Palm has sold 370,000 Palm Pre smartphones and expects to sell a million in its first quarter, according to a PalmWebOS.org blogger.
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Report Sees Big Growth Future for SaaS Security
A report from research firm Infonetics predicts software-as-a-service (SaaS) is the future of managed network security.
Pirate Bay Sold For £4.7 Million
The Swedish software firm buying Pirate Bay plans to use its brand together with new file-sharing technology to create a new, legitimate business model.
Adobe Shuts Up Shop For Cost-Saving Week
Adobe Systems has shuttered its North American operations for the week of 29 June in a cost cutting manoeuvre, according to published reports.
Microsoft Moves Into Energy Metering
New online application beta aims to help US consumers track, understand and reduce home energy usage.
Sun Ray Users Get More Options With RingCube Desktop Virtualisation
Sun Microsystems and RingCube are joining forces to offer Sun Ray users more options when deploying a desktop virtualisation environment.
Customers Get Better Support From Apple Than Dell and HP
Apple customers were more satisfied with the outcome of tech-support calls than HP or Dell customers, according to a study that concluded Apple was more likely to retain loyal, repeat customers.
Social Networkers Are Slack On Internet Security
A Webroot survey has found those using social networks such as MySpace and Facebook are not doing enough to protect themselves from hackers and phishing scams.
Whitelisting: Is It Good Enough To Replace Anti-Virus?
An approved list of apps, or whitelist, is flavour of the month in security. But vendors and alanlysts question whether it can be a panacea
Vodafone Ponders Bid To Buy T-Mobile UK
Fewer operators might mean higher prices, and Vodafone would provide half the country's mobiles, if a deal emerges
Why Is Microsoft Helping Users Migrate From Outlook To Gmail?
Gmail is supposed to be a big threat to Microsoft's Outllok. If that's the case, Clint Boulton wants to know why Microsoft is helping fix a tool that will help users move to Google?
Microsoft Responds To Outlook Standards Row
Microsoft has responded to claims that Outlook 2010 will lack sufficient standards support.
HTC’s Hero – An Android-Based iPhone Challenger
Hero from HTC is a multi-touch, social-oriented Android phone with a keyboard version apparently planned. That should make the iPhone sit up!
Apple iPhone 3.0 Review – Part II
Spotlight search, voice recording and landscape email really revive our interest in the new generation iPhone
Twitter Delays Upgrade To Help Iran Protests
Twitter launching its upgrade during the previously scheduled time would have disrupted service to Iran during prime hours
Digital Britain- It Could Be A Great Piracy Experiment
The UK government's proposed crackdown on ilegal copying could make a perfect test of the music industry's assumptions, says Peter Judge
Digital Britain: £6 Levy For Faster Broadband
Final report also includes plans for Ofcom to police file-sharing and universal broadband service
Dell Recruits Sales Help From Twitter
Twitter has helped Dell sell its products, suggesting a model by which the popular social networking site could assist other companies in generating revenue
It’s Time Video Killed Business Class Travel
The airline industry still dreaming about phoney low-carbon fuels. Instead it should seize the opportunity of video-conferencing to produce real change, says Simon Perry
Nokia N97: Too Much Phone For Comfort?
There's a lot in this phone, and it takes a lot of getting used to. So far, we're finding lots to like.
Business Gmail Won’t Fly – Till It’s Off Google’s Servers
Gmail can meet the needs of individuals, but enterprises won't trust it until Google frees Gmail and Google Apps from its own data centres, says Jason Brooks.
Android Cupcake: Glaring Omissions
The new version of the Android operating system adds plenty - but still misses some important features for a mobile device
To Beat The iPhone, Nokia RIM and Palm Need One Thing – Apps
We can discuss the merits of the phones themselves for ever. But analysts agree the really important thing is the quality of the applications available
Palm Pre: Exceptional Design
At last the Pre has arrived. It's a great phone, but has issues that will limit its use in the enterprise
HTC Magic: Vodafone’s Google Phone
Magic challenges the iPhone on its home ground. Vodafone thinks it's not a business device, but we're not so sure
Nokia Ships N97, With Ovi App Store
The N97 mobile computer comes with high expectations - and a price tag to match
Troubled Sony Ericsson launches Satio iPhone-killer
Satio has a big touchscreen, a 12 megapixel camera and a focus on consumers. but is that enough?
Google Puts Wind Behind Wave
Created by the team that brought Google Maps to the world, the search engine giant hopes Wave will cause more than a few ripples on the Internet
Facebook Finds A Friend In Russian VC
Digital Sky Technologies is investing in privately held Facebook in exchange for preferred stock, which becomes a 1.96 percent equity stake for a $10 billion valuation
Fighting The Phishers On Facebook And Twitter
Phishers will hit business with social networks - and they'll use URL-shorteners like tinyurl. It's time to brief your staff about Phishing 2.0.