HP is reportedly negotiating over licensing its webOS operating system to other manufacturers
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
June 2011
Oracle Seeks £1.6bn From Google Over Android Clash
Oracle is looking for Google to cough up £1.6bn in its battle over whether Android infringes its Java patents
Backup Demand Drives Cloud Storage Growth
More and more companies are opting to move their storage to the cloud according to a new report
‘Indestructible’ Botnet Of 4.5m Discovered
Kaspersky Labs researchers have found a botnet of more than 4.5m computers that is almost 'indestructible'
Greenpeace Makes Peace With Data Centres
Data centre operators should be more open about their energy use, according to Greenpeace
EC Forces Mobile Carriers To Lower Roaming Charges
The EU has once again reduced the price of roaming, as it prepares to discuss competition in the market
Android Users Now Get Skype Cross Platform Video
Android phone users finally now have the ability to make video calls to desktop PCs or even an iPhone
Microsoft Releases Second Preview Of IE10
Microsoft has delivered a second platform preview of its Internet Explorer 10 web browser
Microsoft Patents Wiretap Technology For Skype
Microsoft has filed a patent application for a technology that allows VoIP conversations to be legally monitored
Phishing Scam Harvests Tumblr Passwords
Thousands of users have been compromised by a phishing scam on Tumblr that created fake login pages
Virgin Media ‘Stop The Con’ Site Banned By ASA
A Virgin Media website that exposes misleading broadband marketing has been banned - for being misleading
Microsoft Corners Android Tablet Maker On Patents
Microsoft has entered into another Android-related patent agreement with tablet maker Velocity Micro
Windows Phone ‘Mango’ Released To Developers
Microsoft delivers new tools supporting the 'Mango' Windows Phone release, amid developer backlash
Google+ Gets In A Huddle Muddle?
Part of Google+ uses the name of an existing social media player. On the command, unleash lawyers!
News Corp Sells Ailing MySpace To Justin Timberlake
News Corp has confirmed the sale of struggling social network MySpace to Specific Media and Justin Timberlake
Google Redesign Backs Social Effort
The Google search pages have been tidied up, and it's designed to boost the use of the Google+ social tools, says Clint Boulton
Cisco Creates Apps Ecosystem For Cius Tablet
Networking giant Cisco is also entering the apps marketplace with its own ecosystem for the Cius tablet
Oracle Acquires Struggling Storage Player Pillar Data
Larry Ellison's Oracle is buying Larry Ellison's storage outfit, namely Pillar Data Systems
US Congress Selects Skype As Low Cost Comms Tool
American constituents can now talk with US Congressmen thanks to a communications deal with Skype
Windows Threat Can Be Fixed Without Reinstallation
Reports that Windows Trojan Popureb requires a reinstallation of Windows are incorrect, says Microsoft
MySpace Sale Rumoured To Go Through This Week
The sale of MySpace by its owner News Corp could be imminent, according to reports in the US media
BT Awaits Court Decision Over Pirate Website Block
BT is locked in a high court appearance over whether it must block access to a file-sharing website
British Server Cabinet Maker Kell Joins APC
A British provider of innovative soundproof server cabinets for offices has become part of APC
Business Intelligence Market Thriving
IDC reports that the market for business intelligence tools will continue to grow after rising 13 percent in 2010
Microsoft Office 365 Nudges SMBs Into The Cloud
Microsoft's Jacob Jaffe responds to Google's criticism of Office 365 and explains how its cloud credentials will benefit the SMB market
Symantec Compares Apple And Android Security
Symantec has analysed the security approaches in Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms
Office 365 Opens Another Front In Microsoft Google Battle
Microsoft Office 365 has Google Apps in its sights but analysts are not yet convinced it poses a threat, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Archos G9 250GB Android Tablet: First Look
The Archos G9 Android tablet's power gives multimedia performance for consumers, but might offer value for business users
AMD Chips To Offer Power-Capping Technology
Opteron chips with the "Bulldozer" core will allow power reduction without impacting performance
UK Smart Grid Security ‘Too Fragmented’: Study
A new study has urged the government to take a more joined-up approach to security smart grids
Flash Optimisation Software Marks FlashSoft Debut
FlashSoft SE makes flash disks more cost-effective by creating a server-tier, read-write cache
Russians Play Farmville For Real
Russia's i-Ogorod service will let users remotely grow real flowers and vegetables
Porous Aluminium Could Boost Battery Life
Aluminium Celmet, developed in Japan, could make rechargeable batteries last three times longer
Intel’s CloverView Tablet Chip – In Time For Windows 8
A new mobile Atom chip should be out before Microsoft finally gets its head round tablets, with Windows 8
Data Centres – Watch Japan’s Energy Crisis
Japan's energy crisis is bringing about changes to data centres. The same thing will have to happen here, says Peter Judge
Google Launches Facebook-Like Google+
Google+ is a bid by the search engine to get access to another lucrative ad market in social networking
Microsoft Launches Cloud Suite, Office 365
Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer has hosted the official launch of Office 365 in New York City
Acer Chromebook Goes On Sale In The US
Acer's Chromebook notebook running Chrome OS has now gone on sale in the United States
E-Reader Sales Outpacing Tablet Ownership
More people are buying e-reader devices than tablets a new survey has surprisingly discovered
Lulzsec Rejoins Anonymous
The members of Lulzsec say they are continuing their activities as part of the wider Anonymous hacking group
MoD Creates Command Unit To Counter Cyber Threats
Liam Fox has created a new joint force command at the MoD to oversee cyber warfare and military intelligence
Microsoft Office 365: A Challenge For Google Apps
Office 365's Exchange support, and Google Apps' reliance on Gmail and the Internet may decide many users, says Wayne Rash
Government Names Open Source Guru As Tech Advisor
Open source enthusiast Liam Maxell has been appointed as technology adviser to the Cabinet Office
Hackers Bring Down Mastercard Site
Hactivist attack on Mastercard continues reprisals for blocking payments to WikiLeaks
IT Managers Must Embrace Their Consumer Shadow
Consumerisation has piled the pressure on IT departments to provide enterprise-level security for mobile devices, says Sophie Curtis
Consumerisation Prompts Mobile Questions
When consumer devices hit the workplace, who is responsible for their security and costs?
Microsoft: New Windows Malware Requires Re-Install
The Popureb Trojan has become so clever that removing it requires a fresh install of Windows
Microsoft Prepares Office 365 Launch
Microsoft is preparing to battle Google with Office 365, its cloud-based productivity suite
Oracle Releases MySQL VM Template
Oracle's new template eliminates most of the manual configuration required for virtualised MySQL environments
Google Mobile Ad Revenues Surge
Google's mobile advertising revenues are set to grow exponentially, as the company faces a regulatory probe
Northrop Grumman Fends Off Advanced Attacks
Northrop Grumman says it has been repelling advanced threats seeking sensitive data for several years
Apple Readies iPhone 5 For Manufacturing
Apple is to begin manufacturing the iPhone 5 in August, and is planning a launch in the third quarter
Court Date As Hollywood Seeks BT Injunction
Hollywood studios want the High Court to force BT to block access to a file-sharing website
Bing To Reap Benefit From Google Antitrust Probe
Analysts believe that Microsoft's Bing search engine stands to benefit from the US federal Google probe
Taiwanese Maker Readies 7-Inch webOS TouchPad
A Taiwanese company is reportedly partnering with HP to launch a 7-inch tablet device in August
Google Confirms FTC Probe Of Search Practices
Google has received notification of a formal FTC investigation into its search business practice
Lulzsec Hacking Suspect Cleary Released On Bail
Hacker suspect Ryan Cleary has been released on bail under curfew, after his mother made a plea in court
White Space Radio Trial Checks Nuts And Bolts
The Cambridge test is not designed to convince Ofcom, but to check the practicality of white space radio, says Glenn Collinson
Unite Members Opt To Strike At Fujitsu Crewe Plant
Fujitsu staff have voted to walk out of strike because of the alleged unfair treatment of a trade unionist
HTC Opens UK Office, Launches Evo 3D Phone
HTC officially opened its European headquarters in Slough today, amid rumours of a new boss
Google’s Schmidt Bullish On NFC Payments
Google expects retailers to embrace NFC mobile payments, but the consumer sentiment doesn't bear this out, says Clint Boulton
Alleged Lulzsec Hacker Cleary ‘Has Asperger’s’
Ryan Cleary remains in custody despite being diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and agoraphobia
Security Firm Offers Facebook-Sitting Security Service
An Essex-based security firm is offering to post fake updates on Facebook and Twitter while clients are on holiday
BT, BBC and Microsoft In Cambridge White Space Trial
Cambridge will test whether "white space" radio systems can communicate and solve Britain's broadband crisis
Hackers Expose Tony Blair’s National Insurance Number
Hacker splinter group Team Poison has released former Prime Minister Blair's adress book online
Thank You LulzSec, You Gave As Much As You Took
Lulz Security's reign of terrier-like hacking has done the security industry a favour by showing how frail privacy really is, says Eric Doyle
Eclipse Releases Indigo With More Java Power
The Eclipse Foundation's annual release train for 2011, Indigo, focuses on Java developers
Microsoft Exploits Mozilla Enterprise Doubts
Microsoft has stepped in to take advantage of enterprise dilemmas over Mozilla's new Firefox 5
HP Looks To Benefit From Android OEM Woes
HP hopes WebOS may see interest from low-cost smartphone makers such as Samsung, Motorola and Sony
Google, PayPal Expect Boom In Mobile Payments
Google and PayPal believe mobile payments will take off as handsets are sold with built-in NFC capabilities
Industry Suffers As Apple Grabs Polymer Batteries
Greedy Apple has charged out to buy up lithium-ion polymer batteries, leaving its rivals hungry for power
Study Exposes Security Ignorance At Home
New surveys have shown how end users have out-of-date, misconceived ideas about Internet safety
Lulzsec Scuttles Off The Hacking Scene
The Lulz Security hacking group has disbanded. Its 50 days of mayhem were up - or maybe the heat was on
Apple Issues Massive Security Patch To Fix 39 Bugs
Apple has released a massive security update to fix 39 vulnerabilities across Mac OS X and Mac apps
Researchers Propose Energy Generation From Typing
Typing on the keyboard of a laptop or smartphone could power it, boffins have said
HP Creates WebOS Pivot Mag To Push TouchPad Apps
HP has announced a monthly magazine that will highlight featured apps in order to grow its WebOS ecosystem
Report Highlights VoIP And UC Importance For SMBs
SMBs should consider the use of VoIP and unified customers as a key way to improve customer service
Apple Wins Touchscreen Patent For Smartphones
Apple has won a highly significant patent for capacitive touchscreens in smartphones
Low-Level Malware, Not APTs, Worry IT Professionals
Security professionals are more concerned about malware and spyware than “advanced persistent threats”
Archos Announces Android HoneycombTablet
The well priced high-spec Archos G9 tablet hopes to join the growing list of iPad challengers when launched in September
FTC Antitrust To Subpoena Google Over Search Ads
Google's search advertising practices will be the subject of subpoenas from the US Federal Trade Commission
Lulzsec Is Poisoning Anarchism And Whistleblowing
WikiLeaks exposed information and Anonymous attacked copyright moguls. Peter Judge asks, what is Lulzsec's justification?
Lulzsec Leaks Classified Arizona Police Documents
Hacktivist group Lulzsec has infiltrated the Arizona Department of Public Safety and published peronal details
Facebook Twins Seek New Law Suit
The Winklevoss twins dropped one case, but are suing again for a bigger share of Facebook
Travelodge Admits Customer Data Leak
Travelodge has informed the ICO of an 'issue' that resulted in the apparent compromise of customer emails
Scareware Gangs Busted By FBI Global Operation
The FBI seized over 40 computers and arrested two individuals to break up two separate scareware scams
Sneaky Video Of Nokia’s Secret Windows Phone
CEO Stephen Elop privately previewed a Nokia device running Windows Phone but someone broke the "no video" rule
Samsung Chromebook Hits UK Shelves
Brits can try out a notebook running Google's Chrome OS with the arrival of the Samsung Chromebook
Unix Servers Growing As Mainstay Of Data Centres
Unix systems continue to be a cornerstone in enterprise data centres, despite soaring sales of x86 servers
Apple To Deploy Faster Processor For iPhone 5
More reports are emerging that Apple will offer a cheaper version of the iPhone 5 to tackle Android threat
Google Throws Extra £64m Into Wind Energy Project
Google's renewable energy commitment continues after it added more money for a wind project
Samsung Denied Early Peek At New Apple Devices
Samsung has been denied a request to see the next iPhone and iPad as part of the ongoing lawsuit with Apple
Universities Beat Business In Social Media Use
Businesses could learn a lot from universities when it comes to using social-media to engage with audiences
Holland Bans Two Tier Internet With Net Neutrality Law
The Dutch has become the first European nation to enshrine net neutrality as part of their national law
Only One Winner In HP-Oracle Battle: IBM
Analysts say IBM is likely to benefit the from dispute between Oracle and HP by offering enterprise customers stability
Facebook Beats Winklevosses, Second Case Looms
The Winklevoss twins have decided to settle with Facebook but another case is shaping up for court hearings
Google Chrome To Challenge Skype With WebRTC
Google Chrome is set to get real-time voice and video chat tools in the near future, thanks to WebRTC, says Clint Boulton
Alleged Hacker Remanded In Custody
Police continue to question alleged hacker, 19-year-old Ryan Cleary; Lulzsec says he is not one of them
Police Launch National Crime Database
A new database that brings together intelligence from police forces around the UK could speed up investigations
Our Readers Weather The Storage Surge
Storage is growing, but it is under control, says our poll. Next: what are your performance management aims?
Security Breaches Near ‘Statistical Certainty’: Study
A study has found that 90 percent of organisations suffered a security breach in the past 12 months
Another Certificate Authority Compromised Online
The fifth certificate authority to be hacked this year, StartSSL has suspended its free SSL offer indefinitely
A Billion Visitors A Month Call On Google
Google is facing stiff competition from Facebook online, despite topping the billion unique visitor mark in May
Wimbledon: Cool Servers Score With Tennis Viewers
This year, Wimbledon goes 3D and IBM's liquid-cooled systems serve deeper analysis to the audience
Low Voltage Ultrabook Core Chips Rolled Out By Intel
Intel announces three low-voltage chips to power its “ultrabook” category of super-thin mobile computers
AWS Virtual Machines Deployed With Security Holes
Researchers found security holes in VMs created on Amazon Web Services but Amazon is not at fault
Dropbox And Microsoft Snags Raise Cloud Questions
Microsoft and Dropbox problems revive questions and doubts about embracing the cloud for varied IT needs
Amazon Tablet Hinted To Make Autumn Appearance
Amazon is said to be hoping to sell a cool four million of its rumoured tablet devices during 2011
Apple Increasingly Targeted By Malware, AVG Finds
Apple equipment is increasingly on the radar of malware writers and cyber-criminals, AVG warns
Logitech And Jabra Team Up For UC Push
Peripherals giant Logitech is seeking to grow its presence in the UC space after partnering with Jabra
Quarter Of Government Departments Shun The Cloud
Despite UK government commitments to the G-Cloud, 6 out of 25 departments have no cloud prospects
Jobs’ Apple Doughnut Has Green Aspirations
Apple’s next headquarters may look like a fattening doughnut but it will be lean and green, Steve Jobs maintains
Nokia Finalises Symbian Handover To Accenture
Nokia has finalised the agreement to hand over the Symbian operating system to services giant Accenture
Airlines Replace Pilots’ Flight Bags With Greener iPads
Two airlines, Alaska and American, are saving on paper and fuel consumption by using iPads in the cockpit
FBI Seizes Web Servers In Data Centre Raid
The FBI has seized web servers during a data centre raid as part of its efforts to tackle Lulzsec hacktivists
Is Greenpeace’s War On ‘Dirty Data’ A Just One?
Greenpeace is putting pressure on companies to improve their data centre practices, but ultimately the industry will have to find the answers, says Andrew Donoghue
HP TouchPad On Pre-Order From Carphone Warehouse
HP's WebOS TouchPad tablet can be bought from Carphone Warehouse, costing the same as an Apple iPad 2
Reding Forces Bankers To Own Up To Breaches
EU Commissioner Viviane Reding has confirmed that all businesses will be obliged to report data breaches
US Plans Stricter Laws For Government Network Hacks
US lawmakers are revisiting a cyber-security proposal which would make hacking government Websites a felony
New Case Design For August Debut Of iPhone 5?
Rumours fly that Apple's iPhone 5 will feature a new case design when it appears, maybe, in August
IBM SmartCloud Adds Disaster Recovery, Data Archive
Two IBM cloud services launch to help extend backup, archiving and recovery for critical data and applications
Nokia Revamps Navteq Location Services Unit
Nokia is merging Navteq with its other location operations, with the aim of kickstarting new services
HP Boosts Its Big Data Analytics With Vertica 5.0
More than a petabyte of data can be analysed in real time with HP's release of Vertica Analytics Platform 5.0
DNS-Based Malware Protection Service From OpenDNS
The OpenDNS malware protection service will detect and block all DNS requests to known malicious servers
Brazilian Government Latest Lulzsec Victim
Websites of the Brazilian government have suffered DDoS attacks, adding to a growing list of 'hacktivism' victims
Skype Beta Increases Integration With Facebook
A new Skype beta is offering deeper integration with the social networking platform of Facebook
Huawei Unveils 7-Inch Android MediaPad
Huawei has revealed its entry to the tablet race with a 7-inch MediaPad running Android 3.2 "Honeycomb"
Acronis Looks To SMBs With Updated Backup Tool
Acronis has upgraded its disaster recovery platform with the release of Backup & Recovery 11
Does HPC Belong In The Cloud?
The cloud makes high performance computing more widely available - but introduces several problems of its own, says John Hengeveld
Operators Can Trade Spectrum – But Are Not Happy
Ofcom now allows operators to trade spectrum, but it won't help the taxpayer, says 3UK
Orange Unveils Mobile Charging Festival T-Shirt
Orange is offering an innovative charging solution that uses sound waves to power your mobile phone
Lulzsec Denies Arrested Suspect Was Hacking Leader
A 19-year-old alleged Lulzsec member has been arrested by British police in joint-operation with the FBI
RIM And Nokia Have Bet Their Shirts On New Tech
Nokia and RIM are hoping customer loyalty will tide them over till the arrival of Windows Phone and QNX, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Nokia Launches MeeGo-Powered N9
The N9 will be Nokia's first - and last - smartphone running the Linux-based MeeGo OS
Lulzsec Claims To Have Stolen UK Census Data
The Office of National Statistics is scrambling to check if Lulzsec has the details of every person in the UK
Bitcoin Value Plummets Following Hack
A Japan-based Bitcoin exchange is planning to return to service 'soon' following a security incident
There Is No Android Tablet Market – Here Is Why
Android tablets lack three things, says Clint Boulton: developers, users and the chance to make decent money from apps
SOCA Website Back Up After Lulzsec DDoS Attack
UPDATED: the Serious and Organised Crime Agency is back online after a hit by hacktivists Lulzsec's 'Operation Anti-Security'
Start-Up Uses Sound For NFC On iPhone And Android
Narrate's Zoosh ultrasonics software enables NFC via a device's speakers and microphones
Cisco Quad Moves To The Cloud
Cisco is to offer its Quad enterprise social software as a hosted or managed service
Users Spy Out More Windows 8 Features
An early Windows 8 build leaked onto the web has provided a guess at some of the OS' upcoming features
Hackers Poison iCloud Search Results
Scammers have tapped into iCloud interest to direct search users to a fake Windows antivirus
Rumour: Apple To Release MacBook Air In Black
Apple rarely goes in for black, but the next MacBook Air could be offered in that colour, according to reports
Customers Increasingly Turn To Twitter To Vent Anger
Disgruntled customers are turning to Twitter to voice complaints that can damage brand reputations
Japan Reclaims Supercomputing Crown
The computing arms race continues with the news that Japan now has the world's most powerful supercomputer
Google Acquires SageTV To Beef Up Google TV
Google has acquired media management software maker SageTV to bolster its Google TV service
Intel Promises Exascale Supercomputing By 2020
Intel aims for 'exaflop' performance by the end of this decade, enabling more industries to access supercomputing
Google To Work With British Library To Digitise Books
Google is to digitise a quarter of a million of the British Library's historic and rare books for public view
Security: Passwords Are Still the Problem
Despite an endless series of breaches, the problems with passwords are really very basic, says Fahmida Y Rashid
Lulzsec and Anonymous Team Against Governments
High-profile hacktivists Lulzsec and Anonymous call for attacks on governments and banks
Skype Culls Management Ahead Of Microsoft Deal
A number of top level executives have been handed their marching orders at popular VoIP provider Skype
Sega Latest Victim In Hacking Spree
Lulzsec has offered to help investigate the breach, in which personal data on 1.3 million Sega Pass users was stolen
Router Maker AVM Claims Copyright On GPL Code
AVM, maker of the Fritz!Box routers, is trying to stop a software maker altering Linux based free software
Icann Opens Way For .Anything Domains
Icann has approved changes that will allow the registration of just about any Internet domain suffix, in any language
Microsoft Rolls The Dice On Windows 8
Microsoft is gambling Windows 8 can be an operating system for "post-PC" devices such as tablets, says Nicholas Kolakowski.
Facebook ‘Working On iPad Application’
Facebook has been working on an official iPad application for the past year, according to a report
Honeywell To Buy Rugged Mobile Vendor
Honeywell is to acquire EMS Technologies for $491 million, boosting its rugged mobile-computing business
Apple Expands Samsung Lawsuit
Apple's updated lawsuit against Samsung adds new patents and targets the Galaxy Tab 10.1
Google’s Inside Search Showcases Speed, Mobile
At its Inside Search event Google showed off new search features aiming for speed and efficiency
Apple, Intel, Ericsson To Bid For Nortel Patents
Google's rivals for Nortel Networks' valuable networking patents have been revealed at last
Chinese Weapon Systems Vulnerable To SCADA Hack
Hackers could potentially gain control of Chinese weapon systems, US Homeland Security has warned
Sony Android Tablets To Reach UK In September
Sony's long expected entry into the tablet arena is reportedly set to kick off in the UK in September
Survey Reveals Extent of Internet Phone Scam
A new survey has revealed the true impact from the phone fraudsters who warn users their PCs are at risk
Google Launches Online Identity Tracker Tool
Web users can now use an online tool to alert them to when they are mentioned on social networking sites
Mobile Phone Users Dismiss Cancer Link Claims
The vast majority of mobile phone users will not adjust their phone habits after the recent cancer warning
British Student Faces Extradition For Web Piracy
A student at Sheffield Hallam could be extradited to the US for linking to copyrighted content on his website
Lulzsec Publishes 62,000 Passwords
The hacker group Lulzsec's latest strike has been aimed at individual users, resulting in consumer fraud
Nokia Loses UK 3G Patent Battle
Nokia has lost out to Bavarian firm IPCom over a 'key' 3G patent in a ground-breaking High Court ruling
Oracle Won’t Give An Inch On Google Android
What is the cost to Google of offering Android free to 100 million-plus users? Oracle reckons billions of dollars, says Clint Boulton
Virgin Media Warns Customers Of SpyEye Infection
Virgin Media has cooperated with SOCA to identify broadband customers who are infected by SpyEye
Panasonic To Launch ‘Toughbook’ Android Tablet
Panasonic is entering the tablet fray with a rugged device running Android OS, aimed at the enterprise market
Bridging The Gap Between Private And Public Clouds
Scaling IT means using tools and services on both sides of the cloud divide
HP To Work With Toshiba On Cloud Projects
HP and Toshiba will put aside their differences to work together on IT infrastructure and cloud projects
Microsoft Trials Kinect Developer Kit
Microsoft has released a test version of its development kit for the hands-free Kinect gaming technology
Appcelerator Delivers Speedy IDE For Mobile Cloud
Appcelerator's Titanium Studio IDE speeds up app development on mobile, desktop and web platforms
RIM Ships 500,000 PlayBooks
RIM's revenues declined in the first fiscal quarter of 2012 and is planning layoffs as it goes through a 'transition'
Regulators Blast Facebook Over Face Recognition
Regulators worldwide have complained that Facebook's face recognition feature abuses users' rights
Facebook Takes On Apple App Store With ‘Project Spartan’
Facebook is mounting a challenge to Apple’s App Store with a HTML5-based platform for mobile apps
RIM Prepares To Face Critics Amid Negative Reports
Embattled RIM is to face the music when it reveals its quarterly financial earnings report
Nokia To Axe UK Online Shop
Nokia is closing its online shops, including its UK store, as part of a reorganisation of its channel strategy
Survey Points To Positive Impact Of Social Networking
The Facebook generation are apparently a trusting lot according to a new survey of American users
Samsung Series 5 Chromebook: Review
The Samsung Series 5 Chromebook is a fine cloud client - but users may find it hard to adapt to the lack of local storage
Facebook Juror Jailed For Eight Months
A juror in a major drugs trial has been jailed after contacting one of the defendants on Facebook
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: Review
Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a solid Android tablet effort. If it's a sign of things to come, Apple has serious competition in the pipeline
Study: Carriers Are Turning Into Cloud Providers
Mobile network operators are killing off their unlimited data plans, as they look to capitalise on the cloud
Mobile Payment Players Swallow Their Egos
Britain's operators have set up a shared system for mobile commerce. It's about time they got together, says Sophie Curtis
RIM PlayBook Hits British Shops
RIM's PlayBook tablet has arrived in the UK, amidst criticism of its user experience and lack of applications
HP Sues Oracle Over Itanium Support
Oracle maintains Intel has plans to kill Itanium, while HP says Oracle wants to force users onto Sun Sparc servers
Citigroup Hack Toll Higher Than First Thought
About 360,000 Citigroup credit cards were affected by last month's hack, nearly double previous estimates
Lulzsec Hackers Take Down CIA Site And Hit Senate
Hacktivists Lulzsec overloaded the CIA's website on Wednesday, as part of continuing protests
VMware vFabric 5 Brings In New Licensing Model
VMware vFabric 5 introduces the Spring framework and a new flexible packaging and licensing scheme
Viruses Rise In May While Spam Levels Off
Email-borne malware and viruses showed a big increase in May while overall spam volumes remained flat
Report Predicts Autumn Launch For Android Nexus 4G
Google is said to be building a 4G Android handset running 'Ice Cream Sandwich' for an autumn launch
Rumour: Retina Display For iPad 3?
Apple's iPad 3 could feature a high-resolution 'retina display' according to screenshots posted online
Android Application Revenues Catch Up To Apple
Google's Android has nearly caught up to Apple's iOS in revenues from smartphone applications
Gartner Touts Reprovisioning For Threat Protection
Analysts at Gartner are advocating workload reprovisioning as the best protection against advanced attacks
MoD Videos Warn Of The Perils Of Twitter
The MoD has begun a video campaign warning of the dangers of social networking sites such as Twitter
Power Saving Promise Brings JouleX $17m Investment
Joulex has just received a $17 million injection to fund the promotion of data centre energy monitoring software
Acer Drastically Scales Back Tablet Targets
Acer has slashed its tablet shipment targets by almost 60 percent in the face of ongoing iPad domination
Adobe Update Patches 36 Critical Bugs
Adobe's security update has patched some critical vulnerabilities for Reader, Acrobat, Shockwave and Flash
Microsoft’s Defeat By i4i Will Alter Patent Cases
Microsoft's losing battle with i4i before the US Supreme Court could affect future patent-infringement lawsuits, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Will White Space Radio Be Green?
Smart Grids won't happen without cheap ubiquitous networking. White space technologies could deliver that, says Peter Judge
Skype Partners With Comcast For HD Video Calls On TV
People watching a TV show, can now also make video and audio calls at the same time thanks to Skype
Google Expands Voice Search To Desktop Machines
PC users can now speak their search inquiries after Google expanded its Voice Search to desktop platforms
APT Detection Appliance Launched By Trend Micro
Trend Micro adds real-time, network monitoring and remediation tools to detect advanced persistent threats
NHS Researchers Lose Laptop With 8m Patient Records
Researchers for London Health Programmes have lost unencrypted records of 8.63 million NHS patients
Facebook Juror Faces Prison For Contempt Of Court
Juror Joanne Fraill, who used Facebook to contact a defendant, is now facing up to two years in prison
Apache Server Cloud Content Delivery Is All Go
Apache Software Foundation’s Traffic Server 3.0 serves terabytes of data for large-scale cloud deployments
AWS Uses Low-Density Containers To Cut Cooling
Amazon Web Services says its data centre custom containers are cost-effective, greener building blocks
Cisco And Polycom View Telepresence Growth
Cisco and Polycom are rolling out telepresence products, especially for the midmarket and smaller businesses
Hitachi Converged Cloud Adds Microsoft Exchange
Hitachi Data Systems features its own compute blade infrastructures with a dedicated Microsoft Exchange blade
PCI SSC And Cisco Guides On Securing Virtual Systems
The PCI Council's latest guide explores virtual environment security while Cisco shows how to achieve compliance
AMD Llano Platform Arrives In New HP Machines
AMD has officially launched its “Llano” platform, its Fusion A-Series accelerated processing units
Google Continues Green Push With £171m Solar Fund
Google has set aside a £171m fund for a solar panel provider in yet another green investment
Calxeda Forms Partner Program For ARM Servers
Calxeda has created a partner program to help push its ARM-based server processors to the industry
Cable & Wireless Mulls Services Move With 2e2 Buy
Cable & Wireless Worldwide is reportedly in talks to acquire British system integrator 2e2
Anonymous Targets Head Of US Federal Reserve Bernanke
Anonymous has identified the US Federal Reserve as a potential target and urged its boss to stand down
HMRC To Use ‘Web Robots’ To Hunt Down Tax Cheats
Tax cheats beware: HM Revenue & Customs is planning to use web bots to crack down on tax evasion
HP WebOS Devices Rumoured To Be NFC-Enabled
HP is reportedly preparing devices with NFC capabilities, while a new study reveals consumer ignorance
BT Spreads Fibre, Tests White Space For Broadband
BT enlists spare TV spectrum as a possible way to connect the last remote UK residents
Government Services Could Go Onto Facebook
Users could use Facebook or Twitter to access government services in the future, according to the Cabinet Office
Windows 8 Needs Apps To Challenge Apple’s iPad
Microsoft's 'Windows 8' will find itself head-to-head against the iPad. It'll need apps and a media hub to succeed, says Nicholas Kolakowski
US Plans Investment In Building Secure Smart Grid
The White House announced a smart grid proposal, as a PwC report underscored threats facing utility firms
Apple And Nokia End Smartphone Patent War
Apple has agreed to make ongoing payments to Nokia in a turning point for the smartphone industry
Facebook Sees Regional Dips But Overall Growth
Facebook lost users in the US and Canada in May but its worldwide tally continues to climb towards 700 million
Will Apple’s iCloud Beat Google Cloud?
Apple's iCloud might beat Google's cloud because, if Apple's data centres go dark, the apps still reside on devices, says Clint Boulton
HP Executives Herded Up And Headed Out
Current CEO Apotheker centralises his power as former HP boss Hurd's favourites are swept from the board
US Funds Bypass For Government Web Censorship
The US is pushing ahead with its plans to override other governments that control access to the Internet
IMF Breach May Be Nation-State Phishing Attack
A major attack on the International Monetary Fund appears to have been triggered by a spear phishing attack
Security Summed Up: Gullible Users Need Protection
Hackers embarrass the companies they exploit but the victims who need better protection are their customers, says Eric Doyle
Nokia Expected To Lose Smartphone Lead This Quarter
Beleaguered Nokia is predicted to lose its smartphone crown to Apple and Samsung this quarter
RIM Faces Analyst Concerns Over Smartphone Delays
Several financial analysts have warned that RIM is facing BlackBerry and QNX smartphone delays
Server Virtualisation Widespread Among Enterprises, Survey Finds
A Symantec survey has revealed the current state of server and storage virtualisation among enterprises
Apple iCloud UK Launch Delayed Until Q1 2012
Apple's iCloud is not likely to hit UK shores until next year, due to ongoing negotiations with rights holders
Neul Launches ‘Weightless’ White Space Network
Start-up Neul aims to create the 'Internet of everything' with low-cost signalling in left-over TV spectrum
Juror Faces Charges For Contacting Defendant Via Facebook
A juror in a major drugs trial is facing contempt charges after contacting one of the defendants on Facebook
EU Readies CERT Team To Fend Off Cyber Attacks
The European Union has created its own taskforce to counter the growing threat of cyber attacks
Irate Mobile Operators Make For A Fair 4G Auction
All of the UK's mobile operators think Ofcom's 4G spectrum auction is unfair. That is a very good sign, says Sophie Curtis
Spanish Police Website Hacked By ‘Anonymous’
The Anonymous group has carried out a DDoS attack in response to the arrest of three alleged hackers in Spain
Google Removes More Android Malware
Google has removed 10 spyware-bearing applications from Android Market, as malware sophistication rises
User Data Stolen In Codemasters Hack Attack
Codemasters has closed its Website after substantial customer Information was stolen over a week ago
Turkey Arrests 32 Anonymous Hacker Suspects
Thirty-two people have been arrested in Turkey on suspicion of involvement with hacktivist group Anonymous
Miscreants Fined For Selling T-Mobile Customer Data
Two men have been fined a total of more than £70,000 for illegally selling lucrative customer data to third parties
Vendors Converge On Packaged Clouds
HP and Oracle extend their converged infrastructure products but smaller packages are also appearing
Illegal Spam Firms Run Like Legitimate Businesses
Spam operations are run like legal business enterprises and rely on banks’ merchant services to function
IBM Uses Graphene Nano-Chips For Wireless Devices
Minute graphene-based integrated circuits for wireless devices offer better performance for much lower prices
Google Sued For Chromebook Trademark Infringement
ISYS, a Chrome OS proponent, has slapped a trademark infringement suit on Google over the Chromebook name
Spanish Police Arrest Anonymous Operation Hackers
Spanish authorities claim capture of three members of the Anonymous denial-of-service hacker group
Wave Developer Slams Google’s Creaking Dev Tools
Dhanji Prasanna, a former Wave developer at Google, loved his job but really hated using 'outmoded' tools
IBM Brings Supercomputing Into The Cloud Age
IBM has built the tools and resources required to pull together silos of HPC into a single, allocatable entity
Former Ofcom IT Chief Jailed For Fraud
Ofcom's ex-IT services chief has been jailed for defrauding the organisation out of more than £500,000
Google Adds App Compatibility Check To Webstore
Android Market Webstore users can now check to see if an app will run on their particular smartphone
Adobe Readies Reader, Acrobat Fixes
Adobe's quarterly update will see fixes for security flaws in all versions of Reader and Acrobat
SMB Confidence Holds Steady, Survey Finds
Business optimism is holding steady, especially within the small business segment a survey has found
Microsoft Office Still Rules With Readers
Despite the rise of the cloud, readers still want Microsoft Office. Next, tell us about your storage needs
O2 Admits East London Network Outage
O2 customers are once again experiencing network difficulties, this time in East London and Essex
Open University Looks To Close IT Skills Gap In UK
The Open University has launched new undergraduate degrees to help with the IT skills shortage in the UK
O2 Says Ofcom’s 4G Auction Plans Are Illegal
O2 has joined other UK mobile operators in criticising Ofcom's plans for the auction of 4G spectrum
London 999 Computer System Hit By Outage
London Ambulance Service staff were forced to revert to pen and paper, following the failure of a 999 system
IPv6: Pathetic Tools And Poor Hardware Support
World IPv6 Day proved there is a lot of IPv6 out there, but adoption is still disappointing. The industry needs to get up to speed, says Wayne Rash
Microsoft Open To $300m Claim As Court Appeal Fails
US court rejects Microsoft's appeal in an IP suit with i4i, makes it vulnerable to a $300 million judgement
Lulzsec Hackers Warn NHS Over Security
The hacker group Lulzsec has fired a warning shot across the bows of the NHS over its network security
Cisco, Polycom Challenge From VidyoPanorama
Vidyo claims it can offer ubiquitous, high-quality telepresence at a tenth of the price of Cisco and Polycom
Surrey Council Hit By Biggest ICO Fine To Date
Surrey County Council has been fined £120,000 for sending sensitive data to taxi firms, among other breaches
Microsoft Preps 16 Security Fixes For Patch Tuesday
Microsoft will release 16 bulletins next week for 34 vulnerabilities in Windows, Excel, IE and SQL Server
Apple Created Android, Says Nokia’s Elop
Android was created as an answer to the iPhone, says the Nokia boss. Clint Boulton thinks he needs to come up with more than that
Elop Denies Samsung Bid For Nokia
Nokia is not for sale says Stephen Elop, as rumours suggest bids by Samsung or Microsoft
IDC Warns Disk-Makers As 1TB Notebook HDD Debuts
IDC Tells HDD makers to change track to flourish as Samsung launches the first terabyte laptop hard disk
Cisco Predicts A Zettabyte Internet In 2015
By 2015, there will be 15 billion devices on the Internet generating 966 exabytes of traffic, Cisco predicts
HP Warns Oracle It May Sue Over Itanium Decision
HP has threatened Oracle with legal action over its decision to end support for Intel's Itanium platform
HP TouchPad Set For July Arrival In US Shops
American consumers will be able to purchase Hewlett-Packard's TouchPad tablet from the start of July
Avaya Readies £600m Public Listing
Avaya is preparing for a £610m public listing, following the recent successful outing of LinkedIn
Citigroup Breach Exposes 210,000 Customer Details
Citigroup has confirmed it has been hit by hackers who have exposed the details of thousands of customers
Microsoft Promises Not To Open Skype To Russian Spooks
Microsoft denies careless talk that suggested the Russian secret service might get access to Skype encryption
Government Blocked 1,000 Serious Attacks Last Year
Defence secretary reveals that serious cyber-attacks against government systems are increasing rapidly
Nokia CTO Takes Leave Of Absence After MeeGo Clash
In a clear sign of the upheaval currently racking Nokia, it emerged that its CTO has taken a leave of absence
HP Cloud Strategy Expands With Added Incentives
At its Discover 2011 event, HP outlined new cloud products, features, services and financing programmes
Gartner Claims 2011 Will See Slow PC Unit Growth
PC growth will be supported by healthy professional replacements over the next 18 months, the report says
Why Microsoft Won’t Make A Branded Tablet
Microsoft is rumoured to be building a branded 'Windows 8' tablet, but there are a few reasons why that is unlikely, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Kate Middleton’s Phone And Bank Account Hacked
The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly had her phone and bank account hacked by detective Jonathan Rees
Java Update Fixes 17 Remote Execution Vulnerabilities
Oracle has closed 17 remote execution vulnerabilities in Java, most are in the runtime browser plug-ins
HP And Dell Quick To Benefit From Storage Acquisitions
It is noteworthy that both Hewlett-Packard and Dell, which each bought young, progressive storage companies last year, have taken their prized new IP and made it the centrepiece of their storage strategies only months after closing the ...
Android Legal Spat As Oracle Eyes Mobile Ad Money
Oracle is asking Google to pay 50 percent of royalties, including mobile ad dollars, in the Java patent lawsuit
Wanted – Women To Work In IT
The IT industry will have a limited talent pool to draw from, until it moves beyond stereotypes, says Rebecca Holbrough
IPv6 Day Is Hailed As A Qualified Success
World IPv6 Day passed by quietly, so the new protocol works, but there were still low traffic volumes
UK Government Prepares To Block Extremist Websites
The UK government is preparing to block sites that promote terrorism and extremism
Microsoft Readies Branded Windows 8 Tablet
Microsoft is reportedly considering joining the tablet race with its own branded Windows 8 tablet
Google Releases Chrome 12 As Bug Hunters Net £6,100
Google has made its Chrome 12 web browser a stable release that promises better security and privacy
Steve Jobs Attends Council Meeting For New HQ
Steve Jobs personally attended a council meeting in Cupertino to discuss Apple's plans for a much larger HQ
FBI Controls One Quarter Of All US Hackers, Says Expert
An estimated 25 percent of US hackers are coerced into becoming FBI puppets, says the publisher of 2600 magazine
Google Redirects Search Traffic In Rift With Kazakhstan
Google is redirecting visitors to its Kazakhstan site, in an escalating dispute with the former Soviet Republic
Cyber-Thieves Aim At Cloud And Virtualised Servers
Cyber-criminals are attacking virtualised data centre systems and targeting cloud environments
PlayBook Upgrade Adds More Than In-App Payments
The 1.0.5 BlackBerry OS upgrade for RIM's PlayBook corrects some missing features and adds in-app payments
The Data Explosion: How To Survive And Profit
Growing data volumes are a threat to your organisation, but also offer new sources of information, says Tom Jenkins of OpenText
How Green Is Apple’s iCloud?
Apple's iCloud will boost adoption of cloud computing - but questions remain about the energy efficiency of the project, says Peter Judge
Apple iCloud Provokes Microsoft’s Master Chief
Apple's new iCloud service is a potentially serious challenger to Microsoft's "all-in" cloud strategy, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Green Google’s Sea Change In Data Centre Design
A Finnish data centre will use seawater to cool Google's servers and wind power to supply the electricity
Facebook Responds To Facial Recognition Concerns
Facebook admits it should have been more clear about the roll out of Tag Suggestions using facial recognition
IPv6 Day Shows Why The World Needs A New Internet
The IT industry is backing World IPv6 Day because Internet addresses are running out - as cloud demand hits
Intel Foundry Relationship With Apple Rumoured
Speculation Intel may become a foundry partner for Apple’s mobile chips, fuelled by Citigroup report
Zeus Malware Hidden In Fake LinkedIn Messages
The LinkedIn social networking site is being used to find victims to target with malicious phishing emails
IBM Offers Online Training For Software Developers
IBM has announced a free cloud service to help students and professionals build software development skills
SuVolta Touts Energy-Efficient Chips
A startup has promised to cut chip power consumption in half, an important asset for the mobile sector
RSA Replaces SecurID Tokens After Lockheed Hack
Security vendor RSA will replace SecurID tokens for customers due to the rising atmosphere of cyber-threat
Chinese Press Slams Google Over Gmail Hack Claims
Google has been slated by China's Communist newspaper, which accused it of stirring 'political unrest'
Videos Of Motorola Droid 3 Surface Online
Motorola's Droid 3 smartphone has been captured in action on a number of online videos
Surrey Council Seeks Tenders For Fibre Rollout
Surrey County Council is inviting bids to get the final 20 percent of its residents connected to fibre broadband
Facebook Quietly Rolls Out Face Recognition
Facebook's tagging suggestions feature uses facial recognition technology, prompting privacy concerns
Skype Suffers Another Embarrassing Crash
Skype has crashed once again, leading to fresh questions over its reliability as a communication tool
IBM: 100 Years of Innovation
From mainframes to PCs, from software to operating systems, from open source to services - IBM has done it all
BCS: IT Workers Need More Green IT Skills
The British Computer Society is offering new certifications to provide training in green IT skills
Cloud Providers Fear G-Cloud Evaporation
The government needs to clarify its cloud strategy, amid confusion over the G-Cloud, says Cirrus Stratus
Attorney General Threatens Twitter Injunction Breakers
Twitter users could face prosecution for breaking privacy injunctions, Attorney General Dominic Grieve has warned
Patience And The Art Of Spear Phishing
Like sea anglers, professional phishers hope to make their fortunes by patiently using sprats to catch something bigger, says Eric Doyle
Windows 8 Looks Like Bad News for Android
Microsoft's demo of Windows 8 looks like a radical "post-PC" product, which Nicholas Kolakowski thinks could trouble Android
IBM Rational Launches Developer Tools
IBM Rational has launched a series of new tools designed for speed and collaboration
HP Talks Up Appliances For Virtualisation, Cloud
HP is rolling out appliances for virtualised environments, cloud computing and new applications
Kaspersky Finds Banking Malware On Amazon Cloud
Amazon Web Services is being used to spread malicious software, according to a Kaspersky researcher
HP Launches Containerised, Green ‘EcoPOD’
HP's EcoPOD can be deployed in 12 weeks, costs 75 percent less to build, and cuts energy costs by 95 percent
Everything Everywhere Disputes 4G Auction Plans
Everything Everywhere wants more 4G spectrum from Ofcom's auction proposals. Vodafone says it has plenty
Apple Unveils iCloud, iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion
Apple introduced revamped Mac OS X and iOS operating systems, along with iCloud for syncing multiple devices
Microsoft Preps Office 365 For Late June
Microsoft is said to be readying its cloud suite, Office 365, for an official launch later this month
Adobe Fixes Flash Flaw Utilised In Gmail Hack
Adobe has issued an emergency patch to a Flash flaw said to be behind the recent Gmail hack
IDC Warns Of Slowing Demand For PCs
PC sales will slow in 2011 on the back of slowing consumer demand, market researcher IDC has warned
HP Workers Consider Strike Over Offshoring Plans
HP workers at a number of UK sites are considering strike action over plans to offshore their jobs
IT Services Firms Are Buying Their Green Credentials
IT firms see emissions as a marketing expense, and aren't attacking energy efficiency, according to a report
Network Vendors Tout Fabric-Based Designs
Cisco’s FabricPath and HP’s FlexNetwork mark a shift in network architectures across the board
Syrian Internet Cut Off During Protests
About two-thirds of Syria's Internet access was cut off on Friday, amidst some of the biggest protests to date
SugarCRM Offers Alternative To Saleforce: Review
CRM software isn’t child’s play, but SugarCRM proves oddly comforting, and is cheaper than Salesforce
Nintendo Hit By Lulzsec Hackers
Following its recent hacks of Sony and others, Lulzsec has carried out a 'friendly' hack on a Nintendo server
Salesforce Chatter Update Tweaks: First Look
The enterprise social media tool gets file-sharing capabilities and a 'Favorites' facelift
Facebook To Kill Google? Oh Please…
Facebook could kill Google? And monkeys can fly... What is that they say about living in a world of pure imagination, asks Clint Boulton
TemplateZone Announces Facebook Publishing Tool
TemplateZone has launched a web-based tool for creating professional Facebook page designs
Microsoft Smartphone Share Declines
Microsoft's share of the US smartphone market dipped between January and April, according to comScore
Russian Reverse Engineer Praises Skype
Good products can't stay proprietary for long, says Efim Bushmanov, the Russian who published an open source version of Skype's protocol
Google Buys Social Media Analytics Provider
PostRank will give Google a tool for cutting through the social media noise and tracking discussions
Report: Apple Pays Big For iCloud Music Licences
Apple is reportedly paying music labels handsomely for licences related to its upcoming iCloud service
Hacker Lays Security Blame On Software Vendors
Software vendors need more incentives to secure their products, says iPhone hacker Charlie Miller
Toshiba To Launch Thrive Android Tablet In July
Toshiba's 10-inch tablet will enter the fray in the US in early July with a price that undercuts Apple by $70
Search Rivals Agree To Develop Common Standards
Microsoft Bing, Google and Yahoo Search have developed schemas to specify special search features
Google Winds Down App Support For Old Browsers
Users of older browsers beware after it was revealed that Google Apps is moving to HTML5 browsers
Dell Advised To Acquire Brocade For Networking Boost
Dell should acquire Brocade in order to strengthen its data centre networking credentials, says analyst
Most Websites Leak Sensitive Data, Survey Finds
Most websites are guilty of leaking sensitive user information, according to an academic survey
UN: Britain’s Digital Economy Act Violates Human Rights
The Digital Economy Act with its ability to cut off Internet access violates our human rights, says the UN
Anonymous Hacks Iranian Government Servers
Anonymous has breached the servers of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, in the lastest cyber warfare twist
Open Source Researcher Reverse Engineers Skype
A researcher from Russia plans to reverse-engineer Skype, and has posted his source code online
Traditional Defences Can’t Stop APT, Zero-Day Threats
Security vendor warns that antivirus and intrusion prevention are not enough to stop cyber-attackers
Cisco, HP, Juniper Drive Down Ethernet Prices
Ethernet switch markets saw revenue declines despite a rise in the number of ports, say Dell'Oro and Canalys
Kingston Wi-Drive Enters iOS Wireless Storage Market
The Wi-Drive acts like a personal Wi-Fi file server with configurable access- point name and security settings
EMC Data Domain Analytics Engine From Index Engines
An appliance that indexes EMC Data Domain backup-image content to be extracted for business purposes
Feckless Sony Gets Yet Another Jolly Rogering
Sony is either the most unfortunate or the most careless company to fall for simple SQL injection attacks - again and again, says Eric Doyle
Ofcom Warns Of TV Changes To Prevent 4G Clash
The arrival of 4G services in the UK could well impact some digital TV signals Ofcom has warned
Cyber-Attacks Show Need For Strong Data Security
Protecting the data where it lives is better than relying on perimeter defences alone
Our Readers Want Reliable Servers
You say you would choose a reliable server over a cheap one. Next: What is your strategy for office productivity?
HP WebOS Set To Challenge Microsoft Windows
HP plans to port its webOS onto other manufacturer's devices, setting up a 2012 conflict with Windows 8
Apple iPad Rivals Throttle Back Tablet Production
Tablet makers are said to be scaling back their tablet production rates because of the iPad's domination
Google +1 Button Arrives On More Websites
Google's version of the Facebook Like button has been rolled out to more websites including YouTube
Microsoft Creates New Conference For Developers
Microsoft continues its wooing of the development community, this time with a new conference
Asus Releases Open Source Ubuntu Netbooks
Asus is reafirming its commitment to open source with the news that it will ship netbooks running Ubuntu
UK Tech Growth Lags Behind Global Average
Technology growth in Britain is sluggish, but the UK still accounts for a large part of the EU’s tech revenues
Patent Site Broadens Access To Review Process
The UK's Intellectual Property Office is trialling a social networking-style system for improving patent quality
Microsoft Unveils Windows 8 Tile Interface
Windows 8 will bring Windows Phone 7's 'live tile' interface to desktops and tablets
BT In Research Tie-Up With China’s ZTE
BT has tightened its relationship with Chinese equipment maker ZTE in a new R&D deal
Acer To Follow Asus With ‘Ultrabook’ Launch
Acer President Jim Wong said the company plans to release an "ultrabook" this year
Cyber Security Challenge Open For Registrations
The 2012 Cyber Security Challenge UK competition is ready to welcome this year's cyber-gladiators
Nokia’s Windows Phone Transition Could Be Rough
Nokia's move to Windows Phone could be rough, even as it fends off Android's assault on its low-end market, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Google’s Schmidt Admits Social Networking Mistakes
Google's executive chairman admits he failed to move quickly enough to address the threat from Facebook
AMD Officially Unveils Tablet Chips
At Computex 2011 AMD announced the Z-Series chips, aimed at the Windows tablet market
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OpenOffice.org Project Moves To Apache
Oracle has donated the source code for OpenOffice to Apache in a surprise move
Polycom Buys HP Video Collaboration Business
With its acquisition of HP's telepresence business Polycom is stepping up its competition with Cisco
Rumours Moot Microsoft-Nokia Buyout
Nokia is moving to squash rumours of a Microsoft buyout as it moves ahead with its shift to Windows Phone
Reports: Two More Military Contractors Hacked
Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin spinoff L-3 Communications may have been hit by cyber-attacks
Massive Chinese Phishing Cyber-Attack Targets Gmail
Google has disclosed that a large-scale, spear-phishing attack focused on government officials and activists
File-Sharing Grandmother Gets 3 Years’ Probation
58-year old nurse Anne Muir has escaped a jail term, after being convicted of illegal file-sharing
Hardware Enhancements Allow Faster Encryption
For those unwilling to sacrifice performance for security, there are hardware-based strategies for faster encryption, says Jason Brooks
The Government’s Greenest IT Policy Is Foreign
Will the UK Foreign Office's move to implement a green IT strategy encourage other departments to follow suit, asks Miya Knights
HP Starts Massive Battery Recall Following Injuries
HP has been spurred to recall 162,000 lithium-ion batteries following reports of fires and injuries
Twitter Launches ‘Follow’ Button
Companies can now embed a 'Follow' button on their websites, to encourage readers to follow their tweets
Server Immersion Offers Cooling Benefits
Green Revolution Cooling claims that totally immersing servers in oil can cut cooling costs by 95 percent
Nvidia Demonstrates Quad-Core Mobile Chip
Nvidia is showing off its upcoming quad-core Tegra processor, aimed at smartphones and tablets
Smartphone Sales Level Off
Android claims over a third of the US smartphone market, but growth among the major platforms is flattening
Apple To Introduce iCloud At WWDC
Apple's iCloud, to be introduced at its Developer Conference, will target cloud offerings from Google and Amazon
WHO Labels Mobile Phones As ‘Possibly Carcinogenic’
The World Health Organisation has warned that mobile phones could be linked to brain cancer
BT Tests Low-Energy Broadband, Charts Progress
BT is testing an energy saving option for broadband lines as part of its ongoing green drive
Autodesk Helps Design Eco-Friendly Prototypes
Autodesk is using Granta Design's materials database to improve the sustainability of product prototypes
Apple Delivers MacDefender Removal Tool
Apple has released a security upgrade for Mac OS X that includes a malware removal tool
ARM President Targets Mobile PC Domination
ARM officials aim to dominate the mobile PC market within four years, but are more cautious about servers
NEON And IBM Settle Long Running Mainframe Lawsuit
The mainframe lawsuit between NEON and IBM has ended after the two parties settled their differences
Google Removes 26 Infected Apps From Android Market
Google has removed 26 Apps said to be infected with a stripped down version of DriodDream
Quarter Of US Web Users Opt For VoIP Calls
Research has shown that 24 percent of web users in the US utilise some form of voice over IP service