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APAC mobile multimedia services to dethrone SMS
News Mobile multimedia services will surpass short messaging service in revenue contribution to Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan by year-end, reports IDC.
Tags: Mobile applications, Mobile platforms, Development/design, Mobile Multimedia Service, cell phone, multimedia, revenue, network, mobile, Mobile applications
M'sian operator to offer WiMax services in S'pore
News Malaysia's Packet One signs deal that, if approved, will allow company to assume WiMax license to operate facilities and offer wireless broadband access in Singapore.
Tags: WiMax, Personal broadband, Pacnet Ltd., network, mobile, Wireless Broadband, Wireless, Singapore, Malaysia, FTTH
M'sian operator bets on new tariffs for 3G growth
News Latecomer to Malaysia's 3G market, DiGi unveils new service plans to appeal to wider user base. However, operator still faces tough competition, analyst says.
Tags: 3G (Third Generation), WiMax, Data services, Phone, DiGi Telecommunications, cell phone, mobile, Smart Phone, EDGE, Broadband
10 iptables rules to help secure your Linux box
Techguide Mastering iptables could take a while, but if you have a few rules to cover the basic security needs, you'll be well on your way to protecting your Linux system.
Tags: Linux, Network security, Security Management, Packet, TCP, Security, Rule, SSH, IP, Linux Server
Use tcpdump for traffic analysis
Techguide The tcpdump tool is powerful and flexible, but compared with graphical tools like Wireshark it may appear to be a dark art. It really isn't that difficult to use once you pick up the basics.
Tags: Data security, Network security, Security Management, Security applications/tools, Data mining & analysis, Packet, Security, SSH, Tool, network interface
Virgin Media to monitor traffic for file-sharing
News U.K. carrier to monitor its customers' data packets in an effort to gauge the level of unlawful file-sharing on its networks.
Tags: Privacy, Trial, Virgin Media, Detica, network, Spokesperson, Media, File-sharing, monitor, music company
Microsoft criticizes privacy in Chrome 3.0
News Latest version of the browser logs every search keystroke and sends it back to Google, Microsoft executive points out.
Tags: Privacy, Web browsers, Google Inc., Security, Microsoft Corp., software, Web Browser, Privacy, software company, Google Chrome
Firewalls failing to protect banks, says security expert
News Banks are spending more than they need on technology they would not miss, according to network security pioneer Nir Zuk.
Tags: Firewalls, Malware, Security, bank, network, Firewall Technology, Server, port number, security company, security technology
M'sian broadband wars heat up
Blogs Consumer broadband service in Malaysia has been around for almost 10 years now, but it wasn't until 2005/2006 that the s...
Researchers devise way to deny denial-of-service attacks
News Engineers at Auburn University in Alabama have developed a filter that could protect government, commercial and educational servers from being attacked.
Tags: Network security, Business security, IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems), Authentication, Computer, network, Filter Value, Cloud Computing, distributed denial of service, Server
Mobile broadband still lagging in Philippines
News Sector has surpassed fixed broadband in country but mobile broadband adoption still lower than other markets in region, say industry watchers.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, WiMax, 3G (Third Generation), Frost & Sullivan, Globe Telecom Inc., GSMA, mobile, Wireless, Philippines, Mobile platforms/communications
Cisco to buy mobile specialist Starent for US$2.9B
News Acquisition is designed to help Cisco keep a grip on the rapid growth of the mobile Internet due to the rising number of smartphones and other devices.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Mobile platforms/communications, Starent Networks Corp., network, mobile, 2.5G, Cisco Systems Inc., Video, EVDO, 3G
Malaysia fines laggard WiMax licensees
News Government slaps penalties totaling US$1.1 million on all but one of country's WiMax operators after they failed to meet required network coverage.
Tags: WiMax, Regulations, Network infrastructure, Pacnet Ltd., Network Coverage, performance bond, network, Telecommunications, Singapore, Malaysia
S'pore WiMax beckons foreign operators
News With local operators focusing on 3G cellular mobile broadband, Malaysia's Packet One in good position to move into Singapore's WiMax space, says analyst.
Tags: WiMax, Location-based services, 3G (Third Generation), Pacnet Ltd., Mobile Broadband, SingTel, network, mobile, Green Packet, Facilities Based Operator License
Public transport goes wireless in S'pore
News Bus service provider in the country equips bus with wireless network capability that allows passengers with Wi-Fi devices to access Internet.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Network infrastructure, Mobile Broadband, Power Supply, Wireless, Wireless Network, Singapore, wireless Internet, HSDPA, network
