The storage arm race continues after Seagate announced the industry's first external hard drive with a whopping 3TB of storage
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
June 2010
IDC Points To Booming PC Accessories Market
Encouraging signs for the PC industry after analyst house IDC found that sales of PC accessories and peripherals continues to boom
Google Follows Firefox With Chrome Plug-in Protection
Google has followed in Mozilla's footsteps with plans to block out-of-date plug-ins from running in its Chrome browser
Apple Seeks Antenna Engineer As Lawsuit Looms
Apple has placed a job advert on its website for the full-time position of "Antenna Engineer-iPhone", as a Californian law firm ponders legal action
‘Silver Surfers’ Lead Online Growth
The UK online population has grown by almost 2 million this year, with the majority of web newbies aged over 50
HP: Why Converged Infrastructure Is Better
Moving to a converged infrastructure delivers significant savings, but HP still believes in open standards, according to Mark Potter
Social Networks Face Growing Pressure Over Privacy
Privacy debacles are raising public awareness of the reliance on our data to make social networking pay, according to Ovum
Open University Tops iTunes Download Chart
Distance learning specialist, the Open University, is claiming to have made the most out of App Store popularity
Motorola Droid X Shows Promise: Review
Touted for its support for Adobe Flash 10.1, the Motorola's Droid X smartphone will unfortunately lack that feature at launch
Cisco Launches Enterprise Android Tablet
Cisco plans to give businesses a mobile platform for collaboration with its new Cius tablet
Google Bows To Pressure Over Chinese Redirect
Google will cease rerouting Chinese visitors to its Google.hk portal, after the Chinese government threatened not to renew its operating license
Microsoft Leak Could Reveal Windows 8 Detail
Microsoft is already discussing a Windows 8 app store internally, according to an alleged internal presentation leaked online
Kingston Proposes SSD Kicker For Old PCs
With 90 million PCs reaching the end of their life, Kingston's Darwin Chen says solid state storage could keep them in use and save users money
Nokia And Symbian: The End Of A Beautiful Relationship?
Nokia says the N8 will be the last N-series phone to use Symbian. Tom Jowitt asks what next for the open source mobile OS?
Oracle Beefs Up Sun Storage
Powerful new cluster-type systems feature gateway deduplication, DTrace analytics, inline data compression and Fibre Channel protocol support
Supply Problem May Dent iPhone 4 Sales
Despite the supply problem, Apple is expected to ship 21 million iPhone 4 phones this year - around half the iPhones it will sell
Apache Updates Tomcat Java Web Server
Apache has upgraded the Tomcat web server by releasing version 7.0, the first major release of the software since 2006
HP Beefs Up Virtual And Physical Security Offerings
HP has strengthened its security portfolio in order to prevent breaches in physical and virtual environments
Google To Give Encrypted Search New Web Address
Google has moved its encrypted search engine to a new web address to help school administrators detect students using the encrypted search option
Chrome OS Creator Defects To Facebook
The lead engineer behind Google's important Chrome operating system (OS) has gone to Facebook
Google Pushing Android 2.2 to Nexus One
Users of the Google smartphone are getting the latest version of the mobile OS, with speed, security and Exchange features
Nokia Pokes Fun At iPhone ‘Death Grip’
The mobile giant has released a guide entitled 'How do you hold your Nokia?', mocking Apple for the iPhone 4's antenna problems
Hitachi Offers Cloud Storage… On Users’ Own Sites!
When is a cloud not a cloud? Hitachi's on-site cloud storage offering just broadened our definitions
Boris Adds Buses And The Tube To Wi-Fi Plans
London’s mayor says public transport is part of his London-wide wireless access vision for the Olympics in 2012
Dell Sets Streak SIM-Free In UK
Those eager owners of the Streak tablet device who bought it on contract could have waited, paid £50 extra, and got it SIM-free
Salesforce Hires Old Microsoft Foe For Patent Lawsuit
Salesforce has hired David Boies, who represented the DOJ in its antitrust action against Microsoft, as counsel for its patent-infringement lawsuit
Oracle Updates x86 Data Centre Stack
Oracle's Sun Fire x86 systems data centre stack brings new hardware, including Intel-powered blade servers
Sepaton Brings Storage Pooling to Cloud
New storage virtualisation “pooling” feature is designed to enable more efficient multi-tenant service deployments
Apple Sells 1.7m iPhone 4s In Three Days
Apple's new iPhone 4 sold more than 1.7 million units in the three days following its launch on 24 June
Freedom4’s WiMAX Licence Sold For £12.5m
The WiMAX licence held by Freedom4 was sold last week in a deal that leaves PCCW with all the UK's WiMAX licences
Generation X Needs Security Support
So-called millennials don't like rigid security, but IT professionals will have to get tough with the rising tide of consumer IT used in the workplace, says Larry Walsh
RealNetworks Streamlines And Axes More Jobs
RealNetworks is to axe about 5 percent of its workforce, including management, to streamline its operations
White House Outlines Online Identity Strategy
The US government has set out plans to strengthen authentication and identity verification on the web
YouTube Users Watched 14.6 Billion Videos In May
YouTube users watched 14.6 billion videos in May, says ComScore, an all-time high for Google's video service
Government Pledges End To Public ‘Vanity’ Sites
The Government will axe three quarters of its websites as part of a cost cutting review by the Cabinet Office
Pirate Bay Founding Group Abandons Ship
Piratbyran, creator of notorious BitTorrent tracker The Pirate Bay, is throwing in the towel following the death of one of its founders
BREEAM Data Centre Scheme Goes Live
A scheme which rates buildings' footprint has been applied to data centres - but will it cut energy use?
Server Huggers Block The Path To Virtualisation
The benefits of virtualisation are well known. What is holding organisations back is a range of human and organisational issues
BBC Trust Gives Project Canvas The Nod
The BBC Trust has given its approval for the BBC's involvement in Project Canvas, a video-on-demand service in conjunction with six other broadcasters
Open Government Data Consultation Launched
Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has asked for views on how to make government handling of citizen data more transparent
How To Choose A Data Loss Prevention Tool
Data loss prevention technologies can be costly and challenging to deploy. Here are some things to think about before buying
Salesforce.com Countersues Microsoft In Patent Spat
Salesforce.com is accusing Microsoft of infringing on five of its patents, in a lawsuit countering the suit filed in May against the cloud-based software company
Google Pulls Two Android Market Apps
Two apps from the Android Market that duped users into downloading them have been removed by Google
Intel Preparing Atom for Android 2.2
Google's Android 2.2 mobile OS will run on the x86 architecture and promote its Atom processor in more netbooks and smartphones
Cisco Hires Former Sun VP As Cloud CTO
The appointment of Lew Tucker is a clear sign to competitors that Cisco is serious about getting deep into the cloud wars
ICANN Green Lights .xxx Domain
With the application for an .xxx domain for adult entertainment approved, proponents say it will help web filtering efforts, while others are not so sure
Nokia Drops Symbian OS For N-range Handsets
Nokia has confirmed it will drop the Symbian mobile operating system on its N-range of handsets, with the N8 the last smartphone to run the open source OS
Apple Hits HTC With Second Lawsuit
Apple has slapped smartphone maker HTC with a second lawsuit, alleging two new instances of patent infringement
Tech Refresh Down To Windows 7, Says Michael Dell
Michael Dell has pointed to Windows 7 and the recent release of Office 2010 as two main drivers behind a tech refresh in the enterprise
Scotland Yard Considers Google WiSpy Investigation
A complaint by Privacy International could prompt a criminal investigation by Scotland Yard, into Google's Wi-Fi snooping
Ofcom Wades Into Net Neutrality Debate
Telecoms watchdog Ofcom wants to know how broadband operators should manage the traffic of their customers
HP: Deduplication And The Future Of Tape
Data deduplication needs to expand out of the backup market and become more efficient, but many companies are still struggling to phase out tape, according to HP
Ingres: Vector Databases Are Real
Faster databases and big progress on open source - that's the story from Ingres CEO Roger Burkhardt
Steve Jobs Responds To iPhone 4 Signal Complaints
Steve Jobs has responded personally to complaints about the new iPhone 4 losing signal - telling users to get a grip
EU Escalates Call For Greater ICO Powers
The Commission has urged the UK to give the ICO greater powers of regulation, in order to better protect national data
Energy Secretary Huhne Promises ‘New Economy’
The UK government's budget and green measures will get us through a new industrial revolution, says energy secretary Chris Huhne
RIM Posts Solid Q1, Drops Hints On Tablet Plans
BlackBerry maker reports first-quarter revenue, while being scant on details of “two significant product additions” later in the year
Microsoft Introduces Windows Live Essentials Beta
New beta features in Microsoft's Essentials include multimedia and productivity applications, Messenger, Sync, Writer and Mail
Neon Complains To EC About IBM’s Business Practices
Neon Enterprise Software, already suing IBM in the US, says it will file a similar complaint in Europe accusing IBM of anti-competitive practices
Google Open Sources Android 2.2 To Cloud
Developers can make use of Google cloud computing asset integration with mobile OS
Palm Plans Future Devices Despite HP Bid
A Palm developer reportedly says the company, despite being acquired by HP, is working on future mobile devices and a new version of WebOS
Salesforce’s Benioff Touts Next-Gen Cloud Computing
Marc Benioff, CEO of cloud service provider Salesforce.com, has put forth the idea that a Cloud 2 era is about to dawn
Apple IOS 4 Is A Worthy Upgrade: Review
The new iOS4 is not just for Apple's iPhone 4. The new features get much more out of iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch hardware
Femtocell Rollout Speeds Up
As the Femtocells World Summit takes place in London, a new analyst report reveals that deployments of the technology have doubled in the past nine months
Twitter Blocks Facebook Friends Link
The two biggest social networks have started a spat over moves to allow Twitter users to find and follow their Facebook friends
Samsung Hedges Handset Bets With Bada
With new Wave and Galaxy handsets, Samsung is pushing its own mobile OS up against Android and Apple
WiBE Shared Hotspot Pitched For Rural Broadband
A British company believes it has the solution that can provide a reliable 2Mbps connection to rural "not-spots"
Security Holding Back Gov 2.0 Survey Finds
US and European Ovum research suggests security fears are hampering public sector web 2.0 adoption
Android Prepares A Sledgehammer For Apple
In 1984, Apple's advert took a sledgehammer to old thinking. This time around, Android is swinging a hammer at the iPhone, says Wayne Rash
Google Hits Back At Android Security Flaw Report
US tech giant gets defensive over report into possible security dangers of Android applications
Google And Motorola Challenge iPhone 4 With Droid X
Google hopes Droid X, an open multimedia phone, built with Motorola, can rain on Apple's iPhone 4 parade
IT Directors Unimpressed By Service Provider Quality
Third-party service providers face governance and access criticism from survey findings
3 Announces Best UK iPhone 4 Prices
Apple's iPhone 4 will be cheaper if you buy it from 3 - but check other details like delivery dates and network coverage
Tesco Makes iPhone £1 Cheaper, 3 Keeps Quiet
As the iPhone 4 arrives in UK shops, Tesco makes a tiny gesture, and shoppers hope that that 3 might undercut the other operators
Oracle Updates Database Development Tool
Oracle has released Application Express 4.0 and has given its database development tool a web 2.0 makeover
Mozilla Adds Firefox Crash Protection
Mozilla has issued a security update that among other things, aims to keep crashes caused by third-party plug-ins from disrupting the user's browsing experience
Quest Launches Management Tool For Cloud Databases
Quest Software is hoping to appeal to the followers of the NoSQL movement after launching a beta of a new database management tool
A Bitter Budget For Green IT
This week's budget didn't support a transition to a low-carbon economy, says Peter Judge. But it could cut emissions by reducing demand
Study Dismisses Phone Mast Cancer Scare
A new study has found no cancer risk for children born near mobile phone masts, but many are still concerned about the phones themselves
LinkedIn Groups Gets Facebook Makeover
LinkedIn has drawn inspiration from the consumer social network space after it introduced a number of improvements for its Groups service
M86 And Kaspersky Extend Security Cloud Partnership
M86 Security has expanded its partnership with Kaspersky Lab so as to strengthen its email and web security systems
The Information Flood That Is Drowning BP
BP is not doing very well at managing the oil spill. Tony Kontzer says It's also doing a poor job of managing the flood of help it is being offered
Virgin Media Confirms Talks To Expand Network
Utility companies will help Virgin Media expand its fibre network
W3C Takes Major Step Towards Semantic Web
Tech body W3C has released standards for building rule systems on the web and making searches smarter
UK Users Abandon Mobile Broadband
Dongle sales have plummetted as users realise it doesn't live up to the promises
Apple Gathers Location Data With iAd Opt-Out
Ad platform privacy policy lets users opt out of collecting location data in advance of its launch next month
Salesforce Touts Chatter As Collaboration Tool
Aims to put new platform into the hands of every corporate user who needs to collaborate
Google Eyes Apps Integration With Full Voice Launch
Search giant makes Voice application available to anyone, while looking at deeper Google Apps integration
Adobe Finally Releases Flash Player For Mobiles
Adobe has finally released a 'full fat' version of its Flash player for mobile devices, with the release of Adobe Flash Player 10.1
Digital ‘Fingerprints’ Can Expose Malware Developers
Hackers leave tell-tale signs in their malware, which can be used to catch them, according to a Black Hat talk
Symbian 3 Is Ready To Go
The Symbian 3 operating system is ready but Nokia's N8 smartphone will be a bit late to take on Apple's iPhone 4
Mobile Phone Radiation Panic Ignores The Evidence
San Francisco has a law requiring phone vendors to declare their radiation levels. Tom Jowitt says there's no evidence this measure is needed
Apple Sells Three Million iPads
Apple has now sold three million iPads, as the public's love affair with the tablet device shows no sign of slowing
Google Increases Search Market Share
It comes as no surprise that new figures show that Google continues to top the search engine rankings, at the expense of Bing and Yahoo
WatchGuard Launches Cloud Security Offering
WatchGuard has launched a cloud-based security service for companies seeking to tighten up their web-based security
Government IT Freeze Benefits Cloud And Shared Services
George Osborne's swingeing budget will push local authorities and other public sector bodies to share IT services and outsource to the cloud
UK Will Be Second Biggest Cloud Adopter
Financial benefits and ease of deployment makes cloud increasingly attractive says Gartner
Budget Puts UK Government IT Into Austerity Mode
George Osborne's coalition budget has raised VAT and confirmed public sector cuts that will hit public sector IT
Lenovo Launches Smallest Two-Processor Desktop
A two-socket desktop in a smaller space, and an all-in-one PC are promised by Lenovo
HP Blades Pitched To Slice Into Server Sprawl
New blades from HP are packed with memory and designed to reduce sprawling data centres, the company says
EC Continues To Pressure US Over Internet Reform
Separating IANA from ICANN would make internet governance more international, the EC believes
When Security And Storage Collide
Backup and disaster recovery could be the focus of a turf war, says Larry Walsh. Is it a storage function or a security job?
Intel Talks Next-Generation Processors
Intel officials will talk about the processor code-named Westmere EX, which could include up to 10 cores per chip.
Government Offers Tips For Wireless Travel Week
The US government is offering advice on how to avoid wireless costs while travelling this summer
US Suspends Legal Action Against Intel
Intel and the FTC have filed a joint motion to suspend the legal proceedings while the two sides work to negotiate a settlement
US Continues To Drill Google Over WiSpy Incident
Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal will lead a multistate investigation into Google's collection of data from unsecure wireless networks
Google Planning Chrome OS Laptops
Dell has said it's looking at building laptops based on Google's chrome OS
Quarter Of Adults SMS Whilst Driving, Study Finds
Over a quarter of adults admit to SMSing whilst behind the wheel, while the majority confess to using a mobile whilst driving, according to a US study
Firefox Extension Offers Facebook, Twitter Encryption
An extension for Firefox is now available that will encrypt most of the browser's communications with websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Google
Data Loss Fear Among SMBs Drives Security Changes
The fear of losing data is driving more and more small to midsize businesses to focus on information protection, as well as backup and recovery
Martha Lane Fox Keeps ‘Digital Champion’ Role
The coalition government is keeping Martha Lane Fox as the UK's 'digital champion' with a brief to cut government costs with online services
Toshiba Unveils Dual Touchscreen Netbook
For users wanting a PC-based alternative to the Apple iPad, Toshiba has launched a laptop that features two touchscreens
The IT Crowd, Not Rooney, Are Our Heroes
IT people will fix problems rather than watch football. That's no surprise to Peter Judge, as IT problems are less tedious than this year's World Cup
Coming Soon: Facebook The Movie And The IT Crowd
Techies are being celebrated on the small and big screens with a Facebook movie and another series of cult British comedy, the IT crowd
Apple To Deliver iOS4 Today
iPhones will get the benefit of multitasking and other features in the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system - iPads will have to wait
IBM Brings Hyper-Reality Video To Wimbledon iPhones
IBM will show the Wimbledon action via iPhone or Android video but no English men are playing
O2’s iPhone 4 Stock Limited To Existing Customers
O2 doesn't have enough stock of the Apple iPhone 4 to offer it to new customers, the company has admitted
Facebook Reported To Have Earned £536m In 2009
Facebook apparently earned as much as $800 million (£536m) in 2009, according to unnamed sources quoted by Reuters
IBM Prepares Supercomputer For TV Gameshow
IBM’s “Watson” supercomputer could find its way onto the game show “Jeopardy” as early as this Autumn
Sophos: Apple Users Don’t Take Security Seriously
Apple quietly updated a security feature added to Mac OS X last year to protect against a backdoor Trojan known as HellRTS
Cisco Warns Of Rising World Cup Malware
Web traffic is up by an average of 27 percent during World Cup matches. Correspondingly, the distribution of malicious malware is also way up
Facebook Continues To Tout Privacy Improvements
Facebook has issued a blog post and a letter detailing the ways in which it stewards users' personal data
Acer Opts For AMD Chips For Aspire One Netbooks
Netbooks are becoming increasingly powerful device, as evidenced by Acer, which updated two netbooks in its Aspire One portfolio
Intuit Boss Apologises After Major Crash
The boss of Intuit has issued a fullsome apology after a major service outage which disrupted thousands of clients
IBM Reveals Android-based Lotus Notes Traveler Beta
IBM has released a beta version of its Android-based Lotus Notes Traveler for people who need access to their email whilst out and about
Ofcom Demands Cheaper Broadband Cut-Off Fees
Ofcom wants lower fees for broadband customers changing provider, and mobile operators are slapped over the word "unlimited"
Cloud Frees Users For Business As Usual
People approach cloud computing as if it is a technical issue. In fact, the whole point is to free companies from those issues, according to a report
Workers Hold Strike Vote As BT Calls For Delay
As the CWU ballots its BT members over strike action, managed service provider Star advises companies on how to deal with industrial action
Seven Sins of Social Networking
It may seem tempting to make the entire world your "friend", but social networks have their own rules of etiquette, says Samuel Greengard
Oracle VM VirtualBox 3.2 Nips At VMware’s Heels: Review
VirtualBox, now being ridden by Oracle after making headway under Sun, continues to mount a challenge to VMware Workstation
Vodafone Releases iPhone 4 UK Prices
Vodafone offers modem use of Apple's iPhone 4 for an extra fee. Only T-Mobile and 3 have still to declare prices
VMware Workstation 7.1 Stays A Step Ahead: Review
VMware Workstation continues to lead desktop virtualisation, despite increasing competiton from Oracle's VM VirtualBox
Fedora 13 Boasts Cutting-Edge Enhancements: Review
Red Hat's Fedora 13 open-source software can serve in a full gamut of Linux roles, as long as users are prepared to upgrade their systems about once a year
O2 Publishes iPhone Prices, Will 3 Undercut?
O2 is keeping its prices high for the iPhone 4, but rumours say 3 might come in cheaper
Social Media Takes Up 22 Percent Of Online Time
Internet users worldwide spend 22 percent of their time on social networks such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, according to Nielsen
Microsoft Shows Windows OS For Mobile Enterprise
Microsoft has introduced a new version of Windows Embedded for enterprise mobility: the Windows Embedded Handheld platform
Oracle Sued For Ripping Off Government Agencies
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Oracle for allegedly failing to disclose discounts and overcharging the federal government
FBI Takes iPad Hacker Into Custody
The FBI has taken into custody a hacker who may be involved in the AT&T security breach that exposed the names of Apple iPad 3G users
IDC: Microsoft Could Succeed In Tablet Space
Microsoft could succeed in the tablet PC space, suggests an IDC analyst, despite manufacturers' interest in operating systems other than Windows
600,000 Apple iPhone Sales Crash US Systems
AT&T and Apple were overwhelmed by "unexpected" orders for the new Apple iPhone 4, despite previous demand for iPhones and iPads
Government Freezes Met’s Cyber Crime Budget
The Government has axed plans for an increase in funding for the Met's cyber crime unit, as part of its efforts to reduce the UK's deficit
Computer Aid Offers Free PC Collection Service
Any old iron, any old iron? Computer Aid has launched a free collection service for old IT equipment in South East England
San Francisco Set To Pass Radiation Law For Mobiles
Mobile phones sold in San Francisco may soon have to clearly display the levels of radiation they emit
Lenovo Shows Off 3D High-Def Notebook
Lenovo has embraced 3D with its entertainment-centric Y560d notebook, which comes with a HD screen and suround sound
Nokia Downgrades Sales Forecast As Competition Bites
Nokia, feeling the affects of intense competition from the likes of Android, Apple and BlackBerry, has downgraded its sales forecasts for the rest of 2010
Stop Defining Cloud Computing – Just Use It
Why are we still trying to define the cloud, asks Cameron Sturdevant? We should be asking about licence fees and service level agreements.
Facebook Rebuffs Critics’ Six Point Plan
Privacy critics are not letting up. They presented Facebook founder Marc Zuckerberg with a six-point plan
Google Urged To Let Personal Data Fade Away
Researchers say personal information should "degrade" - becoming less specific over time - to protect users' privacy
Could The iPad’s Biggest Competitor Be… The Mac Mini?
Ok, so they are completely different products, but if you had to choose between the iPad and the Mac Mini, which would you go for?
Stallman Says ACTA Punishes Internet Users
Free Software Foundation president Richard Stallman is leading the charge against the ACTA rules proposed to curb illegal file-sharing
Green Future: Cutting Hardware Out Of Business
The greenest future for business IT is for companies to abandon the idea of owning hardware altogether, says Andrew Donoghue
Intel Says Health Tech Helps Patients Avoid Hospital
Chronic heart failure patients who used a remote health management system increased their independence and avoided some hospital stays, says Intel
UK Government Ministers Denied Apple iPhones
Blackberries are approved for use by UK government ministers and civil servants, but the Apple iPhone is banned on security grounds
US States Considering Google WiFi Investigation
Several US states are looking into whether Google broke U.S. laws by collecting data from WiFi networks
Twitter Warns Of More World Cup Outages
The Twitter outages that have plagued the microblog service for hours at a time could last into July
Nintendo Shows Off 3D Gaming Tech At E3
Sony and Nintendo have bolstered their console offerings at the E3 video game convention
Apple Launches Store App For iPhone
Apple introduced a free Apple Store app in that lets users purchase Apple products via their iPhone or iPod Touch
Orange’s iPhone 4 Pricing Reveals Micro-SIM lock-in
The micro-SIM cards used in Apple's iPhone 4 and iPad are more restrictive than was feared, according to Orange's price plans
Hackers Now Targeting Windows Zero-Day Exposed By Google
The issue of responsible disclosure has come to the fore after news that the Windows XP zero-day vulnerability exposed by a Google engineer, is being targeted by hackers
Most SMBs To Kickstart IT Spending In 2010
Good news for PC and equipment makers after new research indicated that more than 60 percent of SMBs intend to spend money on PCs and other IT kit
IBM Boosts Analytics With Coremetrics Acquisition
IBM continues to strengthen its analytics credentials after agreeing to acquire Coremetrics for an undisclosed sum
Vodafone Told Off For Femtocell Ad Claims
The advertising regulator has rapped Vodafone over the knuckles concerning an advert claim about its Sure Signal femtocell
420,000 Scam Email Sent In UK Every Hour
People in Britan are bombarded with 3.7 billion phishing emails a year, and many of us are still falling victim
Apple Safari 5 Upgrade Is Seamless: Review
Safari may never be top dog in the browser market, but new features indicate Apple's efforts create a new vision of the web
Tesco Won’t Drive An iPhone 4 Price War
The iPhone 4 launch is a carefully choreographed event, whose one aim is to keep consumers in the cult - and keep prices high - says Peter Judge
No Need To Be At Sea With IT Leasing
IT leasing is becoming increasingly popular, but ensuring a leasing contract is aligned with your business needs is essential, says CSI Leasing's Chris Lloyd
Apple iPhone 4 Pre-Orders Sold Out
Apple has stopped taking pre-orders for the 24 June launch of its iPhone 4, and Tesco has joined the list of companies selling the phone in the UK
Mobile Networks Feel The Data Strain
If mobile operators don't start investing in their infrastructure, they will end up crippling the smartphone market, says Tom Jowitt
Skype Continues Push Into Mobile Space
Skype's VOIP software will now run on Sony Ericsson's Satio, Vivaz and Vivaz Pro smartphones, which use the latest version of the Symbian mobile operating system
Report Claims BlackBerry Maker Developing Tablet
RIM's BlackBerry smartphone lineup may soon be joined by a large-screen tablet device and a touch-screen smartphone
Starbucks Serves Up Free WiFi Across US
By the end of June, the coffee company will be offering free WiFi in all of its U.S. stores
IBM Backing Grid Computing Cancer Project
IBM is supporting a programme that uses donated computing power of 1.5 million Web-connected PCs for research into diseases such as cancer, AIDS and influenza
Apple Says Mac Mini Is ‘World’s Most Efficient Desktop’
The redesigned Apple Mac mini desktop includes a highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
Microsoft Office 2010 Released For Worldwide Sale
Microsoft has officially announced the worldwide availability of its next generation productivity suite, Office 2010
Samsung Launches One Platter HDD
Samsung has launched its latest Spinpoint hard disk drive that comes with only one platter, to reduce moving parts and improve reliability
Symantec Looks To SMBs With Expanded Licensing Scheme
Security giant Symantec has expanded its licensing program for business partners in an effort to help reduce their costs
iPhone 4 UK Pricing Revealed
Apple has revealed UK pricing details for its fourth generation iPhone, and is accepting pre-orders on its website
BT Promises Super-Fast Broadband To London By 2011
Eighty-seven percent of London homes will be in reach of fibre broadband by the end of Spring 2011, says BT
Trend Micro Expands Online Backup With Humyo
Trend Micro says its Humyo acquisition will give customers peace-of-mind that their digital information is safe from malware
Data Centre Claims European Clean Power First
Companies such as BT and Logica will be taking advantage of sustainable power at no extra cost
EC: Europe Can’t Afford To Ignore Satellite Apps
The EC wants governments and businesses in Europe to switch to Galileo from its GPS rival
Google’s War Drive Is A Boon For Security
Whatever the outcome of Google's Wi-Fi privacy fiasco, it should persuade small businesses to close their Wi-Fi security, says Larry Walsh
US Government Looks To Create Cyber Policy Office
If a new security bill makes it through Congress, CIOs could be answering to a higher level of management than the CEO, chairman or board of directors
Microsoft Takes On Wii With Kinect Game Interface
Known previously as Project Natal, the Kinect gaming device is scheduled to hit stores by Christmas
O2 Network Threatened By Mass Protest
The stability of O2's mobile network could be tested to the limit if a mass protest by O2 users, furious at the scrapping of unlimited data deals, takes place
Google Launches ‘Editors’ Picks’ To Pacify Publishers
Google is experimenting with human-curated content with Editors' Picks, a new section on Google News
Enterasys Pushes Heterogenous Data Centre Management
Enterasys is driving home the message of heterogeneity as it unveils its data centre networking strategy
US Judge Rejects SCO’s Claim On Unix
A U.S. District Judge has closed a seven-year-old case reaffirming that SCO's claims against Novell over ownership of the Unix operating system were unconvincing
Nokia Teases With First Look At N8 Smartphone
Nokia has given the media its first look at the N8 smartphone but has suggested it will now only arrive in the third quarter
Companies Transferring Bad Habits To Cloud, Warns Gartner
With more and more companies utilising SAAS applications, Gartner has warned that some companies are taking their "bad practices" into the cloud
Chrome OS To Offer Remote Access To Legacy Apps
A Google engineer has revealed how the Chrome Operating System will work with legacy computer programs
How To Deal With World Cup Net Surge
A service provider tells how to cope when Internet traffic spikes during the World Cup, and internal networks are stressed by England matches.
Second Batch Of COINS Data Ready For Release
More public spending data will be released by HM Treasury this week, and will be available in user-friendly web format 24 hours later
Ingres Shows Faster Queries With VectorWise
Vectorising database queries can give a seventy times performance increase, says open source vendor Ingres
Scottish Church Streams Services To iPads
The HTML5 media format used by iPads has been blessed by St Andrew's Parish Church in West Lothian, with a regular live service
Blame For iPad Email Breach Lies With AT&T
The leak that exposed the email addresses of iPad owners was due to an AT&T security fault, but could still harm enterprise uptake of the device
EC Attacks Wasteful Proprietary Technology
Governments across Europe can't afford to waste money on vendor lock-in, the EC believes
Cable Connects With Samsung Services Academy
The business secretary has detailed the importance of tech skills, despite the government's moves to slash IT spending
Cisco Brings Consumer Tech To Enterprise Collaboration
Cisco is unveiling a host of enterprise collaboration products that take advantage of social networking and consumer technologies
Motorola Developing 2GHz Android Phone
Motorola's co-CEO Sanjay Jha has said the phone maker is building a new Android phone with a 2GHz processor
Security Spats Highlight Google And Microsoft Cold War
Microsoft's newly announced Windows XP vulnerability was first reported by a Google researcher, pointing to possible behind-the-scenes conflict between the two companies
FBI Calls On Gawker Media Over iPad Email Hack
The FBI has reached out to Gawker Media as part of its investigation into the AT&T data leak
Google Denies Laws Broken With WiSpy Incident
Google says it did not use any of the 600 gigabytes of data it accidentally snatched out of the air from WiFi networks and broke no laws
Google Still Dominates Search Engine Market Share
New figures have shown that Google is still the search engine daddy, after it grabbed 66.4 percent of the search engine market through May
Dell Seeks SEC Settlement Over Intel Claims
Dell is negotiating with the SEC to settle allegations of financial misconduct which could potentially cost the PC maker $100 million
Twitter Makes Commercial Move With Analytics Acquisition
Twitter has acquired Smallthought Systems to help the microblog add analytical capabilities for its eventual paid accounts
BT Denies Engineering Ban Is For England Match
BT has denied that it has banned engineering work on Saturday evening because of the England football match against the USA
WordPress Grows Up with 3.0: Review
WordPress 3.0 is more powerful and flexible than previous versions, but has lost some of the simplicity that made it popular in the first place
Lenovo To Show Face-Recognising Laptop
Lenovo is preparing to showcase several "breakthrough" technologies at its Innovation Tour this month, including face recognition software
Foxconn Considering Chinese Exit, Reports Say
The maker of the iPhone is considering closing its mainland Chinese plant, in a move that could see up to 800,000 workers lose their jobs
Exploding Energy Myths And Cutting Costs
Training employees to recognise their responsibility towards the environment is the best way reduce carbon emissions, says Sage MD Paul Stobart
Panasonic Offers Rugged Laptop For The Enterprise
The Toughbook F9 is the lightest 14-inch laptop in its class, at just 3.6 pounds, and is capable of taking the knocks of enterprise mobility
iPad Breach Could Heavily Impact Privacy
The AT&T security breach that exposed some Apple iPad owners' email addresses could help attackers carry out "IMSI catching"
Google Engineer Exposes Microsoft Windows Bug
Microsoft has issued a security advisory in response to the publication of attack code for a Windows zero-day vulnerability by a Google employee
Amazon Speeds Up Data Transfer For S3 Storage
AWS Import/Export speeds up the movement of large amounts of data into and out of the Amazon Web Services platform by using portable storage
Collaboration Apps Top Enterprise Wish-List
Mobile application developers view collaboration tools as the most important enterprise applications for mobile devices, Evans Data reports
Tech Giants Team Up For Net Neutrality
Google, Intel, Microsoft, Cisco and Verizon are working with others to find a consensus on issues relating to net neutrality
Universities To Cut Internet Energy Use
Two British Universities will investigate how to reduce the energy consumption of the Internet, which currently consumes 3 to five percent of the world's power
Google Calls For Crackdown On Chinese Web Censorship
The Chief Legal Officer of Google has called upon the US and European governments to put pressure on China over its censorship of the Internet
Inventor Of Low-Cost Solar Cells Gets Award
The man who invented low-cost solar cells that replicate photosynthesis is nearly $1 million better off thanks to the award of the 2010 Millennium Technology Prize
Cisco Targets SMBs With Smart Storage Line
Cisco continues its push into network storage targeted at small and medium-size businesses with the launch of its NSS 300 Series unit
Public Sector Clueless On Secure Data Transfer
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Software AG has revealed that most public sector bodies have no idea about secure data transfer
O2 Dumps Unlimited Data Bundles
Mobile operator O2 is scrapping its unlimited data plans, in the face of traffic overload from bandwidth-hungry smartphones
Privacy Group Says Google Broke The Law
Google is damned by the audit it commissioned into its Wi-Fi snooping, according to Privacy International
3 Completes UK Lineup For iPhone 4
With the addition of 3, the iPhone 4 will come from five UK mobile operators - but will the pricing add up?
HP Settles ‘Legacy’ EDS lawsuit With BSkyB
Failed CRM project was from before HP acquired EDS - but could hit the outsourcing market
UK Donates Skills – Not Cash – For EU Supercomputer Plan
The EU initiative will allow sharing of supercomputers across Europe, but the UK is only donating "resources and expertise"
Continuity In The Cloud Depends On Accessibility
Businesses planning to use the cloud as a continuity solution need to address several critical issues, including the accessibility of data and applications
Small Businesses Support Move To Clean Energy
A survey of small business owners finds strong support for clean energy policies
Confessions Of A Tech Addict
Tech addict Andrew Donoghue won't be buying an iPhone 4 until his old phone wears out. And that goes for all future gadgets
BP Buys ‘Oil Spill’ Search Engine Keywords
BP, which unleashed the worst oil spill in US history in the Gulf of Mexico, has purchased key search terms from Google
Hackers Crack AT&T iPad Email Addresses
AT&T confirmed a group of hackers exploited a vulnerability that reportedly compromised the e-mail addresses of 114,000 3G iPad owners
Brocade Takes On Cisco In Converged Data Centres
Brocade has announced its converged data centre strategy, dubbed Brocade One, which is designed to bring many data centre operations onto the network
Google AdMob Creator Hits Out At Apple Over iAd
Google's AdMob Founder Omar Hamoui is angry that AdMob and Google's mobile display ad technology cannot be used on the iPhone and iPad
Samsung Unveils Answer to Apple iPhone
Yet another iPhone contender has emerged onto the market after Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S smartphone
Concern As Tech Hiring Falls During May
Despite recent indications that of job gains in a number of technology categories, latest figures paint a more muddled and negative picture
Adobe Readies Fix for Vulnerability as Attacks Continue
Adobe is shortly to issue a patch for a zero-day security vulnerability bug with its software, as attacks continue
BCS In Turmoil Over Rebranding And Changes
Attempts to update the venerable British Computer Society have not proved popular: members are revolting
T-Mobile Gets Apple’s iPhone 4
T-Mobile has joined O2 Vodafone and Orange, in offering Apple's iPhone 4 in the UK, but pricing still remains a mystery
Orange Shows Phone-Charging Festival Wellies
Hot-footed festival goers can charge their phones using a pair of thermal-energy wellies from Orange
BT Strike Ballot Looms As Union Rejects Offer
Both sides say they are ready to talk in the BT pay dispute, but a strike ballot looks more likely
Leave Your Computer At Home Over Summer
Using as little technology as possible on your summer holiday could help you reconnect with the world, says Cameron Sturdevant
Government Signals Fibre Broadband Intent
The government has labelled Labour's commitment to universal 2Mbps broadband as "pitifully unambitious" and outlined steps to drive nationwide fibre rollout
Companies Urged To Transfer PCs Ahead Of World Cup
If you think it's all over for your PC, boot it off to South Africa before the World Cup, says Computer Aid
New iPhone Leaves Users Spoilt For Choice
With the arrival of the new Apple iPhone, plus numerous Android and Symbian alternatives, smartphone users have never had it so good, says Tom Jowitt
Microsoft Tackles 34 Vulnerabilities In Latest Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has plugged 34 security vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer and other products in this month's Patch Tuesday
iPhone 4 Could Revolutionise Video Calls Say Analysts
Analysts' reviews have generally been strong for the iPhone 4 praising features such as the FaceTime video calling app
IBM Launches Lotus Notes For Apple iPad
IBM has formally anointed its free Lotus Notes Traveler Companion application with support for Apple's iPad
Cisco Developing Business Social Networking Platform
Cisco officials are preparing a corporate collaboration platform that combines the various aspects of social networking sites
Apple Says £40m Committed To iAd Platform
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has said that advertisers have committed to $60 million worth of ads for the iAd platform
Apple Shows Off Safari 5 Web Browser
Almost overshadowed by the iPhone 4 launch, Apple has also released the latest version of its Safari web browser
10 Percent Of IT Professionals Cheat Firewall Audits
A new survey has found that one in ten IT professionals cheats in order to pass a firewall audit, with time and resource pressures to blame
Polycom Touts Bandwidth Savings With New Telepresence System
Polycom is boasting that its latest telepresence offering uses half the network bandwidth compared to rival products
Google Sites Blocked By Turkish Government
The Turkish communications regulator TIB has banned many of Google's sites and services due to "legal reasons"
IBM: System Z Is Not A Cash Cow
Other systems can't match mainframe reliability, says IBM's Jim Porell, and he dismisses any talk of IBM abusing a monopoly
Random Chip Errors Can Improve Performance
Mistakes in silicon chips could help computers continue to get more powerful, according to US researchers
Haiti Disaster Satellite Wins UK Engineering Prize
Inmarsat's BGAN service has been praised for its humanitarian applications by the Royal Academy of Engineering
Apple’s iPhone 4 Isn’t Really 4G
Apple’s tie to AT&T in the US means that the iPhone 4 doesn’t actually do 4G, but it does regain technological ground lost to Google Android devices
O2 Offers iPhone 4 Upgrade For UK Customers
Vodafone Orange and O2 will offer the new Apple iPhone, which arrives on 24 June
Apple’s WWDC Was All About The iPhone
The iPhone 4 took centre stage at Apple's WWDC, suggesting that the company's mobile device business is now its top priority, says PJ Connolly
Paedo-Fear Pushes The Surveillance Agenda
As European politicians fall for yet another lobby trap, Peter Judge sighs and says let's get on with the task of educating our elected representatives
Mobile Malware Could Hit Users With Hidden Charges
Attackers are targeting devices running Windows Mobile with malware hidden inside mobile apps
IBM Opens Research Lab In Brazil
IBM, which is focusing more and more on delivering IT services, is opening a new research facility in Brazil
US Extends Energy Star Rating To Data Centres
Data centres can now earn the familiar aqua-and-white Energy Star label if they pass the agency's qualification requirements
Apple Adds Microsoft’s Bing To iPhone Search
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has announced that Bing, Microsoft’s search engine, will join Google and Yahoo as search-engine options on the new iPhone 4
UK In First Wave Of iPhone 4 Launch
Apple boss Steve Jobs has taken the stage at the company’s 2010 Worldwide Developers Conference to reveal the much-expected next-generation iPhone
Apple Set To Reveal New iPhone At Conference
Apple is widely expected to reveal the next generation of the iPhone at its 2010 Worldwide Developers Conference
Trend Micro Looks To Virtualised Desktop Security
Security vendor Trend Micro is looking to protect and manage virtual desktop environments in its upcoming version of OfficeScan
Citrix Online Outlines Video Development Plans
The developer of GoToMyPC had admitted that it is working to bring video features to its line of web collaboration products
Oracle To Axe Sun Workforce, Again
Oracle is looking to make yet more job cuts in the wake of its acquisition of Sun Microsystems, according to a regulatory filing
Sony Ericsson Android ‘Shakira’ Picture Leaked
Pictures have emerged of Sony Ericsson's new Android-based smartphone, which is expected to fall into the vendor's X10 product family line
BT Patches Welsh ‘Not-Spots’
A new deal between the Welsh Assembly and BT will enable four more "not-spot" communities to get online
Cornish Teacher Wins eWEEK’s iPad
If you didn't win this time, you still have a chance to win an Infinit solar backpack in eWEEK's next prize draw
Sony Vaio S Series: Review
Sony's S-Series Vaio is a mostly well-designed notebook, but somewhat expensive
Apple Trackpad Photos Leaked Ahead Of WWDC
Leaked photos of a multi-touch trackpad have appeared ahead of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference
Bletchley Park To Digitise A Million War Records
The WWII codebreaking centre wants to preserve around a million documents in digital form, with some available online
Microsoft Needs Help To Compete In Tablet Market
Microsoft has acknowledged the death of its Courier project, but is reportedly working on a number of tablets with a focus on stylus-based input
BT Says Strike ‘In No One’s Interest’
The Communications Workers Union claims BT's pay offer is not in line with the company's £1billion profits
Rumours Of Microsoft’s Ballmer At Apple Conference Debunked
Rumours swirling around the conference, such as Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer appearing to promote Silverlight, have been debunked
Google To Provide WiSpy Data To Germany And France
Google CEO Eric Schmidt said the search engine will cede the data it accidentally collected over WiFi to regulators in Germany, France and Spain.
US Calls For Rules Of Engagement For Cyberwarfare
Gen. Keith Alexander, chief of the U.S. Cyber Command, told an audience the country needs clear rules of engagement to protect cyberspace
IBM, ARM, Freescale Join Forces On Open Source Mobile
ARM, IBM, Samsung, ST-Ericsson and Texas Instruments have together created Linaro, a not-for-profit company focused on supporting the development of open-source products
Former Facebook Exec Criticises Company For Privacy Stance
Former Facebook privacy officer Chris Kelly has joined the ranks of public officials taking Facebook to task over privacy issues
Vizioncore Offers Free Insight Into Virtual Infrastructure
Vizioncore is offering IT managers a free monitoring tool that will provide them with an insight into the state of their virtual infrastructure
Zuckerberg Calls For ‘Balance’ Over Facebook Privacy
Facebook's CEO has called for 'balance' after he talked about his company's privacy and security battles
Microsoft Readies 34 Security Fixes for Patch Tuesday
Windows users should be prepared to download ten security bulletins to plug 34 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office and IE for June's Patch Tuesday
Samsung To Join iPad Frenzy With Galaxy Tab
As the Dell Streak goes on sale in the UK, Samsung has also pitched its hat into the iPad ring with the announcement of its own Android-powered tablet
Dell Streak Tablet Launches In UK On O2
Dell's Streak tabet, based on Google's Android operating system, went on sale in the UK today with mobile operator O2
Red Hat CEO Whitehurst Blasts Software Patents
The open source giant aims to be a $1 billion company, but CEO Jim Whitehurst was diplomatic about government contracts on a London visit
Google To Hand Over WiSpy Data To Authorities
Google has agreed to surrender the controversial Wi-Fi data it gathered to European authorities within the next few days
ICO Cracks Down On Data Breaches, But No Fines
The ICO had been putting the spotlight on data breaches, following two incidents this week, but has so far issued no fines
Google’s Invite Media Purchase Sparks Competition Fears
Google has bought startup Invite Media, sparking concerns that Google is gobbling up too much of the online display ad supply chain
Microsoft’s Ballmer Admits Smartphone Mistakes
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has acknowledged Microsoft lags behind competitors such as the Apple and Google in smartphones
Disk Storage Sector Grows In 2010
EMC narrowly took the top spot as the storage market returned to double-digit growth
Canonical Delivers Ubuntu Advantage Offering
Canonical is preparing to introduce a new service option for Ubuntu Linux desktop and server users, known as Ubuntu Advantage
Facebook Users Fall Victim To ‘Likejacking’ Attacks
So-called likejacking attacks on Facebook, spotted by security company Sophos, are continuing to spread
Nokia Shows Bike-Powered Mobile Phone Charger
A new Nokia charging kit uses a dynamo powered by the wheels of a bicycle
Infinit Solar Backpack: Review
Charging mobile devices on the go using the sun is a good idea, and Infinit's backpack is well thought out and practical
HP Palm Purchase Gets US FTC Approval
The US Federal Trade Commission has given HP the thumbs up for its billion dollar acquisition of phone maker Palm
Dell Streak To Hit US Shores One Month After UK
Dell has announced that its answer to the Apple iPad will hit US shores one month after the Android tablet goes on sale in the UK
Gartner Raises 2010 Chip Sales Projection
Good news for chip makers after Gartner predicted that semiconductor sales will grow 27.1 percent in 2010, an increase over earlier projections of 19.9 percent
BT Told To Share Fibre Network
BT is to regain some control over its fibre network under new regulations, but the EC has called upon it to share its network with rival ISPs
‘Privacy-Aware’ Diaspora To Challenge Facebook
Diaspora - a "privacy-aware" social network - is preparing to challenge Facebook, as Zuckerberg faces privacy criticisms at D8
Meego Will Struggle, Despite Novell Support
MeeGo Linux will need considerable investment to succeed, according to a report from market research company Ovum
Cloud Adoption Still Faces The Trust Issue
Most IT professionals see the cloud as something for the future, according to a web seminar chaired by eWEEK Europe
Android Could Lead Linux Smartphone Uptake
Linux-based smartphones, such as those running Google's Android, will account for more than a third of the worldwide market by 2015, predicts ABI
EU Considers PVC And Nanotech Hardware Ban
Green groups have been taking direct against HP and Dell to force a ban on of potentially toxic compounds in electronic equipment
Could Google Wave Lead Unified Communications?
With the right technology improvements and some vision, Google Wave could become ground zero for UC interoperability, says Andrew Garcia
Scripting Google with Google Apps Scripts: Review
Google's scripting add-on for Google Apps enables users to create macros, much like the macros used to extend Microsoft's desktop-based Office products
IBM And Prince Charles Host Green Tech Garden Party
The Prince has praised thin clients in the past and is now teaming up with IBM to tackle climate change
Microsoft’s XP Deadline Is A Green Timebomb
Natural attrition is financially and environmentally sustainable, and Microsoft's expiry date for XP is eco-hostile, says Andrew Donoghue.
SGI Creates Petaflop Single Cabinet Computing Platform
SGI announced a new computing platform that scales up to a petaflop of computing power in a single server cabinet
Eighty Percent Of Companies Boosting Tech Jobs
Companies are picking up good vibrations on hiring, and it extends beyond entry-level job positions
Cisco Believes Net Traffic Will Quadruple By 2014
Cisco Systems said Internet traffic worldwide will hit 767 exabytes
Oracle Provides Virtual Update To Sun Ray Thin Client
Oracle has introduced the Sun Ray 3 Plus Client, which runs on Oracle's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure software
Apple’s Jobs Describes iPhone, iPad Common Ancestor
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has talked about how both the iPhone and iPad began their developmental life in a multi-touch tablet prototype
Microsoft Defends Windows Security Following Google Ban
Microsoft has defended the security of Windows 7 after reports suggested that Google is moving its staff PCs away from the Redmond operating system
Businesses Advised To Ditch XP For Windows 7
Gartner has said that businesses should remove Windows XP from their work machines by the end of 2012, and should start upgrading to Windows 7 now
Western Digital Snags HDD Lead From Seagate
The long term king of the hard disk drive market, Seagate, has lost its crown after new figures showed that Western Digital has now shipped the most HDDs
Cost Cutting Remains Top CIO Priority, Survey Finds
A new survey from Micro Focus has found that, despite the more positive economic outlook, cost-cutting is still top of the agenda for British CIOs
NHS Tops ICO List For Most Data Breaches
The NHS has been named and shamed by the Information Commissioner’s Office, after it topped a list for the most data breaches in the UK
Apple’s Jobs Dismisses Foxconn ‘Sweatshop’ Claims
The suicide rate at Foxconn's Chinese factory is lower than in the US, says Apple CEO Steve Jobs
Google’s Windows Dump Has Cloud Implications
Google is reportedly banning employees from using Microsoft Windows. Is the company planning to develop a cloud-based Windows of its own, asks Nicholas Kolakowski
No Android Phone Will Ever Sell As Fast As iPhones
Innovation is happening so fast that no single Android phone can be a best-seller, says Clint Boulton, as Google found out with the Nexus One
Intel Introduces Knights Corner HPC Platform
Intel officials have introduced "Knights Corner", a processing architecture aimed at the parallel computing applications
Estimates Put Apple iPad Sales At 10 Million In 2010
An investment firm has raised its estimate on how many iPads Apple will sell in 2010 to 10 million
Microsoft Wants To Dominate Tablet Market
Microsoft believes it could eventually become a strong competitor in the tablet PC market despite the sales success of the Apple iPad
Intel Shows Off New Atom Chips At Computex
Intel officials are talking up an Atom platform, code-named Oak Trail, that the company is preparing for the burgeoning tablet PC space
HP To Cut 9000 Jobs, Invest In Cloud
Hewlett-Packard announces plans to cut about 3 percent of its workforce over three years
Microsoft, Novell Point To Increased HPC Interest
More and more businesses are seeking high-performance computing (HPC) interoperability solutions, at least according to Microsoft and Novell
China Touts Supercomputing Credentials
China is touting its superpower credentials in the field of supercomputers, boasting of two of the world's top ten fastest supercomputers
Google Chrome Continues Market Share Growth
It has been another good month for Chrome, with Google's web browser cracking the 7 percent mark according to industry watchers
Dell Streak Pricing To Match Apple iPad
The UK price for Dell's Android Streak tablet device will match the entry level cost of an Apple iPad
Nokia Touts N8 Capabilities With New Video
Nokia has released a video walkthrough of its forthcoming flagship handset, the N8, which will be the first handset from the Finnish giant running Symbian^3 mobile OS
BT Pledges 80 Percent Carbon Cut By 2020
BT's sustainability review builds on the company's long-standing record for reducing carbon emissions, and helping customers do the same
Bell Labs Promises Efficient Networks
Future networks are going to be more efficient, according to displays at a research open day at Bell Labs in France
Cell Tower Combines Solar And Wind Power
A mobile phone base station from Alcatel Lucent could reduce the carbon footprint of networks by combining renewable energy sources
Google Faces Further Scrutiny Over ‘WiSpy’
Google is coming under increased pressure from international regulators to hand over data accidentally captured by Street View cars
LTE May Make Way For Massive MIMO
The next generation network beyond 4G could be built with big arrays of tiny antennas, according to Bell Labs scientist Tom Marzetta
Google Bans Windows From Staff PCs
Poor security is blamed, as search giant Google bans rival's operating system
UK Police Join International Anti-Scam Day
Nigerian scam emails are only the "tip of iceberg", law enforcement agencies warn
Government Tech Chiefs’ Six-Figure Salaries Exposed
The publication is part of moves which see Tim Berners-Lee and other tech experts appointed to a Transparency Board
Facebook Privacy – Why No One Cares
Facebook has made some concessions, but most of us are so addicted, it can pretty much do what it likes, says Peter Judge
Logitech Plans Companion Box For Google TV
Logitech is providing the companion box to control the Google TV service and remote controls to talk to the companion box
Skype Launches 3G Calling App For iPhone
Skype's latest version of its VoIP application for Apple's iPhone offers improved call quality and 3G calls
Asus Launching Windows 7 Tablet PCs
Asus unveils two tablet computers and an e-reader with a look similar to Apple's successful iPad
Apple Sells 2 Million iPads In 60 Days
Apple has sold more than 2 million iPads, with the device now shipping in the UK and other countries
‘Quit Facebook Day’ Fails To Attract Support
Only 11 percent of Facebook users have heard of the grassroots "Quit Facebook Day" movement, despite widespread media coverage