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Facebook Christmas Worm Spreads Holiday Infection

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:39:00 EST

Koobface, the worm that has plagued Facebook, Twitter and other social sites, is back.

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Google Boosts Android Maps

Marin Perez — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:38:00 EST

The 3.3 version of Google Maps for mobile includes more location-based services and the ability to report map problems directly from the phone.

Google Web Toolkit 2.0 Adds Performance Tools

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:53:00 EST

Developers who share Google's obsession with speed have new options to make Web apps faster.

Samsung Gives Details On Bada OS

Marin Perez — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:33:00 EST

The handset maker's mobile operating system will be taking on the likes of Google's Android and the open source Symbian.

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Google Groups Joins Apps Suite

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:11:00 EST

Users gain more flexible communication and collaboration options, while IT administrators gain more control over information management.

Open Government Directive Tackles Data Quality

J. Nicholas Hoover — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:50:00 EST

The Obama administration will require federal agencies to take steps to improve the quality of their financial data.

Data.gov Heads For Overhaul

J. Nicholas Hoover — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:37:00 EST

The government is looking to make significant improvements to its open data repository, adding features for developers and consumers and prodding agencies to participate.

Global CIO: IBM Supports Oracle But Microsoft Kisses EU Ring

Bob Evans — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:31:00 EST

Column about IBM exec Steve Mills saying MySQL doesn't compete with Oracle products, while Microsoft waits in line to bash Oracle to the EU.

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Microsoft Shakeup Signals Azure Launch

Paul McDougall — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:36:00 EST

Software maker reorganizes server group and strikes NetApp deal as it prepares to release cloud platform.

SAP Outlines Five-Year Enterprise Software Plan

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee — Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:31:00 EST

SAP's unfolding strategy focuses on meeting industry trends such as on-demand computing, cloud architectures, flexible pricing, mobile and in-memory computing.

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Google Fights 'Google Money' Fraud Scheme

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:09:00 EST

In an effort to protect its brand, Google is suing a company offering kits that purport to reveal how to earn money from home using Google.

Microsoft Patches Zero-Day Internet Explorer Hole

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:45:00 EST

The company issued 74 Security Bulletins in 2009, compared to 78 in 2008 and 69 in 2007, excluding out-of-band updates.

Apple Pulls 1,000 Apps For Ratings Problems

Marin Perez — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST

Molinker is accused of falsifying 5-star ratings for its programs to boost its rating in the App Store.

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Fujitsu To Offer Cloud Services

Charles Babcock — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:48:00 EST

The company enters the ranks of cloud competitors, supplying compute infrastructure as a service through its expanded data centers.

Publishers Collaborate On E-Reader Platform

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EST

Top magazine publishers will launch a digital storefront and software platform for publishing on e-readers, smartphones, and laptops.

Cisco Security Report Sees Social Media Risk

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:53:00 EST

Bad passwords, inconsistent patching, excessive information sharing, and outdated AV software are key ingredients in what Cisco calls a security "nightmare formula."

Savvis, Cisco Boost Enterprise Cloud Offerings

W. David Gardner — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:13:00 EST

The firms will team to offer enterprise-class virtual private data center and multi-tiered security and quality-of-service capabilities.

Google Reinvents Search For Mobile Era

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 06:05:00 EST

Search is moving beyond keywords and desktop interaction into the wider world.

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Oracle To Plead Sun Acquisition Case Before EC

Charles Babcock — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:12:00 EST

The company will make its case with support from the likes of Eben Moglen of the Software Freedom Law Center, the Justice Department, and an Oracle users group.

Google Search Goes Real Time

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:08:00 EST

Search is changing at Google, with new real-time, voice-driven translation, and image recognition capabilities.

Good Adds Android, iPhone Support

Marin Perez — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:55:00 EST

The mobile messaging service will help businesses handle the looming consumerization of the enterprise smartphone space, Good Technology said.

Online Gamers Soaked For Cash: Lawsuit

United Press International — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:22:59 EST

An online game developer is using deceptive offers to illegally soak Facebook users for millions of dollars, a California class-action lawsuit alleges.

Intel Larrabee Graphics Chip Cancelled

Alexander Wolfe — Sun, 6 Dec 2009 20:14:00 EST

The plan to field a multicore graphics engine, which would have put Intel into direct competition against Nvidia, has been put on hold for now.

Google Chrome OS Previewed

Serdar Yegulalp — Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST

Google's Chrome operating system is about a year away, but a tour of Chromium OS -- Chrome's publicly available open source incarnation -- reveals a lot.

Google Buys AppJet To Power Wave

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:35:00 EST

The start-up's collaborative technology will be adapted to improve the way Google Wave handles group editing.

Symplified Offers Federated ID For Cloud

Charles Babcock — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:40:00 EST

The SinglePoint system can be used to manage a user's identity across multiple cloud applications such as the Salesforce.com suite.

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Microsoft Warns Piracy Surge Brings Malware

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 18:10:00 EST

Amid rising complaints about infected counterfeit software, Microsoft is redoubling its anti-piracy work.

Google Accelerates Internet With Public DNS Service

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 16:20:00 EST

By taking on Internet traffic direction, Google aims to make the Internet more responsive while also deepening its access to valuable traffic data.

Motorola Invests In Multitouch Company

Marin Perez — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:35:00 EST

The investment in Sensitive Object could eventually lead to Motorola handsets with stronger touch interfaces.

BMC Boosts Proactive Systems Management

Charles Babcock — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:32:00 EST

Houston systems management software supplier BMC tries to get IT a step ahead with its predictive analysis of impending problems.

Intel Launches Netbook Developer Program

Antone Gonsalves — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:15:00 EST

The Atom Developer Program SDK, in beta for Windows and Moblin, will allow developers to design and sell apps for Intel-based netbooks.

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HP Upgrades Thin Clients In Wake Of Windows 7

Charles Babcock — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:03:00 EST

HP is consolidating VMware and Citrix Systems desktop virtualization approaches with its own management software, and offering refreshed thin client devices.

Nokia Boosts Dev Tools With Qt 4.6

Marin Perez — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:46:00 EST

The latest version of Qt offers support for Symbian, Maemo, and multi-touch, and also includes code contributions by third parties.

Google Helps Publishers Erect Pay Walls

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:30:00 EST

Continuing its stormy courtship of online news publishers, Google is offering news sites more control over how their content can be accessed.

Psystar Halts Mac Clone Sales

Paul McDougall — Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:05:00 EST

Knock off manufacturer claims it's reached a partial settlement with Apple.

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Bill Collector Makes Hay With Oracle Middleware

Charles Babcock — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:38:00 EST

Collect America finds opportunity in recession, but needed to integrate collection applications on top of Oracle Fusion middleware.

Microsoft Says Patch Isn't Cause Of Black Screen

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 17:59:00 EST

Black screen issues are not widespread and may be caused by malware, Microsoft insists.

SAP Delays Support Price Increase

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:58:00 EST

The company is waiting until early 2010 to incorporate customers' feedback as it looks to raise its annual maintenance fees.

Ansca Mobile Releases Corona For iPhone Development

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:26:00 EST

Flash designers and other developers now have a new bridge to world of mobile apps.

Google Names Android App Winners

Marin Perez — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:14:00 EST

The top app in the Android Developer Challenge sends late-night phone calls directly to voice mail while the owner sleeps.

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Office 2010 Ship Date Revealed

Paul McDougall — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:02:00 EST

Microsoft confirms Internet rumors surrounding release of next software suite.

Dell Launches Intel Core i7 Mobile Workstation

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:39:00 EST

The Precision M6500 laptop is aimed at graphics professionals and researchers who need a high-powered desktop replacement.

Open Source Firm Launches Cloud Middleware Platform

Charles Babcock — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:36:00 EST

WSO2 is moving from supplying light weight SOA services to the enterprise to providing middleware as a service for cloud operations.

rPath Upgrades Linux App Deployment Platform

Charles Babcock — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:33:00 EST

rPath expands the capabilities of its Linux application deployment platform to provide dashboard visualization of the deployment stack.

IBM Buys Database Security Company

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:16:00 EST

By purchasing Guardium, IBM is strengthening its ability to sell to healthcare and financial companies.

Survey: Android Developers Unhappy

W. David Gardner — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:48:00 EST

Developers are frustrated with low application download volumes, poor marketplace design, and problems with Google Checkout.

Large Hadron Collider Breaks Energy Record

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:07:00 EST

The physics community is excited to see CERN's particle accelerator up and running again.

Dell Dabbles With Chrome OS

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:29:00 EST

Owners of Dell Mini 10v netbooks can now try a version of Google's Chrome OS for themselves.

'Black Screen of Death' Linked To Microsoft Patch

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:37:00 EST

A recent Microsoft security fix has been fingered as one of several possible causes of black screen Windows crashes.

RIM Updates BlackBerry Server, Media Software

Marin Perez — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:54:00 EST

The BlackBerry maker added multiple features to its BlackBerry Enterprise Server and Media Sync software.

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