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Apple Accepts PhoneGap For iPhone Development

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

Cross-platform mobile development is getting easier, thanks to frameworks that leverage Web technology.

'Godfather Of Spam' Gets Four Years In Prison

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:10:00 EST

Prosecutors hope the prison sentence sends a message to spammers.

Microsoft Issues Internet Explorer Security Advisory

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:17:00 EST

Users of Internet Explorer 6 and 7 may be vulnerable to a malware attack.

Google, TiVo Partner For TV Data

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:28:00 EST

TV advertisers can look forward to a deeper understanding of how TiVo viewers receive their ads.

Microsoft Bing Cashback Not Always A Bargain

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

Microsoft's search rebate program inflates some prices for online shoppers, claims a competitor.

Google Buys Ad Start-Up Teracent

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:33:00 EST

Teracent's technology will help Google automate display ad design and delivery.

Jailbroken iPhones Vulnerable To 'Duh' Worm

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

Cybersecurity companies are warning that new malware can turn modified iPhones and iPods into zombies.

Chrome OS: There Will Be Local Storage

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST

Despite what Google says, not all data will be in the cloud.

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Motorola Buys RadioFrame's iDEN Business

W. David Gardner — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EST

Integrated Digital Enhanced Network products have been The acquisition will enhance its push-to-talk technology delivered over an integrated Digital Enhanced Network, Motorola says.

China Cyber Espionage Threatens U.S., Report Says

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:00 EST

A Congressional advisory report warns that cyber attacks against defense computers are on the rise.

First LTE Data Call Made On Live Net

W. David Gardner — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:18:00 EST

Alcatel-Lucent's live call is the latest in a series of Long Term Evolution tests and trials in preparation for the launch of LTE.

IBM Reports Cognitive Computing Advances

United Press International — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:56:30 EST

IBM has taken a big step forward in the development of a computer that works like a human brain, officials told a supercomputing conference in Oregon Wednesday.

Google Chrome OS Depends On Hardware Partners

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Despite its focus on the Web -- a platform with proven appeal -- Chrome OS will also need compelling hardware to compete against Apple's anticipated tablet and Windows netbooks.

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Google Releases Chrome OS Code

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:00 EST

Developers can now participate in the Chrome OS open source project and help Google bring its new operating system to market next year.

FCC Speeds Cell Tower Reviews

Marin Perez — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:59:00 EST

The "shot clock" rule will set a limit on how long local governments can review applications for new cellular towers.

Lawmakers Slam Deceptive Web Marketers

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

Post-transaction marketing abuses bring calls for stronger oversight.

Interop: Net Optics Launches Monitoring Tools

Paul McDougall — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:43:00 EST

Solutions are designed to boost network performance and security.

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Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6 Beta 3

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST

The third beta version of the next Firefox sports speed and stability improvements.

Google Phone Coming, Report Claims

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:00 EST

But for many, a Google phone doesn't make sense.

UPS Gets Energy Efficiency Boost

W. David Gardner — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:19:00 EST

Uninterruptible power supply systems from APC target energy efficiencies in network closets and server rooms.

Global CIO: Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's Goodbye Letter To European Customers

Bob Evans — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Column about the possibility that Oracle might suspend its operations in Europe to bypass the EC's absurd and unreasonable conditions on approving the Oracle-Sun acquisition.

Quest Launches Cloud Services Based On Microsoft Azure

Antone Gonsalves — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Quest OnDemand will manage IT environments, providing identity management, authentication, and authorization, built on Microsoft's platform for software as a service.

T-Mobile Says Employees Sold Customer Data

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:11:00 EST

A report issued by the U.K. Information Commission's Office calls for action against the unlawful sale of personal data.

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Cyber Warfare Warning Sounded

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

In its annual report on cybercrime, McAfee says that the age of cyber warfare has arrived.

Glide OS Extends Search

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TransMedia's forthcoming revision of its media sharing service will be accessible from any Web site through a browser plug-in.

Texas' Data Center Consolidation Project Under Scrutiny

J. Nicholas Hoover — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:55:00 EST

A commissioned report finds a range of problems with a seven-year, $863 million outsourcing contract with IBM.

Most Security Products Fail Initial Certification Tests

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:21:00 EST

A study based on the testing of thousands of security products over 20 years finds that most require several rounds of testing before achieving certification.

Google Apps Gets LTech Management Tools

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:01:00 EST

The switch to cloud computing doesn't have to mean giving up administrative power.

Ruckus Positions 802.11n As WiMax Rival

W. David Gardner — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:57:00 EST

The wireless broadband access system can be deployed cheaper and faster than WiMax, Ruckus said.

Microsoft 'Sudo' Patent No Danger To Unix

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:41:00 EST

The recent "Rights elevator" patent granted to Microsoft covers a graphic user interface element.

Ericsson Completes Nortel Acquisition

W. David Gardner — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

The $1.3 billion purchase of Nortel's CDMA/LTE unit makes North America the largest region in Ericsson's global reach.

IBM Offers Security Software For Virtualization

Antone Gonsalves — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:39:00 EST

The product secures each layer of the infrastructure of a VMware vSphere virtual server.

What IT Teams Bring To Green Building Efforts

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

IT offers network, security, and process skills to buildings management. But IT involvement's the exception, not the rule.

Smart Meter Made

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Utilities use network-connected meters and other new technologies to build a smart grid that will reduce outages, cut costs and improve customer service.

Web 2.0 Expo: The Power Of Less

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:33:00 EST

Next week's Web 2.0 Expo will explore business opportunity and innovation in a time of uncertainty.

Global CIO: Cloud Computing's New Name: 500 Reader Suggestions!

Bob Evans — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The CEOs of HP and IBM say "cloud computing" is a lousy name, so we asked you to come up with a new term--and your 500 responses tell us a lot about ourselves.

Microsoft Investigating Zero-Day Windows 7 Flaw

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:00 EST

The vulnerability was released the day after Microsoft issued its November patches.

Google Gets Gizmo5

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EST

The acquisition is likely to bring VOIP capabilities to Google Voice, making it more competitive with Skype.

Why Jaguar Land Rover Chose Google Apps

Mary Hayes Weier — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:48:00 EST

E-mail has become a commodity, says CIO Vincent Jeremy

Femtocells Struggle To Catch On

Marin Perez — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:23:00 EST

The economy and the lack of carrier marketing are sapping demand for femtocells, according to ABI Research.

Adobe Flash Security Model Permits Malware

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:54:00 EST

Web sites that allow user-generated content could be risking attack due to Flash's permissive security model.

Wi-Fi LANs Connecting On Campus

W. David Gardner — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:40:00 EST

College campuses are deploying 802.11n wireless networks at a much higher rate than other markets.

Avaya-Nortel Acquisition Gets OK

W. David Gardner — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

U.S. and Canadian regulatory agencies have signed off on the $900 million acquisition of Nortel's enterprise solutions unit.

Global CIO: SAP Tells Oracle To Free Java But Keeps Own Software Closed

Bob Evans — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Column about SAP CTO arguing that Oracle and Sun should place Java in public domain, but he doesn't think SAP should have to follow same policy.

Google 'Go' Name Brings Accusations Of 'Evil'

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:54:00 EST

Developers want Google to change the name of its new Go language because there's already a Go! language.

HP To Acquire 3Com In $2.7 Billion Deal

Alexander Wolfe — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:27:00 EST

The battle to control the virtualized data center of the future heated up, as Hewlett-Packard announced a deal to purchase 3Com for $2.7 billion.

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T-Mobile Lays Out 3G Plans

Marin Perez — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:22:00 EST

The mobile operator plans to roll out 3G networks that can get 21 Mbps downlink speeds.

Cisco Considers Withdrawal Of Tandberg Offer

W. David Gardner — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:40:00 EST

Tandberg stockholders have until Nov. 18 to vote on Cisco's $3 billion acquisition bid.

Fujitsu Unveils 10 Gb Ethernet Switch

Antone Gonsalves — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:22:00 EST

The low-power XG2600 runs on less than five watts per port, a 30% reduction from other switches in Fujitsu's line of XG Layer 2 Ethernet switches.

Google Search Visualizes Global Data

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:01:00 EST

Data made available by the World Bank is now being used to provide visual support for certain statistical queries.