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RIM May Drop BlackBerry OS Licensing Plans
RIM is likely to drop plans to license the BlackBerry OS in order to focus on its upcoming BlackBerry 10 device, according to an analyst
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Cyber Security for Chemical Industry Europe
The Cyber Security for Chemical Industry Europe will bring together leading c-level practitioners and senior IT Security Managers from across Europe to discuss how you can ensure that your business is not vulnerable to attack.
Google Bouncer Takes On Malicious Android Apps
Google's automated scanning service, dubbed Bouncer, is to frisk Android Market apps for hidden malware
France Fines Google For Offering Free Maps
Google Maps is deemed anti-competitive in France
Google Privacy Policy To Be Investigated By EU Regulators
Turns out making things simpler is not that simple
Google To Censor Blogger Sites On Country-By-Country Basis
Google follows Twitter's lead and will use country-code top level domains to censor content as required
Motorola Wins Injunction Against Apple’s iCloud In Germany
A German court has granted Motorola a permanent injuction against Apple iCloud, though immediate enforcement could prove costly
British Student To Release Bamboo Smartphone
The Android-powered ADzero is made from durable bamboo and is set to launch in the UK later this year
Google Docs Android App Now Lets You View Documents Offline
New update adds offline viewing functionality, but many file types are excluded
Cisco Live: Faster Upgrades For Catalyst And Nexus Switches
Cisco is upgrading its key switches to enable them to handle 40GbE or 100GbE to satisfy demand for cloud, BYOD and video
Facebook IPO Exposes Hacking And Spamming Business Risks
Facebook identified hacking and spam as ongoing issues to comply with US regulations on disclosing IPO-related security issues
Microsoft Snipes At Google Over Its Lucrative Privacy Policy
Microsoft has started to take some public jabs at Google's controversial moneymaking privacy policy
Facebook Will Join Apple And Google’s League With Its IPO
Facebook's $5 billion initial public offering could give the social network a market capitalisation akin to Silicon Valley's two other giants
Cisco Live: In Pictures
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Facebook IPO Will Help It Compete For Revenue With Google
Facebook is expected to file for its initial public offering today setting it up for more intense competition with Google
New Samsung Tablet Touches Down At The 2012 Super Bowl
Samsung plots to bedazzle billions with a surprise entry in the American football spectacular
Salesforce Launches Desk.com Social Support Tool
Salesforce.com is targeting SMBs with a cloud-based helpdesk dashboard that integrates Facebook and Twitter feeds
Cisco Live: Advances Promised On All Fronts
Cisco's Padmasree Warrior promised to go for gold in the networking race but ruled out storage
Mozilla Steps Up Chrome Battle And Release Pace With Firefox 10
Firefox 10 paves the way for Mozilla's silent updates, as Google's Chrome grabs more market share
Google Acquisitions For 2011 Totalled Nearly $2bn
Google's acquisitions, including ITA Software, Admeld and Zagat, totalled $1.97bn last year, and would have been even higher if its Motorola buyout had been completed
Facebook Sues Over ‘Likejacking’ Scam
Facebook and the State of Washington are suing a marketing firm over a 'likejacking' scam that allegedly brought in up to $1.2 million per month
Google, Microsoft And Others Announce Anti-Phishing Initiative
An alliance between 15 companies is hoping to set a standard to effectively wipe out email phishing
Prisoners Use Smuggled Phones To Menace Victims On Facebook
Ministry of Justice catches 350 inmates using social network in past year, but more slip through the net
US Politicians Challenge Google Privacy Policy Change
Members of the US Congress are questioning Google over sweeping changes in how it handles user privacy
Report: Facebook Flotation Set For 1 February
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Facebook will hold its initial public offering on 1 February, setting the stage for the biggest IT IPO in history
Android Hit By ‘Counterclank’ Trojan
Android.Counterclank attaches to applications in the Android Market and may be used to run malicious code on smartphones and tablets, according to Symantec
Google Adds Teens To Social Network
Google's next step in its challenge against Facebook is to accept teenagers aged 13 and older in most countries