The IT industry believes that smart technology can reduce CO2 emissions, but Peter Judge wants to know: did they ask the CIOs whether they actually have the time and influence to do the job?
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2009
Review: Palm Pixi Is Worthy Successor To Centro
The Palm Pixi offers good integration with Microsoft Exchange and ActiveSync, but is let down by the unit's poor battery life and inconsistent performance
Microsoft Pushes Green Mapping Amid Copenhagen Talks
Tech giant Microsoft has joined the likes of Cisco and Intel, who are keen to bask in the green glow from the summit
Microsoft Admits Windows Mobile 7 Delays
The next version of Windows Mobile is supposed to finally take on the iPhone. By the time it gets here, will anyone care?
Nuance Close To Spinvox Buyout?
Nuance could be on the verge of a £92m buyout of British speech-to-text firm Spinvox, despite rumours earlier this year that its technology was bogus
Europe Talks Tough On Piracy and Copyright
Organised criminals are "freeloading on the ingenuity" of others, according to the European Commission
Analyst Names And Shames Two-Factor Security Failings
Gartner points out where strong two-factor authentication is falling short when it comes to preventing fraud and online attacks.
Apple Increases Integration Of App Store With iTunes
Apple has rolled out some aesthetic changes to the App Store in reaction to the service's popularity
Rival Adds To IBM’s Mainframe Legal Woes
Neon Systems is suing IBM, claiming Big Blue's anticompetitive behavior violated trademark laws and cost Neon business
Oracle Responds To EC Over MySQL Case
Oracle said that it "has engaged in constructive discussions with the European Commission regarding the concerns expressed by the commission about the Oracle/Sun Microsystems transaction".
UK Lags In Super-Fast Broadband Stakes
The UK is lagging behind in next-generation broadband (i.e. fibre), but is holding its own regarding penetration and price
MySQL Founder Takes On Oracle Over Acquisition
MySQL creator Monty Widenius has taken a hard line against Oracle getting its hands on the open source database
Apple Delays 27-Inch iMacs After Complaints
Santa will not be handing out the 27-inch iMac this Christmas, after Apple said it was delaying shipments of the machine
IT Plays Crucial Role During Recession, Finds Accenture
Businesses have heavily reliant on their IT infrastructure to see them through the worst of the economic downturn, a study from Accenture has found
Amazon Gets Flexible Over EC2 Pricing
Amazon has added flexibility to its pricing structure after launching an auction-style purchasing package for its EC2 cloud computing service
US And Russia In Talks To Prevent Cyber Arms Race
The US is in talks with Russia and the UN to improve Internet security and prevent the breakout of cyber warfare
TeliaSonera Readies 4G Network As O2 Conducts LTE Trial
Users in Scandinavia will soon be able to enjoy a 4G mobile broadband service while, in the UK, O2 announced its own LTE trial in Slough
Computer Reuse Standard Could Help Meet WEEE Aims
Computer waste experts are working on a re-use standard that could keep old electronic equipment out of landfill sites and help meet the WEEE
Personal Data At Risk After SQL Flaw Discovered
A SQL injection flaw on a social networking app developer site has compromised the security of users and could lead to identity theft
Carbon Trading VAT Fraudsters Net €5bn
Carbon credits are on their way in the UK - and if the system is open to fraud, companies are advised to get solid IT support in place
Motorola Droid Hacked Open, Sells Out In UK
The Motorola Droid landed in the UK, and sold out in hours. Meanwhile, US users have got access to features Verizon wanted to keep from them
Analyst Puts Brave Face On 2010 IT Spending
Over half of companies say IT budgets will remain flat or even decline in 2010, but Gartner is still optimistic about the potential of technology to ease the recession
Review: Iomega’s Low-Cost StorCenter ix2-200
Iomega's StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage, with improved iSCSI support, will serve small offices, departments and power users well as a network storage device.
EU Allows Local Language URLs
The process of making the web more inclusive rolls on with non-Latin letters allowed in website domains using the .eu suffix
Games Industry Reflects Wider Tech Sales Slump
The video game industry continues its sales slump as consumers cut back on purchases of hardware, software and accessories
Skype Beta Developed For Symbian/Nokia Smartphones
Skype is coming to Nokia smartphones, at least in a beta version
Google Demos Tree-Saving Tech At Copenhagen Talks
Google debuts a new technology at the climate change conference in Copenhagen that helps scientists track global deforestation
US Wants To Make It Easier To Develop Green Tech
US commerce secretary Gary Locke tells delegates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen that nations must stop subsidising the production and consumption of fossil fuels
Google’s Nexus One Phone Coming in January
Called the Nexus One, the Google phone is coming in January 2010 after Google admitted it had given employees devices to test
Palm Releases Mobile Development Platform For Testing
Palm has released a new mobile development platform, known as Ares, to a select group of developers