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Cisco unveils next generation technology

The Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System will deliver the next generation of Video, Mobile and Data Center/Cloud Services
CRS-3 Carrier Routing System

Infosecurity Professionals saw salary increase in ’09

A survey of 3,000 information security professionals indicates many received salary increases in 2009 and few lost their jobs
A survey of 3,000 information security professionals indicates many received salary increases in 2009 and few lost their jobs

IBM donates Supercomputer to Rice University

$7.6 Million Award from IBM aimed at helping scientists uncover breakthroughs in cancer research
IBM Power 750 at Rice University Data Center Chandler Wilkerson, Linux Server Architect at Rice University, checks on one of the new IBM POWER7 systems being used at the school for a variety of healthcare projects, including cancer research.

Top cloud security threats

Cloud security alliance and HP identify the top threats to cloud security in a new research study
Cloud security alliance and HP identify the top threats to cloud security in a new research study

IBM Scientists use analytics to break traffic

IBM uses new research initiative to build personalized travel routes for commuters to avoid traffic gridlock.
Insight from IBM analytics will help transportation agencies better understand and manage traffic, increasing safety on our roads and encouraging the use of efficient public transportation which will help reduce a commuter's overall carbon output.

Lockheed Martin and Adaptive Digital Technologies team up

The two companies are set to collaborate to deliver ultra-low rate voice coding technology to the VoIP Market
Lockheed Martin headquarters in Bethesda, MD

HP unveils a new cloud-based infrastructure

HP extends its cloud consulting services portfolio with a new design service to assist businesses and government agencies
HP extends its cloud consulting services portfolio with a new design service to assist businesses and government agencies

Cloud Slam Event: April 19-23

A Cloud Computing event held by Cloud Slam Event will take place virtually from April 19-23, 2010
A Cloud Computing event held by Cloud Slam Event will take place virtually from April 19-23, 2010

Ericsson teams up with Netgear for its routers

Ericsson will supply 3G mobile broadband module technology to Netgear
Ericsson will supply 3G mobile broadband module technology to Netgear

AT&T Business Solutions’ Q4 Review

AT&T Business Solutions fourth quarter was highlighted by acquisitions, cloud computing offers and innovative mobile applications
AT&T Business Solutions fourth quarter was highlighted by acquisitions, cloud computing offers and innovative mobile applications

HP strengthens security capabilities

HP’s new services and solutions address security from the printer to the cloud
HP’s new services and solutions address security from the printer to the cloud

MEMSIC acquires Crossbow Technology

By acquiring Crossbow Technology, MEMSIC enhances systems solutions capabilities, broadens its customer base and leverages manufacturing platforms
MEMSIC acquired Crossbow Technology

Children, Teens use daily media more

A survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation reveals the usage of entertainment media by young people has risen dramatically
A survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation reveals the usage of entertainment media by young people has risen dramatically

Xavient makes a deal with Vision360

By acquiring Vision360, Xavient extends the relationship between the two companies
Xavient has acquired Vision360

A stronger marriage between sport and technology

The immersion of technological innovation and sports begins as ESPN goes 3-D and the Premier League looks to sign a ‘technology partner’
The World Cup will be broadcast in 3D

TLC joins Verizon Wireless’ V CAST

One of the most popular cable networks has been added to the roster of channels available on Verizon’s V CAST Mobile TV lineup
HTC Imagio from Verizon will be the first smartphone to support V CAST Mobile TV

Google and Fujitsu join the IPSO Alliance

Smart object group adds two tech giants as well as three specialized energy partners to its growing membership
Google and Fujitsu join the IPSO alliance

A challenge to the Smartphone throne?

The days of the iPhone’s dominance on the Smartphone market may be ending with the Google Android making some noise
Android operating system

Extech's Data Systems Division is brought on by Datamax-O'Neil

The Dover Corporation announces its Engineered Systems Segment subsidiary Datamax-O’Neil has acquired Extech Instruments' Data Systems Division
Datamax-O'Neil offers top of the line label and receipt printing solutions

First ever 4G services go live

Scandinavian operator TeliaSonera becomes first operator to present 4G mobile broadband service
Scandinavian operator TeliaSonera unveiled a 4G network - first of its kind- this week

British Telecommunications and Cisco collaborate under cloud

The two companies are launching a global “cloud” based IPT solution with a breakthrough in Unified Communications
British Telecommunications (BT) and Cisco are teaming up to form a cloud based IPT solution

Ericsson targets growth in North America

Ericsson, the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators, acquires Nortel's North American GSM business
Ericsson grows in North America through its acquistion of Nortel's North American GSM business

The UK hosts global tech conference

The most innovative tech firms on the planet come to Coventry for TechnologyWorld09
The UK hosts TechnologyWorld09 - a global tech conference

Cisco Systems expands into new markets with Ingram Micro

The world’s largest technology distributor, Ingram Micro teams up with Cisco Systems
Cisco campus - Cisco teams up with Ingram Micro

Electronic Arts cuts 17 percent of workforce, adds Playfish

Global video game maker, Electronic Arts, cuts 1500 jobs while acquiring UK based online game developer, Playfish Inc.
Electronic Arts headquarters in RedWood Shores, CA

Vasco DIGIPASS now on iPhone

Global leader of strong authentication and e-signature solutions and services, Vasco Data Security Inc., brings its DIGIPASS to the iPhone and iPod Touch
Vasco's DIGIPASS for Mobile on the iPhone

Nokia Siemens Networks restructures and lays off 5700

Nokia Siemens Networks, a leading maker of mobile devices, will cut 5700 jobs globally as part of a company restructuring plan
Nokia Siemens Networks head office Espoo, Finland

NTT Communications acquires Pacific Crossing Limited

Acquisition combines the PC-1’s reliable trans-Pacific undersea cable network with NTT Communication’s infrastructure and reach
NTT Communications and Pacific Crossing Limited will strengthen an already reliable trans-Pacific undersea cable network

Ericsson brings location based services to Indonesia

Ericsson is teaming up with Indonesian telecom provider, Indosat, to bring location based services to 29 million subscribers
Ericsson ups the ante with cell phone technology in Indonesia

Complexity Avalanche: Innovative Approaches to IT

Tech expert J.B. Wood explains in his book why most tech companies fail to deliver true value to their customers, and how that can change
Complexity Avalanche by J.B. Wood

Proper mobile technology etiquette

A recent survey by Intel indicates most US adults feel there are unwritten rules about mobile technology usage
Intel survey, mobile  technology etiquette

MobiTV Selects Media Excel for iPhone Live Sports Applications

MobiTV has selected Media Excel’s Hera 4000 mobile TV transcoder appliance for live sporting events delivered to the iPhone.
MobiTV Media Excel

iPhone likes and dislikes

A survey of users from Strategy Analytics details the positives and negatives of the iPhone
A survey of users from Strategy Analytics details the positives and negatives of the iPhone

EU investing into LTE technology

An €18 million (US$25 million) investment into LTE technology by the EU is in the works as per the European Commission
An €18 million (US$25 million) investment into LTE technology by the EU is in the works per the European Commission

Microsoft and Nokia form alliance

The global firms team up to counter the prominence of Blackberry's Research in Motion
Nokia Surge

Sprint Nextel to buy Virgin Mobile USA

The third largest mobile service carrier to grow its prepaid options through acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA
Sprint (Photo: Reuters)

Fire, theft and… cyber attack?

Zurich North America Expands its business coverage to include cyber attacks
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AT&T, BT and Tata demonstrate global video network

First cross-network Tele-Presence call a significant step in taking Cisco’s video service globally

Beware the SKYPE hype

When it comes to cheap long distance calls, Skype delivers. So why are large corporations staying away?

RIM Introduces the BlackBerry Tour Smartphone

Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Tour™ - a new 3G BlackBerry® smartphone for CDMA customers in North America.
The new  Tour

Apple drops entry iPhone price to $99, unveils new model

Win, place and show? Apple vies with RIM and Palm in bold move to claim smart phone market share

Intel Capital invests ¥4.15 billion in Japan-based UQ Communications

Intel looks to expand WiMAX service in Japan

Broadcasters need to expand their online offerings says new report

Algolith Inc. says that new methods of distribution need to be pursued

Demand for new web services coming from all sides as IT professionals feeling the stress

Organizations are moving full steam ahead with web 2.0 services despite the risks, says a new survey from Websense Inc.

Iridium to enter Russian mobile market

Iridium To Exhibit At Sviaz-Expocomm And Host Seminar With Russian Ministry Of Communications

Carphone Warehouse, Tiscali UK reach agreement

Carphone Warehouse, the UK mobile phone retailer, has acquired internet service provider Tiscali UK for 236 million pounds.

Verizon Wireless donates court winnings to charity

Law and Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay accepts donnation to her Joyful Heart Foundation

CEA Washington conference wraps up

The importance of new technologies are recognized, honors forward thinking individuals

Telecommunications among the “opening up” of Cuba

Whitehouse led embargo removal may have silver lining for US communication companies
CUBA US

Al Gore Delivers keynote address to CTIA 2009

Gore says that mobile technology may be a key tool to solve the climate crisis
Gore at CTIA

CIOs get chance to share their woes

Leadership development program seeks to equip CIOs with boardroom survival skills
Higher Education

Ghost in the Machine? GhostNet and Chinese connection

Canadian researches uncover Chinese "cyber-spy" plot, officials deny allegations, but concentration on Tibetan office computers raise suspicions
Ghost in the Machine?

Dell takes dead aim at the data centre

New enterprise offerings will position PC supplier against the likes of IBM and H-P

Radio stations combine in unique smart phone venture

Tiny Canadian firm builds smartphone platform for Web content supplied by radio stations
radio streams on your smartphone

AT&T employees prepare for strike action

Employees vote 88 percent in favor of strike
AT&T workers might hang up their phones, and pick up signs

Sony Ericsson, Nokia sees weak phone demand

Demand for mid-range phones decreases as Apple and RIM launch feature-rich devices

HRmarketer.com attempts to lure clients in with the use of social networking sites

HR Marketing and PR Firm Is First to Provide Social Networking Information Using Expanded Media Database

App Store hits a wall?

Mobile phone users do not see their devices as an extension of their computers- new report says

Obama’s CTO temporarily leaves job in face of FBI probe

Allegations of bribery and money laundering at Kundra’s former DC office have the new “information czar” take leave of absence
Obama's CTO

IT is the answer: Report

According to Boston Consulting Group CEOs who put IT front and center stand a better chance of survival

When "zombie" cells attack

Frontinet.com warns that the Sexy View worm may create a nation of evil undead cell phones.
do you have a zombie cell plan?

Sun Microsystems signs deal to run Solaris on HP Servers

Unlikely team up binds one time rivals closer together

Blackberry too hot for Japan, literally

Phone gets uncomfortably warm in Japanese customers' hands
RIM says Japan only has hot Bolds

Internet Safety act to keep track of Users for 2 Years

US Government may require providers to retain user information for two years
Digital Watchdog

Vodafone increases outlook guidance due to currency

Vodafone, the world's largest mobile phone group by sales, increased its full-year guidance on Tuesday due to favourable foreign exchange movements and said customers had continued to use mobiles during the downturn.
A woman talks on a mobile telephone as she passes a Vodafone store in central London November 8, 2008. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

Motorola eyes weak first quarter

Motorola forecast a deeper-than-expected first-quarter loss, suspended its quarterly dividend, and said it was looking for a new chief financial officer, sending its shares down 10 percent.
A Motorola logo is seen on their building at an industrial estate in Singapore April 3, 2008. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash

Shoppers use iPhone to compare prices before buying in-store

Having recently won more than 20 Million Internet users, Twenga takes comparison-shopping mobile with new bargain-hunter’s guide for the iPhone.

BT Ireland posts revenue increase

BT Ireland reported November 13, that revenues rose 5.4 percent to £392.4 million as profits soared 13.5 percent.
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Associations and Events

Technology World

Technology World 2009

The event held in Coventry, will bring together global giants and UK innovation for two days in November

Enterprise Architecture Symposium Toronto

Enterprise Architecture Symposium Toronto from March 29-30, 2010

Coming October '09 - IP Expo

The UK’s No. 1 event for next-gen IP Infrastructure, Virtualisation and Cloud Computing

Robotic Industries Association: Supporting the robot revolution

RIA is the association of choice for makers, users and integrators of robotics in a field filled with....

AIM Global: Providing real-world visibility

For 35 years, The Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility has brought the latest information of....
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