Microsoft Server and Tools Business President Bob Muglia will leave the company in the summer, in the wake of other executive departures
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2011
Samsung Set To Launch 4G Tablets, Smartphones
Samsung is planning to launch several dual-core tablets and smartphones at the Mobile World Congress next month
AMD Board Forces Chief Executive Meyer Resignation
AMD chief executive Dirk Meyer, who has stabilised the company since 2008, has resigned as the board of directors seeks faster growth
Cisco Launches Compact Switches
New Catalyst switches from Cisco are designed for spaces where space, wiring or power are a concern
Intel And Nvidia End Patent Spat
Intel and Nvidia have signed a new long-term licensing contract bringing to an end their patent dispute
Facebook Shut Down Rumours Debunked
Facebook will continue to operate, the company has confirmed, after false reports that the site will close
Android Gingerbread Spotted On Apple iPhone
Developers have demonstrated Android 2.3, commonly known as Gingerbread, running on an iPhone 3G
Improved App Performance Touted For Phone 7 Update
The forthcoming updates for Windows Phone 7 are said to include better app performance and other tweaks
Weaponised Malware Poses New Security Threat
The recent Stuxnet attack on an Iranian nuclear facility sounded like just another attack, but there was more to it, says Jeff Hudson
Cisco Enterprise Tablet Heads For 4G Network
Cisco's enterprise focused Android tablet will be soon available for use on a 4G LTE network in the US
Why One Third Of UK Users Plan To Swap ISP
Users aren't happy, but customer disatisfaction makes the world go round, says Peter Judge
Researcher Bypasses Flash Sandbox Security
A security researcher has identified a way to bypass the security measure that protects Adobe's Flash Player
RIM Ordered To Block Porn Sites In Indonesia
BlackBerry maker RIM must censor online porn by 21 January to avoid being shut down in Indonesia
Google Apps Gets Anti-Spam Tool
Google has added DKIM signing to Google Apps, giving users a way of steering clear of spam filters
Amazon Revamps AWS Support Plans
Amazon has added new support plans for its cloud services and reduced prices
Iceland Hits Back At WikiLeaks Investigation
The US ambassador has been called to explain why an Icelandic MP is under investigation over WikiLeaks
Google Reveals Android SMS Trouble Was Two Bugs
Google has fixes ready for two separate SMS bugs in Android, which it says only appeared rarely
Google Wins Round In Fight Over Government Contracts
A US federal court has handed Google a victory in its battle against Microsoft over government contracts
US Government Calls For Identity Ecosystem
The Obama administration has outlined plans for a private sector-led identity system intended to reduce fraud
Spam Declines As Botnets Rethink Their Strategies
Spam levels fell over Christmas but Symantec reckons this may be the lull before a storm coming in 2011
Samsung Plans Google TV Gadgets
Samsung is to sell Google TV-based Blu-ray players and companion boxes later this year
Google: AdMob Gets 2bn Advert Requests Per Day
Google's AdMob advertising platform is showing strong growth on the back of iPhone and Android distribution
New Smartphones Set For Dual-Core Power
Motorola's new Atrix 4G and Droid Bionic will bring dual-core chips into the smartphone world
Twitter Fights US Court Demands For WikiLeaks Details
Twitter is fighting a US court's demand, made in December, for details of WikiLeaks supporters
Google Refuses Police Request For Street View Image
Google is refusing to give police access to a Street View image that shows thieves stealing a caravan
RIM Wants Two Years Grace On Indian Access
Research In Motion sees the Indian demands to access its email network as a threat to its business model
Government Launches UK Tech Centre Initiative
The government is seeking to develop the UK's high tech skills with plans for a £200 million tech centre network
Exploring Cyber-Crime Money Mule Operations
Security experts offer insight into how money mules are recruited, paid and managed by cyber-gangs
Intel Tries To Appease EU Fears Over McAfee Deal
Intel is offering promises to EU regulators to alleviate antitrust fears over the McAfee acquisition
Android Eases Past iPhone in US Smartphone Race
Google's Android operating system has now overtaken Apple's iOS in the US smartphone market