UC Expo: A single appliance designed to replace phones and other comms systems with Microsoft software has launched in the UK
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Bookseller Jumps On iPad E-Reader Wagon
Barnes & Noble plans to release an e-reader application for Apple's upcoming iPad tablet PC, suggesting a strategy of porting its own e-reader brand onto as many screens as possible
MPs Urge Facebook to Add Child Protection Button
Harriet Harman says MPs are "taking action" to make Facebook adopt the UK's CEOP online protection scheme for children - although the site has argued it is not needed
FTC Seeks Rival Input Over Google AdMob Bid
The FTC is looking for official declarations from Google rivals about Google's proposed purchase of mobile ad provider AdMob, which could signal the regulator may challenge the deal
Cisco CRS-3 Router Answers Demand According to Analysts
Cisco's powerful CRS-3 router will meet rapidly growing demand for bandwidth, according to analysts, but its closest rival, Juniper Networks, is less impressed
Facebook Threatens Lawsuit Against Daily Mail
Facebook is threatening to sue the Daily Mail, after the newspaper published an article suggesting children who used the site would be approached by paedophiles
Twitter Takes On Malware With Link Scanning Tools
Twitter has announced it will begin scanning links posted by users to thwart phishing attacks and the spread of malware on the site.
Social Networking Platforms Line Up Location-Based Services
Reports suggest Facebook is about to join social networking rivals, Twitter and Foursquare in banking on services launched to be at the forefront location-based networking
BT Boss Condemns Government Piracy Measures
Ian Livingstone has spoken out against the government's Digital Economy Bill, saying that file-sharers should be fined rather than cut off
Cloud Storage Provider Upgrades Backup Capabilities
SOS expands functionality of its Universal Backup solution, including unlimited versioning, archiving and global roaming access
Review: Cisco Launches Secure Borderless Network
Cisco Secure Borderless Network protects beyond the corporate data centre and appears to address many shortcomings in Microsoft's DirectAccess
Review: FaceTime’s USG 3.0 Provides Employee Mangement over IM
FaceTime USG 3.0, due to be shown at the UC Expo in London this week, enables businesses to safely harness the power of collaborative Internet through IM and social networks
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 Series Could Prove Consumer Draw
Microsoft could attract consumers to its Windows Phone 7 Series, once the new smartphone OS is released later in 2010, according to Microsoft briefed analyst
Shoretel: Unified Communications Is Real At Last
As UC Expo opens in London, John Combs, CEO of Shoretel tells us unified communications is exciting - and we nearly believe him
Avaya Introduces UC Solution IP Office 6.0
Unified Communications: unified communications specialist Avaya upgrades its IP Office solution with video and instant messaging capabilities
Cloud Continues To Confuse UK Businesses
Almost a quarter of industry professionals are unable to define cloud computing, but will a new industry forum’s code of practice help provide clarity?
Google Buys Collaboration Tool For Microsoft Office
Google has made an aggressive move into the cloud-based productivity arena with its acquisition of online collaboration tool DocVerse
Google Opens Up ReMail Application
Google is open-sourcing the code for its recently acquired ReMail application, citing strong interest in the mobile search product
Lords’ Digital Bill Amendment Could Block YouTube
A House of Lords amendment to the Digital Economy Bill prevents the government from changing copyright laws, but could block sites like YouTube
Microsoft Shouldn’t Buy Twitter
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has raised the possibility of acquiring Twitter more than once, but would the benefits outweigh the difficulties? Nicholas Kolakowski says no.
RSA: Sophos Warns On Social Networking Scams
Sophos security expert Graham Cluley outlined some of the main threats targeting Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites
Most Smartphone Owners Are Disappointed, Survey Finds
Users are increasingly turning to social networking sites to vent their gripes about the disappointing performance of their smartphone handsets and apps
Intermedia Offers Hosted UC Service For SMBs
Intermedia has launched a new unified communication option designed to appeal to businesses with small budgets
Pentagon Relaxes Facebook, Twitter Regulations
American troops can now use social networking sites to help them stay in touch with friends and family whilst serving aboard
Samsung Adds Skype To Broadband HDTVs
Video chats via your TV are now possible after Samsung became the latest manufacturer to include Skype on its broadband-enabled HD televisions
Ed Miliband’s Hacked Account Sends Sex Tweets
Obscene hacked tweets, apparently from MPs Ed Miliband and Harriet Harman, should be a warning for all of us to be more careful online, say security experts
Everyone Is Gunning For Google
From executives being charged for privacy violations, to complaints from Microsoft-supported entities in Brussels and Google's joust with China, Google is facing adversity on many fronts
Mortgage Company Data Protection In Arrears
Redstone Mortgages had been sending customer details by email since 2005 with no password or encryption
British Library Launches UK Web Archive
Web data is vanishing - but copyright laws make it hard for the British Library to capture it in its archive
Twitter And Yahoo Sign Content Sharing Deal
In an effort to broaden its appeal, Yahoo has revealed plans to integrate Twitter content into its collection of websites