Monthly Archives: July 2004
Sun Plans Java Platform Extensions
SAN FRANCISCO—With its JavaOne conference behind it, Sun Microsystems Inc. is looking ahead to extensions of the Java platform such as high-performance computing and...
Security Holes Sinking IE
If there is one constant in the security community, its the ready supply of controversies available to rile the troops. The mere mention of...
New Apps Let Servers Mind Themselves
Enhanced server management software from Opsware Inc. and SWsoft Inc. is designed to help businesses push the automation of certain IT tasks, such as...
Expertise Location Systems: Pervasive or Invasive?
On a Tuesday afternoon last May, Brad Anderson found himself stumped. As an international trade specialist for the U.S. Commercial Service division at the...
ICANN Is Responsible, Fair
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers was formed in September 1998 after intensive discussions throughout the Internet community that involved national governments,...
Blue Coat to Buy URL Filtering Company
Security appliance vendor Blue Coat Systems Inc. on Monday announced plans to acquire Cerberian Inc., a provider of URL filtering technology. Blue Coat has...
AT&T Wireless to Launch 3G Service This Week
AT&T Wireless Services Inc. last week said it was on track to launch a high-speed Internet service for mobile phones this year. According to...
Microsoft Applauds Open-Source Procurement Memo
Opponents of open-source software applauded a recent memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget that they claim puts proprietary software on competitive footing...
Data Storage You Cant Refuse
Equipping data-storage systems to comply with new financial legislation is becoming an expensive burden on budgets, according to analysts.As companies prepare for the first...
AOpen to Ship Double Layer DVD Burner
AOpen Inc. last week announced the upcoming July launch and shipment of its new DL-capable 16X DVD±RW burners. The AOpen DUW1608/ARR writes to DVD+R...