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Microsoft Pushes Cloud At Financial Analyst Meeting
Microsoft opened its annual Financial Analyst Meeting with the claim that Microsoft's cloud computing initiatives are beginning to gain traction
Ex-NSA Head: US Needs To Understand Cyber-War
At the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, former NSA Director Michael Hayden examined the concept of cyber-war and the role attendees need to play
eWEEK Europe Readers Remain Mainframe Loyalists
Mainframes are still popular, according to our readers' poll, despite arguments that 'big iron' is on the wane. Next up: what is your company’s open source policy?
HP Hints At Business Focused Windows 7 Tablet
Executives at HP have indicated that it could make a line of Windows 7 tablets that would be geared more for businesses than consumers
Amazon Launches Third Generation Kindle
Amazon has launched its third generation of Kindle e-readers, including a price competitive Wi-Fi-only version
HTC Droid Incredible Dubbed The ‘Google Nexus Two’
iSuppli has discovered in a teardown that the HTC Droid Incredible might be thought of as the “Google Nexus Two,” because their components are so similar
RIM Buys Blackpad.com Domain Name
Will Research in Motion name its rumoured tablet device, the Blackpad? This has been suggested after the BlackBerry maker reportedly purchased the domain BlackPad.com
Data Breaches Easy To Avoid, Report Finds
A new report has found that while data breaches are declining, many incidents could be easily avoided
ICANN Upgrades Internet Security System
In an effort to step up its fight against cyber crime, ICANN has upgraded its security at the very top of the domain name system
Apple Patches Safari AutoFill Bug
Apple has patched a vulnerability in its Safari browser just 24 hours before the flaw was to be presented to Black Hat security conference
Data From 100m Facebook Accounts Shared Online
The privacy weaknesses of social networks are once again in the spotlight, after a security consultant shared details of millions of Facebook users online
Ofcom Faces Backlash For Broadband Criticism
Some ISPs are manipulating broadband figures, but ultimately it is all about the timetable for migrating to fibre, experts claim
UK And India Launch ICT Innovation Programme
The government has announced a bilateral trade agreement between the UK and Indian ICT industries to encourage innovation and investment
Experts Warn Of High Cost Of Smart Meter Rollout
Consumer group Which? warns that the public shouldn’t foot the bill for tech that will save utilities money
It’s Time For Sun, Sea And… Smart Meters
Looking for a fantasy page-turner for the beach this summer? Try the government’s Smart Meter prospectus, says Andrew Donoghue
Google Hits Back At Microsoft Criticism Over Japan Deal
Microsoft lead lawyer Brad Smith called Google's deal to power search and search ads for Yahoo Japan anti-competitive
iPad ‘Power Tool For Selfish Elites’ Says Report
According to survey results by MyType, owners of Apple's high-profile iPad are likely to be snobbish and rich
Police Arrest Mariposa Botnet Suspect
The FBI announced Slovenian police have arrested the person accused of creating the malware behind the notorious Mariposa botnet
Microsoft Reveals Details Of Office For Mac 2011
Microsoft provided a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some features for the upcoming Office for Mac 2011
Black Hat: Massive Russian Cheque Fraud Disclosed
Cyber-criminals are using a complex, innovative scheme to commit widespread check forgery
Briton Holds Key To ‘Rebooting The Internet’
A Briton is one of only seven trusted people around the world to be given the power to "reboot the Internet"
ICO Clears Google ‘WiSpy’ Data
The data collected by Google's Street View cars cannot be linked to any individuals, according to the ICO
Amazon Sells Out Of Kindle e-Readers
Since its June price cut, sales of the Kindle have rapidly increased with Amazon.com listing its e-reader as "temporarily out of stock."
Intel Shows Off 50Gbps Optical Interconnect
Intel has created a prototype of an interconnect that uses light instead of copper, and that can transfer data at speeds of up to 50Gbps
Google Android Clamps Down On Unauthorised App Use
As part of its effort to make the Android market a more serious option, Google has created a security tool to prevent the illegal use of paid Android apps
Government Confirms Long-Awaited Spectrum Auction
The government has announced a radio spectrum auction for next year, in a move that could prompt the introduction of next-generation mobile broadband
IT Industry To Hit Carbon Reduction Targets
The global IT sector is on target to reduce its annual CO2 emissions by 54 million metric tons by June 2011, according to CSCI
Government Accelerates Smart Meter Rollout
Chris Huhn has announced plans to speed up the distribution of smart meters in the UK, with the mandated rollout scheduled to start in 2013
What’s The Story Behind Microsoft’s ARM Agreement?
Microsoft might be trying to become more like Apple, or maybe it just wants more influence over its manufacturing partners, says Nicholas Kolakowski