Cost concerns and a lack of security training among SMBs is being cited as reasons why the SMB sector is at risk from security breaches
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2009
Red Hat To Push Open Source With EnterpriseDB Deal
Red Hat has invested in open-source database vendor EnterpriseDB, to push further into IT infrastructure
Emulex Aims To Combine Ethernet And Storage
Storage networker Emulex has moved into Ethernet with its OneConnect adapter yesterday, with 10Gb Ethernet and iSCSI connectivity
TalkTalk Threatens Legal Action Over Mandelson’s File-Sharing Strategy
But TalkTalk's challenge to Mandelson's plan to disconnect illegal file-sharers depends on EU laws that are still under debate
EC Announces €300m Smart And Green Networks Fund
The future is smart and green, says the European Commission
Mobile Usage Shifts Indoors But Results In Poor Service
People are increasingly relying on mobile phones for business, although complaints of poor network reception in doors are increasing
Flu-Stricken Home Workers Could Bring Internet Down
Residential networks will struggle if a flu pandemic causes thousands of staff to work from home, warn analysts
Full Review: Blackberry Storm 2 9550
The new Blackberry Storm 2 fixes the first Storm's touch screen, and introduces RIM's new Blackberry OS 5
Intel Claims Phase-Change Memory Breakthrough
Intel and its solid-state processor research affiliate, Numonyx, has revealed what they described as a "key breakthrough" in their continuing research on phase-change memory, or PCM
Alcatel-Lucent Releases New Compact Routers
Alcatel-Lucent bridges a gap in its IP router portfolio with two small form-factor routers armed with the company's own FP2 chip set and the operating system used on its other routers
SAP Says Software Future Is In the Clouds And Down to Earth
SAP reports quarterly revenues that fell by 9 percent thanks to a decrease in spending on business software, but increased adoption of its products by SMBs may help it through economically challenging times
McAfee Warns Smaller Companies To Up Security Spend
McAfee reports on the IT security struggles of midsize businesses
Microsoft Issues Updates For Vista, Windows Server 2008
As the launch frenzy of Windows 7 dies down, Microsoft has pushed out platform updates for both Windows Server 2008 and Vista
NASA Success As Ares I-X Completes Maiden Flight
The weather delayed launch of the NASA Ares I-X, the agency's first new rocket in nearly 30 years, has successfully blasted off in Florida
Lord Mandelson Confirms Plans To Disconnect File-Sharers
Lord Mandelson has confirmed that the government's “three strikes” policy on illegal file-sharing will be implemented by 2011.
Google Launches Free GPS For Smartphones
Android 2.0 handsets will soon get a free web-based GPS system after Google launched a beta version of Google Maps Navigation
AVG Enhances Business Security On The Cheap
AVG Technologies is looking to cost-conscious businesses with a refresh of its security and anti-virus software solutions
Opera Boss Welcomes Browser Ballot In IE Case
The CEO of Opera, Jon Tetzchner, talks to eWEEK about some of the latest developments in the antitrust case it brought against Microsoft in the European Union courts
Massive Increase In Data Loss During Recession
A data recovery specialist has noted a massive rise in data loss incidents in mission critical systems due to human error, since the recession began
Google PowerMeter Arrives In The UK
Google is teaming up with first:utility to launch its PowerMeter online energy monitoring service in Britain
3PAR Offers Resilient Storage For The Cloud
3PAR claims its storage servers will offer greater security for cloud clients
PC Vendors Jostle For A Share Of The Smartphone Market
As sales of PCs remain flat, PC vendors are keen to move into the growing smartphone market
Microsoft Sends Mixed Messages On Consumption
Microsoft is encouraging adoption of its Windows 7 operating system - even if that means replacing working XP machines - but is still critical of unbridled consumption
Weather Delays NASA Test Launch Of Shuttle Successor
Foul weather and a wayward cargo ship conspire to force NASA to delay the first test launch of its primary launch vehicle, the Ares I-X rocket
Google Releases Mobile OS Android 2.0
Google's long-awaited mobile OS, the Android 2.0, is expected to make its first US appearance on the upcoming Motorola Droid smartphone from Verizon Wireless
Obama Awards Smart Grid Investment Grants
In the largest group of Recovery Act awards ever made in a single day, President Obama names winners of $3.4 billion (£2.1bn) in Smart Grid Investment Grant awards
Spending On Hardware Up But Staff Levels Still Flat
CDW sees a significant rise in hardware and software purchasing in the next six months for corporate and government sectors
Facebook Users Hit By Password Malware Scam
Researchers at several security firms have uncovered a spam campaign targeting Facebook users
Dell Unveils Tough But Light Tablet
Dell has released what it says is the industry's thinnest 12.1 inch rugged convertible tablet, the Latitude XT2 XFR
Yahoo Pulls The Plug On GeoCities
Its official. Yahoo has finally closed its free web hosting service that it acquired for billions of dollars at the height of the dot-com boom