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MySpace promotes openness with data sharing scheme

MySpace promotes openness with data sharing scheme

TOP STORY Posted at 5:56PM, 9th May 2008
MySpace attempts to revive slowing traffic by making its data openly available to sites such as Yahoo and eBay. Read more

Week in Review: Microsoft cuts ties with Yahoo

Week in Review: Microsoft cuts ties with Yahoo Posted at 4:01PM, 9th May 2008
Microsoft finally gives up on its long and protracted takeover bid. We also looked at ID cards, sewer broadband, lie detectors, future wireless, and a new botnet king is crowned. Read more

File sharing infects 500,000 computers

File sharing infects 500,000 computers Posted at 3:19PM, 9th May 2008
McAfee reveal details on what it calls the most significant malware outbreak since 2005, as peer-to-peer networks look under threat. Read more

US politicians to debate net neutrality

US politicians to debate net neutrality Posted at 1:23PM, 9th May 2008
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has introduced legislation that, if passed, will bar network providers from discriminating against some internet content. Read more

Free software battles Microsoft Office for market share

Free software battles Microsoft Office for market share Posted at 12:08PM, 9th May 2008
Users are turning to legal free software more and more in an effort to cut the cost of computing and increase personal choice. Read more

Google warming up to YouTube and Yahoo

Posted at 9:31AM, 9th May 2008
The company's annual shareholder meeting outlines Google's plans for the next year, with Yahoo and how to monetise YouTube, chief topics of concern. Read more

Srizbi now the dominant spam botnet

Posted at 5:02PM, 8th May 2008
Research by Marshal claims the last two months have seen the botnet Srizbi dramatically growing in threat. Read more

Bournemouth wins fibre broadband sewer network

Posted at 3:03PM, 8th May 2008
Bournemouth is chosen by H2O Networks as the first city to implement a sewer broadband network system throughout its homes and businesses. Read more

Lie detectors to combat benefit fraud

Posted at 1:27PM, 8th May 2008
Following the success of a voice analysis pilot project to combat benefit fraud, the government has announced more funding. Read more

Facebook now a target for Microsoft

Posted at 12:31PM, 8th May 2008
Report suggests that the popular social networking site may face a full takeover offer after the collapse of Microsoft's move on Yahoo. Read more

Huge growth forecast for mobile ad spending

Posted at 5:38PM, 7th May 2008
A new analyst report forecasts annual growth of over 40 per cent as handset improvements offer cost-effective communication streams. Read more

Whitbread saves millions on card handling

Posted at 4:23PM, 7th May 2008
Transaction costs are cut and customer service improved following the roll-out of card payment solution throughout all Whitbread businesses Read more

Mobile tech boosts aid workers' ability to help

Posted at 3:13PM, 7th May 2008
Non-governmental organisations are making good use of mobile innovations to help improve the lives of people around the world, a new report has shown. Read more

England's oldest private bank outsources IT

Posted at 2:46PM, 7th May 2008
Old and new meet as C Hoare & Co, a bank dating back to the 1600s, signs an outsourcing contract with leading global IT service provider Capgemini. Read more

P&O Ferries sets sight on web analytics

Posted at 1:59PM, 7th May 2008
The European ferry operator has invested in web analytics software to monitor and dynamically manage its website content, as part of a push to increase online revenue. Read more

'New wireless devices will save lives' says Ofcom

Posted at 12:57PM, 7th May 2008
An Ofcom report, researched over 18 months, looks at how wireless technology could develop in the next decade and beyond - but warns that spectrum needs to be better managed. Read more

Yahoo and McAfee integrate security warnings into search

Posted at 6:22PM, 6th May 2008
Yahoo Search users will see websites at risk and hopefully avoid those which are definitely compromised, thanks to a new partnership announced today. Read more

Auction sites shunned by online shoppers

Posted at 5:19PM, 6th May 2008
eBay and other online retailers fall victim to the economic slowdown as purchase power falls by four per cent. Read more

Google AdWords 'targeted by phishers'

Posted at 3:53PM, 6th May 2008
As a new phishing scam is revealed, it seems that the more Google's market share grows, the more profitable it is for criminals to target the company and its users. Read more

Timeline: How Microsoft and Yahoo nearly got together

Posted at 1:52PM, 6th May 2008
It looks like Microsoft has finally given up on buying Yahoo. IT PRO recounts how the biggest takeover attempt since the dot com period came about. Read more

Microsoft walks away, Yahoo looks at options

Posted at 3:38PM, 5th May 2008
The web firm's shares dive after Microsoft walked away from its massive bid over price, leaving Yahoo looking for alternatives. Read more

SAP's apps get mobile on BlackBerrys

Posted at 5:42PM, 2nd May 2008
A partnership between SAP and RIM will bring 'Facebook-like' functionality to mobile business applications. Read more

SMBs embrace parents' flexible working needs

Posted at 5:10PM, 2nd May 2008
A new study says that SMBs and parents are working together well on flexible working, but future government plans may be a problem. Read more

Vodafone offers unlimited mobile internet access

Posted at 3:58PM, 2nd May 2008
Vodafone becomes the first mobile phone operator to offer unlimited internet access on monthly price plans as standard. Read more

Analysis: Spam 'celebrates' its 30th birthday

Posted at 2:27PM, 2nd May 2008
IT PRO 'celebrates' the 30th anniversary of the first spam email, and looks at how the flood is unlikely to end any time soon. Read more

BSkyB engineers get mobile comms

Posted at 12:39PM, 2nd May 2008
The triple play's service techs get mobile computers in the field. Read more

Week in review: Skynet here we come!

Posted at 12:14PM, 2nd May 2008
Microsoft has trouble with XP and SQL, HMRC staff are snoops, bloggers speak up on elections and robots learn to carry mugs. Read more

Microsoft to announce Yahoo deal plans soon

Posted at 10:43AM, 2nd May 2008
Steve Ballmer tells employees Microsoft could take a friendly or unfriendly route with its Yahoo takeover, or simply walk away. Read more

SaaS helps NetSuite report record revenues

Posted at 10:10AM, 2nd May 2008
The recently-floated company is moving closer to posting a profit after the recent introduction of its large enterprise product. Read more

Mobiles help SMEs win more business

Posted at 5:36PM, 1st May 2008
Smaller businesses are coping with increased competition in the market place by using mobile technology to keep up-to-date with customers' demands, a new report has found. Read more

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