Monthly Archives: January 2009
Yes, Google Is Doing Semantic Search
We've become so comfortable with and accustomed to (some might say unnerved by) Google's many search algorithm tweaks these days that it has become...
Trojans Dominated Malware Threats in Dec. ’08
Sunbelt Software has released its monthly data dump that charts the most commonly observed malware and spyware threats, and, as has been the case...
Facebook, Twitter Attacks Keep Coming
As we've noted regularly in recent days, social networking sites are seeing a significant increase in attacks aimed at their users, primarily those seeking...
Google Maps for Mobile Gets to the Point for Local Businesses
Google today, Jan. 7, tweaked its servers to make its Google Maps for Mobile application more intuitive by removing ambiguity around local business searches.Google...
Virtualization Will Help with Acquisitions in 2009
I expect that the current recession will last through all of 2009 and will accelerate the adoption of virtualization technology.Up until now, virtualization--especially x86...
SMBs to Increase Security Spending in 2009
Although many midmarket companies are looking to tighten IT budgets in 2009, one area where spending will increase is security, according to a report...
A Lesson in Planning
Unless you don't watch any TV--or possibly live in a cave--then you know that in mid-February, traditional over-the-air television broadcasts will end and that...
Data Breaches Exposed More Than 35 Million Records in 2008
The number of reported data breaches in the United States jumped nearly 50 percent in 2008, according to by the Identity Theft Resource Center.All...
Sun Acquires Cloud Computing Automator Q-layer
Sun Microsystems may not be making a lot of money these days, but it is not afraid to keep investing in areas that it...
NeatDesk Helps Reduce SMB Paper Loads
Ever wonder how any small business owner is able to keep track of all the miscellaneous business cards, credit card receipts and papers that...