The open source move by Bristol City Council has been struggling over government concerns about security
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
September 2011
Fuming Google Accuses Microsoft Of Extortion
Google has hit back against Microsoft after it signed a licensing deal with Samsung over Android
Microsoft Looks To Air Travel With Bing Airport Maps
Microsoft has upgraded its Bing Maps feature to include detailed airport maps for air travellers
Tech Firms To Spend Billions On New Chips In New York
IBM, Intel and Samsung are set to invest billions for new chip facilities in New York State
HP Filing Reveals Apotheker’s $10m Golden Handshake
Former HP CEO Leo Apotheker is to receive a staggering $13m (£8.4m) total severance package
Lord Alan Sugar Is Readers’ Fantasy HP CEO
Sugar beats Schmidt, Ballmer and Jobs in eWEEK readers' dreams. Next. do you trust open source?
Google API Adds Web Font Range For Developers
With Google’s Web Fonts Developer API developers can incorporate Web Fonts into apps dynamically
Engine Yard Cloud Adds JRuby Java Tools
Engine Yard has put JRuby in its cloud to allow Java developers to work faster and scale their apps
RIM Can’t Bring Down The Curtain On The PlayBook
The PlayBook tablet may be selling poorly, says Nicholas Kolakowski, but RIM may have to keep it alive for the QNX operating system
Lack Of Tools To Protect Firms From Social Media Use
IT professionals may have accepted social media but they lack the tools to protect against cyber-threats
Fast Move As Ex-AMD Exec Becomes Synaptics CEO
Rick Bergman, who left chip maker AMD a week ago, is now the new president and CEO of Synaptics
SoftLayer Partners Still Secure For Cloud Security
SoftLayer provides cloud security with Cloud Security Monitoring Service, a free download for its customers
Carry On Lying In Broadband Adverts, ASA Tells ISPs
ISPs can mislead users by advertising broadband speeds that are only available to a few, in new ASA rules
London’s Olympic Wi-Fi Network Edges Closer
The Government is said to be planning a free Wi-Fi network around London in time for the Olympics
Google-Motorola Deal Faces Further DoJ Scrunity
The US Justice Department has asked Google for more information relating to its bid to acquire Motorola
RIM PlayBook Prices Slashed At Major US Retailer
RIM's Playbook has seen its retail price slashed just days after Amazon revealed its Kindle Fire tablet
Google Drops Government Lawsuit Over Microsoft Deal
Google has dropped its lawsuit against a US government department for opting for Microsoft cloud software
Nokia Takes Axe To Workforce Again
Nokia is cutting 3,500 jobs as well as a factory in Romania
Oracle And Autonomy Engage In War Of Words
Autonomy denies Oracle allegations that the company is over-valued and its chief executive is a liar
Facebook Fixes Cookie Privacy Issue
Facebook has changed the way it handles cookies, after accusation that it leaked personal data
SAP Helps Ghanaian Shea Nut Workers Earn More
Groups of women Shea nut harvesters in Ghana are using SAP smartphone software to improve efficiency
Amazon’s Gillette-Like Tablet Will Shave Rivals’ Margins
Amazon is making money on content and selling Kindle Fire at a loss, says Wayne Rash. That will hurt its Android rivals
Study: ‘Sandy Bridge’ Boosts Intel Market Share
Intel's 'Sandy Bridge' processors are selling well, while AMD's Fusion strategy is also seeing results
Samsung Signs Android Patent Pact With Microsoft
Samsung has agreed to pay Microsoft royalties for its Android devices, as Microsoft steps up its licensing strategy
Chip Fabrication Issues Slash AMD Revenue Forecast
Problems with the supply of 32nm 'Llano' Fusion chips have forced AMD to lower its third-quarter forecasts
Amazon EC2 Underlies Kindle Tablet ‘Silk’ Browser
A new browser called 'Silk' in Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet will use cloud power to speed content delivery
LibreOffice Celebrates First Anniversary
It's one year since the Document Foundation created LibreOffice from the Oracle-controlled OpenOffice.org
Whitepaper: Matching the Printer To Your Business Processes
Choosing a printer is not just about picking features. You need to understand the hardcopy needs of your business processes
Microsoft Court Order Shuts Down Kelihos Botnet
Microsoft continues to wage war with botnets after gaining a court order to take down Kelihos
Google Invests £50m For Home Solar Energy
Google has made another investment in renewable energy with funding to install solar panels in US homes
Acer Looks To Exploit HP PC Uncertainty
An Acer executive has admitted the uncertainty surrounding HP is a great chance for it to steal customers
Google Commits To Locating In London’s Tech City
Google is taking a ten year lease on a building in London’s tech city, known as silicon roundabout
Intel Drops MeeGo In Favour Of Tizen
Intel is ditching the MeeGo platform and instead throwing its weight behind Tizen to take on Android
Surprise! Amazon Kindle Fire Costs $199
Tuned for conspicuous media consumption, Amazon's Android tablet looks like a Christmas Number 1
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9850 Review: A Touch Of Class?
The BlackBerry 9850 does a good job of combining a touch-screen with the traditional Blackberry experience
Google+ Gets Integration, Plans World Domination
Google is integrating new services into Google+, says Clint Boulton. That should help in its bid to catch up with Facebook
Pre-Fab Green Data Centres Come In Any Size
Pre-fab data centres are a reality, and containers are reaching places we wouldn't have expected, says Peter Judge. All sizes are catered for
EC To Study Europe-Wide Broadband Speeds
The EC is to carry out EU-wide broadband tests following disappointing results from an Ofcom probe
Three Adds Unlimited Data, Warns Of 3G Crunch
Three has warned it may begin running out of 3G capacity next year if 4G auctions are delayed
Virgin Media Launches Business Cloud With Savvis
Virgin adds its network to cloud provider Savvis, and offers it with no set-up fees
Camfed And Google To Launch ICT Centres In Ghana
ICT centres run by women provide hubs of learning in remote rural regions of Ghana
Study: Spammers Hacking Legitimate Marketing Platforms
Spammers are using marketing firms' resources to make their malicious messages cleverer
Violin Memory Introduces First All-Silicon Enterprise Storage
Violin Memory says its new arrays are built for Tier 1 workloads in a 3U SAN-attached platform
US Military Finds Cyber-Defence Scheme ‘Very Promising’
The US Department of Defence is to extend a pilot programme that brings third-party contractors in on classified military planning
Apple Sets iPhone Event For 4 October
Apple seems to be on the point of unveiling the iPhone 5 with an event at its California headquarters next week
Study: Amazon.com Tablet Threatens iPad On Price
Amazon.com could tap into significant demand amongst consumers if its price significantly undercuts Apple's iPad
Airbus Buys Supercomputers In HP PODs
Airbus has doubled its high-performance computing power with HP's container-based data centres
Google+ Membership Rises As Users Share Circles
There has been a dramatic growth in Google+ members, as users get the ability to share their contact circles
Win 8 To Sync User Settings Across Multiple Devices
Windows 8 is to utilise Windows Live ID in order to sync user settings across multiple devices
Small Businesses Lack Security Preparation
Small businesses must do more in order to be ready for potential data loss or security breaches
Why London Needs Tech Entrepreneurs
London could be a hotbed of tech innovation, if it could generate more of a local buzz, says Martin Warner
London Needs 70,000 Cells For 4G Broadband
Today's 3G may crumble at the Olympics, warns Boris Johnson - beyond that, decent 4G needs a lot more cells
Apple Says Samsung Rigged the 3G Standards
Samsung says Apple used 3G tech and didn't pay; Apple says Samsung put patented tech into the standards
Huawei ‘Honor’ Smartphone Has Three-Day Battery
China's Huawei will have a long-life Android smartphone, while it launches the low-cost Blaze in the UK
EC To Investigate Europe-Wide E-Payments Scheme
The SEPA Europe-wide e-payments system, proposed by banks, could exclude newbies like PayPal
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet A Good Business Bet: Review
With device management, a stylus and bundled apps, Lenovo's Android tablet is a busihness iPad alternative
How Amazon Will Change The Tablet World
Amazon's long-expected tablet will change things for all the other players in the market, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Ghana To Lead LTE Deployment In Africa
Ghana could be the first country in Africa to get 4G mobile technology, and Alcatel Lucent is eager to get on board
MySQL.com Hit By Malware Infection
Drive-by attackers injected JavaScript code that sent MySQL.com visitors to a site hosting BlackHole malware
Samsung Shows First Windows Phone ‘Mango’ Handset
Samsung's new Omnia W is loaded with Windows Phone 'Mango', which includes some 500 new features
Oracle Shows Off New Database Appliance
Oracle's Database Appliance is aimed at SMBs, midrange or remote-office enterprise IT systems
Oracle Looks To Undercut IBM With SuperCluster T4-4
Oracle's new SuperCluster T4-4 is the first to run its new T4 processors
Android Gains While iOS Sales Flatten
Google's Android has hit 43 percent market share in the US, while Apple fans wait for the iPhone 5
Icelandic Data Centre Uses Modules, Not Containers
Container-based data centres are popular, but Verne Global went with bigger modules in Iceland
Small Business Pain Results In Hiring Freeze
A new survey has revealed that most small businesses are not planning to conduct any hiring amid tight margins
Microsoft Explains Windows 8 Secure Boot
Microsoft is providing more details about Windows 8 security measures including its secure boot option
Parallels Looks To SMBs With Cloud IaaS Launch
Parallels's new cloud solution allows service providers to easily deliver cloud infrastructure as a service
Watchdog Seeks Mobile App Clampdown
The industry watchdog has warned of a clampdown on rogue mobile apps that charge users without consent
HideMyAss Anonymous VPN Shops Lulzsec Suspects
HideMyAss has admitted it does not hide people's online asses if they use its service for illegal purposes
A Grim Story Of Daily Breaches Is No Fairytale
"Scaremonger" FireEye says every network is under attack. The scary thing, says Eric Doyle , is that the story is true
London, Scotland Campaign For New Domains
The governments of Scotland and London are campaigning for customised top-level domains
Ghana Slum Faces Growing E-Waste Problem
The Ghanaian government is torn between a growing e-waste problem and the need for affordable IT equipment
Steam Computer Builders Scan Babbage’s Notes
The 19th century dreams of Babbage and Lovelace becoming a reality through Science Museum scans
Samsung Broadens Offensive Against Apple
Samsung has said it is planning to attack Apple with new lawsuits around communications standards
Facebook Timeline: Good News For Google+
Users who don't like Facebook's new look could migrate, says Clint Boulton. but will Google+ turn into something better?
Microsoft Windows Server 8 Preview: Review
The preview of Windows Server 8 takes on VMware's virtualisation, and boosts support for networks and management
Amazon Android Tablet Arriving On Wednesday?
Amazon's media event on 28 September is likely to see the launch of its Android-based Kindle device
iPad Leads In US Consumer Ratings
Apple's iPad tablet has continued to top the rankings in Consumer Reports despite new competition from Android
Microsoft Aggregates Discounts With Bing Deals
Microsoft's Bing Deals is designed to make it easier for users to sift through all the discounts that are out there
Facebook Makes Bold Bet With ‘Timelines’
Facebook's Timelines interface feature allows history information sharing, but could alienate many users
Samsung Sells 10m Galaxy S II Units Worldwide
Samsung's Galaxy S II smartphone has sold more than 10 million devices in less than 6 months
Apple Patently Under Attack From Samsung And Via
Samsung in the Netherlands and Via in the US are both trying to get Apple products taken off the shelves
Tech Spending To Grow Despite Economic Worries
Forrester predicts that despite economic worries, tech spending will grow in 2011 but then slow in 2012
SSD Adoption Set To Rise, Says IBM Study
IT departments look increasingly set to utilise solid state drives (SSDs), a new report has found
Cisco Study Finds Internet As Vital As Food And Air
The Internet is as vital as food and air, and people cannot live without it, according to a report from Cisco
Committee Report Labels Police ICT Unfit For Purpose
A report from MPs has warned the police’s ICT is detrimental to crime prevention and is not fit for purpose
Oracle Seeks £753m Damages In Android Java Case
Oracle is now seeking £753m in damages from Google in its Java patent infringement case against Android
Low-Latency Network To Connect London And HK
A high-speed fibre network between London and Hong Kong could help decrease financial trading times
Whitman: Another Tragedy Or The Saviour Of HP?
After three successive tragic CEO appointments, HP is desperate to get things right this time. Eric Doyle looks at Meg Whitman's prospects
CERN De-Bugs Hadron Collider With Static Analysis
CERN has been rooting out defects in its Large Hadron Collider, as physicists discover faster-than-light particles
UK And US Link For Lurid Storm Of Cyber-Attacks
Servers in the UK and US appear to be behind a host of cyber-attacks on former USSR countries
New HP CEO Whitman Commits To Hardware
HP's new appointment promises to invest in PCs - but does she have the enterprise experience for the role?
Executive Departs As AMD Forms Commercial Biz Unit
After finding a new CEO, AMD announced executive Rick Bergman's departure and Paul Struhsaker's arrival
Zuckerberg Unveils Timeline And Open Graph At F8
Facebook announced a new Timeline-based profile for users' chat histories, at its f8 developer conference
LulzSec And Anonymous Suspects Arrested By FBI
Two more people have been arrested for attacks against Sony and California government Websites
‘Monopoly’ Keyword For Google Antitrust Hearing Rivals
CEOs for Yelp and NexTag, plus the former DoJ antitrust enforcer took aim at "monopolistic" Google
HP Axes Apotheker And Appoints Meg Whitman As CEO
Hewlett-Packard forces out its second CEO in 13 months and selects former eBay CEO Meg Whitman
Cloud Email To See Healthy Enterprise Adoption
Mass enterprise adoption of cloud email will take place over the next ten years, Gartner predicts
Email Fingered As Main Source Of Data Leaks
Many regard email as a critical business app, but a new survey pinpoints it as the main cause of data leaks
Vidyo Funding To Help Video Conferencing Push
Vidyo has gained additional funds as it seeks to take of the video conferencing might of Polycom and Cisco
Alcatel-Lucent Touts Broadband Boost With VDSL2
Alcatel-Lucent has launched VDSL Vectoring equipment which should deliver faster broadband speeds
London’s Olympics Could Lose The IPv6 Race
Beijing 2008 ran on IPv6; if London 2012 hasn't implemented it, that could be an international humiliation, says Axel Pawlik
TalkTalk And 3UK Top Ofcom List Of Shame
TalkTalk and 3UK are still attracting more complaints to Ofcom than other telecoms companies
Defence Firm Probably Hit By Spear-Phishing Attack
Researchers also suspect Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy hack was similar to Operation Aurora cyber-attacks
Ingres Rebrands To Actian For Big Data App Push
One of the famous names in databases is being renamed to Actian because it says BI is not working
UK Government To Dismantle NHS IT Programme
The world's largest public sector IT project has officially failed, but experts say nothing has changed
AVG Attacks SMB Security Market
AVG makes a big play for the SMB market with updated software, resource centre and threats report
Microsoft Cranks Up Windows Phone ‘Mango’ Update
Much anticipated Mango update will be available within the next week or two, tweets a Microsoft executive
Oracle Happy To See Its Low-End Business Tumble
CEO Larry Ellison says his focus remains on high-end Sparc systems optimised for Oracle applications
Google Steered Clear Of Microsoft’s Antitrust Mistakes
Google's Eric Schmidt withstood a good, old-fashioned grilling by the Senate Antitrust Committee
McAfee Mobile Strategy Protects Devices, Data, Apps
McAfee's three-pronged mobile security strategy is a mix of new products supported by existing services
HP Board Considers Dumping Apotheker
Hewlett-Packard shares went up on rumours that unpopular CEO could be for the chop
Analyst Touts WP7 Threat To Android Crowd
Windows Phone 7 could threaten Android’s smartphone crown, at least according to NPD Group
Microsoft Promises Windows 8 Boot Up Overhaul
A Microsoft executive has stated it is bringing the PC boot experience of Windows 8 into the 21st century
Google Serves Up ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ Tips
Google's Android team have given tips to help developers prepare for the Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich"
Apple To Unveil iPhone 5 On 4 October, Rumour
Apple will reportedly unveil the long-awaited iPhone 5 to the world at a media event on 4 October
Facebook Rejigs News Feed, Adds Real-Time Updates
Facebook's move to reorganise the way updates appear in news feeds has annoyed its users
Power Will Be Wasted, Until IT Pays Its Bills
Even after years of Green IT promotion, only a minority of IT people know how much power they use. Peter Judge is shocked
Green Nvidia ‘Kal-El’ Tegra Chip Will Feature Five Cores
Nvidia’s latest Tegra mobile chip has hidden super powers courtesy of a secret very low-energy fifth core
ICO Probes Education Secretary Over Gmail Use
The ICO is making inquiries over claims that education secretary Michael Gove used Gmail for government business
Adobe Releases Flash 11 And Air 3 Media Platforms
Flash 11 and Air 3 have been launched by Adobe to deliver rich user experiences across an array of devices
Google+ Exits Testing And Opens To General Public
Google’s answer to Facebook, Google+, has exited its testing phase and is now open to the general public
Check Point Points To Social Engineering Blind Spot
IT needs to become more aware of the dangers posed by social engineering, warns Check Point’s Terry Greer-King
Amazon Android Appstore Briefly Opens Outside US
International Android users succeeded in accessing the Amazon Appstore, but the loophole has now been closed
Ultrabook Partners Look For Cut In Intel Chip Prices
Acer and Compal say again it will be difficult price ultrabooks under $1,000 unless Intel cuts chip prices
Deep Sleep Wi-Fi Could Improve Phone Battery Life
Boffins have come with an “idle listening” fix for smartphones to dramatically improve battery life
Judge Orders Larry And Larry To Settlement Table
Larry Ellison and Larry Page have been ordered by a US judge to return to the Android negotiating table
Casio Coughs Up Microsoft Fee Over Linux Use
Microsoft’s licensing campaign continues with Casio Computing the latest to sign a deal for using Linux
Google Reveals Online Rebuttal To Antitrust Allegations
As Google prepares for a Senate hearing, it has created a web page rebutting the antitrust allegations
Lib Dems Seek To Repeal Parts Of Digital Economy Act
The Lib Dems have pledged to repeal some of the more controversial parts of the Digital Economy Act
DigiNotar Declares Bankruptcy Following Hack
The company that unknowingly issued fraudulent SSL certificates following a hack has gone out of business
Intel Partners To Sing The Praises Of Microservers
At IDF, Intel, Dell and SeaMicro were pushing the low-power microserver as a space-saver for point applications
Rackspace Brings Virtual Desktop Hosting To Europe
Hosted Virtual Desktop is Rackspace's bid to tap into a growing market for mobile device access
Could Windows 8 Be The OS We’re Looking For?
Microsoft reckons the tech landscape has changed in the last few years, and Windows 8 will serve its needs. Let's see, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Why Does Government Keep Screwing Over SMEs?
The British government is neglecting its duty to support SMEs, and missing significant cost savings in the process, says Sophie Curtis
Microsoft Allegedly Paid £1m To Sidelined Female Exec
Reports claim Natalie Ayres was paid more than £1 million when she was denied the top UK job
Open-Source Software Management From Sonatype
Sonatype Insight manages the use of open-source software in enterprise systems development
Stronger Business Processes Will Improve SSL Market
Symantec says there is nothing wrong with the SSL system but CAs need to improve their security
Cisco Plans Virtual Networking For Microsoft Hyper-V
Cisco will provide data centre packages that will control Microsoft Windows Server 8 virtual environments
HP’s Hardware Exit Could Give Dell A Boost
HP's decision to dump webOS and spin off its PC business presents a major opportunity for Dell, says the company's CEO Michael Dell
ComodoHacker Declares Private Cyber-War
The DigiNotar and Comodo SSL certificate hacker has declared his manifesto to rid Iran of dissidents
Google Updates Android Voice Actions For Brit Speak
Google has realised that not everyone speaks English like Americans after it updated Android’s voice support
Cyber-Attack Hits Japan’s Largest Defence Contractor
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries weapons systems targeted by at least eight different types of malware
HP 3PAR Arrays Use Latest Hitachi 3.5-inch SSDs
Hitachi Ultrastar SSD400S uses enterprise-grade NAND flash and power-loss-management technology
Michael Dell Rejects Apple’s “Post-PC” Vision
Michael Dell has labelled the Steve Jobs vision of a “Post-PC” world as ‘complete nonsense’
Google’s Schmidt Readies Defence In Antitrust Hearing
Google’s Eric Schmidt is preparing to face down antitrust allegations in an US Senate appearance
Apple iPhone 5 Faces Production Issues
The iPhone 5 is reportedly encountering design and production issues, as casing images surface
We Will Never Be Secure While Secrecy Rules
The virulent Nimda worm shocked the world in 2001, but we are only just starting to learn the lessons of the past, says Eric Doyle
Fujitsu Workers Down Tools For Strike
Fujitsu is once again at the centre of industrial unrest after workers in Manchester walked out on strike
Google+ And Facebook: Who’s Copying Whom?
Google+ and Facebook are copying the crap out of each other - and that's good for consumer choice, says Clint Boulton
Cool Technology Could Revive Moore’s Law
A California research team has found a way to increase power on chips without creating heat: micro-capacitors
Intel Pushes Low Power Limits With Claremont Chip
IDF: Intel shows chip which needs no heatsink and can be powered by a tiny solar cell
German Pirate Party Wins 15 Seats In Berlin
Sea dogs climb aboard German ship of state on Talk Like a Pirate Day, calling for Internet freedom
ODCA Meets OCP To Accelerate Data Centre Greening
Data centre efficiency standards groups from Facebook and Intel share... for greater efficiency
Sony Bans Class-Action Lawsuits By PlayStation Users
Sony's new terms of service are about protecting Sony, not PlayStation Network users
Gmail Hailed As Credible Rival For Microsoft Exchange
Google's Gmail commands half of cloud-based email, vying for market share with Microsoft and others
Apache Killer DoS Bug Patched By Oracle
Oracle patched the Apache Killer vulnerability in Oracle Fusion Middleware and Application Server
Honeycomb Archos G9 Tablets To Include Hard Drives
Archos is launching eight-inch and 10-inch versions of its G9 tablet line, starting at £240 and £300 respectively
Businesses Over-Confident About Security Strategy
In a PwC survey, executives expressed confidence in their security strategies, but they could be wrong
Amazon Android Forking Good For Kindle Tablet
Amazon.com's custom build of Android for its forthcoming Kindle Tablet could have major impact
IT Pros Fail To Manage Consumerisation At Work
The majority of employees log on at work with personal devices but management tools are missing
Google+ Users To Share Maps Directions
Google continues to enhance Google+, with users now able to share directions and map content
Intel Unveils New SSDs For Enterprise Data Centre
Intel has ramped up production of its solid state drives (SSDs) for enterprises and data centres
Siemens Touts Cheaper Software-Based Video Chat
Siemens is touting its OpenScape based video conferencing as a cheaper alternative to hardware solutions
IT Skills Drive For British School Kids Revealed
A new scheme backed by the tech sector will see schoolchildren taught how to design their own software
Newzbin2 Working To Smash BT Blockade
Enemy of Hollywood Newzbin says it is working on a software client to allow users to work around BT's block
Critical UK Cyber Security Report Hits As Maude Misses
The UK's Cyber Security Strategy report is overdue but a critical independent report has hit the mark
HP Management Accused Of Misleading Investors
A lawsuit is claiming HP execs misled investors prior to the decision to partly withdraw from the consumer market
Blanket Social Media Ban Is Not The Answer
Talking with staff about social media policies and pitfalls is just as effective at securing your company as network-policing, says Nick Morse
Huawei Boosts Investment In European Enterprise Tech
Huawei is setting its sights firmly on expansion in Western Europe, after failing to make headway in the US
Google’s Patent Dilemma: 10 Reasons To Worry
Google should be nervous about the whirlwind of patent disputes around it. Here are just 10 reason why...
Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 Debuts At Build
Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 allows developers to link into Azure's cloud compute and storage APIs
Results Reveal RIM Is In Terrible Shape
RIM's second quarter results paint a bleak picture for the one-time champion of the smartphone world
Follow A Stranger With Facebook Subscribe
Facebook has subscribed to the Twitter model with a more-granular version of the Follow button
Intel Ships Xeon E5 Chips For Cloud And HPC Servers
At IDF, Intel said it has begun shipping eight-core Xeon E5 chips based on the "Sandy Bridge" architecture
Google Buys 1,000 IBM Patents To Aid Android Defence
Google continues its attempts to shore up Android with the purchase of 1,023 patents from IBM
Our Readers Take The Tablets
There are strong signs of tablet adoption in our readers' businesses. Next, which mobile OS do you like?
eWEEK Europe To Give Away RSA Conference Tickets
eWEEK Europe is giving away tickets to the RSA event in London. Subscribe to the security newsletter to win
Microsoft CEO Still Optimistic About Windows Phone
Steve Ballmer told analysts of his continuing faith in Windows Phone's prospects, despite poor sales
Apple Counters Samsung Lawsuit In UK
In the store wars battle, Apple has counter-sued to ban Samsung's Galaxy products from UK shops
Windows 8 Metro Browser Will Not Use Plug-Ins
Microsoft's Metro-style Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 will be plug-in-free – a worry for Adobe Flash
Facebook Urged To Purchase HP’s webOS
Facebook should acquire webOS so it can use it as a content platform springboard, says analyst
Yahoo Investors Seek Removal Of Chairman
Official company filings have revealed the shareholder turmoil currently engulfing Yahoo
Android Tablets Face iPad, Playbook Squeeze
Android tablet sales fell in the second quarter after coming under pressure from the iPad and Playbook
Hunt Laments Slow Rollout Of Superfast Broadband
Jeremy Hunt has urged rival telecom firms to put aside their differences as the UK lags in the fibre race
Cisco UK CEO To Chair Technology Strategy Board
Phil Smith, CEO of Cisco UK & Ireland, named as preferred candidate for role at Technology Strategy Board
IT Pros And Power Users Control Fate Of Windows 8
Windows 8 previews have centred on the tablet aspects, but victory depends on convincing IT pros and power users, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Salesforce’s Benioff Slates Government Cloud Efforts
Salesforce CEO told a conference in London that the UK government's cloud strategy is not up to scratch
HTC Sensation XE Has Fancy Headphones
HTC's Sensation XE smartphone will be in the UK soon, along with features for audiophiles
MS Build Bills Tools, Windows Server 8 And Cloud
Microsoft Build conference featured preview Visual Studio 2011, Windows Server 8 and Team Foundation cloud
SAP Fine Slashed To $20m In Oracle Copyright Case
SAP's big break of a $1.28bn reduction in its fine for intellectual property infringement has Oracle bristling
Intel McAfee Launches DeepSafe Chip-Level Security
Intel McAfee's hardware-based security allows companies to integrate protection at the processor level
Intel Bets Heavily On Ultrabook Success At IDF
Intel pitches ultrabooks as next wave, not tablets, for users demanding performance and energy efficiency
Samsung Takes On Apple In The French Courts
Samsung has filed a legal complaint against Apple in France, as the worldwide battle takes another turn
Facebook Smart Lists To Counter Google+ Circles
Facebook has responded to Google+ Circles with an improved friend list, that is dubbed 'smart lists'
Favourite Android Apps Revealed In New Study
New research has listed the most popular Android apps on mobile platforms based on usage
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes Office Flaws
September's Patch Tuesday contained no “critical” patches but does offer fixes for Excel and Office
Businesses’ Mainframe Commitment Remains Strong
The majority of big businesses are still deeply committed to their mainframes, and expect to increase spending
BitTorrent Downloaders Given A Malware Scare
BitTorrent's µTorrent downloaders got fake antivirus scareware, not the client they wanted
Hyperoptic Launches 1Gbps Broadband For London
Hyperoptic says 1Gbps fibre can be sold directly to consumers - and plans to upset the broadband apple-cart
Ethical Consumer Rates Laptop Makers’ Morals
No laptop maker scores more than half marks in a new online ethical rating system
Google Was Desperate To Buy Motorola Mobility
Documents chronicling the Google/ Motorola deal reveal the desperation with which Google pursued the purchase, says Clint Boulton
Google Says The Cloud Is Green (Of Course)
Google is biased, but it has put together a strong argument for saving money and energy in the cloud, says Peter Judge
Cisco CEO Comes Out Swinging
CEO John Chambers planted his feet and aimed at his competitors during Cisco's annual analysts' day
Government Wants Open Standards To Be Royalty-Free
Francis Maude has confirmed that it will adopt royalty-free standards, to deliver a level playing field for open source
Hunt Pleads With Mobile Operators Over 4G Delays
Jeremy Hunt will advise mobile operators not to challenge the 4G auction in a speech today
UK Government Breaks Promise To Use SMEs
Despite promising to end the IT oligopoly of big businesses, government is ignoring SMEs
Google Takes Off With ITA Flight Search
Google has launched into the airplane ticket search market with a limited, but growing, version of Flight Search
Kensington BungeeAir iPhone Lock: First Look
A wireless security device with an extra battery pack, that also finds your keys - we like Kensington's thinking
Kensington Launches Wireless Lock For iPhones
iPhone case with wireless tether doubles as key finder and spare battery
Google Offers Opt-Out For Wi-Fi Location Services
Google is curbing its Wi-Spy location data collection by offering WiFi access points owners to opt out
Adobe Revokes DigiNotar Certs, Issues 13 Patches
Alongside patches for vulnerabilities in Reader and Acrobat, Adobe has removed DigiNotar as a trusted CA
Google Partners With Intel At IDF Conference
Google will collaborate to optimise Android for Atom processor platform to help Intel's mobile push
Executives Discuss Security Breaches At APT Summit
Over 100 senior executives met behind closed doors to talk freely about the APT threat and regulatory changes
Microsoft Offers Up Windows 8 Preview At Conference
Microsoft has offered a sneak peak of its Windows 8 operating system at its BUILD conference
HP Revamps Enterprise Security Portfolio
HP has integrated its acquired security packages into a new cloud and mobile-focused platform
Google Search Share Falls As Yahoo, Bing Grows
Google's search share has fallen below 65 percent, on the back of increases from Yahoo and Bing
Supercooled AMD Bulldozer Breaks Overclock Record
AMD has smashed the overclocking speed record thanks to the use of liquid nitrogen and liquid helium
MoJ Director Says G-Cloud Is ‘Alive And Kicking’
The G-Cloud is not dead, says the MoJ's Martin Bellamy, and the government's delivery strategy is on the way
Google Must Tread Carefully With Zagat
Google will have to be smart to avoid any anti-trust issues the Zagat deal could prompt, and its critics will be watching closely, says Clint Boulton
BT Reveals Another 114 Exchanges To Be Fibre-Enabled
BT has revealed the latest locations of its ongoing fibre deployment, that will serve an extra 1 million homes
We Could Be Heading For Smartphone Fragmentation
Microsoft's patent-pursuit of Android could mean we are heading toward a fragmented world of smartphones, says Nikolas Kolakowski
UK Tech Startups Pitch To Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales
Startups will pitch to Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales for a shot at a cash investment in London later this year
GlobalSign Resumes SSL Certificate Operations
GlobalSign has begun issuing new SSL certificates following its investigation of a hacking claim
Jeremy Hunt To Press Google On Copyright
The culture secretary wants a new front in the war on online copyright infringement with the help of Google
Study: Internet Firms Lagging On Green Strategy
Companies such as Amazon, eBay and Google must do better on energy management and emissions disclosure
Banks Are Most Trusted With Personal Data
Only banks and building societies can take any encouragement from a survey of the British public's trust
Android Is Best For Business, Say Readers
Blackberry ties second with iPhone, in eWEEK poll. Next: tell us your Fantasy HP CEO
Social Networks Take Up A Quarter Of Web Time
Tumblr and other social networks are catching up to Facebook in the social networking arena, according to Nielsen
Accenture To Settle US Corruption Case
Accenture is to pay £40m to settle a case involving kickbacks and the US government
Rumour: Samsung To End Windows Phone Support
With two Windows Phone 'Mango' devices to lauhch, rumours say Samsung is leaving the platform
Symantec Cloud Service Guards SSL Certificates
Symantec's Certificate Intelligence Centre manages SSL certificates, from any issuing authority
Report: Apple iOS 5 Golden Master Nearly Done
Apple to send the 'golden master' for iOS 5 to iPhone manufacturers by the end of September, rumours say
Amazon Courts Content Providers For Kindle Tablet
Amazon is in talks with magazine and newspaper publishers about content for its forthcoming tablet
IDT Unveils Power Efficient DC Architecture
IDT is offering a power architecture designed to help existing data centres exploit their computing resources
Broadcom Snaps Up NetLogic For £2.4bn
Broadcom has paid £2.4bn in cash to acquire embedded processor specialist NetLogic
New Fibre Optic Cable To Boost Transatlantic Comms
The first new transatlantic communications cable in nearly ten years is to be laid in the Atlantic ocean
In Security, Life’s Too Short To Play Catch-Up
Attacks on companies have grown by 44 percent this year, according to HP, and anti-malware products are failing to keep up, says Eric Doyle
HTC Hints At Mobile OS Acquisition
An HTC executive has hinted that it could be interesting in buying its own mobile operating system
Carol Bartz Quits Yahoo Board
Fired as Yahoo's CEO last week, Bartz has now left the company's board as well, as AOL reportedly seeks a merger
Apple Finally Reacts To DigiNotar Hack
Apple arrives late to the party with an update protecting users from fraudulent DigitNotar SSL certificates
Google/Motorola Probe Could Prove Illuminating
Emergence of Google documents hinting at Android favouritism could prompt a revealing probe into the Motorola deal, says Clint Boulton
TalkTalk Boss Slams BT Fibre ‘Monopoly’
Government support could give BT a monopoly, warns TalkTalk boss
Linux Community Websites Hacked
Sites including Linux.com and LinuxFoundation.org have been taken offline, following a fresh attack
Europe Dominated By Smartphones
Smartphones have overrun Western Europe, out-shipping feature phones for the first time, with Android leading
HP Offers Partial Refund On TouchPad Tablets
Any TouchPads bought before HP pulled the plug on the webOS device qualify for a discount
British Scientists Invent Jelly Battery
A jelly lithium battery has been developed that is safer and cheaper than traditional lithium-ion batteries
UK Hackers Take Down Russian Embassy Site
DDoS attack protests David Cameron's visit to Russia, while the killer of Alexander Litvinenko is free
Intel Goes On £15m Investment Spree
Intel is investing $24m into software companies related to cloud services, embedded computing and security
Google To Reveal New Programming Language
Google is to show a structured programming language called 'Dart' at the Goto conference next month
Twin Tower Attack Anniversary Fuels Scams
Attackers are taking advantage of the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Centre attacks to spread scareware
Attackers Spread Typosquatting Scams
Scammers are widely using fake domain names that resemble legitimate domains to collect sensitive data
Analyst: Amazon To ‘Reshape’ Tablet Market
J.P. Morgan analysts have said Amazon's upcoming tablet could either boost the market or dampen it
Apple Tops Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Poll
Apple has topped a customer satisfaction rating for smartphones, closely followed by HTC and Samsung
Windows 8 Video Shows Eight Second Boot-up
Microsoft is developing Windows 8 to make it boot up in just 8 seconds, according to a new video
HP Urged To Ditch Networking Hardware Business
A Forrester analyst has called on HP to offload its low-margin networking hardware business
Google Touts Its Green Data Centre Credentials
Google has for the first time released details about the energy consumption of its data centres
Apple iPad Finally Gets Flash Video Workaround
Adobe has released a workaround that allows Flash-based video to be live-streamed to iOS devices
German Court Ban Throws The Towel On Galaxy Tab
The beach towel of German litigation has made the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 'tabula non grata', unless an appeal can be won, says Eric Doyle
Facebook For Civil Servants Banned By Government
Civil servants have been banned from using Facebook, but can still use Twitter and LinkedIn for work
Organisations Not Ready For Cloud: Computacenter
Many organisations don't have the infrastructure to adopt the cloud, even if they wanted to, says Computacenter
Office 365 Outage Affects Millions
Microsoft's cloud services have suffered further downtime, this time affecting millions around the world
HP Opens Private Beta Test Bed For Cloud Services
HP is capitalising on its membership of the OpenStack community to compete with Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Only Fixing 15 Bugs In Next Patch Tuesday
IT admins will have no critical flaws to deal with in a fairly light Patch Tuesday but rapid application is advised
Twitter Hits 100m Users, Sets Out Business Case
A massive injection of funds - and users - had emboldened Twitter to address its poor business image
Apple Extends Samsung Ban Battle To Japan
Apple is petitioning a Tokyo court to ban Samsung Galaxy mobile sales in Japan, according to a Reuters report
Over 1,000 Fujitsu Workers To Strike Next Week
Unite and PCS unions have announced joint strike action over unfair pay for Fujitsu workers
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Steps Up To The Cloud
Microsoft has launched its Dynamics AX 2012 ERP application which integrates with the "all in" cloud strategy
Google Acquisition Finds A Place For Zagat
Google has bought Zagat for an undisclosed sum, marking a new expansion into local business reviews
Microsoft Hooks Acer, ViewSonic With Android Patents
Microsoft has tied two more companies into patent deals, a continuation of its strategy to pursue Android licencees
Tablet Sales Impacting PC Growth, Gartner Warns
PC shipments in 2011 have been impacted by both tablets and economic concerns, an analyst claims
Samsung And Microsoft Prep Windows 8 Tablet
Samsung and Microsoft are reportedly set to unleash a quad-core tablet running Windows 8
IBM Offers £622m Financing For SMB Tech Acquisition
IBM is offering the SMB community access to £622m in financing to help them acquire new technology
Oracle And Google Mediation Sources Another Dispute
Mediation talks in the Java patents dispute have stalled before they begin with Oracle objecting to Google's team
ICO Censures Manchester Hospital For Data Breach
A Manchester hospital has lost information about patient treatments in the latest NHS data breach scandal
Google Documents Fuel Android Favouritism Debate
Analysts and commentators are all fired up over Google documents discussing how to maximise Android
HTC Buys Google Patents To Expand Apple Lawsuit
The increasingly bitter patent fight has seen HTC acquire Google patents so it can expand its battle against Apple
CEO Changes Leave Questions At Apple, Google
Google's Eric Schmidt and Apple's Steve Jobs both stepped down in 2011. Which company is better positioned, asks Clint Boulton
Microsoft To Show Off Windows 8 Beta Next Week
As Microsoft readies Windows 8 for developers, rumours spread about a partnership with Samsung
Car-Jacking By Phone Warning In McAfee Report
Vehicles' electronic systems are vulnerable to hacking attacks because security has not been a priority
Retailers Queue Up To Slash Motorola Xoom Price
Dixons has become the latest retailer to cut the price of the Motorola Xoom tablet computer
Conference To Show UK Contribution To App Industry
As delegates gather in Aberystwyth to discuss the future of apps, Ovum predicts massive industry growth
News International Asked Outsourcer To Delete Emails
Details of further requests from News International to delete emails have been submitted to MPs
IronKey Unveils Bank Cyber-Crime Security Kit
IronKey introduced an integrated banking platform of multiple security controls to combat cyber-criminals
BT Merges Standalone Units Into New IT Services Entity
BT has merged three standalone businesses into a single IT services unit with annual turnover of £400m
Seagate Hits 4TB Storage On Desktop
Enough storage in a $250 desktop device to store the collected knowledge of a top TV quiz contestant
Hyper-V Desktops On Microsoft’s Windows 8
Microsoft is working to enable Hyper-V virtualisation technology inside the upcoming Windows 8 OS
DIY Botnet Kits Spawning Lean, Mean Networks
Hackers are increasingly using DIY crimeware kits to push out malicious botnets but SpyEye dominates
First AMD ‘Bulldozer’ Opteron Server Chips Ship
The Opteron 6200 Interlagos chips offer 16 cores with improved energy efficiency over current 12-core chips
Apple iPhone 5 Offered On Preorder In Germany
Apple's forthcoming iPhone 5 is reportedly available to preorder in Germany from T-Mobile
Mobile App Development Skills In High Demand
A new report has confirmed that mobile application development skills are currently in high demand
Twitter And Microsoft Renew Bing Tweet Deal
Microsoft and Twitter have renewed their real-time search partnership to integrate tweets in Bing
IntraLinks Intros Secure Web-Based Courier Service
IntraLinks's cloud-based Courier service promises secure sharing of files, recall, and auditing
Registration For .XXX Domains Opens
Companies have been given 50 days to get their hands on an adult domain name, or opt out all together
Apple’s App Store Policies Have Limited Shelf Life
Apple's massive levy on 'in-app' sales is ample motivation for brands to wriggle free from the App Store, says David Jamieson
RIM Investor Calls For Sale Of BlackBerry Maker
A Canadian investor in Research in Motion has called for the BlackBerry maker to put itself up for sale
Are Data Centres Going The Wrong Way On Green Power?
Peter Judge asks why data centres are switching to renewable energy, just as the government may be backing away from it
Rights Group Says Cisco Aided Chinese Persecution
Cisco knowingly provided the Chinese government with technology to spy on Falun Gong members, say critics
Google And Amazon Bosses Help Fund API Startup
Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Google's Eric Schmidt join investor rush to fund Mashape marketplace for cloud APIs
Data Breaches Cause Firms To Ban Social Media
One in three companies block social media sites at work, because of fears of data breaches
Imperva Cloud Service Takes Strain Of DDoS Attacks
Imperva's cloud protects customers from network- and application-based distributed denial of service attacks
HP Plans to Keep webOS Unit Away From Hardware
A report says an email confirms HP's decision to split its webOS software and hardware into separate divisions
Data Centre Investment Beats The Downturn: Report
The data centre sector is beating the economic downturn, with investment expected to exceed $35bn in 2012
October Launch For Windows Intune Cloud Service
Microsoft is readying its Windows Intune IT management service for general availability in October
Yahoo CEO Bartz Fired In Phone Call From Chairman
CEO Carol Bartz has been supplanted by CFO Tim Morse as troubled Yahoo starts its search for a replacement
Ultrabooks Face Limited Production From PC Makers
Acer and Lenovo are reportedly rolling out a limited production run for the ultrabook machines
Google Places Spammed To Show Closed Businesses
Unscrupulous businesses are using Google Places to display their rival shops as closed on Places listings
Windows 8 Ribbon Interface Defended
Microsoft has used its official Windows 8 blog to defend the ribbon interface in its forthcoming OS
Global IT Services Sector Slumps Badly
Ovum has warned that the global IT services market has experienced a severe slump in the second quarter
Ofcom Denies 4G Auction Delays
Telecoms regulator Ofcom says 4G auction is still on track, despite reports to the contrary
Sony Signs Security Supremo
Sony hires a former US government security chief on its road to recovery from embarrassing data breaches
IDS Calls For Simpler Computers To Help Silver Surfers
Tech manufacturers must do more to simplify computers for the elderly, says Iain Duncan Smith
Fighting Cyber-Threats In A Post-9/11 World
Ten years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 21st century cyber-threats are still thwarting 20th century defences, warns Fahmida Rashid
Lenovo Snipes At Samsung Galaxy Tablet Sales
A Lenovo executive says only a tiny fraction of the 1m Galaxy Tabs Samsung shipped last year were sold
Marilyn Data Centre Uses Vertical Air Cooling
Vertical air cooling improved French designers' energy efficiency - and inspired the name of their data centre
Motorola’s Patents Are No Big Win For Google
Motorola's patents might come in handy, but they won't stop rivals from attacking Google and Android in court, says Clint Boulton
Government Tenders Services Network Agreement
Buying Solutions has tendered a PSN framework agreement valued at £2bn for joined-up government services
Intel To Let MeeGo Go: Rumour
Intel is reportedly set to scale down the development of MeeGo following Nokia's withdrawal from the project
Dell Plans Tablets, Phones With Chinese Giant Baidu
Dell hopes a partnership with leading Chinese search engine Baidu will boost its tablets and mobile phones
Leaks Reveal Microsoft Links To Tunisian Regime
A leaked diplomatic cable has reveal concern over Microsoft's links to the former Tunsian regime
Sony Tablets Fall Short On Pricing: Analyst
Sony's new Tablet S and Tablet P devices will struggle against Apple's iPad or Amazon's tablet says Forrester
Apple Seeks Security Personnel After Prototype Loss
Apple has posted two job listings for security personnel following the iPhone prototype incident
Google+ Under Fire Over Suggested User List
Google is under fire from complaints after it started offering suggested user lists for Google+
Internet Expands With 5.2m More Domain Names
The Internet continues to expand according to a study on domain registrations from VeriSign
The Personality Clash Between Windows 8 And OS X
Microsoft Windows 8 and Apple Mac OS X each provide a window into the two companies' distinct takes on mobility and the future
Government Commitment To Open Source Flounders
An FOI request by the BBC reveals that the UK government is failing to follow through on its open source promises
DigiNotar Learns A Breach Of Trust Is Hard To Mend
DigiNotar's SSL certificate leak seems to be worse than first thought and trust once broken may never be mended, says Eric Doyle
Londoners Get Bus Checking Website
London commuters waiting for their bus can now go online to see how long it will take to arrive
Investors Sue Google Directors Over $500m DoJ Payout
Larry Page and Eric Schmidt are named in lawsuits over $500m settlement for illegal drug advertising
Nominet Considers Criminal Domain Takedown Rules
Police could request a domain be blocked without a court order, if new proposals are adopted
Level 3 Certifies Three Green Data Centres
One Level 3 data centre in Amsterdam and two in London now get all of their power from renewable sources
Apple Suit Forces Samsung To Pull Galaxy Tab From IFA
Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.7 is no longer on display at the IFA 2011 show, after Apple won an injunction in Germany
Steve Wozniak to Keynote London Conference
Apple co-founder Steve "Woz" Wozniak will address the enterprise IT show IP Expo, in London in October
Hackers Hijack The Register And The Telegraph
Several websites fell victim to a Domain Name System hijack carried out by Turkish hackers looking for laughs
ISIS Plans Spending Spree To Counter Google Wallet
Payment group ISIS has reportedly earmarked $100m to compete with Google in mobile payments
Amazon Tablet Sees Light Of Day
A hands-on report has revealed the first details of Amazon's Android tablet
Microsoft Hit By Phone Tracking Lawsuit
Microsoft is collecting geo-location data from Windows Phone 7 users who decline to share their data, it is claimed
US Security Dept Warns Of ‘Anonymous’ Disruption
The US' Department of Homeland Security is taking hacktivists more seriously with a new warning
Virgin Provides Fibre To Everything Everywhere And 3
T-Mobile, Orange and Three will get faster mobile broadband, thanks to a network deal to use Virgin's fibre
Android Dominates With 40 Percent Of US Market
Smartphones now make up 40 percent of the overall phone market in the US, with Android in the lead
AVG Touts Reduced Footprint For Internet Security 2012
AVG has launched an updated security suite, said to be faster, lighter and smaller than previous versions
Technology Jobs Fear As Survey Reveals Hiring Retreat
More worries on the tech job front after a survey of SMBs revealed something of a hiring retreat
Mobile Market Patent War Lawsuits Increase
Openwave has joined battle with Apple and RIM over IP infringements while WiLan sues the world again
Everything Everywhere Boss Culls Top Management
Heads are rolling at operator Everything Everywhere as the new boss trims its senior management team
Texas Police Get Screwed By Anonymous Hacktivists
Anonymous' Chinga La Migra faction has struck again. This time the Texas Police are sweating it out
Police Cast Doubt On ‘Lost’ iPhone Prototype
Police in San Francisco say they can find no record of having helped Apple locate a lost iPhone 5 prototype
Toshiba Adds Wi-Fi To Flash Card
Toshiba has launched a new Flash memory card that comes with embedded Wi-Fi capabilities
Police Score More Arrests In Hunt For Hackers
The Met's e-Crime unit has bagged two more suspected 'hacktivists' and charged a further two
HP Without PCs Will Lose Face With SMBs
The death of HP's TouchPad has been chaotic, says Nicholas Kolakowski, but spinning off its PC business will hurt the company more
Judge Throws Out Oracle’s $1.3bn Award From SAP
New judgement means Oracle may not bank the largest US IP infringement fine, awarded against SAP
Juniper Virtual Gateway Given Security Upgrade
Juniper's vGW platform has been upgraded with security management, continuous monitoring and antivirus
Majority Of Brits Now On Facebook Or Twitter
The number of British adults using social networking sites has passed 50 percent for the first time
Salesforce Launches ‘Social Enterprise’ Drive
Salesforce kicked off its annual Dreamforce show by telling customers to start building the Social Enterprise
New HTC Windows Phones But Tracker Lawsuit Looms
HTC offered a glimpse of Mango devices – just as a lawsuit landed claiming illicit Microsoft user tracking
Microsoft Silverlight 5 Release Candidate Appears
Microsoft has delivered a release candidate (RC) of Silverlight 5 to help developers prepare for launch
Git Saves Linux Code Base In Kernel Server Breach
The Linux Kernel site was given the bumps on its 20th birthday when hackers broke in to plant a Trojan
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab 7.7 And Galaxy Note
Samsung has shown off two shiny new devices at IFA, namely a new tablet and new smartphone
Oracle Faces Federal Anti-Bribery Probe
Federal officials have begun an investigation into Oracle for allegedly violating anti-bribery laws
Windows 8 Prepped For Both Tablets And PCs
Microsoft is developing Windows 8 so that it can run equally well on a PC or a tablet device
City University Forms Unit To Combat Cyber Threats
City University London has created a research unit to tackle growing threats of cyber terrorism and crime
WikiLeaks Threatens To Sue Over Guardian Leaks
WikiLeaks is preparing to bite the hand that feeds it publicity, for disclosing the password to its leaked cables
Interxion Brick Lane Data Centre To Use Green Energy
A data centre in London's East End has opted for 100 percent renewable energy to meet carbon targets
Government Stumps Up £4.6bn For Smart Grid
The government has revealed how much is willing to pay for the smart grid and associated data services
Why Roaming Will Be Extinct In Ten Years
Pressure from the EU and the roll- out of 4G networks will guarantee an end to mobile roaming rates, says Rebtel's Andreas Bernstrom
Ofcom Proposes Enhanced Wi-Fi On Whitespace Radio
Gaps in TV broadcast spectrum could fill the rural broadband map - if Ofcom can get the technology agreed
Chinese Groups Reveal Apple Suppliers’ Dirty Practices
Apple's Chinese suppliers are reportedly producing high levels of pollution, creating a risk for residents
iPhone Prototype Left In Bar, Again: Reports
Reports claim an Apple employee lost an iPhone 5 prototype in July... and it hasn't been seen since
Crowdsourcing to Fix Broken Britain’s Transport
FixMyTransport is crowdsourcing to create pressure groups to fix broken-Britain's public transport system
Sacked Microsoft UK Exec Alleges Lewd Drunkenness
Former Microsoft UK senior executive lodges claims of "excessive drunkenness" in High Court case
Date Set For Sony’s Android Tablet
Sony's first Android-based tablets begin arriving in the UK this month and it has very high hopes
Samsung Backs VMware Mobile Play
Samsung has revealed it will make phones that can run VMware's mobile hypervisor technology
VMware And Symantec Pledge Secure DaaS Offering
Symantec and VMware promise a desktop-as-a-service offering with security and management capabilities
Online Google HTML5 Apps Perform Without A Net
This week, Google's Chrome Web Store is adding offline access to Gmail, Calendar and Docs using HTML5
IT Security Challenged By Mobiles And Social Media
Symantec's State of Security Survey highlights mobile devices, social media and consumerisation worries
VMware Targets Hybrid Cloud Deployments
Many new products and services have been seen before but they are coming into general availability now
APTs Cause Concern But User Behaviour Is Unchecked
Security pros are concerned about targeted attacks but continue to allow employees too much freedom