The FCC intended to clarify its net neutrality position with the new plan, but it sidestepped some key questions
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2010
Microsoft, Apple, Google Told To Stop Sneaky Plugins
Some of the top software vendors have riled Mozilla developer Asa Dotzler with surreptitious Firefox plug-ins
‘Do Not Track’ Initiative Confuses Web Marketers
The US FTC urged online respect for consumer privacy but the “Do Not Track” mechanism is not an opt-out list
New SPARC Cluster Is Oracle’s Challenge For HP And IBM
Oracle's Larry Ellison took several jabs at one of his most formidable competitors - and this time his target was not IBM
Google Plans To Take Copyright Content Down Quicker
Google will take down disputed copyright content on its search and Blogger sites within 24 hours
IBM Improves Security Analytics For Development Teams
IBM's acquisition of Ounce Labs last year has enabled its Rational group to produce enhanced security analysis tools
Apple Set To Continue Mobile Domination
The Apple iPhone and iPad will retain their dominance in the mobile sector according to a new report
SMBs Facing 2011 With Optimism
Small to medium businesses are optimistic about their business prospects in 2011, and more importantly, they are hiring
Android and iOS Top Upgrade Wishlist
A new report from Nielsen has found that Android and Apple iOS are the most coveted mobile platforms for users looking to upgrade
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Helps Developers Handle Workloads: Review
The latest Linux-based OS from Red Hat offers a strong foundation for hosting virtual workloads, complete with distinctive capabilities such as security features rooted in SE Linux
Data Centre Carbon Counting – Could It Cool The Arguments?
When Facebook fell out with Greenpeace over coal-fired power, the new Green Grid measurement might have helped sort things out, says Peter Judge
Government Considers Selling GCHQ Security Expertise
The Government's code breaking and eavesdropping service, GCHQ, could do work for hire
IBM Casts Light On Its Photonics Research Project
IBM has shown how it can integrate the key elements of a system connected by light rather than by electrical charge
Tech Firms Call On Vaizey To Safeguard Net Neutrality
Skype and eBay are among signatories to an open letter which has called for the government to back its promises over net neutrality
HP Gets Serious On Software
With its lifecycle manager, ALM 11, HP is starting a new push into the software industry under CEO Leo Apotheker
Samsung Galaxy Tab Too Small For Corporate Use: Review
Samsung's Galaxy Tab is pleasant to use, but for the £385 retail price, an Apple iPad or top-shelf netbook might be better
UK Leads Tech Adoption But Lags In Broadband
Brits are keen adopters of new technology, but the UK is falling behind in superfast broadband
Green Grid Starts To Measure Data Centre Carbon Use
Alongside PUE to measure power efficiency, the Green Grid now has CUE to measure carbon use
Phone Makers Increase Support For Linux Kernel Development
Red Hat, IBM, and Novell dominate Linux kernel development but mobile companies are now getting involved
‘Do It Yourself’ IT Experts Threaten UK Businesses
UK businesses are at risk as employees use online software and cloud computing services to access company data
Recovering Server Market Led By HP & IBM, Says IDC
IDC says global server markets showed their fastest growth in 10 years during Q3. HP and IBM were the main beneficiaries
Open-Source Grant Programme Powered By Engine Yard
Sharing some of its wealth gained from open-source markets, Engine Yard has launched a developers' grant programme
Chrome Browser Hits 9 Percent On Back Of Netbooks
Could Chrome OS netbooks be behind a surge for Google's Chrome browser to 9 percent share?
WikiLeaks Moves to Swedish Web Host
Controversial WikiLeaks site still delivering secret US documents after DoS attacks drive it off Amazon
FCC Sparks New US Net Neutrality Row
The FCC's proposed "rules" for an open Internet have re-ignited an ideological firestorm over intervention
Google Store Set To Launch Into The e-Book Market
Online bookstores for Amazon Kindle, Apple iPhone and iPad, and Barnes & Noble's Nook will face competition from Google
Tackling The Smart Meter Data Avalanche
Utilities companies need to start thinking seriously about how to handle the influx of data from smart meters, says Teradata's David Socha
Foodtubes Proposes Underground ‘Physical Internet’
Automatically routed canisters could replace lorries with an Internet of things, says Foodtubes
In 2011, Desktops Will Go Virtual
If you manage desktops for a living, you are going to face big changes in 2011, says Cameron Sturdevant
More WiMax Networks Go Live In US
Despite the focus on LTE recently, WiMax continues to expand with new networks going live in major US cities