Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
No risk of confusion, arbitration body finds, in only the second ruling it has made against Google
The argument over new regulations peaked in 2009 as the FCC proposed new rules
New OS sure to be 'poked' by hackers, says antivirus firm McAfee
NASA WISE begins infrared celestial treasure hunt
NAI's compliance report also finds a couple of problems among member ad networks
Leads all computer and electronics sites, says survey, but can't match Amazon or Netflix
Cisco, Info-Tech and Microsoft weigh in on battling the top security threats of 2009
Intel will have to battle legal issues as it tries to makes its way into the mobile and graphics segments
Apps based on the Tibetan spiritual leader do not appear in the China App Store
But residents of Xinjiang province will only gain access to two state-run news sites at first
Is cloud computing the next best thing in IT, or is it overhyped and underdelivering? Here's what both sides have to say.
African operators are using low-priced Huawei and ZTE gear to spread networks into underserved areas
What recession? These IT shops are pressing ahead with emerging-technology initiatives with an eye on revenue potential.
Crypto used by the majority of the world's mobile phones is old and obsolete
McAfee also predicts more sophisticated social networking attacks and targeting of HTML 5
Look for tougher SLAs, simpler and less-expensive pricing and better tech
Mac clone maker defends Rebel EFI, likens it to 'reading a book in the bathroom'
Tech-wise, Millennium Eve was so quiet, some started to wonder -- did IT overspend on Y2K?
It's been 10 years since the infamous 'Year 2000 bug' crashed the millennium party; Here's what we learned
IT budgets aren't budging, so IT execs will squeeze value from projects that deliver quick ROI and long-term savings
Paul Galloway says the evidence might affect an ongoing patent infringement suit
The probe at a state-owned carrier highlights the problem of corruption in China
The application can handle English, Japanese and Chinese
Still pondering social media marketing? Time to get smart with these 5 essential books.
Judge's ruling to shut down three opposition sites is part of Apex libel lawsuit