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Registries to issue digital certificates for verifying IP addresses, routing prefixes
Speeds in both mobile and fixed networks are set to increase
'Honeycomb' debuts at Dive into Mobile show
The memory chips are stacked vertically
AT&T's consumer survey ratings plunge as iPhone 4 ties trio of Samsung Android smartphones for first place
Broadband providers may support the Genachowski net neutrality plan, the former FCC chairman says
Users who opt into the feature will subscribe to lists that block sites from tracking them
Chrome-based netbooks will hit market in mid-2011
Slates Tracking Protection feature for early 2011 debut in IE9 release candidate
Google provides updates on Chrome OS, including a netbook pilot program for businesses and individuals
The Sparc T4 will have better single-thread performance instead, which is important for large databases and ERP applications
Push-to-talk fueled the success of the scrappy network, which may be phased out starting in 2013
Claims Crankshaft addition to JavaScript engine boosts start-up, page load speeds
New code watches for device changes, encrypts application sessions
E-reader app to be available in 'coming months'
Startup Nimbula builds compute clouds behind the firewall
Integrated Cloud Delivery Platform aims to speed the provisioning of cloud computing services
Ross Systems calls the verdict in favor of Sunshine Mills unjust, and will appeal
Shoppers may be suffering from an online hangover after spending record amounts
When it comes to data centers, location counts, at least if your organization does high speed global data transactions
The three- to five-year project will focus on consolidating equipment and phasing out cell sites, the company says
Companies with ties to Chinese government, military have access to Windows source code
Google had reportedly offered up to $6 billion for Groupon
Perils ahead for vendors who can't adapt to market shift, IDC says
This newbie CTO oversees a network that connects doctors and saves lives.
Our manager's new company uses over 30 SaaS apps, which opens many doors to potential data compromise.
SIP-based VoIP calling, near-field communications are key features of Android 2.3 OS
Oracle would be 'nuts' not to port its Linux distribution on Sun's Sparc chip, Ellison says
Major vendors also expected to scoop up small social software vendors
Company has until January to meet Steve Jobs' deadline
Pet food maker claimed Ross Systems defrauded the company with false claims
Sprint, Verizon neck and neck in customer satisfaction, U.S. Cellular a surprise leader
New add-on manager updates extensions automatically, some sans restart
Salesforce.com has grown fast but will need to continue diversifying, analysts say
Demo is one day after Google announces eBooks; Battle shapes up between two Internet giants
Groupon reportedly rebuffs Google's acquisition bid, stirring up hornets' nest