Latest Enterprise News
- 15 October 2013
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News: Washington Post: NSA collects address books to map human relationships
The U.S. National Security Agency is collecting online address books from Yahoo, Hotmail, Facebook, Gmail and other providers in order to map human relationships, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.
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News: Salesforce delivers Identity to simplify herding of apps
Salesforce.com has delivered an identity product designed to let enterprises consolidate user authentication and application access control on a single tool.
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News: VMware acquires Desktone, makes network virtualization generally available
VMware continues to push its plan to virtualize the whole data center, with the general availability of its network virtualization platform, and desktops too with the acquisition of desktop-as-a service company Desktone.
- 14 October 2013
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News: Silicon Valley stays quiet as Washington implodes
The current mess in Washington has tech lobbyists trying to figure out what happens after the shutdown and default issues are resolved. The predictions of several lobbyists, all speaking on background, follow.
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News: Dutch carriers abused data retention law for marketing purposes
Some Dutch telecommunications and Internet providers have exploited European Union laws mandating the retention of communications data to fight crime, using the retained data for unauthorized marketing purposes, according to a report by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs' Radiocommunications Agency.
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News: Brazil to fortify government email system following NSA snooping revelations
The Brazilian Federal Data Processing Service, known as Serpro, will build a secure email system for Brazil's federal government following media reports that foreign intelligence agencies intercepted electronic communications in the country.
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News: Obamacare portal suffers from common e-health government disorders
The U.S. government’s healthcare portal is under emergency care, afflicted by ailments that have sickened many government IT health systems worldwide.
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News: Full HD comes to Windows Phone devices
Microsoft's next Windows Phone update opens the door for 1080p screens and more powerful processors from Qualcomm.
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News: Backdoor found in D-Link router firmware code
A backdoor found in firmware used in several D-Link routers could allow an attacker to change a device's settings, a serious security problem that could be used for surveillance.
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News: Opportunity to stay ahead of the game
The first two legs of the Stay Ahead of the Game roadshow have seen channel players getting valuable inside information from experts on how to win customers in the area of virtualisation, Cloud computing and mobility.
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News: Xero raises $180m for US development, global growth
Online accounting software developer, Xero, has raised $180 million in new capital to continue building its United States-based team while also supporting global growth.
- 11 October 2013
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News: Report: Broadcasters ask high court to shut down Aereo TV streaming service
A cadre of prominent broadcasters including ABC and CBS petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to shut down Aereo, a television streaming service, alleging that Aereo infringes their copyrights and puts their businesses at risk, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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News: Machine gun-toting robots may soon back up U.S. soldiers
A weaponized robot acting as a member of a squad of U.S. soldiers fighting on the battlefield is no longer science fiction. They may not be two-legged, humanoid robots yet, but they are able to follow troops through a wide range of terrain and back them up in battle.
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News: Novatel accelerometer checks how you drive
Novatel Wireless' latest device for vehicle tracking can be self-installed and has an accelerometer and GPS combo that can keep a close eye on driving habits.
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News: Federal Government Shutdown Unlikely to Impact H-1B Users
If the government shutdown continues on for more than a couple of months it could be trouble for IT outsourcers. But currently, the shutdown of iCert is not yet a problem for IT service providers. Here's why.
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News: NSA surveillance revelations prompt EFF resignation from Global Network Initiative
The reported participation of technology companies in the U.S. National Security Agency's surveillance programs has prompted digital rights watchdog the Electronic Frontier Foundation to resign from the Global Network Initiative, a multistakeholder group whose members include Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and Facebook and whose stated mission is to advance privacy and freedom of expression online.
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News: Major payment players close in on mobile
Visa, Eftpos and Bendigo Bank said enabling mobile payments is a critical part of their near-term business strategies.
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News: Samsung and Apple's Australian court battle takes a big turn
Samsung and Apple's patent battle in the Australian Federal Court now hinges on whether Samsung executives were privy to highly confidential information which was improperly released in the US.
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News: New NIST cybersecurity standards could pose liability risks
Critical infrastructure companies could face new liability risks if they fail to meet voluntary cybersecurity standards being developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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News: Infosys' revenue rises, but margins are under pressure
Indian outsourcer Infosys saw profit decline even as revenue grew in the third quarter, as a result of an increase in salaries and a provision for a visa investigation in the U.S.
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Nexus 5 release date, price, photos, video and specs rumours
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Tesco Hudl vs Google Nexus 7 comparison review: Which budget tablet is best?
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Nexus 5 release date, price, photos, video and specs rumours
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 be launched?
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iPad mini 2 release date, specs and price in the UK 2013
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PS4 release date, specs and its backwards compatibility issues: What you need to know about the PlayStation 4
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Microsoft Surface 2: Release date, price, specs and accessories
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Tesco Hudl vs Google Nexus 7 comparison review: Which budget tablet is best?
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Kindle Fire HD vs Tesco Hudl vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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Create a group of contacts on your iPhone: also send group texts
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How to block a number on an iPhone in iOS 7, iOS 6
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