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Chrome OS: There Will Be Local Storage
Despite what Google says, not all data will be in the cloud.
China Cyber Espionage Threatens U.S., Report Says
A Congressional advisory report warns that cyber attacks against defense computers are on the rise.
Network Provides Healthcare Pricing Data
Transparent Health Network negotiates healthcare pricing with medical providers, and shares price data with its members online.
Google Chrome OS Depends On Hardware Partners
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.
eBay Founder Starting Online News Site
As print journalism suffers from the move of ad dollars to the Web, Pierre Omidyar hopes his service will fill gaps in local Hawaiian news reporting.
Opera Mobile 10 Hits Windows Mobile
The latest version of Opera Mobile adds boosted touchscreen support, visual bookmarks, and improved data compression features.
Google Releases Chrome OS Code
Developers can now participate in the Chrome OS open source project and help Google bring its new operating system to market next year.
Web 2.0 Expo: Startup Aims At Public Policy Crowdsourcing
Expert Labs, founded by Anil Dash, will use social media tools to bring private sector expertise to the U.S. government's decision-making processes.
Lawmakers Slam Deceptive Web Marketers
Post-transaction marketing abuses bring calls for stronger oversight.
Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6 Beta 3
The third beta version of the next Firefox sports speed and stability improvements.
Global CIO: Microsoft Data Center Strategy Vital To Azure
The company envisions a more just-in-time approach to bringing on data center capacity.
Google, Microsoft Gain Search Share
Yahoo lost market share, but retained the number two spot on ComScore's October search engine rankings.
Salesforce Adds Enterprise Social Networking
Chatter brings Facebook- and Twitter-type capabilities to applications running on the Force.com cloud computing platform.
Yahoo Refocusing Mobile Efforts
The company is shutting down its Go service to concentrate on specialized apps and the mobile Web.
Google Phone Coming, Report Claims
But for many, a Google phone doesn't make sense.
Bill Would Ban P2P Use By Federal Employees
Proposed legislation would prohibit use of P2P software like BitTorrent or Limewire on government computers and set policies for employees and contractors.
Quest Launches Cloud Services Based On Microsoft Azure
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
A report issued by the U.K. Information Commission's Office calls for action against the unlawful sale of personal data.
Web 2.0 Expo: APIs Build Web Presence
Application programming interfaces provide a means for e-commerce players to extend their brand—but they're not without risk.
Cyber Warfare Warning Sounded
In its annual report on cybercrime, McAfee says that the age of cyber warfare has arrived.
Global CIO: Building A Brand Takes IT Flexibility
There are fundamental differences in how marketing and IT see their roles, and the world. And it's bad for a company's brand when the CIO and marketing execs don't get along.
Web 2.0 Expo: O'Reilly Warns Of Web War
Internet visionary fears an end to openness as Internet rivals consolidate power.
Microsoft Expands App Store
Windows Marketplace for Mobile is available for handsets running Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.0, giving developers an audience of about 30 million devices.
Glide OS Extends Search
TransMedia's forthcoming revision of its media sharing service will be accessible from any Web site through a browser plug-in.
Most Security Products Fail Initial Certification Tests
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
The switch to cloud computing doesn't have to mean giving up administrative power.
Obama, In China, Promotes An Open Internet
In a townhall meeting in Shanghai, the President acknowledges the challenges posed by unrestricted Internet access, but says the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
YouTube Steps Up High Res Videos
YouTube will increase the maximum resolution of video uploads to 1080p, to accommodate higher-resolution consumer cameras, starting this week.
Microsoft 'Sudo' Patent No Danger To Unix
The recent "Rights elevator" patent granted to Microsoft covers a graphic user interface element.
FLO TV Device Hits Retailers
Qualcomm's $249 handheld mobile television lets users watch shows on the go.
Web 2.0 Expo: The Power Of Less
The industry's premier event will explore opportunities for innovation in a time of uncertainty, amid the entrepreneurial spirit of New York's Web community.
Global CIO: Cloud Computing's New Name: 500 Reader Suggestions!
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
The vulnerability was released the day after Microsoft issued its November patches.
Google Gets Gizmo5
The acquisition is likely to bring VOIP capabilities to Google Voice, making it more competitive with Skype.
Why Jaguar Land Rover Chose Google Apps
A customer success story spotlights the pitched battle among online apps.
Google Helps You Find A Flu Shot
Flu Shot Finder uses Google Maps to help people locate areas where they can get swine flu and seasonal flu vaccines.
IBM Rolls Out Mobile Shopping Software
WebSphere Commerce 7 includes components that let retailers connect with consumers through text messages and social networking sites.
Adobe Flash Security Model Permits Malware
Web sites that allow user-generated content could be risking attack due to Flash's permissive security model.
Wi-Fi LANs Connecting On Campus
College campuses are deploying 802.11n wireless networks at a much higher rate than other markets.
Global CIO: SAP Tells Oracle To Free Java But Keeps Own Software Closed
SAP's CTO argues that Java is so vital to global IT that it must be in public domain. So does the same hold true for SAP systems that manage 65% of global GDP?
Google 'Go' Name Brings Accusations Of 'Evil'
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
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.
Bing Adds Facebook, Videos, Wolfram Alpha
Microsoft hopes robust new features will help search engine close in on rival Google.
Google Search Visualizes Global Data
Data made available by the World Bank is now being used to provide visual support for statistical queries.
Four Indicted In $9 Million RBS WorldPay Hack
One of most sophisticated computer hacking rings in the world has been broken, claims Acting U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates.
'Conficker' Computer Virus Going Strong
The Conficker and Taterf worms are still going strong a year after they made their first appearances, security experts report.
Global CIO: Why Oracle's Larry Ellison Will Tell The EU To Pound Sand
Larry Ellison wants to compete head-on against IBM. He needs Sun to do that. The EU stands in his way. The popinjays better be sure to buckle up their chinstraps.
Google Introduces 'Go' Programming Language
Go aims to combine the benefits of rapid application development with program execution speed.
Microsoft Demands Takedown Of Bing Cash Exploit
A flaw Microsoft's Bing cashback program allowed startup co-founder Samir Meghani get credit for over $2,000 in rebate cash through fake purchases.
Mathias On Mobility: Net Neutrality's For Wireless Too
Our columnist argues that network neutrality, in the form of requiring open access, must apply to wireless carriers.
Microsoft Patch Brings Windows Kernel Warning
A Windows kernel vulnerability addressed in a November security bulletin should be patched immediately, Microsoft recommends.
Amazon Releases Kindle For PC
The app is Amazon's latest attempt to attract and keep customers through expanded portability of its e-books.
HP Unveils Hardware, Services For Small Business
HP introduced PCs, desktops, servers, and storage, as well as online services, designed to tap the company into a market likely to grow faster than large enterprises.
Global CIO: How IT Builds Brands
Technology is among three key factors driving brand value
Apple Releases Snow Leopard Security Patch
Mac OS X 10.6.2 addresses security and stability issues, and resolves a file deletion bug involving Guest accounts.
9 In 10 Web Apps Have Serious Flaws
The 10 most severe software vulnerabilities during the first half of 2009 affected software from Apache, Citrix, IBM, SAP, Sun, and Symantec, among other organizations.
Hadoop Crunches Web-Sized Data
To parse large volumes of data from Web servers, Yahoo and others turn to Hadoop's open source cloud-based analysis system.
Google To Acquire AdMob
With Android adoption about to "explode," Google is betting on mobile advertising.
Microsoft Releases Exchange 2010
The e-mail server includes better storage optimization, voicemail integration, archiving, and potentially big cost savings, says the software giant.
Global CIO: Cloud Computing's New Name: Who Will Win $100 Million?
HP, IBM, and Oracle say "cloud computing" is a bad name, so we're asking you to come up with a replacement name. You might (hah!) win $100,000,000.
Google Computes News Quality
A recently filed patent application suggests that Google is taking steps to promote news produced by major media companies on Google News.
Internet Use Increases Social Connectivity
Rather than pulling people away from each other, Internet use actually enhances the size and diversity of people's social networks, according to a Pew report.
Full Nelson: A Web Presence Needs Sizzle, For Shizzle
Customer engagement is the future of the Web. For the bold and the willing, successful ideas are there for the trying -- just don't try too hard.
Google Dashboard Enhances Privacy Control
To help users understand the privacy implications of its services, Google has created a unified view of the data associated with Google Accounts.
Microsoft Plans Fixes For 15 Security Flaws
November's patch day is about half the size of October's massive fix.
Broadband Goals Proposed In Minnesota
A report recommends high-speed broadband with download speeds of up to 20 Mbps by 2015, and could be a model for a nationwide broadband plan.
Microsoft Expresses Cloud Privacy Commitment, Concerns
In a policy paper, Microsoft affirms its support for privacy in the cloud and calls for regulatory clarity.
Enterprise 2.0: Google Wave, A Solution Seeking A Problem?
The difficulty people have understanding Google Wave reflects broader uncertainty about the value of Enterprise 2.0 in the workplace.
VoiceCon 2009: Avoid Unified Communications Hype
Implementing unified communications and collaboration tools doesn't have to lead to a Wild West scenario, according to a panel of experts at VoiceCon 2009.
Google Releases Internal JavaScript Tools
Developers can now optimize their JavaScript code with tools used by Google's engineers.
Serious SSL Vulnerability Found
A vulnerability in the most common data security protocol on the Internet could allow secure Web sessions to be hijacked.
Microsoft-Yahoo Deal Could Go Global
Microsoft chief says companies could roll out search alliance internationally once approvals are in place.
Enterprise 2.0: The Emperor's New Clothes?
Skepticism about the utility and value of Enterprise 2.0 were addressed at a conference panel session.
VoiceCon 2009: Siemens Brings Twitter To OpenScape
The social network support can analyze tweets to automatically set up conference calls, as well as adjust a user's presence, status, and device availability.
Enterprise 2.0: Novell, SAP, ThoughtWorks Ride Google Wave
Business software vendors have begun building on the Wave platform as Google promises a Wave App Store.
Homeland Security Seeks New Ideas
The federal agency plans to adopt the Transportation Security Administration's IdeaFactory crowd-sourcing application to encourage brainstorming by employees.
Second Life Steps Into The Enterprise
Companies can now run their own, private version of the virtual world in their data centers, for added security and control.
MSN Adds Facebook Integration
Microsoft portal's redesign gives it a cleaner look and deeper integration with social networking sites.
PayPal Unveils Plans To Open Payment Service
The PayPal X service is designed to make it easier for developers to integrate PayPal into third-party applications.
Enterprise 2.0: Is Enterprise Software Failing?
Software providers must look beyond lists of features and address business needs. And they must deliver on the promise of the next-generation customer experience.
Enterprise 2.0: Corporations Start Collaborating
Keynoter Tammy Erickson of nGenera warns that as organizations get more social, they'll face structural challenges.
Google Sued For Sexual, Religious Discrimination
A workplace discrimination lawsuit charges Google with violating the civil rights of a former employee.
Bank IT Worker Charged In $1.1 Million Fraud
A computer technician has been indicted for stealing the identities of 150 Bank of New York employees, as well as for grand larceny and money laundering.
Worms Invade Corporate Computers, Microsoft Finds
In its latest Security Intelligence Report, Microsoft documents the doubling of worms in enterprises during the first half of 2009.
Firefox, Chrome, Safari Erode Internet Explorer Usage
As Microsoft waits for Windows 7 sales to hasten the transition to Internet Explorer 8, the company's overall browser share continues to decline.
ICANN Approves International Domain Names
Web addresses will expand beyond the Roman letters A-Z and digits 0-9.
Wolfe's Den Podcast: Windows 7 Virtually Speaking
Our columnist ponders the demise of virtual private networks (VPNs), examines virtual hard disks (VHDs), and chats with Gavriella Schuster, Microsoft's Windows client general manager, and Ward Ralston, Windows Server product manager.
Bing Gets NFL Scores, Flight Info
Microsoft has added new features to its search engine with an eye to matching Google.
Global CIO: Juniper Attacks Cisco Head-On With Help Of IBM And Dell
Sensing Cisco is distracted with its non-networking ventures as CIOs are growing unhappy with rising network costs, Juniper is going after Cisco full-bore with key new products and partners.
Is The Desktop PC Doomed?
The rise of Web-based apps, virtualization, and a crop of powerful mobile devices have the traditional PC desktop on the run.
TV Web Site Opts For Cloud Servers
To handle extreme spikes in Web traffic, a popular television show's servers were ditched in favor of Rackspace cloud hosting.
Google Maps Adds More Real Estate Data
Users of Google's search engine can now find out more detailed information about real estate.
Facebook Wins $711 Million From Spammer
In addition to financial damages, Sanford Wallace, among the first to be crowned "Spam King," may face jail time.
Enterprise 2.0: Challenging Economy Pushes Businesses Toward Better Tools
TechWeb's Enterprise 2.0 Conference, Nov. 2 through 5 in San Francisco, aims to connect companies with better business technology.
An Android App For The Military
Raytheon's mobile application for Android-based smartphones employs GPS, camera, and other real-time capabilities for use in the field.
Amazon Introduces PayPhrase Payment Shortcut
Online merchants can use Amazon's passphrase payment scheme to ease the friction of online commerce.
'Complexity' Delays Microsoft-Yahoo Deal
Deadline for completion passes as the companies work out the fine print.
Google Launches Music Service
Look out iTunes and Amazon, Google has integrated songs into its search results.
Google's 'Gov Cloud' Wins $7.2 Million Los Angeles Contract
The City of Los Angeles plans to replace its Novell GroupWise e-mail system with Google Apps, partly using anti-trust settlement money paid by Microsoft.
Google Unveils Free Navigation Service For Android 2.0 Devices
Turn-by-turn directions will soon be available to users of Android 2.0 devices, like Verizon's Droid, courtesy of Google.
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