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Networkers 08: Virtual office to meet cloud computing 17/09/2008 10:53:00
Cloud-based virtual offices to allow workers to be "at their desk" anywhere there�s an Internet connection.
Today's "virtual office" solutions generally require customer-premises equipment (CPE), but the rise of cloud computing-based services will allow people to be "at the office" from any location with an Internet connection, according to Cisco.
IT to feel the heat from emissions trading 17/09/2008 08:49:00
Companies need to build into their business requirements and project assessments the impact of the environment and consumption costs.
With national greenhouse emissions reporting underway for several months now, and as state and territory governments consider a national emissions trading scheme, Australia�s ICT industry should not be lulled into believing these measures will only affect the tall end of town.
Will Apple ever fully liberalize Mac OS X virtualization? 17/09/2008 09:06:00
Issue is 'something that customers need to take to Apple,' says one vendor
Over the past two years, running Windows and Windows apps virtually on Apple hardware has become a popular way for consumers to dump their PCs in favor of Mac gear.
Lenovo to take plunge into worldwide server market 17/09/2008 09:00:00
Lenovo plans to ship its first servers, called ThinkServer on Sept 30.
PC maker Lenovo says it will enter the global server market later this month, shipping systems for small and medium-sized businesses.
Four new mini-laptops -- which is smallest, lightest, best? 17/09/2008 09:50:00
We pit mini-notebooks from Acer, Asus, HP and Sylvania against each other. Who's the final winner?
Like a diamond, a digital media player or a rare coin, the latest mini-notebooks are good things in small packages. By squeezing a lot of computing power into a very mobile package at a hard-to-beat price, they are turning the established mobile pecking order on its head.
CodeWeavers offers 'Chrome' browsers for Mac, Linux 17/09/2008 08:46:00
It combines Google's source code with Wine to make 'proof-of-concept' Frankenstein
Although Google has yet to come up with Mac or Linux editions of its new Chrome browser, CodeWeavers, a company best known for its CrossOver software, has assembled imitations for those operating systems using Google's own source code.
Networkers 08: Virtual office to meet cloud computing 17/09/2008 10:53:00
Cloud-based virtual offices to allow workers to be "at their desk" anywhere there�s an Internet connection.
Today's "virtual office" solutions generally require customer-premises equipment (CPE), but the rise of cloud computing-based services will allow people to be "at the office" from any location with an Internet connection, according to Cisco.
Microsoft to boost SQL scale after DATAllegro buy 17/09/2008 08:07:00
Microsoft laid out a timeline for when it will release new products integrating technology from its acquisition of DATAllegro.
Within the next 12 months, Microsoft will start extending SQL Server to support very large volumes of data, based on technology it acquired from DATAllegro.
The ultimate e-commerce software shopping list 17/09/2008 08:46:00
We break down some of the market�s biggest players with analysis from Forrester and Gartner. Get everything you need to make online payments easy, affordable and feature-rich
To avoid getting lost in today's constantly evolving online marketplace, you should be looking to upgrade your e-commerce system within the next six to 12 months.
Google pipes up to defend search advertising deal with Yahoo 17/09/2008 08:10:00
Firm's chief economist contends deal will provide better results at auctioned prices
Google Tuesday ramped up its defense of a proposed search advertising deal with Yahoo by moving to debunk the assertions of some critics that the joint effort will boost the cost of advertising.
CodeWeavers offers 'Chrome' browsers for Mac, Linux 17/09/2008 08:46:00
It combines Google's source code with Wine to make 'proof-of-concept' Frankenstein
Although Google has yet to come up with Mac or Linux editions of its new Chrome browser, CodeWeavers, a company best known for its CrossOver software, has assembled imitations for those operating systems using Google's own source code.
Google shows Android running on a phone in Europe 17/09/2008 08:40:00
Google showed its Android OS running on a mobile phone for the first time in Europe on Tuesday in a cautious screening ahead of its imminent launch.
Google provided a glimpse of its Android operating system running on a mobile phone for the first time in Europe on Tuesday, in a limited viewing ahead of its imminent launch.
At Adobe's request, hackers nix 'clickjacking' talk 17/09/2008 09:27:00
Two security researchers have cancelled an upcoming talk on clickjacking because it would have disclosed a critical Adobe bug.
After Adobe Systems asked them to keep quiet about their findings, two security researchers have pulled out of a technical talk where they were going to demonstrate how they could seize control of a victim's browser using an online attack called 'clickjacking.'
Forever 21: Nearly 99,000 cards compromised in data thefts 17/09/2008 08:08:00
The thefts, which date back to 2004, were uncovered by the DOJ
Nearly 99,000 payment cards used by customers at several Forever 21 retail stores may have been compromised in a series of data thefts dating back to August 2004.
Will Apple ever fully liberalize Mac OS X virtualization? 17/09/2008 09:06:00
Issue is 'something that customers need to take to Apple,' says one vendor
Over the past two years, running Windows and Windows apps virtually on Apple hardware has become a popular way for consumers to dump their PCs in favor of Mac gear.
Lenovo to take plunge into worldwide server market 17/09/2008 09:00:00
Lenovo plans to ship its first servers, called ThinkServer on Sept 30.
PC maker Lenovo says it will enter the global server market later this month, shipping systems for small and medium-sized businesses.
Microsoft looks to spread secure software expertise 17/09/2008 08:44:00
Slates free developer tools for November, hopes other vendors write more secure code
Microsoft said Tuesday it will export some of its expertise in writing secure code to developers outside the company with several new initiatives, including a pair of free tools it plans to unveil in November.
Zend: PHP set for enterprise growth 17/09/2008 07:25:00
CEO hails Web apps platform, predicts increased opportunities for developers
PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is moving beyond hobbyist and academic realms and into the enterprise, the CEO of Zend Technologies stressed Tuesday during a keynote presentation at the 2008 Zend/PHP Conference (ZendCon) in the US.
Dropbox: Easy file synchronization and sharing 17/09/2008 09:56:00
DropBox makes online file synchronization smooth and virtually instantaneous
Are you looking to share files online, back up your own data or transfer files between Windows, Mac and Linux systems? Take a look at Dropbox, a terrific online service that just came out of beta mode combines file and folder mirroring/synchronization with an easy-to-use online interface that's efficient and well-designed. You can set up the service on any of your systems (it supports Windows, Mac, and Linux).
Riverbed to boost storage efficiency 16/09/2008 10:20:00
Company turns loose some of its WAN optimization techniques on database challenges
Riverbed plans to use some of its WAN optimization technology to free up space in existing data-storage systems and as a side effect speed up applications and servers that have to handle the data.
Networkers 08: Virtual office to meet cloud computing 17/09/2008 10:53:00
Cloud-based virtual offices to allow workers to be "at their desk" anywhere there�s an Internet connection.
Today's "virtual office" solutions generally require customer-premises equipment (CPE), but the rise of cloud computing-based services will allow people to be "at the office" from any location with an Internet connection, according to Cisco.
QLD's super data centre to open for Christmas 15/09/2008 15:38:00
Cutting-edge biometrics, vehicle traps and green power set for two more sites.
Queensland's new $220 million high-tech data centre will host it's first tenants within three months.
Four new mini-laptops -- which is smallest, lightest, best? 17/09/2008 09:50:00
We pit mini-notebooks from Acer, Asus, HP and Sylvania against each other. Who's the final winner?
Like a diamond, a digital media player or a rare coin, the latest mini-notebooks are good things in small packages. By squeezing a lot of computing power into a very mobile package at a hard-to-beat price, they are turning the established mobile pecking order on its head.
Google shows Android running on a phone in Europe 17/09/2008 08:40:00
Google showed its Android OS running on a mobile phone for the first time in Europe on Tuesday in a cautious screening ahead of its imminent launch.
Google provided a glimpse of its Android operating system running on a mobile phone for the first time in Europe on Tuesday, in a limited viewing ahead of its imminent launch.
Networkers 08: Virtual office to meet cloud computing 17/09/2008 10:53:00
Today's "virtual office" solutions generally require customer-premises equipment (CPE), but the rise of cloud computing-based services will allow people to be "at the office" from any location with an Internet connection, according to Cisco.
Celebrity Ashton Kutcher talks tech 17/09/2008 10🔞16
IDG News service caught up with Kutcher at the techCrunch50 conference in San Francisco to ask where his interest in technology comes from.
IT to feel the heat from emissions trading 17/09/2008 08:49:00
With national greenhouse emissions reporting underway for several months now, and as state and territory governments consider a national emissions trading scheme, Australia�s ICT industry should not be lulled into believing these measures will only affect the tall end of town.
Networkers 2008: Open innovation ups revenue 16/09/2008 12:24:00
The idea of being more open with business and product innovation may be contrary to the traditional, laboratory-style closed innovation practiced by many organizations, but breaking down barriers has led to a dramatic rise in revenue for global companies like Proctor & Gamble.
Spammers react to Large Hadron Collider 16/09/2008 12:04:00
South West Sydney is choking on a thick radiation cloud after the Lucas Heights reactor exploded, according to spammers.
Read all the latest news, reviews, and features on Google's new Web browser
CodeWeavers offers 'Chrome' browsers for Mac, Linux 17/09/2008 08:46:00
It combines Google's source code with Wine to make 'proof-of-concept' Frankenstein
Although Google has yet to come up with Mac or Linux editions of its new Chrome browser, CodeWeavers, a company best known for its CrossOver software, has assembled imitations for those operating systems using Google's own source code.
Chrome steals share from every rival but Safari 17/09/2008 08:29:00
Two weeks after the launch of Chrome, Google's browser has stolen market share from every competitor except Apple's Safari, an Internet measurement company said Tuesday.
Chrome secrets: Dig into Google's new browser 16/09/2008 11:45:00
Google's Chrome is a stripped-down, no-nonsense browser. Unlike Firefox, there isn't an array of add-ons available to change its behavior. So at first glance, you might think there's not a lot you can do to hack Chrome or bend it to your will.
All the latest news on the National Broadband Network: Australia's largest ever public infrastructure investment
Terria bites back at Telstra�s monopolist accusations 10/09/2008 13:47:00
Consortium insists its NBN bid is all about competition, in contrast to the monopoly Telstra holds over the nation's telco infrastructure.
The managing director of the Terria consortium, Michael Simmons, hit back at Telstra�s attack on comments he made yesterday regarding Terria�s desire for the government to preclude an alternative National Broadband Network (NBN), labeling it a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
Terria welcomes NBN deadline 03/09/2008 12:51:00
Terria has welcomed the recommencement of the National Broadband Network (NBN) tender process which will close in 12 weeks.
November deadline for National Broadband Network bids 03/09/2008 11:08:00
The future of Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) will be decided on November 26 when the deadline for proposals will close.
All the latest news, reviews, features and videos on the iPhone, BlackBerrys and other smart devices
RIM launches first BlackBerry flip-phone 11/09/2008 20:31:00
Research in Motion (RIM) diversified its BlackBerry line Wednesday by introducing a "flip" or clamshell model.
Research In Motion (RIM) diversified its BlackBerry line Wednesday by introducing a "flip" or clamshell model, a popular form for mobile phones.
Top 10 iPhone apps for the techie 10/09/2008 10:03:00
Most iPhone users don't care that they can get a root prompt on their phone, and most wouldn't think of opening the device to a world beyond iTunes. Well, these iPhone apps aren't for most users. If you're an IT pro wanting to use the iPhone or iPod touch to monitor and control other systems, or to satisfy other geek needs, these jailbreak and native apps are for you.
Smartphone battery life: 20 ways to juice it up 10/09/2008 07:50:00
It's difficult enough to keep plain-vanilla mobile phones charged for a busy day of just talking. But these days, we also use our smartphones for e-mail, surfing the Web, editing documents, accessing corporate networks, text messaging, enjoying music and video, playing games, managing our personal information and much more -- making it all the more catastrophic when our devices run out of juice.
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Computerworld Live Podcast #97: The Future of Enterprise Networking 25/07/2008 09:45:36
This week CW Live chats with Mark Thompson, global sales and marketing manager for HP ProCurve, on the future of the enterprise networking. Mark discusses the trends we can expect to see in the near future and how the right infrastructure can ensure your enterprise network is secure.
Computerworld Live Podcast #96: Security at the Edge 11/06/2008 09:22:22
CW Live speaks with Amol Mitra, HP ProCurve Director of Marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan. Today's topic: how enterprises are starting to shift away from simply controlling security via server logins, firewalls and moving to more adaptive security frameworks.
Data Management Edition #10: Multi-Petascale Systems 02/05/2008 09:12:33
This week we look at sustainability and the development of multicore technologies to build multi-petascale systems.
IT Security Edition #11: How to poison the Storm botnet 01/05/2008 08:51:55
This week CW Live presents a case study on how to poison the notorious Storm botnet . Plus we take a look at Cisco's plans for Ironport.
IT Security Edition #10: Cyber-battles fought and won 24/04/2008 11:09:47
Vendors bow to end user pressure to improve product security, and we take a look at the latest concepts shaping the cyber-battlefield of the future.
Web Security SaaS: The Next Generation of Web Security
Discover the latest web security SaaS solutions. Learn how to increase overall security effectiveness and reduce the burden on your IT department. Uncover the security challenges facing SMB environments today and identify the critical elements that can provide you with lower-cost and easier-to-manage web security solutions.