Windows 7 catalyzing desktop virtualization
Falling cost of deploying virtual desktops, coupled with enterprise migration to Windows 7 is fueling interest in desktop virtualization, says VMware exec.
Pre-adoption key to smooth cloud rollout
Cloud service adopter offers tips for organizations also thinking of moving onto cloud computing, touting benefits of pre-adoption preparation.
Ovum: China lacks IT services powerhouses
Despite government push in IT and business process outsourcing services, Chinese equivalents of TCS and Infosys will not emerge in "foreseeable future", report says.
China slams U.S. cyber spying claims as biased
Chinese officials hit back at a report by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission that claimed increase in espionage activities directed at the U.S.
Find more stories in: International governments, Defense/military, Commission, USCC, U.S., Nancy Pelosi, America, China, Beijing, spokesman
EC drops Qualcomm antitrust probe
European regulators have dropped their investigation into Qualcomm's 3G licensing, after Ericsson and other companies that lodged a complaint withdrew.
Find more stories in: 3G (Third Generation), Regulations, Commission, NEC Corp., Qualcomm Inc., Broadcom Corp., Texas Instruments Inc., European Commission, Panasonic, antitrust
News Corp.'s Talks with Microsoft: A Flawed Deal?
Confining content from The Wall Street Journal and other News Corp. publications to Microsoft's Bing will do more to hurt Rupert Murdoch than Google.
Find more stories in: Search, Web browsers, Social Networking, Google Inc., MySpace, Arianna Huffington, Rupert Murdoch, Microsoft Corp., News Corp., Wall Street Journal
Joost: It could have been a contender, or not
It was supposed to kill YouTube, and now it's finally dead, as some of its assets get sold off in what's likely a total fire sale.
Find more stories in: Web 2.0, Video, Joost, CEO, Web 2.0, P2P, venture capital, YouTube Inc., online video, File-sharing
Firefox hopes to one-up IE with fast graphics
Windows 7 features called Direct2D and DirectWrite will speed up Internet Explorer 9 performance. But Firefox hopes it might retool for the same benefit first.
Find more stories in: Web browsers, Service level management, Google Inc., DirectWrite, Bas Schouten, Direct2D, Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, Graphics, Mozilla Corp.
Facebook changes stock structure: IPO on the way?
The social network has converted all existing shareholders' stock to the more powerful Class B; it'll go back to Class A if they sell it during an IPO. But the company says it still doesn't have IPO plans set.
Find more stories in: Business plans, Business Strategies & Functions, Facebook, Business Strategies & Functions, IPO, Stock, Mark Zuckerberg, shareholder, Wall Street Journal, Business plans
Ciena buys Nortel's Metro Ethernet business
Nortel Networks will sell another piece of its business for US$769 million as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, which require it to dismantle its business.
Find more stories in: Network infrastructure, Ethernet, Nokia Corp., Nortel Networks Corp., CIENA Communications, network, Siemens AG, Wireless, Bankruptcy, Metro Ethernet
New standard lets browsers get a grip on files
The Files interface, now a draft at the World Wide Web Consortium, could lead to better uploading and other chores. It's largely built into Firefox 3.6.
Find more stories in: Web browsers, Service level management, Google Inc., File, Web-based Application, Web Browser, Photo-sharing, W3C, Mozilla Corp., Web Application
Google buys Teracent to boost display ad push
Google's latest acquisition is a startup that helps advertisers format and target display ads to particular groups.
Find more stories in: Internet advertising, Acquisitions, Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., Teracent, advertisement, Internet Search Advertising, Stock, DoubleClick Inc., leader
Chrome OS security: 'Sandboxing' and auto updates
Google operating system will feature many of the same security features as the Chrome browser, including "sandboxing" of applications, auto updating, and antiphishing.
Find more stories in: Operating systems, PC security, Data security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Google Inc., Phishing, Computer, Operating System, Security
Aust govt sets up new CERT
Australian government launches in-depth cybersecurity strategy, which includes establishment of a new Computer Emergency Response Team to rival existing AusCERT.
Find more stories in: Government, Network security, Security Management, PC security, cybersecurity workforce, Cybersecurity, AusCERT, Information And Communication Technology, Identity Theft, cyberthreats
LinkedIn's platform loosens up
Professional networking site now lets developers access its application programming interface to import LinkedIn features into external sites.
Find more stories in: Web 2.0, Web sites, Software engineering/development, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Inc., network, Web sites, Web 2.0, API
EU extends deadline for review of Oracle-Sun deal
European regulators have extended deadline for review of Oracle's acquisition of Sun, giving the business software maker more time to make its case.
Find more stories in: Acquisitions, Government, Open Source, Database, restructuring, European Commission, European Union, Europe, Sun Microsystems Inc., job loss
Microsoft warns of IE exploit code in the wild
Company says it is investigating a publicly published exploit code that allegedly could lead to computers running versions 6 or 7 of the browser getting compromised.
Find more stories in: Web browsers, PC security, windows alerts, security mailing list, Microsoft Corp., CSS, BugTraq, Microsoft Internet Explorer, exploit code, mailing list
Beware business cloud dangers, says EU agency
Organizations should be wary of vendor lock-in, according to European Network and Information Security Agency.
Find more stories in: Cloud computing, Network security, Expert, Enisa, Security, Risk Management, network, IT Security, European Union, Information Security
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