An enterprise access point with 802.11n for the price of 802.11g,the vendor promises
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2009
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