Nicolas Sarkozy
6 Stories
Olympics security is no game
News U.S. companies are supplying high-tech surveillance gear to the Beijing Olympics. The concern is how it might be used after the Games.
Tags: Security, General Electric Co., Security Equipment, Honeywell International Inc., security technology, China, Beijing, U.S., Olympic Games, George W. Bush
A French twist in Silicon Valley
News With backing from high-profile investors, French entrepreneur Loïc Le Meur is giving new meaning to the idea of "building a company online".
Tags: Web 2.0, Business Strategies & Functions, Business plans, Web services
EU lawmakers vote to introduce Net neutrality
News The Telecoms Package of laws recognizes Internet access as a fundamental right and makes data-breach notifications mandatory for communications service providers.
Tags: Corporate law, Web sites, Data Management, European Parliament, Internet Access, Telecommunications, Net Neutrality, Internet Service, Internet Service Provider, European Commission
French parliament unexpectedly kills Net piracy bill
News With few members present of final vote, lawmaking body votes down a bill that would have compelled Internet service providers to punish suspected copyright violators.
Tags: Piracy, Copyright, Web sites, Bill, Piracy, Internet Access, RIAA, European Union, Internet piracy, Entertainment Industry
France ignores EU and passes antipiracy law
News The French General Assembly passed the "three-strikes" antipiracy legislation, which conflicts with an EU law passed last week.
Tags: Piracy, Copyright, Piracy, European Parliament, Internet Access, Entertainment Industry, entertainment, Pirate Bay, antipiracy, Internet Service Provider
Internet 'heroes and villains' vie for ISPA awards
News The Internet Service Providers' Association has published the nomination lists for the "hero and villain" categories at its annual awards.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions
