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The system could be useless if health-care organizations don’t improve their electronic data first, says an analyst
But it's unclear how effective the measures will be at preventing access
Snafu sets June 1 as start of beta auto-shutdowns
He pledged the government would protect critical infrastructures from cyberattack
Attacks in progress, warns Microsoft; Vista and Windows 7 called safe
Change to sponsor/exhibitor agreement raised questions about VMworld’s neutrality
Stadium-sized laser facility will help scientists study fusion energy technology
Aerohive creates a simpler, more secure pre-shared key for WLAN security
Wants OEMs to toe spec line for netbook-only Windows 7 to limit revenue damage
The agency's webmail system was taken down; computer systems for the U.S. Marshals were hit earlier
China has limited expression online despite hopes the Internet could fuel democratic reform
The president's focus on cybersecurity is a step in the right direction, experts say
The challenge will be to get various interests working together
The original plan had been to close it last year
Drops the restriction to dodge 'crippleware' label for SKU targeting netbooks
TSF is gearing up to provide free phone calls to people displaced by Taliban-Pakistan fighting
Cash-rich tech companies are tapping their coffers to make acquisitions
But the automaker might be better able to embrace new technology later
Analysts said Microsoft's new search engine will help it gain share but won't affect Google's search dominance
VP Reller's statement jibes with Microsoft's recent profits for Windows
The label makes some businesses reluctant to pay for the services, a Gartner analyst said
About 1,000 companies will be selected to try it out in the coming weeks
Worldwide factory revenue was US$9.9 billion in the first quarter, declining by 24.5 percent year-over-year
Many people are coming to Computex to see Android netbooks and will likely find a whole lot more in small devices
Company refunds up to $229 for its answer to netbooks
Time Warner had been mulling whether to spin off AOL for years
Loss of venture funding reportedly dooms maker of energy-efficient clusters
It also confirmed plans to lay off around 5,700 of its 80,000 employees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa by 2011
Ballmer reveals next iteration of Live Search at the D7 conference
The ambitious product provides e-mail, IM, blogging, photo management, wikis and document sharing
Rules on government's use of personal data are outdated, a panel says
Clock ticking on support for corporate shops that bypassed Vista
Rival groups claim SMEs are on their opposing sides in the antitrust case
Steve Ballmer unveils Bing (aka Kumo) in bid to take search in new direction
Faster data speeds would be welcomed regardless of video, however
Other Apple watchers expect Jobs to return as promised in June
Impact to be felt most in developing world where access to banking is limited
