Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
Early users give the thumbs up but want more
Companies rely on the wisdom of crowds to varying degrees
Says annual privacy assessment isn't delayed; it's out six weeks earlier than last year
Researchers use wireless tech, chip and a camera to fight macular degeneration
3G and 3GS owners must first download an update via iTunes
Former Qwest, Sprint exec to raise research firm’s profile among feds
CodePlex's Ramji applauds suggestions, says Microsoft-backed open source group’s structure in "beta"
IT not paying sufficient attention to energy use
System builders can ship computers with new OS on Oct. 13, says Seattle-area seller
Witnesses at a hearing can't agree on how to fund and build a wireless network
Storage vendors at the conference faced up to hype about the hot solid-state technology
FBI and DoD security systems in line for biometrics makeovers that will use DNA, facial imaging, voice
Intel's Atom-based CE4100 media processor will bring home Web content and games
The managed service costs under $18 per user per month
Doubles IE8's potential security problems, cripples privacy mode, argues exec
A Missouri company and an on-demand ERP vendor are battling over contract details
The legislation would subsidize broadband service for low-income households
The next-generation of real-life crime-fighting techniques might be business analytics. Big Blue meets the Boys in Blue
InTown Suites blocks file sharing apps with Exinda appliances
Though stock indices faltered Thursday, IT news still fans hopes for recovery
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Amendment would have extended congressional oversight over cybersecurity coordinator
The Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers had requested a postponement to rework the settlement agreement
Google Labs unveils API for its Web page creation service
The BlackBerry maker plans to continue targeting the broad market rather than just business users
And Puerto Rico is the least-spammed territory in the U.S.
No, not porn. Try background checks on dates
Intel is ahead of schedule with shipment of quad-core Xeon processors made using the 32-nm process
South Korean regulators lifted a bar on Apple operating location-based services
Microsoft's products will use technologies from the company it acquired
The findings highlight some of the continuing confusion and noncompliance with the data security standard
More micro-entrepreneurs could mean more business for the e-commerce group
The Taiwanese mobile service provider now plans to launch four Android handsets
Originally due out in September, the launch was put off to match the debut of Windows Mobile 6.5
Chrome Frame boosts JavaScript, adds HTML 5 to IE, both necessary for new Wave, says Google
A little cartoon blob helps you keep track of your social networking accounts
Micello wants to become Google Maps of the great indoors
Mobile phone users will be able to retain their mobile numbers even if they switch providers
