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Asterisk passes million download milestone

Microsoft to release IE 8 beta 1 in first half of 2008

The beta has no firm release date yet, but it has already passed the Acid2 Browser Test, ensuring that it supports current Web standards

Update: Oracle’s earnings soar

Net income is up 35 percent and total revenue is up 28 percent over last year's second quarter, giving Oracle its fastest growth rate in more than a decade

Microsoft, Google, Yahoo settle gambling charges

All three companies to pay multimillion-dollar fines; in addition, Microsoft and Yahoo to create online ad campaigns warning of risks of online gambling

Unlocking encryption management

As encryption technology becomes more user-friendly and manageable, more businesses are adding standalone encryption platforms to their IT security

MacBook Pro unresponsive keyboard patch. Nick of time, or vain hope?

Facebook for the enterprise to launch from third-party ISV

A Facebook overlay accesses organization's security infrastructure

Google security under fire

Many small companies look to bid in 700MHz auction

Giants like Google and AT&T aren't the only ones eyeing the upcoming spectrum acution — the FCC has accepted bids from 96 applicants with 170 more still pending

Nvidia opens developer site

Microsoft offers workaround for IE security patch problems

Last week's security update for Internet Explorer is causing browser crashes for some users, so Microsoft has released a technical workaround to avoid future crashes

How social media can help win the talent war

NetSuite raises estimated IPO price yet again

Estimated price range for NetSuite's IPO now stands at $19 to $22, which the company believes will net it about $115.9 million

French e-voting study highlights hidden costs

Electoral districts have difficulty evaluating all the costs associated with using electronic voting machines

Microsoft, Viacom agree to $500M advertising pact

Microsoft and entertainment broadcaster Viacom will share premium content and partner on advertising initiatives

Orkut worm demonstrates vulnerability of service

Users of Google's Orkut social networking site only have to view their profile to become infected by a new, relatively harmless worm

In DRM world, customers have no rights

700MHz spectrum auction draws Verizon, Chevron

FCC has accepted 96 applications for January's wireless spectrum auction and reported 170 as incomplete, including AT&T and Verizon

Google Toolbar flaw opens door for phishers

Google is already at work trying to patch the flaw, which could allow criminals to steal data or install malicious software on a system

Microsoft lets everyone try Windows XP SP3

The release candidate for the final upgrade to Windows XP will be made available to all on Microsoft's download site Tuesday evening

IE, Gmail bugs allow hijacking of accounts on public PCs

A bug in Internet Explorer working in conjunction with a flaw in Gmail could allow a malicious user to hijack Gmail accounts

SugarCRM offers biggest upgrade yet

Following a thorough vetting by members of its open-source community, SugarCRM 5.0 has been released with improved security, custom tools, and an AJAX e-mail client

MPAA wins copyright case against TorrentSpy

California judge says Web site operators tampered with evidence

Analysts say Sprint ‘doesn’t stand for anything’

New Sprint chief Dan Hesse faces a big inbox as he readies to take over from Gary Forsee

Microsoft releases Dynamics CRM 4.0 to manufacturing

Latest version targeted at VAR channel with improved multi-tenant capabilities

Microprocessor giants settle with Patriot Scientific

NEC, Panasonic, and Toshiba settle patent case, while AMD and Intel still in court on unfair business practices suit

‘Atlas’ tools extend Lotus Connections

IBM's Atlas tools provide search and analysis for the Lotus Connections enterprise social networking suite

Privacy groups: FTC has obligation in Google deal

EPIC and the CDD have increased their pressure on the FTC to ensure that the proposed Google-DoubleClick deal has proper privacy conditions in place

10 things to hope not to see in ’08

Year End: Congress slow on tech issues in ’07

Despite some successes, the past 12 months have been 'a record of neglect' Virginia Representative Bob Goodlatte says

Update: NetSuite raises IPO price range

Business apps host putting up 6.2 million shares, estimates the price will be from $16-$19 each

Sprint Nextel names new CEO

Dan Hesse, previously chief of Embarq and head of AT&T Wireless, replaces the retiring Gary Forsee

The motivations of busted botnet barons

Taiwan presidential hopeful eyes looser tech-transfer

At the core of the issue is the exchange of chip-making technology to China

Apple unleashes raft of security patches

Most flaws could be exploited to run malware on Macs

Report: Intel-backed group to win Japan WiMax license

Wireless Broadband Planning, which is backed by Intel and Kyocera, is set to win one of two WiMax licenses being awarded by the Japanese government

CS3, Acrobat push Adobe to strong finish for fiscal 2007

Adobe reported record revenue for the fourth quarter as it levereged technology gained in its Macromedia buy to create the popular Creative Suite 3

Veracode pitches backdoor apps security

Veracode says its unique binary code analysis technique is the only way to find backdoors short of using manual code reviews

Linux event planned for China

GPL lawsuit settled

Cognos puts BI on Nokia, Windows Mobile phones

Responding to customer interest, Cognos expands business intelligence software support beyond BlackBerry devices

Symantec readies Norton 360 update

Refresh will include new Web security, identity theft, and drive-by download protection features, as well as 'smart firewall'

Qualcomm buys noise-reduction company SoftMax

Qualcomm nabs SoftMax's noise-reduction technology for use in next-generation devices, including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets, VoIP phones, and notebooks

FTC settles with Web-based seller of phone records

Check Em Out and its operator, Scott Joseph, have been fined for illegally selling people's phone records without permission

Filing reveals that Cognos went to IBM first

According to a recent SEC filing, it was Cognos that reached out to IBM about a pending $5 billion buyout, not IBM approaching the company as was originally claimed

What happens when languages interfere?

Toshiba shows first HD DVD-RW laptop

Qosmio PC based on Core 2 Duo, Nvidia GeForce 8600 processors

Update: IBM partners with ACI Worldwide on e-payment tools

Companies to create SOA foundation for sharing payment information across an enterprise

IBM expects $1 billion in India revenue this year

Big Blue expands in region as staff availablity gets tighter and salaries higher

Facebook sues Canadian porn company over hacking

Social networking site alleges that defendants combed its site for personal records of users