McAfee brings its product intelligence together under a 'Security Connected' initiative to improve anti-malware effectiveness
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2010
Time We Gave The Kids Some Credit
Kids do daft things - that's a fact. But when it comes to the web, we need to accept they're often savvier than they look, says Sophie Curtis
Apple Expands iPad Sales Channel
The iPad is to be available in Wal-Mart stores in the US from this week, as Apple opens up another sales channel in the face of increasing competition
Microsoft To Tempt Apple Fans With Phone 7 Sync Tool
Microsoft is appealing to Apple customers after announcing a tool for syncing Windows Phone 7 with Macs
Storage Players Insulated From Tablet Arrival, Study Finds
The arrival of tablet computers has not impacted the storage market, but some storage vendors do face some challenges going forward a report has said
GCHQ Boss Warns Of Growing Cyber Threat To UK
The United Kingdom is facing a 'credible threat' to its critical infrastructure from an increasing number of cyber attacks, the boss of GCHQ has warned
Green Efficiency Review Slams Public IT Procurement
The Government Efficiency Review condemns procurement anomalies in the management of IT assets
BT To Lower Broadband And Phone Wholesale Prices
BT is set to lower the wholesale access fees it charges rival service providers to access its network
Music Industry Knocked Back In Irish File-Share Case
An Irish high court judge has ruled that the disconnection of illegal file sharers may breach EU law
Aruba Upgrades Wi-Fi To Match Smartphone Use
Wireless LANs must withstand a surge of traffic from mobile devices, says Aruba
Windows Phone 7 Could Shake Things Up
Microsoft has got our attention, says Peter Judge. Now we need to be sure that Windows Phone 7's tiles are properly grouted
Performance And Migration Key To Ingres Database 10
With the latest version of its flagship database, Ingres hopes to win customers over with pricing, migration and performance
Green Data Centre Initiative Launched By SNIA
Vendor-neutral power-efficiency measurement is specified by SNIA's Emerald test for data centres
One-Time Password Security For Facebook
Facebook users skittish about using their real password on public computers can now get a one-time password sent to their mobile phones
CEO Otellini Says Intel Will Be Major Player In Tablet Market
Intel will be a dominant player in the rapidly-growing tablet market, riding on the strength of its Atom chips, Intel CEO Paul Otellini said
Wyse Enhances Its Virtual Desktop Software
Wyse is addressing network latency issues and rich-media content delivery through enhancements to its desktop virtualisation software
American School Settles Webcam Spying Lawsuit
A school district in the United States is to pay out $610,000 in order to settle a legal battle over using webcams to spy on pupils
HP WebOS Smartphone Emerges On French Site
Images of HP's new WebOS smartphone, slated for early 2011, have briefly appeared on a French website
AVG Targets SMBs With New Security Software
AVG has released two security packages aimed at protecting Internet-active small to medium businesses
RSA: Beware Social Networks, Warns Schneier
Facebook and other social network sites are exploiting people's urge to share, says BT security chief Schneier
HP Chairman Accuses Hurd Of Repeated Lies
Ray Lane, the former Oracle executive and now chairman of HP, has accused former CEO Mark Hurd of lying to the HP board
Foxconn Strongly Rejects Abuse Claims
Taiwanese tech manufacturer Foxconn has strenuously rejected 'unsubstantiated allegations' in the Chinese media that its staff are being abused
CEOP Says Shake-Up Will Harm Child Safety
CEOP's Jim Gamble has slammed government plans to roll the child protection agency into the NCA
RSA: IT Security Needs ‘Air Traffic Control’
Companies need layers of security in the cloud era, RSA chief tells London conference
RSA: ‘End Of Business As Usual’ On Compliance
As legislators lead a crack down on data protection violations, regulators are beginning to take a more interventionist approach
Google Funds Wind Power Infrastructure
The search engine giant is to provide initial development funding for a transmission backbone for US offshore wind farms
LG Optimus Windows Phone 7 Handset Details Leaked
As Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7, LG accidentally releases specs for a smartphone powered by the OS
Exploring The Underground Credentials Market
Due to the difficulties of monetising stolen credit cards, fraudsters are turning to other data sources to gain illicit monetary advantage, says Amichai Shulman
Virgin Galactic Spacecraft Glides to Safety
The company's VSS Enterprise spacecraft, designed for space tourists, has completed a critical mission
Analyst: Google, Apple Tied In Mobile Ad Market
Apple's iAd advertising platform may have already taken over 21 percent of the mobile ad market, according to IDC