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Microsoft Publishes Code For Wi-Fi Data Collection
Microsoft has published the code for its Wi-Fi data collection software, in a bid to avoid Google's WiSpy mistake
Facebook-Skype Deal Deepens Microsoft Alliance
Facebook's new Skype integration is another marker in its long-deepening relationship with Microsoft, says Nicholas Kolakowski
New Communications Bill To Review Role Of Ofcom
The communications industry could be moving towards self-regulation, diminishing Ofcom's powers
One In Seven Brits Lag 2Mbps Broadband Benchmark
Around 14 percent of UK homes are missing out on the government’s minimum broadband access speed
AVM Denies GPL Violation Claims
German router maker AVM says GPL campaigners are backing software which would break the Fritz!Box
Welsh Rural Broadband Access Scheme Expands
The Government has extended the Broadband Support Scheme to those with less than 2Mbps
Content Filtering: Weaving A Safer Web
Content filtering and scanning can help you to enjoy the benefits of the web, while avoiding the pitfalls, says ZyXEL's James Harris
Microsoft, Apple Consortium Beats Google To Nortel Patents
Google has lost out to a consortium including Microsoft, Apple and RIM for important Nortel patents
Gartner: Tsunami Failed To Dampen IT Sales
Despite the Japanese disasters, Gartner estimates global IT spending will jump to $3.7 trillion this year
Google Faces Further US Scrutiny Over ‘WiSpy’
A class action suit against Google over Street View Wi-Fi snooping has taken another step forward in the US
Skype Could Open A Can Of Worms For Microsoft
Microsoft's acquisition of Skype means it is now liable for things that most software companies never have to deal with, says Wayne Rash
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 Patents Wiretap Technology For Skype
Microsoft has filed a patent application for a technology that allows VoIP conversations to be legally monitored
Virgin Media ‘Stop The Con’ Site Banned By ASA
A Virgin Media website that exposes misleading broadband marketing has been banned - for being misleading
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
Cisco Creates Apps Ecosystem For Cius Tablet
Networking giant Cisco is also entering the apps marketplace with its own ecosystem for the Cius tablet
US Congress Selects Skype As Low Cost Comms Tool
American constituents can now talk with US Congressmen thanks to a communications deal with Skype
Flash Optimisation Software Marks FlashSoft Debut
FlashSoft SE makes flash disks more cost-effective by creating a server-tier, read-write cache
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
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
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
Low-Level Malware, Not APTs, Worry IT Professionals
Security professionals are more concerned about malware and spyware than “advanced persistent threats”
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
Our Readers Weather The Storage Surge
Storage is growing, but it is under control, says our poll. Next: what are your performance management aims?
Wimbledon: Cool Servers Score With Tennis Viewers
This year, Wimbledon goes 3D and IBM's liquid-cooled systems serve deeper analysis to the audience
Skype Beta Increases Integration With Facebook
A new Skype beta is offering deeper integration with the social networking platform of Facebook
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