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Advertisers Can Geo-Locate Users With IP Tricks
Geo-location privacy issues are being investigated but IP address pinpointing will be harder to legislate for
Cisco Rumours Hint At Linksys, WebEx Sell-Off
Cisco is reportedly considering selling its Linksys and WebEx divisions as part of its refocusing efforts
Vodafone Warns Against Excessive Fibre Investment
A new report by Vodafone suggests that mobile is a better way to patch broadband not-spots than fibre
Attachmate Divides To Integrate Novell Acquisition
Four divisions will house Attachmate's products and those gained through its purchase of Novell
MPs Debate Rural Broadband And 4G Licences
The government says 4G technologies could play a crucial role in extending broadband provision to rural areas
US Bodies’ Set Up Forum On Location-Based Services
The location-based practices of Apple, Google and others still have US lawmakers seeking answers
Should Government Be Able To Turn Off The Internet?
In the event of war, would the government be justified in switching off the Internet, or would it be a hindrance, asks Sophie Curtis
GCHQ Letter Points To Powerline Interference
A letter from GCHQ suggests power line networking interferes with spooks, or does it just affect radio amateurs?
D-Link Shows Off Cloud Mgt Platform And IP Spycams
D-link has revealed its line of cloud managed products plus some high-definition IP surveillance cameras
Multinationals Push Key Services Into The Cloud
It's no longer just SMBs that are keen on the cloud. Multinational companies want a piece of the action too
Sony Restores Basic PlayStation Network Services
Sony is restoring access to services on its PlayStation Network and Qriocity, but has hit some hiccups
Cisco Workforce Faces Significant Reduction
Analysts believe that Cisco could be about to axe up to 4,000 jobs as part of its corporate shake up
ShoreTel Targets Enterprise With Upgraded UC
ShoreTel has upgraded its unified comms platform as it seeks to become a bigger player in the UC field
Security Challenges For Microsoft Skype Integration
Security vendors will have to pay close attention to Skype's integration with Microsoft products
Russia Set To Join ICANN Board
A Russian has passed the first ICANN hurdle, so the country could soon have a say in global Internet governance
Nine Out Of Ten To Get 25Mbps Broadband By 2015
The culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has set a target of 'superfast' broadband for 90 percent of UK citizens by 2015
Graphene Flashes 3D Movies In Under A Second
Researchers develop light modulator to transfer Gigabyte files in less than a second
BT Ramps Up Fibre Speed As Broadband Boosts Profits
Profits at BT have risen 71 percent as the carrier benefits from an increasing broadband market share
4G Networks To Offer 200 Percent Capacity Boost
4G technology will improve the spectrum efficiency of mobile networks, according to new research from Ofcom
Cisco CEO Warns of Changes And Job Cuts
Cisco’s missed targets will bring more changes and layoffs as it tries to get back on track
Microsoft And Skype Could Be A Match Made in Heaven
Despite early suggestions that it was a blunder, Microsoft's acquisition of Skype may be a brilliant move, says Wayne Rash
Ofcom Probes Unexpectedly High Phone, Internet Bills
Telecom regulator Ofcom has an online consultation to help with mobile and broadband bill shock
Duplicated Green Standards Are Doubly Wrong
If Green IT is all about efficiency and cutting waste, then why are organisations duplicating their efforts, asks Peter Judge
Is Microsoft’s Skype Deal Too Big To Handle?
Microsoft's acquisition of Skype will give it access to a 170 million-strong user base. But did Microsoft overpay, asks Nicholas Kolakowski
Cisco, Xerox Put Mobile Printing Into The Cloud
Cisco and Xerox are teaming up to allow businesses to print from any device to any printer via the cloud
Skype CEO To Become President Of Microsoft Voice
Skype will carry more adverts under Microsoft rule, and Xbox will become a home videoconference suite
Confirmed: Microsoft Buys Skype For £5bn
Skype will go to Microsoft for a price of around $13 per registered user, the company has confirmed
Gov’t Warns Of Climate Change Threat To Wi-Fi
Intense rainfall or high temperatures disrupt Wi-Fi networks, leading to a communications breakdown
Why Microsoft Might Regret Buying Skype
Microsoft doesn't need to buy Skype to reap the benefits of its service, says Peter Judge. Could this end up being a very expensive mistake?