Apple has apparently ironed out the production kinks with its iPad which now ships to customers in just 24 hours
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
August 2010
Samsung Sells 1 Million Galaxy S Android Smartphones
Good news for open source supporters after Samsung revealed that it has sold 1 million Android powered Galaxy S smartphones in the US
AMD To Phase Out ATI Branding
AMD is quietly phasing out the ATI branding for its graphics products according to reports and will instead place them under the AMD brand
Badly Configured Networks Cause Most Data Breaches
A badly configured network is most often the cause of security breaches, a survey of hacking habits has revealed
BT Exceeds 15 Million Broadband Customers
BT has notched up its 15 millionth broadband customer, but problems with nation-wide rollout and below-par speeds are still causing headaches
Intel Buys Infineon Mobile Chip Business For £909m
Intel is making a push into the Internet-connected mobile device space with its purchase of Infineon's wireless chip business
Stakes Continue To Rise In Bidding War For 3PAR
As Dell and HP keep stacking the cash higher in the bidding war for 3PAR, the question arises: what makes this small storage company worth it?
Microsoft Partners With University On Sustainability Tool
The company is planning an online tool to help companies quantify energy savings from its new Windows 7 operating system
Gartner: Long-Awaited Business PC Refresh Imminent
Mass migration to Windows 7 must happen soon while tablets are undermining the netbook market, says Gartner
India’s BlackBerry Compromise Won’t Solve Anything
Countries from India to the UAE don’t like secrets, especially when they’re held by their own citizens, but banning BlackBerry is shortsighted and futile, says Wayne Rash
Rich Internet Applications: The Next Corporate Frontier
Rich Internet Applications could be the next corporate development frontier, but developers must consider the security implications, says Larry Seltzer
Microsoft Investigating Chinese Factory Conditions
Microsoft's investigation into conditions at the KYE factory in China turned up violations that the company says it addressed
RSA Launches Integrated Cloud Security Package
RSA Solution for Cloud Security and Compliance is aimed at managing security, risk and regulatory compliance of cloud infrastructures -- multitenant or otherwise
Reports Claim Cisco Considering Skype Purchase
Cisco reportedly is considering buying Skype before the VOIP and video conferencing vendor enters into its planned IPO later this year
Google Launches Priority Gmail Inbox Tool
Google has launched Gmail Priority Inbox to help users designate some messages as more important than others
Microsoft Appeals To Supreme Court Over i4i Rulings
Microsoft is asking the U.S. Supreme Court is examine and overturn a patent-infringement lawsuit filed against it by Canadian firm i4i
Cisco Donates To Areas Hit By Asian Floods
The networking specialist is providing remote healthcare services to Indian villages hit by flooding
Building Society Laptop Stolen Along With Passwords
The Information Commissioner’s Office has criticised Yorkshire Building Society for allowing an unencrypted laptop to be stolen along with its passwords
US Government Scrutinising Google ITA Purchase
Google said on 27 Aug. that the Department of Justice filed a second request for information about the search engine's $700 million (£451m) bid to buy ITA Software
Apple Preparing Music-Themed Product Launch
Apple's preparations for its 1 September event have kicked into high gear, with signs that the announcement will focus on music
Google Increases Pressure On Facebook With Start-up Buy
Google's acquired Angstro, building on the search engine's Zynga investment and acquisitions of Slide and Jambool
Microsoft Founder Sues Apple, Google Over Patents
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has filed patent-infringement suits against Apple, Google and nine other companies
Microsoft Spending £250m Marketing Windows Phone 7
Microsoft's Windows Phone 7's marketing push could total $400 million (£257m), on top of development costs for the smartphone platform, says an analyst
PC World and Currys Offer Old Computer Trade-In
PC World and Currys are offering cash for old working laptops, desktops, and Macs as part of a six day trade-in scheme
HP Offers $2 Billion in 3PAR Bidding Frenzy
3PAR received an offer from Dell matching HP's $1.8 billion bid and accepts it, apparently ending the high-stakes bidding war - but HP isn't done
RIM Touts ‘Industry Forum’ In Response To India Demands
RIM has offered to establish an 'industry forum' to help the Indian government manage lawful intercepts, but denied it has made any special deals
Facebook Rival Diaspora Set For September Launch
The developers of 'privacy-conscious' Facebook rival Diaspora claim the social network will be open-sourced on 15 September
Google Launches Standalone Real-Time Search
Google is following up on its real-time search efforts by giving Google Realtime Search its own address
Intel Nears Deal For Infineon Mobile Chip Business
Intel is reportedly close to a deal to buy Infineon’s mobile chip business, according to industry rumours
Google Keeps Mum On UK Rollout Of VoIP Service
Google is staying quiet about its expansion plans for its Gmail VoIP service, despite clocking up more than 1 million calls in 24 hours
10 Reasons Google VoIP Is A Serious Threat To Skype
Gmail now has a VoIP phone-calling option that could pose a serious challenge to Skype's Internet phone service
Malware Increasingly Spreading Through USB Devices
A Panda Security report has found that a third of malware infections worldwide are caused by worms that spread on USB devices
IBM Report Labels Apple, Microsoft As Most Vulnerable
IBM's X-Force threat report has labelled Adobe, Apple and Microsoft as the makers of products with the most vulnerabilities
HP Trumps Dell Bid For 3PAR Again By $200m
HP's move to up the ante in its attempt to acquire 3PAR comes only 5 hours after Dell bid $1.6 billion, topping HP's previous bid
Microsoft Ships Exchange Server 2010 SP1
Microsoft has released the first service pack for its Exchange Server 2010 that promises a range of extensive additions
Cisco Buys ExtendMedia For Online Video Management
As part of its belief that online video will dominate Internet traffic, Cisco has acquired ExtendMedia to help it manage online video content
PC World Owner Pinged Over Dumping Customer Data
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that PC World's owner, DSG Retail Ltd, has breached the Data Protection Act
‘Zero Clients’ Could Cut Bills And Emissions
One PC can serve applications to many users, in a radical thin client system which could help small businesses and the third world, says NComputing's Paul Gullett
Dell Raises 3PAR Offer To Silence HP
Dell has upped its offer for cloud storage vendor 3PAR by an extra £65 million, which has been accepted by the company's board of directors
HP Strengthens Database Portfolio With Stratavia Buy
HP has not been distracted by 3Par after it revealed that it has acquired database and data centre automation vendor Stratavia
Adobe Patches Critical Shockwave Flaws
Adobe has patched a number of critical security vulnerabilities for its Shockwave Player, that exposed user's systems to potential hijacking
Dell Slips Down UK PC Shipment Table
PC shipments in the UK for Dell have plummeted alarmingly, with Gartner recording a 22 percent fall during the second quarter for the company
iPad, Kindle Sales Suggest Coming Tablet Tsunami
Tablets deliver such new levels of portability and ready access to information that IT managers better get ready to support them
Charge Back To Move Forward
With budgets tightening, IT managers need to identify how different departments use IT resources and how they can be charged accordingly, says Andy Hardy
IT Issues Compound Fire Service Spending Row
Fire Service facilities are standing empty due to delays in rolling out new computer systems, reports claim
10 Ways Microsoft Could Improve Its Security Response
Over the years, Microsoft has seen plenty of evidence that it needs to improve its response to security alerts. Here's what it should do now
Companies Face Millions In Windows 7 Migration Costs
Upcoming migrations from Windows XP to Windows 7 bode well for IT pros with the right skills but portend tough times for IT budget-holders
Green Data Centres: A Quest For PUE-rity
The PUE efficiency measure is barely three years old but may be obsolete, says Andrew Donoghue - but it's the best green data centre metric we have for now
Red Hat Launches Open Cloud Platform
Red Hat announces updates to its Cloud Foundations portfolio with a focus on openness and portability
Details Of Windows Binary Planting Bug Revealed
The list of apps affected by binary planting bugs includes programs such as Mozilla Firefox and Adobe Photoshop, as well as Microsoft apps like PowerPoint 2010
Details Of Worst Breach Of US Military Computers Revealed
A US Defense Department official discusses details of a formerly classified cyber-attack that he described as the worst breach of U.S. military computers in history.
SolarWinds Offers Free Data Centre Virtualisation Tool
VM Console is SolarWinds' second community-driven data centre virtualisation tool to be offered free of charge
Google Launches Skype-Killer Phone Service
Google's new Gmail phone-calling service presents a challenge to Skype, as well as Gmail's email competitors
Apple iPad Predicted To Beat Off Tablet Rivals
Apple is set to enjoy at least a few years of domination with its iPad tablet, despite the growing number of alternative devices
Rambus Hits IBM With Lawsuit Over Patent Ruling
Rambus continues to explore its legal options after it slapped IBM with a lawsuit in order to contest a US Patent and Trademark Office ruling
Apple Update Patches 13 Mac Vulnerabilities
A security update from Apple for Mac OS X has been issued which patches 13 vulnerabilities, some of them serious
LTE Set For Takeoff In 2012
The rollout of 4G mobile technologies such as LTE should begin in 2012, according to a new report from Juniper Research
Desktop Virtualisation – Worth The Cost?
Centralising desktops and getting rid of PCs is a green move which could save money, but users should watch the implementation costs
BT Rapped Again By ASA Over Broadband Advert
BT has been pinged by the Advertising Standards Authority yet again, following complaints over BT's advertised broadband speeds
Zurich Insurance Fined £2.28m For Data Loss
The UK Financial Services Authority has fined Zurich Insurance £2,275,000 for failing to prevent the loss of customers’ confidential information
Apple Spurns O2’s Green Phone Ranking
The UK's first eco mobile phone rating scheme launched today, examining the overall environmental impact of devices during their lifespan
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta: Review
The Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 beta adds Dynamic Memory host memory management and RemoteFX to enhance VDI implementations
HP WebOS Tablet To Boost iPad Competition
HP, Android and RIM all plan to introduce tablets in the next six months that could have the features and performance to challenge Apple’s iPad
ARM Taking Aim At Green Server Space
Chip designer ARM is looking to move into the low-end server space through virtualisation support
Apple Patent Points To Touch-Screen iMac
Apple filed a European patent for a PC capable of shifting between touch-screen and traditional keyboard-and-mouse input
IBM Introduces Sleep Mode For Power Chips
IBM will add a deep sleep mode to its Power line of chips in which the processors draw virtually no power while idle
Mobile Phones: We Don’t Talk Any More
The value of mobile voice is falling, says Tom Jowitt, as we all switch to text, email and voice over IP (VoIP) on our phones
Samsung Offers Glimpse Of Galaxy Tab Tablet
Samsung has offered a quick glimpse of its Galaxy Tab tablet PC in an online video
Google Launches HTML5 YouTube In Europe
Google has extended the rollout of the HTML5 version of YouTube to give better access to mobile devices
Mozilla Updates Firefox 4 With Sync Feature
Mozilla has released a new update of its Firefox 4 Beta featuring built-in Firefox Sync and new tab management
Google Adds Push Notifications To Mobile App For iPhone
Google has upgraded its Mobile App for the Apple iPhone, which includes push notifications and pop-up reminders
IBM Delivers BigFix Security and Compliance Software
IBM hopes to ease the IT manager's security and compliance burden with new software followings its acquisition of BigFix
AMD To Unveil Bulldozer And Bobcat Chip Details
AMD is to use the Hot Chips Conference at Stanford University to discuss the technical details of its "Bobcat" and "Bulldozer" processors
File-Share Solicitor To Face Tribunal Over ‘Bullying’
Andrew Crossley, who sent hundreds of letters to alleged file-sharers, will answer to accusations of bullying
Wanova Mirage Redefines Desktop Management: Review
Managing Windows desktops and laptops has become a major challenge in the enterprise. Wanova’s Mirage simplifies the process, offering speed and simplicity
Bidding War For 3PAR Could Prove Fierce
As Dell and Hewlett-Packard enter into a billion-dollar bidding war over storage company 3PAR, Chris Preimesberger asks, what took everybody so long?
Cloud Benefits IT Pros… And Hackers
Cloud computing can take the weight off IT departments, but hackers are keen to exploit a whole new batch of vulnerabilities
UN Tech Experts Help Pakistan Flood Victims
Around 945 victims have been given access to mobile and satellite calls to connect with friends and families abroad
Transformational Disaster Recovery In A Hybrid Universe
Cloud services and virtualisation are opening up new potential for disaster recovery, providing flexibility, cost savings and choice
Facebook Says Zuckerberg-Power Is Feature, Not Bug
Facebook users can't block founder Mark Zuckerberg, because of a feature which prevents malicious campaigns, the company says
Intel, Nokia Investigating ‘Star Wars’ Hologram Tech
New Finnish research lab will focus on real innovations such as MeeGo, as well as exploring the realms of science fiction, say Intel and Nokia
Intel/McAfee: It’s Not About PC Anti-Virus
If Intel wanted anti-virus, it would have licensed McAfee. This deal is about something much bigger, says Wayne Rash
Archos Set To Unveil Android-based Tablets
The Android operating system is set to appear on a fresh set of iPad-chasing tablets from French company Archos
Small Companies Nervous Of Cloud Migration
Many cost-conscious businesses lack only the education, not the expertise, to implement cloud computing technologies at their companies
Microsoft Issues Application Security Warning
A Microsoft mitigation tool will help deal with vulnerabilities affecting hundreds of third-party Windows applications
Open Source Driving Cloud Adoption Says Research
Open source projects are helping to drive adoption of cloud computing, according to a recent study by Black Duck Software.
AMD Hires Intel Engineer As Server CTO
AMD has reached into the ranks of its larger rival, hiring former Intel engineer Donald Newell as vice president and CTO of its server business.
Dell And HP Tussle Over Cloud Storage Specialist
HP contends that 3PAR is a company that has good technology but does not have the ability to bring it to market
Enterprises Increasingly Keen On IAAS, Yankee Finds
More and more enterprises are adopting Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IAAS), a new report from the Yankee Group has discovered
Motorola Begins Android 2.2 Rollout
Motorola has begun the rollout of Android 2.2 for US owners of its smartphones, and provided a timeline for the rest of the world update
HP Opens Bidding War With Dell Over 3PAR
Dell is not the only one after storage company 3Par, after HP threw its hat into the ring and made a formal offer for the company
Facebook Users Can’t Block Founder Mark Zuckerberg
Founder Mark Zuckerberg has the ultimate admin power on Facebook, and cannot by blocked by anyone, reports say
Google’s Chrome Tablet? Don’t Hold Your Breath
There's rumours of an iPad-killing Google Chrome tablet this November. Clint Boulton reckons Chrome will hit netbooks first.
Russian Cybercrime: Geeks, Not Gangsters
Researchers studying Russian cybercrime forums believe they are more Myspace than Mafia
Apple Files “Heartbeat” Patent To Track JailBroken iPhones
Remotely measuring a user’s heartbeat is just one of the methods proposed by Apple to monitor “unauthorised users” and potentiall disable jailbroken iPhones
Trojan Horse Linked To Madrid Air Crash
A computer system meant to detect problems with aircraft was infected with malware according to air crash investigators
SAP To Deliver Sybase Mobile Business App Platform
SAP is working with its newly acquired Sybase subsidiary to produce a mobile platform for its Business Suite
HP, Dell Claim Business Spending Boost
Dell and HP quarterly results suggest business spending is back, even as consumer PC spending remains anemic
Google Mobile Maps Passes 100 Million Users
Google said that more than 100 million people per month are using its Google Maps for mobile app
Nokia To Buy Mobile Analytics Specialist
Nokia is buying Motally, a mobile analytics provider with solutions for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android devices
Google Shops For Fashion Search Engine
Google buys Like.com, whose visual search engine helps people match clothes and other apparel online
Nexus One Sold Out After Heavy Developer Demand
Google has depleted its remaining stocks of Nexus One smartphones after heavy demand from the development community
Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 Netbook Launches In Europe
Dell has launched its Inspiron Mini 1018 netbook in Europe that comes with an Intel Atom processor and Windows 7
Cameron Diaz Ranked As Most Dangerous, McAfee Finds
Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who recently graced the Top Gear race track, is the celebrity most likely to lead you to a malicious site
BlackBerry Bold Successor Details Leaked Online
RIM's BlackBerry Bold handset is ungoing minor tweaks and upgrades and is expected to arrive sometime in October, according to leaked details
Martha Lane Fox To Lead Directgov Review
Martha Lane Fox is asking for feedback from the public on how to improve online government services
Orange Restores Mobile Data Service
Mobile operator Orange says its 3G services are back to normal after days of outages
HP Confirms 2011 Launch For WebOS Tablet
HP has revealed that its much-anticipated webOS tablet will be available from the beginning of 2011
IT-Related A-Levels Decline
The number of students taking computing and ICT A-levels has dropped 24 percent over the past five years
Analysts Question Intel-McAfee Deal
Industry analysts see a number of challenges facing Intel if it successfully acquires McAfee
Intel’s McAfee Buyout Takes Security To The Next Level
Intel’s purchase of McAfee could make security a ubiquitous feature across a wide variety of smart devices and consumer products
Intel’s McAfee Acquisition Means Chip-Level Security
Intel is buying software security firm McAfee for $7.9 billion. It’s now time to bake security into the hardware rather than layer it on, says Eric Lundquist
HP Announces Strong Results, But No Hurd Replacement
The company pushes sales and R&D plans as it continues to wrestle with its ex-CEO's sudden departure
Android Paid-App Shortage ‘Fuels Piracy’
Android's lack of app payment infrastructure in many countries is creating a population of app pirates, observers say
eWEEK Readers Doubt The Cloud
Years of hype haven't convinced eWEEK Europe readers. Half our poll don't trust the cloud. Next: how are you going to get greener?
Oracle Takes Aim At VMware
Oracle is taking on a more aggressive virtualisation stance against the better-established competition
PayPal Mobile Adds Charitable Donations
PayPal Mobile 2.5 enables donations to more than 23,000 charities in the UK, US and Canada
IT Investment To Rise, But Employees Look To Flee
Enterprises are to increase IT spending this year, but it may not be enough to keep employees on board
Chip Market Grows As Intel Dominates, IDC Finds
Worldwide sales and shipments of PC microprocessor units saw uncharacteristic growth during the second quarter of 2010, IDC has found
Developers Add Apps Search To Google Gmail
Gmail users will be able to sift through Google Docs and Google Sites with Apps Search, thanks to a new development by the Gmail Labs team
Three Quarters Of Brits Now Online
Ofcom research says 71 percent of Britons are now online, with increasing numbers using mobile devices
Nokia N9 Images Appear Online
Images of what seems to be the Nokia N9, a potential replacement for the Nokia N900, have appeared online
Skype Broadens Reach With BREW Handset App
In another sign of the growing power of Skype, Verizon customers in the US now have the option to install the VoIP app on BREW-based handsets
Gartner: Intel/McAfee Deal Is A Surprise
We knew McAfee was up for sale, but Intel's purchase could raise the authorities' eyebrows if it makes anti-competitive moves, says Gartner's Bob Walder
Intel Makes Security Play With McAfee Acquisition
Intel is looking to expand beyond its semiconductor empire after making an offer to buy security vendor McAfee for nearly £5 billion
How To Deploy IPv6 In Your Organisation
The Internet is running out of the current version of IP addresses. Maintain competitive advantage and save money by switching to IPv6 now
SanDisk Shrinks Solid-State Drives
SanDisk is offering what it calls the first embedded SSD, packing up to 64GB and smaller than a postage stamp
N8 Phone Could Miss Nokia’s London Show
The N8, which Nokia hopes will revitalise its fortunes, could slip to October, after the Nokia World event in London
Privacy Concerns Raised Over Facebook Places
Facebook's new location-powered Places feature could create risks and social pressures for users, analysts warn
US Environment Agency Targets E-Waste
The Environmental Protection Agency has added the safe disposal of electronic waste to its list of top priorities
Adobe Releases Emergency Reader Patch
The update covers critical flaws in Adobe Reader and Acrobat revealed at the Black Hat security conference last month
Bing Search Growth Levels Off
Bing's market share is holding steady against Google, as Yahoo prepares to transfer its search to Bing's infrastructure
Silly Season: Electricity From Waste Server Heat?
It's not perpetual motion, but the idea of generating electricity from server heat is a very wasteful way to save energy, says Peter Judge
Dell Investors Voice Opposition To Michael Dell
While analysts applaud Dell's Streak, investors are taking a more negative view of the company's chief
Network Solutions Hack Affects Fewer Than Thought
A malware-distributing widget primarily targeted Chinese web servers, according to the company
Microsoft Working On ‘Orleans’ Cloud Technology
Uncovered documents describe 'Orleans' as a programming model that could augment Windows Azure
Repairer Takes Aim At Dell Streak Battery
Repair site iFixit has done a teardown on the Dell Steak, and while it applauded how easy its battery is to replace, it also said it was rather small
Yahoo Mail Arrives On Apple iPad
Yahoo Mail is now available for Apple's popular iPad after Yahoo joined Gmail in offering a version for the tablet device
RIM Losing Money On Torch 9800 Smartphones
RIM is losing money on every BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone it sells, according to a component teardown by iSuppli
Google Faces Spanish Inquisition Over Street View
No-one expected that headline, as a Spanish judge summons Google to court and Germany asks questions over Wi-Fi data gathered by Street View cars
Schmidt: Youngsters Will Be Haunted By Online Past
Young people may have to change their names to escape the shame of previous social networking activities, warns Google's CEO
Police Make Multiple Arrests Over iPhone Scam
Nine people have been arrested by police in dawn raids around the country, in connection with phone fraud that has cost mobile operators millions of pounds
Greenwave: Smart Meters Need Smart Sockets
With increasing pressure to reduce carbon outputs, Tom Jowitt talks to a company that is using technology to help the home interface with smart metres and save energy
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Turns 15
Over the last 15 years, Microsoft has held onto its browser market share through thick and thin. How much longer can IE's dominance last, asks Nicholas Kolakowski
Toshiba Demonstrates Hard Disk Breakthrough
Toshiba is to demonstrate a bit-patterned hard disk technology containing 2.5 Terabits of data per square inch
ISPA Slams Government ‘Fibre Tax’ U-Turn
The Internet Service Providers' Association has avowed "disappointment" at the government's fibre broadband plans
India Sets Deadline For RIM Compliance
The Indian government has written to mobile operators, demanding they install BlackBerry monitoring equipment before the end of the month
Apple Suppliers Investigate Kickback Charges
Two of Apple's suppliers for products such as the iPad and iPhone have launched internal investigations into alleged corruption
BlackBerry: Too Secure For Government Spooks?
In the US, as well as the UAE and India, BlackBerry's security has come up against government snooping - and the government always wins, says Tom Jowitt
Google Wields 65 Percent Search Share
Google nabbed 65.8 percent of the US search market share in July, compared to Yahoo's 17.1 percent and Microsoft Bing's 11 percent share
Mozilla: Firefox Security Bug Won’t Fool Users
The bug can be used to bypass an alert meant for obfuscated URLs in Firefox
Chip Start-Up Focuses On Probability Processing
Many now ubiquitous applications are not looking for the yes/no answers, but rather the best guess answer from among a number of possibilities
Initial BlackBerry Torch 9800 Sales Fail To Impress
Some analysts are doubtful about the BlackBerry Torch's chances against Google's Android and Apple's iPhone following a soft sales weekend
Samsung’s Answer To iPad Expected Next Month
Samsung's answer to the Apple iPad is reportedly expected to launch in early September, and will ship with Android 2.2 onboard
Amazon Halves BlackBerry Torch 9800 Purchase Price
Less than a week after it was launched, the RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 is now available for just $99 (£63) from Amazon
HP Boosts Security With Fortify Acquisition
Despite its recent executive turmoil, HP has announced that it plans to acquire Fortify Software for an undisclosed sum
Environment Agency Plants Itself In Green Data Centre
The UK Environment agency is using Capgemini's Swindon data centre, claimed to be the world's greenest with a PUE of 1.08
Solihull Council Goes For Thin Clients
Thin clients instead of PCs saves on management costs and cuts Solihull council's carbon footprint
GPS Tracking Trojan Hidden In Android App
A Trojan, hidden within an Android phone application, enables third parties to secretly track the location of the user via GPS
Canonical Adds Multi-Touch To Ubuntu
The release of uTouch brings multi-touch to Ubuntu Linux, from the kernel to the application layer
Mobile Banking Use To Hit 200 Million
The use of mobile devices to carry out banking transactions is booming, Juniper Research has found, in spite of continuing security concerns
Dell’s 3PAR Buy Will Boost Its Enterprise Strategy
Dell's acquisition of IT storage provider 3PAR, which develops virtualised storage solutions, allows it to expand its broader enterprise portfolio
Hackers Are Security VARs’ New Competitors
The new breed of cyber criminal is gaining the trust of his victims by mimicking legitimate IT services organisations, warns Larry Walsh
Twitter More Than Doubles User Numbers
New figures from comScore have found strong Twitter growth in Latin America and amongst mobile users
Continuity Adds Private Cloud Capabilities To Recovery Software
RecoverGuard Version 5.2's Private Cloud Advisor provides full availability and recoverability in the private cloud, or pool of shared data storage
Gartner: Security Software Market Set For Growth
Security is to remain one of the fastest-growing areas within the enterprise software market, driven by factors such as compliance and identity management
Hacked Widget Compromises Parked Domains
The compromised widget launched a drive-by attack against users running Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox and Opera
IBM Announces New Power7 Systems
The new systems are part of a year-long rollout of workload-optimised systems for the demands of emerging business models such as smart electrical grids
Dell Puts Badge On Aruba Wireless LAN
Offices need Wi-Fi, says Dell, as it agrees to sell Aruba kit under its own badge
Antenna Reports Surface On Motorola Droid 2
Reports are emerging that some Motorola Droid 2 smartphones on the Verizon Wireless network are experiencing 'connectivity issues'
Google Vows ‘Strong Defence’ Against Oracle Lawsuit
Google has pledged to "strongly defend" open-source standards and protect its Android operating system from Oracle's patent infringement lawsuit
Google Talks With PayPal Over Android Payment Plan
Google is holding talks with PayPal over possibly using the e-commerce platform as an option for purchasing applications through the Android Market
Vodafone Launches Mobile Wi-Fi Device
Vodafone is looking to encourage more people to use its network for mobile broadband after it launched a device that creates a mini Wi-Fi hotspot
How Black Hat SEO Abuses Search Engines
Behind-the-scenes look at how search engine optimisation techniques are getting malware onto your computer, and what you can do to stop it
Facebook Users Fall Prey To ‘Dislike’ Button Scam
Facebook users are being targeted with a bogus "dislike" button application in a new survey scam, warns Sophos
Tesco Mobile Offers Cheapest SIM-Only Deal
Tesco is currently offering the cheapest SIM-only deal in the UK, with customers able to send an unlimited number of texts for just £6 per month
Oracle Axes OpenSolaris Development
The company will no longer allow open source developers to participate in the development of Solaris, according to an internal email
Apple Manager Allegedly Sold Secrets For $1m
Paul Shin Devine has been arrested in California for allegedly helping Apple suppliers negotiate favourable deals with the company
HP Will Weather Its CEO Transition
Mark Hurd's resignation touched off a wave of speculation about HP's future. The next CEO will have their work cut out, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Google Extends Voice Search for Android
Voice Actions allows the use of spoken commands for browsing, texting and making calls, similar to technology from Siri and Vlingo
Toshiba Launches Faster NAND For Solid State Drives
The company says its Toggle Mode NAND uses a faster interface than conventional asynchronous NAND memory, with lower power consumption than other synchronous DDR NAND chips
Twitter Launches Tweet Button For Websites
The button streamlines the process of retweeting a website link, taking the lead from existing third-party technologies such as TweetMeme
Facebook Patches Photo Flaw
The social networking site has fixed a bug that could have allowed attackers to users' full names and photos, and to verify email addresses
Microsoft Updates Database Migration Tool
A refreshed version of SQL Server Migration Assistant looks to ease migration from MySQL to SQL Server and SQL Azure
Dell Streak And App Store Finally Launches In US
Two months after it was launched in the UK, US customers have finally the chance to get their hands on Dell's 5-inch Streak device
Microsoft To Unveil IE9 Beta Mid September
The public beta of Internet Explorer 9 will be launched on September 15, Microsoft has confirmed
Bournemouth Sewer Fibre Rollout Sinks
Plans to wire up the UK town of Bournemouth using the sewer system have fallen through following 'contractual problems'
Java Creator Admits ‘No Surprise’ Over Android Lawsuit
Java creator James Gosling has admitted he is not surprised at Oracle's lawsuit against Google over claims that Android OS breaks Java patents
Vodafone Backs Down In Row With Android Users
Vodafone has reversed its decision to install its own branded apps and bookmarks via a software update to its HTC Desire users
ITV Responds To Apple TV Rebranding Rumours
Rumours that Apple is planning to rename its TV service as iTV have been met with cool defiance from Britain's oldest commercial network
Google Suit: Now We Know What Java Means To Oracle
Friday 13th could be a very unlucky day for Java, whatever the outcome of Oracle's lawsuit, says Peter Judge
Oracle Sues Google Over Android’s Java
Oracle claims that Google's Android OS breaks the Java patents it acquired from Sun
Cisco’s CleanAir Spectrum Analysis: Review
CleanAirs provide a premium solution in an increasingly commoditised marketplace trending toward lower prices and similar feature sets
IBM Ends Legal Tussle With Oracle Over Employee
IBM has dropped its effort to stop a former Big Blue employee from joining rival Oracle
Smartphones Drive Strong Q2 Mobile Device Sales
Worldwide mobile device shipments rose 13.8 percent over the quarter, helped largely by smartphone sales, which jumped 50.5 percent
iPhone Exploit Code Posted Online
The source code for a new jailbreak for the iPhone has been released, leveraging two vulnerabilities in Apple’s iOS mobile operating system
Google Chrome 6 Browser Goes to Beta
Google on 11 August launched Chrome 6 to beta, adding autofill to populate web forms automatically as users type in their details
RIM Launches BlackBerry Torch 9800 In US
Research In Motion has released its new BlackBerry Torch 9800 in the US, aimed at both the enterprise market and consumers
eWEEK Readers Stick With Windows XP
Linux beats Windows 7 into second place in our reader poll, behind the venerable Windows XP. Next - tell us your cloud plans
New Boundary Touts PC Energy-Saving Solution
New Boundary Technologies has a new energy saving solution for businesses concerned with running their office computers more efficiency
Sony Developing Android 3.0-based Gaming Phone
Sony Ericsson is developing a phone and gaming hybrid device that will use the Android 3.0 operating system, codenamed Gingerbread
Vizioncore Offers Immediate Recovery Of VM Images
Vizioncore is now offering an add-on dubbed FlashRestore, that allows for the immediate recovery from the backup repository of virtual machine images
India Turns Up The Heat On RIM
The BlackBerry ban row has now shifted focus to India, after it became the latest country to threaten to ban BlackBerry services
Critical Testing: Mobile Workstation Laptops
Guidance for selecting a mobile workstation for those high-value employees who most process compute-intensive workloads on the road
Palm Pre At Centre Of Bugging Concern
The Palm Pre handset is at the centre of concerns that attackers could turn mobile phones into bugging devices
Oracle SPARC Server Road Map Holds Promise
Oracle executives are finally talking about plans for the high-end Sun SPARC servers. Now they need to execute on those plans, analysts say
Oracle Outlines SPARC And Solaris Road Maps
Oracle officials say Solaris 11 will arrive in 2011, and SPARC performance will at least double every other year until 2015
IT Pros Want Cheap Mobile Security
IT staff are concerned about mobile security - but they're also worried about the cost of prevention methods, a survey says
Minister Backtracks On Fibre Tax Review
Government minister Ed Vaizey refused to review controversial business rates on fibre, at the launch of a Vtesse fibre network in Birch Green
SAP Backs Government Calls For CRC Registration
The business IT specialist is hoping to benefit from what the government admits is “complex” legislation
Computer Aid Pushes For Computer Re-Use Targets
Too much focus on recycling means that hardware which still has a useful life is being needlessly scrapped, the IT charity says
Time IT’s Thin Red Line Turned Green
IT security is often ring-fenced in IT budgets. But maybe it’s time to tear down that fence and save cash and carbon, says Andrew Donoghue
Microsoft ‘Laser Focused’ On Tablets
Microsoft executive Bill Koefoed summarised Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 and tablet PC strategy
Apple Patches iPhone Jail-Break Bugs
Apple has closed the door on two vulnerabilities used to jailbreak the iPhone
Cisco Boss Warns Of ‘Wild Card’ Economy
Cisco CEO John Chambers said the market and customer comments were creating “unusual uncertainty” in the economy
RIM Launches BlackBerry 6 Desktop Software
On the eve of the BlackBerry Torch’s launch, RIM has made BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.0 available
German Privacy Regulator Objects To Google Street View
Google is bringing Street View to 20 German cities in 2010 but offering users the opportunity to have images of their homes removed from its database
Virgin Media Business Launches 10Gbps Service
Virgin Business Media is looking to assist businesses dealing with large data loads with the launch of a faster high-capacity service
Hawking Team Uses Supercomputer To Explore Space
COSMOS is using one of the world's fastest supercomputers to analyse its data and research into the origins of the universe
HP WebOS Tablet Slips To Q1 2011 Launch
HP's WebOS-based tablet competitor to the Apple iPad is expected to launch in the first quarter of next year according to reports
Two Studies Point To Rise In Tech Hiring
Two studies have shown that while the number of tech job openings has cooled slightly, there has been rise in recruiting activity
Plastic Logic Kills Off Que Business E-Reader
In a sign of the intense competition in the e-reader space, Plastic Logic has cancelled its Que e-reader
Windows Will Be Big In The Cloud, Says Rackspace
Linux rules the cloud, but users want greener servers for Windows too, says hosting provider
Union Gets O2 Pay Offer, And Seals BT Deal
The CWU has won a deal for O2 staff, while BT staff have accepted a union-negotiated offer
Is Microsoft Developing Another Mobile Operating System?
Reports are emerging that Microsoft could be developing a new mobile OS, other than Windows Phone 7. Tom Jowitt asks if Redmond has taken leave of its senses?
Newcastle Data Centre Achieves BREEAM Excellence
A new data centre being built in Cobalt Park in Newcastle has achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating, even before completion
Mobile Volunteering Is Toss – But In A Good Way?
Orange's mobile volunteering plans are social media wank, says Peter Judge, but maybe that's the point
Google Denies Spy Drone Reports
Google has vehemently denied reports that it is experimenting with spy drones or UAVs, typically used by special forces or the police
Zeus v3 Trojan Steals £675,000 From UK Bank
A new variant of the Zeus trojan has cost the customers of one British bank £675,000 in unauthorised withdrawals over the last month
Linux Foundation Launches Open Compliance Scheme
The Linux Foundation announces the launch of its Open Compliance Program
Apple Signs Deal For Liquid Metal Alloys
Apple's future iPods, iPads and Macs could be super-durable and lightweight, after the company signed a deal with Liquidmetal Technologies
Google Criticised Over Verizon Net Neutrality Plan
Strand Consult has offered an analysis of the net neutrality proposal that Google and Verizon have proposed to the FCC
Dell To Begin US Pre-Sales Of Streak Tablet
Dell will begin pre-sales of its Streak tablet PC on 12 August
Oracle Boss Ellison Slams HP Over Hurd’s Exit
HP's firing of CEO Mark Hurd was the worst IT corporate decision since Apple fired Steve Jobs, said Oracle CEO Larry Ellison
HP Loses Palm Pre Designer, Days After Hurd Resigns
HP has reportedly lost the services of the lead designer of the Palm Pre, just days after the resignation of HP CEO Mark Hurd
Researcher Warns Of Memory Chip Shortage
A new report has warned that a high demand for DRAM chips, coupled with supply bottlenecks, could lead to a DRAM shortage
Sybase Targets Latency With Upgraded Replication Server
Sybase has announced a version of its Replication Server that features technology designed to slash the time it takes to replicate large data loads
Dell Launches GPU Expansion Chassis For HPC
Dell's PCIe chassis offers 17 Teraflops of GPU power to PowerEdge servers in specialist data centres
Google Raided In Korea For ‘WiSpy’ Data
Google's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, has been raided by police looking for data gathered from unsecured Wi-Fi networks
Nokia N8 On Pre-Order for £420 In the UK
Two sites claim Nokia's flagship N8 will be available by the end of August
Inmarsat Pushes Ahead With Satellite Broadband Plans
Providing broadband via satellite is becoming an increasingly viable way to provide access to remote areas
BBC Creates Data-Stealing Smartphone App
The BBC has created a piece of smartphone malware disguised as a simple game, to draw attention to the smartphone security problem
Recession And Cloud To Sweep Away Dated IT Services
Firms will choose an IT provider based on its finance, not its technology, an analyst predicts
Government Austerity Could Cripple Tech Growth
As the public sector scrambles to get a hold on spending, the impacts on the tech industry could be severe, warn analysts
Google, Verizon Announce Net Neutrality Plans
The net neutrality plan, proposed by Google and Verizon, would implement previously stated principles in FCC filings
The Emerging Security Assumption
As embedded security become the norm, vendors talk about it less and less, but embedded security shouldn’t be assumed security, says Larry Walsh
Zoho And Netsuite Collaborate On Cloud Autism App
Autism experiences led the wives of NetSuite and Zoho CEOs to create MedicalMine and its ChARM cloud application
Tektronix Acquires Security Provider Arbor Networks
Tektronix Communications signs a definitive agreement to buy network security provider Arbor Networks
RIM Reaches Saudi Deal Over BlackBerry Ban
Research in Motion has reportedly avoided a ban by agreeing to let the Saudi government monitor email data
Microsoft And Polycom Launch UC Partnership
Microsoft and Polycom are entering an alliance that will include jointly developing, selling and marketing unified communications products
Apple Exec’s Exit Blamed On Corporate ‘Incompatibility’
A Wall Street Journal article suggests the Apple exec may have proven incompatible with the company's corporate culture, and CEO Steve Jobs
HP Begins Job Search For New CEO
Details have began to emerge of the woman at the centre of the scandal that led Mark Hurd to resign as boss of HP
Android 2.2 To Debut On Droid X Next Month
Motorola's Droid X smartphone will be upgraded to Google's Android 2.2 operating system in early September
New Windows Bug Scare Ahead Of Patch Tuesday
Just one day before Microsoft releases its largest Patch Tuesday update, a new zero-day bug affecting Windows 7 and older operating systems has been discovered
Mobile Operators Struggle With Data Overload
Smartphones are growing, but mobile operators are struggling to deal with the demand on their networks
Skype Looks To Raise £63 Million With IPO
Skype is looking to raise as much as $100 million (£63m) on the stock market after the VoIP provider filed to go public
British Shoppers Spend £71 A Month Online
UK consumers are spending more on online goods, with 42.6 percent buying once a week - but they don't trust social networks
Apple Exec Quits Amid iPhone Antenna Problems
The head of the company’s iPod and iPhone hardware department has left the organisation
BBC Admits To 146 Missing Laptops In Two Years
Security company Absolute Software uses an FOI request to promote its services which include securing and tracing lost laptops
The Future Of Spanning Tree Protocol Looks Bleak
Cisco's debut of its FabricPath Switching System for the Nexus 7000 platform shows that Spanning Tree Protocol is on the way out, says Cameron Sturdevant
Rumours Persist Of iPod Touch Camera
Apple will install a camera in the next version of the iPod Touch, according to a growing number of rumor sources
Google Acquisitions Point To Social Networking Push
Google has agreed to acquire social application provider Slide, ostensibly to challenge Facebook's social network hegemony
Yahoo Previewing Infinite Browse Search
Yahoo is previewing Infinite Browse, a Yahoo News feature that adds relevant search content below news stories
Analysts Put Positive Spin On HP Scandal
Despite his abrupt exit from HP, former chairman and CEO Mark Hurd and his management team have put the company in a solid position, according to analysts
HP Boss Quits Amid Sexual Harassment Claims
Mark Hurd, HP's chairman, CEO and president, has decided to resign his positions effective immediately in the wake of harassment allegations
Google Nexus One To Continue As Developer Phone
The Nexus One has received an extension to its life after Google made the smartphone its official phone for developers
Clearwire Begins LTE Trials In Arizona
Another sign that LTE is on the way after US wireless operator Clearwire announced plans to conduct tests of its LTE 4G network in Phoenix
VeriSign Looks To SMBs With Online Security Clinic
VeriSign is offering small businesses a dedicated online clinic to help give customers advice and assistance on trust and authentication issues
Open Source Adoption Reaches Tipping Point
Open source software is finding increasing favour, with many businesses now committing to clear open source strategies and policies
Apple’s Largest Store Opens In Covent Garden
Apple is opening its largest store yet in London's Covent Garden this weekend, and the queue is already forming
Social Networking Costs UK Economy Billions
Social networking sites such as Facebook are Twitter are costing the British economy billions of pounds a year in lost working time
Zscaler Offers Secure Web Gateway Features: Review
The recent 3.0 release brings together just about every security feature that could be offered via proxy in a straightforward GUI, yet several flaws remain
Green Data Centre IT Showing Growth
Companies are beginning to focus more on implementing systems that will reduce their energy expenses and carbon emissions, according to a report
Google Wave’s Demise Will Not Stall Social Integration
The crash of Google Wave does not mean social marketing is doomed, but should remind companies to invest in strategic guidance, says StrongMail's Ryan Deutsch
Google Street View Cars Return To UK Roads
The cars have been returned to service, minus their Wi-Fi antennas, following the 'WiSpy' privacy controversy that erupted in May
VoIP Provider Vonage Gives Facebook A Voice
Vonage introduces an app that lets Facebook friends place free calls to each other over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G networks on their smartphones
Apple Rumour Mill Already Turning
Apple could launch a new iPod Nano, a new iPod Touch, a touch-screen iPod Shuffle, and a smaller-screen iPad later in 2010, rumour has it
RIM Releases BlackBerry 6 Developer Tools
The new developer kit supports new user interface features, deeper integration with BlackBerry smartphones and access to new services
eWEEK Europe Readers Say Yes To Open Source
Enterprises are leading the way in open source, according to our readers' poll, while governments lag behind. Next up: the majority of my business's desktops are...
Adobe Set To Plug PDF Flaws
An out-of-cycle security patch will fix a critical bug discussed at the Black Hat security conference, among others
Android To Outpace iOS By 2012
An iSuppli report has found that Android is headed for steep growth, due to hardware flexibility and revenue sharing
Microsoft Heads For Biggest-Ever Patch Tuesday
The company is to release 14 security updates affecting products including Windows, Internet Explorer, Silverlight and Microsoft Office
Android Handsets Outsell BlackBerry, iPhone
Smartphones running Android are now outselling Research in Motion's BlackBerry and Apple's iPhone according to new figures
Microsoft Offers Final Pre-Beta Peek at IE9
Developers have the chance to see the key improvements Microsoft has made to its next-generation browser, Internet Explorer 9
Google Offers Multiple Account Sign-In Feature
Users now have the ability to sign into as many as three Google accounts at the same time, from the same browser
Review Slams Costly And Confusing NHS Websites
An internal review of thousands of NHS websites has found that they are costing £86 million per year, and are not meeting the public's needs
BT Reprimanded Over Fibre Advert Claims
Another communications provider is in trouble with the advertising regulator, after BT boasted that its fibre-based service could deliver the Internet 'instantly'
Government Transparency Measures Fail To Impress
Most people in the UK say there is not enough access to online public data, despite efforts by the government to become more open
Google Waves Goodbye To Email Killer
The company claims that lack of customer uptake was behind the decision to pull the plug on Google Wave
RIM Resists Saudi Demand To Break BlackBerry Encryption
The BlackBerry maker seems willing to let the Saudi government shut down Messenger rather than compromise the security of its mobile service
Efforts To Block Illegal E-Waste Shipments Failing
Lack of funding for the UK Environment Agency and Defra could exacerbate the e-waste problem, warn experts
Lenovo ThinkCentre Towers Feature Thin Designs
Lenovo engineers “sweated the small stuff” on the new M70e and A70 ThinkCentre towers, shaving power use by 15 percent
Why Data Centre Owners Want Carbon Laws Terminated
The data centre industry wants the government to embrace tech as a force for good when it comes to climate change. Time to sort fact from fiction, says Andrew Donoghue
Facebook Updates Privacy Controls For Mobile Users
All of Facebook's privacy settings are being rolled out to users surfing the site with mobile phones
Microsoft And Salesforce.com Settle Cloud Patent Case
Microsoft and Salesforce.com agreed to settle their respective patent-infringement lawsuits against each other
Security Software Maker Warns Of UK Botnet Threat
Security firm Trusteer uncovered a 100,000-strong botnet swiping banking credentials, credit card information and other data from Windows users
HP Pays Out £30 Million To Department Of Justice
HP, Sun and Accenture were named in a suit joined by the DOJ in 2007 alleging kickbacks for favourable treatment in government contracts
Intel Settles Lawsuit With US Trade Commission
Intel agrees to a set of restrictions in its business practices as part of a settlement to resolve an antitrust lawsuit brought by the US FTC
Future Mobile Phones Will Include Web Browsers
New research has suggested that by 2015, the majority of smartphones will be shipped with full web browsers included
Motorola Developing Android TV Tablet
Motorola is reportedly working on a tablet computer geared up for users who want to watch TV on the move
RIM Holds ‘Last Ditch’ Talks With Saudi Arabia Over Ban
Research in Motion is reportedly in 'last ditch' talks with the Saudi Arabian government over its plans to ban BlackBerry text messaging
Sophos: The Biggest Security Risk Is You
Spam, malware, phishing and clickjacking are all high on the security agenda, but the main cause of security breaches is still human error, says Sophos's Graham Cluley
Microsoft Teases With Possible Tablet Images
Microsoft's hardware division has released images that offer a tantalising view of what could be a tablet device from the software giant
Police Arrest Six Over Online Banking Thefts
A criminal gang, thought to be responsible for stealing millions of pounds from online bank accounts, has been caught by the Met's cyber crime unit
Eutelsat Satellite To Bridge Broadband Digital Divide
The KA-SAT satellite is being developed for Eutelsat to provide faster broadband services to the digitally deprived
AMD Pushes Bulldozer Processor
AMD is dedicating a new blog to its upcoming microprocessor architecture code-named Bulldozer
Researchers Reveal Jailbroken iPhone Exploit
A Web-based jailbreak for the Apple iPhone shows mobile devices' vulnerability to remote exploits
Quest Pushes Private Cloud With Virtualisation Purchase
Addition of Surgient's intellectual property will put Quest on the map in the increasingly in-demand private cloud management space
Whose Phone Is It Anyway?
The US Copyright Office recently gave its approval for the jailbreaking of mobile devices, turning phones into commodities, says PJ Connolly
Ten Reasons Firefox Is Losing To Internet Explorer
Mozilla’s Firefox might be celebrated as a fine browser by some, but without the right moves it will lose out to bigger and better alternatives
FBI Threatens Wikipedia With Prosecution Over Seal Use
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said an image of the FBI seal on Wikipedia because it violates a US law
RIM Searches For Customers With BlackBerry Torch
BlackBerry Torch 9800, RIM's newest smartphone, must retain RIM's traditional corporate audience, while capturing consumers
Apple, Amazon Face E-Reader Probe
Apple and Amazon are facing an anticompetitive investigation over their e-book pricing deals with publishers
Google Releases Stop-gap Chrome ‘Canary’ Browser
Google has released a new version of its browser called Google Chrome Canary Build, as the search engine giant looks to ramp up its release schedule
Heathcare Suffers Majority Of Data Breaches
The banking and finance industries are finally getting security safeguards in place, but heathcare organisations still suffer the most data breaches
RIM Denies Security Compromise Over UAE Ban
Research in Motion said it will not compromise the security of its BlackBerry phones, in response to a possible ban in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Government Energy Plans Could Prompt Data Centre Exodus
Data centre groups want the government to consider a Climate Change Agreement as an alternative to existing environmental regulations
MXI Flash Drive Gains UK Government Certification
MXI Security has announced a new encrypted USB drive that meets the UK government certification standard in order to protect confidential data
Lane Fox: Funding Shortfall No Barrier To Online Push
Britain's digital champion has no government funding to get the rest of Britain online, but she's determined to push ahead with plans anyway
Smart Meters Will Be Hacked, Warn Researchers
The actual meters are a weak point between home networks and smart grid infrastructure that will be exploited, experts warn
IE Gains Market Share, But Privacy Questions Linger
IE's market share rises to 60.74 percent, despite questions about the browser's priorities with regard to privacy
One Year On: Cisco UCS Making Headway
One year after it started shipping its Unified Computing System, Cisco has about 1,000 enterprise customers - with a lot more in the pipeline
Android Is Still Scaring Off Enterprise Customers
If Android is going to succeed in the enterprise, Google needs to address some of the basic security and privacy issues that make IT managers shy away
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Tab Tablet Device
Samsung’s announced tablet will be called the Galaxy Tab, in keeping with its popular Galaxy S smartphone line
Most Consumers Support Government Cyber-Spying
Sixty-three percent of people believe that it is acceptable for their government to spy on another country's computer systems
Google Adds Weather Layer To Earth Application
Google has added a weather layer to its Google Earth application
Smartphone Security Faces Looming Battle
As the power, storage and data demands on smartphones continue to grow, the greater the security threat to these devices will become, says Larry Walsh
Office For Mac Available In Three Flavours
Microsoft plans to release Office for Mac 2011 in late October in three versions
Report Points To Tough Times In Server Industry
According to a survey by TheInfoPro, spending on servers will continue to be slow in 2010
Android Grows User Base Faster Than Apple iOS
Google's Android operating system grew 27 percent for the second quarter, which is higher than the growth of Apple's iPhone
Windows 7 Blows Past Vista, But XP Still Rules
Windows 7 has now passed Vista in terms of total numbers of users, but Windows XP remains the undisputed king of the operating system market
Americans Increasingly Hooked On Facebook, Twitter
Social networking sites are swallowing an increasing amount of America's online surfing time, new research has revealed
Chrome Slips Against IE, Safari In Browser Race
The shine may have come off Chrome after the web browser slipped up in its race to seize market share from Internet Explorer and Apple Safari
UAE BlackBerry Ban To Impact Visitors
The upcoming ban on some of the everday functions of the BlackBerry handset in the UAE will also affect visitors to that country
British Government Sticks With IE6, Citing Cost
The British government has opted to stick with Internet Explorer 6 on its computers, despite its documented security risks
How To Clean Up A Firewall Rule Base
When the rule base gets big and tangled, it starts to affect firewall performance, warns CTO of Tufin Technologies, Reuven Harrison
Microsoft Releases Out-Of-Band Security Fix
Microsoft is patching a Windows vulnerability being targeted by attackers. The zero-day bug was disclosed publicly this month.
Mobile To Swamp Fixed Broadband, Warn Analysts
The growth of mobile broadband will massively outstrip the growth of fixed broadband by the end of 2015, says analyst group
OLPC Pledges Support To Indian £23 Laptop Scheme
OLPC wants to help roll out cheap laptops in India, but previous disagreements with India authorities may mean the pledge falls on deaf ears
Convirture Develops Open Source Hypervisor Management Tools
Convirture holds that it is plugging a major hole by specialising in managing open-source Xen, KVM virtualization
Android 2.2 To Debut On Motorola Droid
Motorola said in a community forum that Google's Android 2.2 operating system (Froyo) will be pushed out to the Motorola Droid in August
Ballmer Takes Swipe At Google Over Design Changes
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer criticises Google during a talk at Microsoft’s Financial Analyst Meeting
Location-Based Social Networks Slow To Take Off
Foursquare, Gowalla and Brightkite are highly hyped but have yet to reach their potential for Web marketers
Intel, AMD Grow While Nvidia Weakens
Intel kept hold of the top spot in the graphics chips market, while AMD show significant gains