Monthly Archives: December 2010
FCC’s Net Neutrality Remains on Shaky Legal Footing, Skimpy Industry Support
The Federal Communications Commission's new net neutrality framework clarified some points from its 2009 plan, but the latest proposal still is receiving scant support...
Google Boosts Copyright, Piracy Protection for Search
Google Dec. 2 said it plans to improve its copyright and piracy protection procedures, including processing copyright takedown requests for content within 24 hours.The...
Web Privacy Is Gone Forever: 10 Reasons Why
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new "Do Not Track" option that would allow Internet users to stop certain Websites from gathering data...
U.S. Senator Kohl Urges DOJ Review of Google ITA Bid
It's getting harder and harder for Google to do a big deal in the wake of its $750 million consummation of mobile ad maker...
IBM Launches New Software Security Solution
IBM has tapped its Rational tools division to deliver new software that advances security analysis.Slated for announcement on Dec. 3, IBM's new software and...
Microsoft Lashes at Google GSA Cloud Contract
Microsoft is reacting strongly to news that rival Google had locked down a contract to provide Gmail and Google Apps to the General Services...
Replay Delivers Continuous Monitoring Solution for HP Quality Center
BARCELONA, Spain-At the HP Software Universe 2010 conference here, Replay Solutions, maker of software quality tools, launched ReplayDIRECTOR for HP Quality Center.ReplayDIRECTOR for HP...
ProFTPD Server Compromised in Attack
The main distribution server of the open-source ProFTPD Project was compromised in an attack that enabled whoever was behind it to upload and distribute...
Apple iOS, Android Are Most Desired Platforms in 2011
Apple's iPhone and smartphones based on RIM's BlackBerry operating system are tied with 27 percent of U.S. smartphone market share, according to October data...
Small Businesses Optimistic About 2011: Survey
Owners of SMBs across the country are feeling optimistic, citing increased hiring and profit growth among key 2011 business predictions. This finding comes from...