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Hackers Attack Antivirus Firm's Tech Support Site
Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab admitted that a database containing customer data had been exposed for almost 11 days -- until the security firm learned of the breach from Romanian hackers.
Aster Data launches cloud edition of analytic database
Aster Data Systems' nCluster relational database for high-end data analysis can now be deployed on the cloud infrastructure platforms from Amazon Web Services and AppNexus, Aster said Tuesday.
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Microsoft unveils mobile apps store, backup service
Microsoft planned to unveil an application store with its newest version of Windows Mobile software as well as a limited beta for its My Phone data backup offering. The announcements were taking place at this week's Mobile World Congress.
Workers Losing Jobs at IBM Get Overseas Option
IBM is giving workers who are losing their jobs in ongoing cutbacks a chance to relocate to India and other lower-wage countries. But they would be paid at local salary rates, not U.S. ones.
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Downloads of Windows 7 Beta Come to an End
As expected, Microsoft has shut off the Windows 7 beta spigot last week, but it will allow users who have already started the download process to wrap it up by Thursday.
Rival iPhone developers bicker over 'pull my finger'
A pair of iPhone developers who sell novelty applications that generate bodily function sound effects are squabbling over the phrase "pull my finger" in federal court, documents filed last week show.
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Global Dispatches
The European Commission agreed to let Mozilla help it in its prosecution of Microsoft for antitrust violations; and Nokia said it's closing a Finnish R&D; facility and cutting 300 jobs to cut costs.
E-Verify hiring mandate dropped from stimulus bill
A provision that would have forced employers who get federal stimulus money to first vet the employment status of their workers using the E-Verify program has been stripped from the final version of the $787 billion spending package.
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Microsoft unveils mobile apps store, backup service
Microsoft planned to unveil an application store with its newest version of Windows Mobile software as well as a limited beta for its My Phone data backup offering. The announcements were taking place at this week's Mobile World Congress.
Arm to show its first 32nm smartphone chip
Chip design firm Arm will show its first processor this week created with an advanced 32-nanometer manufacturing process designed to improve battery life and functionality in future smartphones.
MANAGEMENT / more stories...
Toshiba to acquire Fujitsu's hard-disk drive business
Toshiba and Fujitsu have signed a provisional agreement under which Toshiba will acquire Fujitsu's loss-making hard-disk drive business.
Microsoft unveils mobile apps store, backup service
Microsoft planned to unveil an application store with its newest version of Windows Mobile software as well as a limited beta for its My Phone data backup offering. The announcements were taking place at this week's Mobile World Congress.
MOBILE AND WIRELESS / more stories...
Microsoft unveils mobile apps store, backup service
Microsoft planned to unveil an application store with its newest version of Windows Mobile software as well as a limited beta for its My Phone data backup offering. The announcements were taking place at this week's Mobile World Congress.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
Sony Ericsson's first Windows Mobile device, the Xperia X1, got a lot of buzz last year for its slick and customizable software interface and stylish design. Although the Sony Xperia X1 is a feature-packed, well-designed handset with excellent performance, its assets don't warrant its sky-high price. At $800 (unlocked), the Xperia X1 can't compete with subsidized smart phones like the T-Mobile G1 or Apple iPhone 3G that offer the same features if not more.
NETWORKING AND INTERNET / more stories...
Microsoft unveils mobile apps store, backup service
Microsoft planned to unveil an application store with its newest version of Windows Mobile software as well as a limited beta for its My Phone data backup offering. The announcements were taking place at this week's Mobile World Congress.
DiVitas' mobile desk phone
When we tested the DiVitas Mobile Convergence Appliance in May 2007 ( see the review), the value proposition was straightforward. By leveraging VoIP, wireless LAN connections, and dual-mode Windows Mobile phones, the DiVitas solution allowed mobile users to save precious minutes on their voice plans and even turn long distance into local calls. It was all about the mobile phone bill.
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Microsoft denies it profits from Vista-to-XP downgrades
Microsoft is denying that it makes money when users "downgrade" Windows Vista to the older XP operating system, as a lawsuit filed last week alleges.
Microsoft unveils Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system
Microsoft released its Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system on what are being called "Windows phones" that focus on touch-friendly features and quicker navigation. The phones should ship as early as July.
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Microsoft denies it profits from Vista-to-XP downgrades
Microsoft is denying that it makes money when users "downgrade" Windows Vista to the older XP operating system, as a lawsuit filed last week alleges.
Hackers Attack Antivirus Firm's Tech Support Site
Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab admitted that a database containing customer data had been exposed for almost 11 days -- until the security firm learned of the breach from Romanian hackers.
SERVERS AND DATA CENTER / more stories...
Microsoft unveils mobile apps store, backup service
Microsoft planned to unveil an application store with its newest version of Windows Mobile software as well as a limited beta for its My Phone data backup offering. The announcements were taking place at this week's Mobile World Congress.
Researchers outline cloud computing obstacles, opportunities
UC Berkeley researchers have outlined their view of cloud computing, which they say has great opportunity to exploit unprecedented IT resources if vendors can overcome a litany of obstacles.
SOFTWARE / more stories...
Microsoft unveils Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system
Microsoft released its Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system on what are being called "Windows phones" that focus on touch-friendly features and quicker navigation. The phones should ship as early as July.
Hackers Attack Antivirus Firm's Tech Support Site
Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab admitted that a database containing customer data had been exposed for almost 11 days -- until the security firm learned of the breach from Romanian hackers.
STORAGE / more stories...
Toshiba to acquire Fujitsu's hard-disk drive business
Toshiba and Fujitsu have signed a provisional agreement under which Toshiba will acquire Fujitsu's loss-making hard-disk drive business.
Forensics Firm Finds Private Data on Drives Sold on eBay
Kessler International, a computer forensics firm, found that 40% of disk drives it bought over six months on eBay contained personal, private and sensitive information, including Internet surfing histories, corporate financial data and e-mail.