Questions Raised Over Future Of Dedicated Devices
Apple's rollout of an iPod Nano equipped with a video camera and a larger screen suggests a larger trend of manufacturers concentrating on multifunctional devices, including tablet PCs
Twitter Decides To Get More Professional
Twitter opens the door for advertising in its revised terms of service, which also spell out privacy, API and spam rules for Twitter users
Opera 10 Review – Opera’s Turn To Catch Up!
Less innovation than we're used to but increased customisation options, a mail client and new turbo mode show Opera hasn't run out of ideas yet
Oracle Ads Challenge IBM And Promise Sun SPARC Support
While IBM and HP say SPARC/Solaris is doomed, Oracle promises to spend more on the platform than Sun currently does
Microsoft Launches Windows 7 Deployment Tool Early
Deployment tool comes out early to help keen administrators - or encourage those who aren't so sure?
EU Backs IBM’s Multimedia Search Engine
The SAPIR research project can find related pictures even if they haven't been indexed by humans - unlike traditional search engines such as Google and Bing
Motorola And BlackBerry Slated For High-Radiation Phones
There's no conclusive evidence linking mobile phones and illness, but an environmental lobby group says better safe than sorry
Google To Open Book Search To Amazon And Bookshops
Google has promised to give Amazon and other books sellers a slice of the revenue from its controversial Book Search proposal to put books online
New Microsoft Open Source Foundation Doesn’t Allay Suspicion
Microsoft's Codeplex Foundation, ostensibly supporting open source, arrives at a time when the company's actions are under suspicion, as usual
Vodafone Launches MiFi-Based Mobile Hotspot
A pocket cloud of Wi-Fi connects five devices - even if 3 beat Vodafone to the MiFi name for its UK service
Should You Sweat Your IT Assets…Or Cook Them?
Just when data centre managers are wondering whether to replace their equipment with leaner machines, or sweat the assets a bit longer, Peter Judge hears of another idea. Cooking your servers
Review: BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 Makes Friends With Administrators
This upgrade comes with server high availability, and a new web-based console makes administrators jobs easier
Stop Over-Clocking Your Data Centre Fans, Says Sun
Throwing energy at servers to keep them chilled is a waste of money - and bad for the environment
Hungary Says Yes To Open Source – But Keeps The Lion’s Share For Microsoft
ULX, Red Hat and other open source solution providers can now tender for public sector IT contracts in Hungary - but half still goes to Microsoft
Startup Offers Open-Source VMware-Based Cloud Platform
Eucalyptus, a startup that developed an Amazon EC2-compatible internal cloud computing environment has released its first commercial product
Reputation Engine Touted As Norton 2010 Weapon in Malware Battle
Symantec has released Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton AntiVirus 2010, touting the products' anti-malware use of reputation technology as a differentiator
Microsoft Has To Face Impact Of Windows 7 Zero-Day Flaw
Analysis: Microsoft Windows 7's security problem reportedly affecting a release candidate of the hotly anticipated OS launch may damage its launch
RightNow Buys Social Software Firm To Match Salesforce.com
Salesforce.com rival RightNow has agreed to buy enterprise social software concern HiveLive as the social bridge to its multichannel contact centre enterprise applications
Blade Networks Get NEC, Juniper Investment
NEC and Juniper have invested in data centre networking specialist, Blade Network Technologies, as they look to gain traction in challenging times
Microsoft Cozies Up To Government With Jobless Initiative
Software giant targets smaller UK businesses and rising unemployment, getting 500,000 back to work over the next three years
Microsoft IIS 7.5 Review
Not a massive upgrade, but there are some welcome administration improvements mainly from a better GUI
Netbooks? Oh Yes, They Are Enterprise Grade
Some say the netbook is too underpowered for business use. Jim Rapoza likes them so much he's never going to travel with a full laptop again
Jobs Makes Big Comeback Fronting Apple iPod Tweaks
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, with a new liver, made his first public appearance in almost a year, to announce iPod updates
CBI Calls For Government Support On Low-Carbon Innovation
British innovation needs better support and incentives to take on low-carbon technologies, says business group
DataDirect Reaches 1.2PB Per Rack Milestone
With its new flagship S2A9900 array the storage firm is offering support for 2TB enterprise and low-power SATA hard-drives moving into production use
Dell Rolls Out Intel ‘Nehalem`-Powered Desktops
Dell is taking advantage of the performance, energy-efficiency and multimedia capabilities in Intel's “Nehalem” microarchitecture with the launch of two new desktops
Linux Defends Against Microsoft By Buying Its Old Patents
A collaborative organisation that enables innovation in open source, has announced the acquisition of 22 Linux-focused patents that were marketed and sold by Microsoft
Review: Google Chrome 3.0 Ups Its Game
Several new features and a perfect Acid3 test score show Chrome 3.0 catching up with its rivals
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Targets More Critical Windows Flaws
All five of the security bulletins in Microsoft Windows in September's Patch Tuesday release are rated critical, including one that addresses a JavaScript engine vulnerability
HTC Continues To Make Mark in Europe with Android-Powered ‘Tattoo’
HTC rolls out another handset powered by Google's Android operating system, the Tattoo, but it will only be available in Europe
Adaptec Launches Hybrid Flash/Disk Storage
An SSD cache upgrades a whole RAID array to solid-state performance, says I/O controller maker
Solid State Disks Fill The I/O Gap
The I/O controller was once a humble device, but it's the key to creating evolved storage systems that get the best out of solid-state and spinning disk evolved into a data conditioning platform
Businesses Failing To Tackle PC Power Management
Global survey reveals the majority of businesses are missing out on the potential cost savings from PC estate power management technologies and policies
eBay Hires Sun’s Green Datacentre Guru
eBay's massive data centre in Utah gets a new hand on the green tiller
Scottish Green IT Credentials Called Into Question
Despite the fact that the Scottish Government is championing green IT, a survey finds sustainable technology is not a top priority nearly half of Scottish businesses
Global Survey Finds Massive Spike in SaaS, Managed Services
A worldwide survey suggests mid-market companies finds growing interest in managed services, SaaS and a more formal approach to IT purchasing decisions
Netgear ‘Readies’ Symantec Backup Exec NAS Storage Links
The networking and storage vendor claims first to install link to Symantec's Windows Servers backup agent directly into its ReadyNAS appliances
Asus Turns Attention From Netbooks to E-Readers
Asus is hoping to do for the e-reader market what it did for PCs when it introduced the first netbook, with reported plans to release two models before the end of the year
Palm To Delete User Apps With webOS 1.2 Update?
Palm is reportedly working on an OS update that will enable it to do an Amazon or Apple on users and delete applications uploaded to its Pre handset
EC To Turn New “E-Leaf” On Google Books Deal
The European Commission has called for a fresh approach to the digitisation of Europe's books following a meeting today to discuss Google's book deal
Handset Makers Increase OLED Screen Demand
A new report has found demand from the likes of Samsung and Nokia may mean LCD screens are poised to the same way of CRT televisions
T-Mobile and Orange Combine To Make New UK Mobile Leader
Joint venture between French and German incumbents gives T-Mobile/Orange the lead in UK mobile market
SAP Nokia and IBM Top The Green Company Index
Nokia, IBM and SAP emerge as green leaders in the technology industry according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, while AMD, TCS and BEA lose out
Reports: HTC Touch HD To Drop Windows For Android
Taiwanese handset maker HTC may be looking to replicate its success with Google's Android platform on its updated Touch HD device
Red Hat’s Whitehurst: What Next For Open Source?
Red Hat can't match Microsoft or Oracle's marketing budgets, but the open source paradigm gives it an advantage in the long term, chief executive Jim Whitehurst told eWEEK Europe
Has Nokia’s Booklet 3G Priced Itself Out of The Netbook Market?
Nokia's Booklet 3G may be too expensive for the netbook market, but analysts say it may compete with higher-end "ultra-thin" laptops
Semantic Search Engine, Yebol Set For November Launch
Startup Yebol promises unlimited semantic search as Google and Bing alternative, but will its 'human knowledge' engine be a differentiator?
Microsoft IIS Vulnerability Gets Hit By Attacks
A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's IIS web server is already coming under attack, the company says
Apple Patches Older Version Of Leopard OS
Just a week after the release of its 'Snow Leopard' OS, Apple has patched its predecessor to plug a security gap caused by an outdated Java version
Microsoft Readies Windows Mobile 6.5 For October
Microsoft, HTC, Sony Ericsson and LG are hoping the upcoming Windows Mobile launch will make gains in the smartphone market before Christmas
Netbooks? They Still Aren’t Enterprise Grade
Can you tell the difference between an ultraportable and a netbook? Don Reisinger can't either - but he knows that netbooks are not yet good enough for serious enterprise use
Review: Windows Server 2008 R2 Prepares for Windows 7
It improves the OS's virtualisation support and readies it to be a good partner for Windows 7 - with some features that require the new client operating system
Red Hat: We Need To Get Beyond Techies
The vendor is taking steps to move up the enterprise food chain and persuade executives of the value of its open source stack
Red Hat Projects Aim To Clarify The Cloud
The launch of Red Hat projects Hail and Delta look beyond 'public' and 'private' cloud computing to facilitate greater cloud interoperability
Microsoft Gets Delay on Word Ban
Courts allow Microsoft to continue sellling Word in the US, pending the results of an appeal against a patent infringement ruling
Solar Phone Chargers – iPhone Luxury Or Third World Necessity?
Are solar-powered phones just the latest consumer gadget - or are they a lifeline for communications in the developing world? Both at once, says Peter Judge
Solar Powered iPhone Case Launched Amid Overheating Reports
The Surge sounds like a good idea but there have been concerns about overheating iPods and iPhones over recent months
Sun Fire x4170 Server Review
Need to fill one rack space? Then the Sun Fire x4170 will pack it with plenty of processor power and memory
Green Experts Say Re-Use Old Tech Before Recycling
It's better to sweat assets and extend the life of technology than simply breaking it down says Computer Aid in a BCS debate
Apple Tackling Adobe Security Hole In Snow Leopard
Apple is silently downgrading users of Mac OS X 10.6, code-named Snow Leopard, to an old, vulnerable version of Adobe Flash Player
Amazon Opposes Google Book Search Deal
Amazon comes out swinging versus Google's Book Search deal, arguing like many before it that the deal will give Google a monopoly over orphan works and too much control over the pricing of books scanned online
Small Businesses Adding Jobs But Salaries Falling
SurePayroll's August Hiring Index shows cost-conscious businesses continue to add jobs, though the Pay Index found salaries continue to decline
Apple Store Hit By 30 Second Lightning Robbery
An Apple Store in the US was hit by five thieves on 2 Sept. who made off with 23 MacBook Pros, nine iPod Touches and 14 iPhones
EC Delays Sun Oracle Ruling Over MySQL Concerns
The European Commission, concerned about the impact of an Oracle-Sun merger on the database market, is opening an in-depth investigation into the proposed £4.5 billion deal
Microsoft Starts To Push Windows Mobile 6.5
It's make-or-break for Windows Mobile. Version 6.5 has got to start making headway against other mobile OSs - or will that wait till version 7 next year?
World’s Oldest Computer To Be Restored At Bletchley Park
The restorers claim the challenge is the computing equivalent of raising Henry VIII's Tudor flagship the Mary Rose
IBM Backs Green Data Centre Degree
The announcement follows the launch of a Green IT qualification from the British Computing Society earlier this year
Microsoft Offering Windows 7 90 Day Trial
Microsoft is offering IT administrators and other professionals the chance to test Windows 7 Enterprise for 90 days
Nokia Discusses Linux Strategy, New Handsets
Nokia VP Kai Oistamo offered an overview of all that was new at Nokia World 09, starting Sept. 2
CA Chief Will Retire At End Of 2009
CA's CEO John Swainson has announced his plans to retire from the company at the end of 2009
Microsoft Claims Better Battery Life For Windows 7
Microsoft and Intel tout their collaboration on Windows 7, which will take advantage of Intel's multicore processors
Skype Sales Will Go Ahead Despite Lawsuit Threat
eBay is selling most of Skype to Silver Lake and other investors despite a pending licensing lawsuit with Joltid, Skype's co-founders' peer-to-peer company
Red Hat and JBoss must bridge business gap
After setting out its technology roadmap, Red Hat Summit attendees call on the open source vendor to address the business issues it can help to solve
JBoss chief admits EAP 5.0 launch is better late than never
Yesterday's application server launch provides JBoss with a foundation for growth, tighter integration with Red Hat and cloud computing penetration
Turning virtualisation management into a virtue
Virtualisation held the promise of simplifying IT infrastructures, but ended up creating another abstracted management layer, says Veeam's CEO, Ratmir Timashev
Red Hat Aims RHEL 5.4 At The Cloud
New operating system release and hypervisor development work put the open source vendor on a collision course with VMware and Microsoft
Google’s Gmail Outage Caused by Upgrade Error
Ironically the problem started during an upgrade designed to stop Gmail overloading, says Google
Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook Will Cost €575
It's fierce in the netbook market - and Nokia is heading for the premium end, with a €575 3G booklet with 12 hour battery life and Windows 7
Review: Apple Snow Leopard Improves Productivity
There are real improvements under the covers - but beware of a small gotcha to the much-publicised Exchange support in Apple's new OS X version, Snow Leopard
EU Bemoans Lack Of Digital Copyright Standards
Fragmented rules are holding back the spread of digital content through the region, EU authorities say
HP Claims Victory In Virtualisation Standards
Two standards are on their way for network virtualisation in the data centre. There's an open alternative to the proprietary parts of Cisco's UCS, says HP Procurve's CTO
Mandelson “Bangs Heads” Over Mobile Broadband
The EU has cleared the 900MHz spectrum for 3G use but now the UK must convince its operators to play along
Red Hat Announces JBoss Cloud Middleware Platform
Red Hat has announced the delivery of its JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.0, a core middleware component of the company's JBoss Open Choice strategy
Business Travellers Vote For Wi-Fi Over In-Flight Meals
Forget the perks, if airline meals and in-flight movies qualify as such. A new survey shows business travelers and frequent fliers want a Wi-Fi connection on their flights
Dixons Offering Windows MacBook Air Clone
Dixons now offers an Elite version of its Advent Altro running a version of Microsoft's Windows Vista
VMWorld Focuses On Virtualisation Security
With VMworld in full swing, virtualisation security is at the tip of some people's tongues
IBM Launches Desktop Cloud Service
IBM has concocted the term "public desktop cloud" to describe desktop services that give users with network PCs or laptops rentable private cloud services
Estate Agent Plans To Sell Incandescent Bulbs At £60
Mud-wrestling enthusiast Jules Bending hopes desperate consumers will pay extra for "old style" bulbs
eBay Confirms Skype Sale To Investers Including Andreessen
Netscape founder Marc Andreessen is one of the investors behind a group which has bought voip company Skype from the online sales company eBay
Reports Say eBay To Sell Skype
Andreessen said to lead group of private investors ready to by Voip company Skype from eBay
A Tale Of Two MiFis: 3 Nabs Novatel’s Name
3 has launched a pocket hotspot service under the name MiFi - even though there's already a device of that name from Novatel
Thousands Demand Apology Over Death Of Tech Icon Turing
An online petition demans the government apologise for mistreating Alan Turing - the father of modern computing, who was persecuted for his sexuality
Learn From The Downfall Of WPA!
The wireless security scheme WPA has been cracked in less than 60 seconds by researchers. Smart professionals will have seen this coming, and adopted a security approach that deals with the security arms race, says Larry Walsh
RSA Security Show Helps IT Pros Back To Work
Security show in London offers ten £950 passes for free to unemployed who demonstrate they are ready to help themselves
Smartphones Spur Growth In Chip Sales
A report from the Semiconductor Industry Association shows that chip sales increased more than 5 percent in July
Companies Sweating IT Equipment 26 Percent Longer
A survey of midmarket IT professionals shows a majority of companies are planning to spend on hardware and software, but are also holding onto their previous purchases longer
Apple Could Be Launching Photo iPods
Apple's planned media event in San Francisco will likely involve the debut of a new line of iPods
Indian Group Pushes For New US Tech Visa
Indian software industry association Nasscom says the U.S. Congress should consider changing laws to allow foreign workers in the United States for a limited amount of time
Apple Blames iPhone Problems On “External Force”
Apple is reportedly blaming customers for exploding iPhones in France, claiming "external force" is causing the crackups