Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
Will limit Windows Essential Security to 75,000 copies when it offers free beta at noon ET
PC and server shipments hit lows, but IT operational spending isn't as bad as 2001
Translator no-show delays case that pits internet freedom against online privacy
However, computers in the U.S. continue to dominate the list
The SecureTwitter component of Finjan's free SecureBrowsing product scans shortened URLs
McAfee hopes 3G will boost the security market in China
New appointment reflects change of ownership at the company
IBM and Cray still have top two systems
TSA, security issues made it rough for the company
Former Fidelity exec looks forward to network research instead of redundancy
The software can be used to block spam via SMS and MMS and filter out malicious content
The News Corp. social-networking unit will reduce its headcount abroad from 450 to about 150 employees
Users may be responsible for data protection if they share people's information
If Avaya pulls out, Siemens Enterprise Communications could emerge as a buyer.
Samsung and Numonyx will jointly develop hardware and power management features for phase-change memory
Online service backs up data and applications
More than 40 percent of Booz Allen Hamilton's 20,000 employees are adding content to Hello, its homegrown social portal
Texas man recovers phone in Chicago using Apple's new MobileMe location feature
Two satellites beginning mission to gather detailed information about the moon
Don't trash your tired old desktop PC -- pump it up with a few inexpensive upgrades
EU customers must do 'clean install' from Vista, OEMs must include browser
Bank of America's head of mobile development sees growth in banking through your cell phone
Governments looking to save money should consider total cost of ownership, report says
Under the agreement, Jive will embed SAP's BusinessObjects software into its social networking platform
Making battery that can store 10x more energy than today's best lithium-ion technology
Microsoft-sponsored study on IT spending shows green is out, efficiency is in and security is still painful.
D.C. Metrorail computers programmed to prevent rear-end train accidents
The carrier will resell coverage across the U.S. to customers with hybrid cellular/satellite phones
The program is supposed to let legacy application users upgrade or switch to new Infor applications easily and inexpensively
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon not your average security vendors
His computer model can predict the outcomes of international conflicts. He explains how it works, and the reaction from the political science community.
Don't be confused! Virtualization and emulation aren't the same. Here's how they differ.
IT turns to freelancers, consultants to fill project gaps, but it's no economic green shoot.
The myTouch, made by HTC, will become widely available in August for $199 with a contract
Veterans fight the unemployment odds with the help of free certifications through the CompTIA Educational Foundation.
The technology is slowly gaining the confidence of some early adopters.
Company prepares also to sell rest of company and delist stock
Vendor hype and IT self-delusion can quickly lead to disappointment. If you're considering a cloud strategy, don't get fooled by these false premises
Expertise that varies by country is helping fuel multiple-region outsourcing plans
Takes dual approach to next-gen Internet by promoting transit and content
Video is a major driver of network growth on the Quinnipiac campus.
CEO Steve Jobs' name in press release clue to his return, says analyst
The company says the community approach results in higher-quality maps
