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Breaking News RSS FeedsEconomic crisis threatens networking growth - The beginning of a new year normally is a time to reflect; it's all the more so when the network industry is facing (along with the rest of the economy) a major financial crisis. ...Feed Source: www.networkworld.com Hard to get justice in MySpace case - The courtroom isn't where justice in the MySpace suicide case will be doled out, columnist Scott Bradner says. ... Is there a hidden cost to data protection? - Companies today realize the threats and consequences of data loss and by now most have some sort of data protection in place. But, many companies that were rushed into data protection by the fear of losing precious data may have been too quick to throw together a patchwork quilt of security software, which is now proving costly.
... Kentucky judge seizes control of the Internet - Kentucky judge's attempt to ban Internet gambling a bad bet, columnist writes.... Tough times and risk management, Part 2 - Gibbs discussed the concept of risk management in IT a couple of weeks ago, and vowed to continue with a discussion of the consequent politics. True to his word, here 'tis . . .... Thumbs up for Android and the G1 - Gibbs has had a close look at the T-Mobile G1, the first phone based on the Android platform, and he's more than impressed -- in fact, he likes it more than the iPhone and might even stick with T-Mobile. Now there's a surprise.... Taking aim at popcorn-popping viral marketers - The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus said in a press release: "Advertising claims made in the context of viral videos produced to build interest in a product are subject to the same standards of truth and accuracy as advertisements published in traditional media."... No one gets fired for banning IM - The argument for security that enables business risk where the risk brings a compelling ROI or competitive differentiation
... What's an ISP? (That's not a trick question) - As President-elect Barack Obama begins fleshing out his agenda, one promising sign is that he considers Internet infrastructure to be key, judging from both his stated goals and the caliber of people he's asking to advise him on policy.... Copy (or erase) lots of data to USB, fast - This rectangular device looks like an old-school cable set-top box or video game console, with 15 USB slots arranged in three rows.... Communications personalities: Vive la difference! - One of my favorite advertising campaigns is the one from HSBC that spotlights how differently people can view the same things. You've probably seen it: Two photos side by side, each with a comment ? then the same two photos, comments reversed.... Tikitag: RFID eval on the cheap - RFID systems can be pricey but the Tikitag RFID system is a great place to start. ... The fifth Golden Turkey Awards - For the fifth time Mark Gibbs announces the Gibbs Golden Turkey Awards and this year he picks on just one company.
... New version of office-in-a-box - If you ever needed confirmation that phones are now auditory computer devices, take a look at a modern "office-in-a-box" or "all-in-one" system for small businesses and remote offices. Phones are front and center, e-mail and Web servers come next, and, oh yes, file and print services are there, too. Such is the pattern for the EdgeBOX from Critical Links. The appliances powering typical file and print services now power the phones, Internet access, and security.... BT-200 headset beats the noise (mostly) - I'd love to have the great noise cancellation features on a device that fits my ear better and is somewhat stylish. I'm not talking about fashion-model style, just something that won't make me look like I should be voguing or taking orders for a Billy Mays "as seen on TV" ad.... Will technology drive global recovery? - In achieving these goals we all got sloppy and missed numerous opportunities to utilize technology to benefit society, our county, our daily lives and last but not least our employer.... You've been 'synergy-related headcount restructured' - Even the word layoff is a euphemism, when you think about it. Yes, it can serve to draw a distinction between budget-based and performance-based termination, but not many laid-off workers get recalled to their old jobs these days; "laid off" pretty much means you're fired.... Tough times and risk management - Think the economy is bad now? Hah! You're looking at five to 10 years until things turn around. So, if you're in it for the long haul what can you do? Gibbs has some thoughts about the value of risk management.
... How big boys boost cellular signals - Gibbs takes a look at a serious solution to his lousy cellular reception, a cellular signal repeater, and is more than impressed, he?s ecstatic!... The poetry of departure - In the novel "From Russia with Love", author Ian Fleming describes the waiting platform for the Orient Express as throbbing with the "tragic poetry of departure". The phrase aptly describes the feelings we have when we separate from friends or family. Whether we are the ones boarding the train or the ones standing on the platform watching others depart, the act of departure often brings feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and sadness.... Service-level agreements no longer enough - Longtime readers know I?m a fanatic about service-level agreements. I regularly advise clients about SLA best practices, negotiation and enforcement strategies. And we talk often about how to develop service-level management and monitoring infrastructure that ensures that carriers live up to their promises.... Economic stimulus for small businesses - Remember back in 2005 when the government provided tax incentives for businesses, known as the "write off your SUV" act? The deal applied to the purchase of all business equipment, but the special SUV writeoffs got the headlines. Many jumped into that, although record oil prices must have made some SUV buyers wish the incentives were for a Prius. Now the deal is back, but few people have noticed.... When insiders attack: How recessions make good people do bad things - Whom can you trust? In security, many of us nurture a healthy sense of paranoia and tend to be distrustful. But as human beings, as social beings, we form bonds of trust with those around us.
... For the election, the answer was the Internet. What was your question? - A look at how Obama's use of the Internet in his successful campaign seemed to surprise the press, and at what it will mean for the Internet going forward and for the new administration.... 'Net teaches print another lesson - How thoroughly has the Internet come to torment the dying industry that is print newspaper publishing?... Auto union makes key concessions - Unions pledge concessions to help US carmakers secure the state aid needed to survive, as bosses go to Congress.... Rice urges tough Pakistan action - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urges Pakistan to take a "tough line" on terrorism after arriving in Islamabad.... Ancient supernova mystery solved - Astronomers have captured light echoes of the historic supernova of 1572, which overturned Aristotle's theory of the universe.... Nomura shedding 1,000 London jobs - Japanese bank Nomura has announced it will cut its staff in London by up to 1,000 people.... Canada PM vows to stop opposition - Canadian PM Stephen Harper says he will use "every legal means" to block an opposition plan to topple his government.... US gives Mexico anti-drug funding - A $197m (£133m) package giving material aid to help Mexico fight drugs cartels is released by the US government.... North American Anglicans separate - Traditionalist Anglicans formally announce that they are setting up a new Church in the US and Canada.... Dalai Lama urges EU to stand firm - The Dalai Lama urges the European Union to stand firm on human rights to protect the interests of the Chinese people.... Salzburg says 'So long, farewell' to plan for Sound of Music family's home to become hotel - The Austrian city of Salzburg block plans to turn the former mansion of the von Trapp family, made famous by The Sound of Music, into a hotel.... British doctor performs amputation in DR Congo by text - A British doctor volunteering in DR Congo performs a life-saving amputation using text message instructions from a colleague.... England set to resume India tour - England's cricketers will fly to Abu Dhabi on Thursday ahead of resuming their tour of India - if happy with security plans.... Man Utd 5-3 Blackburn - Carlos Tevez scores four goals to send Man Utd into the Carling Cup semi-finals at Blackburn's expense.... Send your video, pictures and story ideas - Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.... Death and gems - Why a Zimbabwe diamond mine was suddenly deserted ... Organised chaos - How were Thai protesters able to strike at Bangkok?... Hearts and minds - Church and state in bitter fight for souls of young Spaniards... Landmark treaty - BBC looks at key issues surrounding cluster bombs... Still simmering - Nato deal papers over deep divisions in the alliance... Beware, Triffids! - Why the enduring love affair with man-eating plants?... Zimbabwe 'asks for cholera help' - Zimbabwe's government has asked for urgent help to tackle its cholera outbreak, the World Health Organisation says.... Bolivian unrest ruled 'massacre' - Bolivia's president welcomes a report describing the killing of 20 people in September as a politically-charged massacre.... Thai demonstrators leave airports - The first flight lands in Bangkok as anti-government protesters end an eight-day blockade of the city's main airports.... Nato defers on Georgia, Ukraine - Nato reiterates Ukraine and Georgia will eventually join the bloc, but does not offer them formal roadmaps.... Lebanon's Aoun in Damascus visit - Lebanese Christian leader Michel Aoun, who fought a "war of liberation" against Syrian troops, meets Syria's president.... French hostage in Kabul released - A French aid worker who was kidnapped in Kabul has been released, according to France's President Nicolas Sarkozy.... Bank expected to cut rates again - The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates later to their lowest for more than half a century.... Oil falls on poor economic data - Oil prices fall after a barrage of bad economic data heightens fears of protracted global recession and declining demand.... Single cancer cell 'poses danger' - Cancer researchers may have underestimated the power of some cancers to spread, say US researchers.... New flying reptile species found - A new fossil species of flying reptile - with a wingspan the size of a family car - has been uncovered by scientists.... Swayze denies 'deathbed' rumours - Actor Patrick Swayze quashes speculation that he is close to death, calling tabloid reports "lies and false information".... Firm makes one billionth mouse - Amid claims the computer mouse will soon be history, the world's biggest manufacturer of the device rolls the billionth one off the production line.... Copyright © 2008, The Complete Cat. All Rights Reserved. |