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FTC Seeks Rival Input Over Google AdMob Bid
The FTC is looking for official declarations from Google rivals about Google's proposed purchase of mobile ad provider AdMob, which could signal the regulator may challenge the deal
Cisco CRS-3 Router Answers Demand According to Analysts
Cisco's powerful CRS-3 router will meet rapidly growing demand for bandwidth, according to analysts, but its closest rival, Juniper Networks, is less impressed
Facebook Threatens Lawsuit Against Daily Mail
Facebook is threatening to sue the Daily Mail, after the newspaper published an article suggesting children who used the site would be approached by paedophiles
Poll Finds Local Gov’t CIOs Want Less Central Control
The looming election has focused local government minds on the negative influence of central government IT procurement and project management strategies
Sentilla Claims Data Centre Energy Monitoring First
Sentilla's Energy Manager 3.0 claim to be the first to measure the energy of both metered and unmetered assets in the data centre with its inference engine
Analysts Predict Slight IT Spending Rise
There will be an uptick in IT spending in 2010, but those budgets that do grow will increase by only 1 to 5 percent, according to Ovum
Cloud Storage Provider Upgrades Backup Capabilities
SOS expands functionality of its Universal Backup solution, including unlimited versioning, archiving and global roaming access
Storage Body Endorses Data Centre Code of Conduct
SNIA Europe is backing the EU Code of Conduct for data centres in the hope of strengthening the green credentials of storage vendors
Codeplex Foundation Adds Execs To Its Board
The CodePlex Foundation adds open-source luminaries and Microsoft techies to its permanent Board of Directors
Dell Powers New Laptops, Workstations With Latest Intel Chips
New lineup of Dell Vostro laptops feature Intel Core i7 processors and high-end M4500 workstation is first to combine Nvidia Quadro graphics
Vodafone To Slash 375 UK Jobs
Mobile phone operator Vodafone has announced plans to cut 375 UK jobs in a bid to 'simplify' its service
Companies Rush For Automatic Metering Before CRC
Carbon consultancy warns companies of the risks of leaving CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme preparation to the last minute
Data Centre Management Costs Continue To Grow
Despite increased automation capabilities, IDC points to a range of data centre approaches that are driving higher management spending
Avaya Introduces UC Solution IP Office 6.0
Unified Communications: unified communications specialist Avaya upgrades its IP Office solution with video and instant messaging capabilities
Microsoft Office 2010 Will Launch in May
Microsoft will release the full version of Office 2010 this May, around a month before its release to consumers
Cloud Continues To Confuse UK Businesses
Almost a quarter of industry professionals are unable to define cloud computing, but will a new industry forum’s code of practice help provide clarity?
IT Industry Under Pressure To Tackle Gender Imbalance
The e-skills UK manifesto, highlighting the gender imbalance in recruiment, focuses the spotlight on the IT gender gap on International Women’s Day
Google Buys Collaboration Tool For Microsoft Office
Google has made an aggressive move into the cloud-based productivity arena with its acquisition of online collaboration tool DocVerse
Data Watchdog: Privacy Must Not Be An Afterthought
The ICO has released a new report which includes tools to help enterprises argue a business case for data protection
Apple’s HTC Suit Is Really Aimed At Google
Apple is suing HTC for patent infringement, but is that just because it can't get away with suing Google for Android, which is open source?
Emergency Telecoms Helps Earthquake-Hit Chile
Phone and Internet services are being restored to help aid agencies and local residents communicate
Microsoft Shouldn’t Buy Twitter
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has raised the possibility of acquiring Twitter more than once, but would the benefits outweigh the difficulties? Nicholas Kolakowski says no.
Yahoo Compares Plight To Jobs’ Return To Apple
Yahoo could emulate Apple in the 1990s in taking years to restore itself to competitive health, CEO Carol Bartz told reporters
Spanish Police Arrest Mariposa Botnet Masterminds
Three men allegedly responsible for the virulent Mariposa botnet have been arrested by Spanish investigators
CeBIT: Non-IT Graduates Plugging Tech Skills Gap
The number of computer science graduates has been falling since 2003, despite increasing demand for IT skills, European authorities say
Apple Releases Details Of Suppliers Using Underage Workers
Apple discovered 17 violations of its Code of Conduct during a 2009 audit of 102 manufacturers and suppliers, including the employment of underage workers.
Everyone Is Gunning For Google
From executives being charged for privacy violations, to complaints from Microsoft-supported entities in Brussels and Google's joust with China, Google is facing adversity on many fronts
US School Hits Back At Webcam Spying Lawsuit
The furore over the Webcam spying lawsuit in a US school has deepened, after the assistant principal lashed out at the allegations
EC Confirms Antitrust Complaints Against Google
The European Commission has launched a preliminary inquiry against Google, following complaints from three online companies, including Microsoft.