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Kingston Warns Of USB Drive Security Flaws
Data storage vendor Kingston recently warned customers of a flaw in several of its secure USB drives that could allow an attacker to access sensitive information.
MySQL's Former Owner Can't 'Save' It After Selling It
Monty Widenius continues his campaign to save MySQL from falling into Oracle's possession with a script that would have been suitable, perhaps, for the Perils of Pauline. The whole problem with "saving" MySQL at this point is that its most outspoken defenders chose to sell it to Sun, a firm on the brink of collapse.
Google Nexus One Said To Cost $530 Unlocked
The HTC handset, expected to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show next week, may represent a unified platform for the Google Android smartphone.
Nokia: Most Apple Products Violate Patents
An International Trade Association complaint claims all of Apple's iPhones, iPods, and Macs infringe Nokia patents.
Salesforce.com's Wizard Was Parker Harris And Team
Much has been recorded about the rise of Salesforce.com and how Marc Benioff's clever marketing brought the company to the forefront. Today, with its stock reaching new highs, I wanted to pay tribute to a giant of cloud computing, Parker Harris, the technology magician behind the marketing who made Benioff's story possible.
Google AdMob Buy Opposed
Consumer groups said the acquisition would diminish competition in mobile advertising and raise privacy concerns.
Officials Seek Cancer Warnings On Cell Phones
Although there's no hard evidence linking mobile phones and cancer, elected officials in California and Maine are pushing for warnings.
Court: Microsoft Must Pay Law Firm $5.6 Million
An appeals court orders the software giant to pay a law firm that had opposed it in antitrust litigation.
Twitter Buys Out Mixer Labs
Microblogging service acquires developer of the GeoAPI location mapping tool.
FTC Asks Google For More Info On AdMob Buy
The FTC request means there will be a delay in Google's acquisition of the mobile ad company, Google says.
Apple Display Suit Dismissed
The lawsuit claimed that Apple knowingly sold iMacs with defective displays.
Samsung, Kodak Negotiate Patent Settlement
A proposed agreement calls for Samsung to deliver an undisclosed payment to Kodak, as well as a cross-licensing deal.
3Com Earnings Grow, Sales Slip
Positive earnings bolster the network switching, routing, and security firm ahead of its acquisition by HP.
Electronic Deposits Increase SMB Efficiency
Making deposits without making a trip to the bank has a number of important benefits for small businesses.
10 Things That WON'T Happen In 2009 - Were We Right or Wrong?
bMighty bravely goes back to check whether our 2009 "anti-predictions" held true -- or if they actually happened. How well do you think we did?
Locating Your Business: What To Look For In A Building
They say that real estate is all about location. But small and midsize companies may discover that what their building is made of can be as important as where it's located. Some building materials can interfere with your company's technology equipment!
Microsoft Word Sales Face U.S. Ban
Appeals court says software maker must halt distribution of popular program unless patent-friendly changes are made.
Top Facebook Updates: Lady Gaga, Farmville, H1N1
Social networking site says 2009's top memes reflect members' broad array of interests and worries.
HP Probes 'Racist' Webcam Claim
YouTube video appears to show company's facial recognition technology only works with white people.
Q & A: Army CIO Advances Consolidation Effort
Cloud computing and powerful mobile devices are part of Jeffrey Sorenson's plan to centralize Army IT and make it more consistent for soldiers deploying from bases to the battlefield.
Gallery: Terremark Readies Secure Cloud Data Center
A new data center complex under construction in northern Virginia is protected by armed guards, bomb-sniffing dogs, and blast-proof walls.
Bing! Microsoft Hit With Copyright Suit
Small design shop claims software maker stole its trade name when it launched search engine earlier this year.
Verizon Defends Cancellation Fees
The largest U.S. carrier said doubling its early termination fee was necessary to reduce consumers' costs for sophisticated devices like the Storm 2 or Motorola Droid.
5 Predictions For Government IT In 2010
Government agencies will continue to struggle with cybersecurity, while making strides in transparency and cloud computing. There will also be new pushes for accountability and IT procurement reform.
Q&A: David Wennergren, DoD Deputy CIO
Department of Defense deputy CIO David Wennergren addresses information stovepipes, SOA, procurement, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
Virtualization For Small Businesses: When Does It Make Sense?
How big does your company have to be before you get real benefits from virtualization?
3 SMBs Illustrate The Different Approaches To Windows 7 -- And Other Top Tech Issues
IT folks from three very different small-to-midsize organizations talk about their plans for migrating to Windows 7, plus how they're dealing with the economy, mobility, and tech support.
Google Found Guilty In French Copyright Case
A judge ordered Google to pay 300,000 euros to a French publisher, plus 10,000 euros per day until it removes extracts of the publisher's books from its database.
Biden Kicks Off Broadband Stimulus
Vice President Joseph Biden announced Thursday the first wave of government stimulus spending on broadband networks.
FCC Preparing Broadband Plan
A tight supply of broadband spectrum and the use of set-top boxes for Internet connections are just two of the matters the commission is working to address.
H1N1 Hotline Spreads Flu Info
Healthcare providers may use the phone and online service to provide H1N1 information while preserving medical resources for truly urgent care.
Government Technologist: Holding The Fed CIO's Feet To The Fire
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra needs to rein in the government's ever-growing IT operations. He could learn a few things about cost management from private sector CIOs.
Plurk Might Sue Microsoft For Code Theft
Chinese microblogging service says it may take legal action in wake of plagiarism incident.
MySQL Campaign Heats Up
The open source database's author urges users to object to deal that would give Oracle ownership of MySQL.
Chief Of The Year: Vivek Kundra
The federal CIO is driving change within the government's lumbering IT operations. A lengthy to-do list will test his ideas and power of persuasion.
Federal CIO Kundra Talks IT Strategy
Nine months into the job, Vivek Kundra discusses IT initiatives, the path ahead, and challenges in driving the Obama Administration's 'open government' agenda.
FTC Won't Seek Intel Breakup
Commission says it will not attempt to force chipmaker to divest business units.
Remote Assistance Thriller: Dial "S" For "Scam"
A new scam involving remote support software recently surfaced in the United Kingdom. Before you snicker at just how gullible the victims appear to be, ask yourself whether your company's PCs are vulnerable to precisely this sort of attack.
Intel Calls FTC Suit 'Misguided'
Chipmaker says Trade Commission's legal action has no basis in law.
Project Honey Pot: Over One Billion Spammers Served
This week, Project Honey Pot identified its one billionth spam message. Find out what it has learned from that torrent of junk email -- and what you can do to make its efforts to stop spam even more successful.
Congress Goes Wireless
The House of Representatives is preparing to roll out its wireless network, though the timeline for completion is unclear.
Psystar Barred From Selling Mac Clones
The permanent injunction follows a judgment that Psystar violated Apple's Mac OS copyright.
Work Visas Back On Congressional Agenda
The Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 would make it easier for foreigners with advanced degrees from U.S. universities to get green cards.
IT Jobs: CIOs Need Help But Won't Hire
Hiring for permanent IT positions is flat, but bright spots are seen for IT contractors specializing in security, BI, and SAP.
FTC Sues Intel For Monopoly Tactics
Competition watchdog says chipmaker illegally bullied PC makers into using its chips.
Software Tools Help Manage Clinical Trials
Web-based, analytic software tools help pharmaceutical firms keep patient recruitment on track for clinical trials.
SMS Privacy Case Heads To Supreme Court
At issue is whether text messages sent on an employee's government-owned device can remain private.
Microsoft Launches, Pulls, Twitter-Style Microblog
Software maker yanks Juku social networking site after competitor cries foul.
Oracle Mobilizing MySQL Users
The European Commission investigation into Oracle's acquisition of Sun is turning into a political dogfight as MySQL users are writing letters supporting and opposing the deal.
Los Angeles Goes Google
As of Monday, city employees will be able to start using Google Apps for daily computing tasks.
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The State of Cloud Computing - Fall 2020
Download this report to compare how cloud usage and spending patterns have changed in 2020, and how respondents think they'll evolve over the next two years.
2021 Top Enterprise IT TrendsWe've identified the key trends that are poised to impact the IT landscape in 2021. Find out why they're important and how they will affect you.
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