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Industry group urges caution for RFID-enabled ID cards

Version 8.2 of open-source PostgreSQL DB released

ICANN to discuss IDNs, kiting, this week

Q&A: ITU study group chair talks about its Next Generation Network initiative

MessageOne upgrades hosted service with improved Outlook integration

Company also debuts storage management offerings.

Lightweight Linux for High-Performance Computing

While stock Linux is optimized for desktop and server tasks, a simplified version can speed up performance on the nodes of a high-performance computing system.

WatchGuard puts high-end security in low-end boxes

Onaro upgrades storage change management software, adds application monitoring

Appliance boasts 48 processing cores

Research group finds high level of IT deficiencies

IT vulnerabilities create audit difficulties and security risks for enterprises.

AT&T to use Cisco’s VPN technology in MPLS service

Carrier is using Cisco’s encryption technology to augment its MPLS-based offering

Cisco strengthens IOS code with VoIP, security enhancements

Router software upgrade adds expanded SIP support, IDS 5.0 signatures, and a small but potentially useful NAC feature

ITU – IBM aims security bundle, new blade at telecom space

Novell to support Open XML in office suite in January

TNT upgrades its NAC-alternative gear

New software checks health of machines, enforces security policies

Opalis adds ITIL-based workflow to automation software

Company expands automated best practices, integrates with more third party vendors and adds dashboard

Linux system failure help on tap from Open Country

Systems management software maker Open Country adds Windows provisioning and disaster recovery.

Azul increases the horsepower of server appliances

Cisco looks to ease VPN deployments

Simpler site-to-site VPNs, higher WAN performance and other features are on tap.

Cisco to bolster video portfolio

Dell claims new servers save on electric bill

ITU – Sun enhances mobile delivery platform

ITU – Cisco’s Chambers wants to partner with Huawei

BT uses Microsoft platform for UK IPTV service

IAnywhere beefs up RFID software

ITU – Mobile data prices should come down, M1 CEO says

3 Group describes limits of unlimited mobile data plans

MySpace worm uses QuickTime for exploit

Security management products address compliance, configuration concerns

ArcSight and SenSage separately look to ease security event management.

DOJ subpoenas Nvidia in graphics market investigation

Q&A: Cisco’s Volpi muses on aging router’s increasing edginess

Taipei city government turns on VoIP system

AMD receives DOJ subpoena over graphics processing

New research reveals more details of 2,100-year-old calculator

Researchers re-imagine the mysterious Antikythera Mechanism.

MIT debate: Will a ‘conscious’ machine ever be built?

Q&A: Symantec’s CIO on piracy, new licensing portal

Ex-PARC chief urges shift in engineering schools

WAN appliance underdog Exinda pushes open standard

Online ‘Battle of Guantanamo’ a dud so far

Jihadists publish cyber security magazine

Tech execs lengthen tenure

Today's CIOs are sticking around longer, because they contribute to the business.

U.S. breaches European law by monitoring transactions

Microsoft releases Vista, Office 2007 to businesses

AMD launches four-core “4×4” motherboard

HP takes workstation out from under the desk

Vista, Office 2007 business launch gets rolling in Asia

Europe gets an extra version of Vista

Existing malware could affect Vista users, Sophos says

Office 2007 early adopter: Mary Kay putting together a SharePoint makeover

Vista: Application compatibility concerns arise

Application migration tools available, but Microsoft’s track record causes concern.