Monthly Archives: December 2010
Google, Adobe Bolster Flash Player Security with Sandboxing Technology Plans
Just last month, Adobe Systems released the latest version of Reader with a new sandboxing approach to improve security. Today, the company announced it...
WikiLeaks No Longer on Amazon EC2, Returns to Swedish Hosting Service
Amazon.com is no longer hosting WikiLeaks, the controversial site that posted thousands of classified government documents this week."WikiLeaks servers at Amazon ousted. Free speech...
Cisco Buys LineSider to Fortify Cloud Automation, Network Management
Cisco will acquire network management software company LineSider, strengthening its cloud capabilities, the company said on Dec. 1.LineSider's technology will strengthen Cisco's cloud computing...
Oracle App Users Group Analyzes $1.3B SAP Judgment
The recent federal intellectual property case that resulted in a record-setting $1.3 billion judgment to Oracle for software and documentation misdeeds by SAP appears...
Microsoft Plans for Voice, Gesture Go Beyond Xbox Kinect
Xbox Kinect and Windows Phone 7 are just the beginning of Microsoft's push into natural user interfaces, according to discussions with company executives. Plans...
FTC: Online Privacy Needs New Approach
The Federal Trade Commission outlined today the beginnings of a new framework to protect online privacy, starting with a "Do Not Track" feature.The recommendation...
HP, Clinton Collaborate on Infant HIV Testing, Treatment in Kenya
Hewlett-Packard has joined with Clinton Health Access Initiative to provide the technological backbone for testing and treating infants exposed to HIV in Kenya.Former President...
Nokia, Samsung Increasing Support for Linux Kernel Development
While corporate giants such as IBM, Novell,and Red Hat continue to play a significant role in Linux kernel development, wireless companies and their suppliers...
Motorola Splitting Off Its Enterprise Business Officially on Jan. 4
Motorola has announced that its planned separation into two companies will occur Jan. 4, despite hopes of completing the transition by year's end. The...
Verizon 4G LTE Network Goes Live Dec. 5 with LG, Pantech 4G Modems
Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest carrier, will turn on its 4G LTE network in 38 metropolitan areas and 60 commercial airports Sunday Dec. 5....