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Java Product News (updated February 13, 2006)

ISM updates Predictive Suite; Protection! v. 2.0 now shipping; and more

Mustang Java release jumps on Web 2.0 and scripting

The next version of Java eases use of Perl, PHP, Python, JavaScript, and Ruby languages

Analysts still see fuzzy future for MSN as new chief takes helm

Industry watchers question how the portal will fit into Microsoft's Web strategy as the company builds out its new "Live" services brand

Oracle cites Eclipse as competitor with new dev tool

Company also packs app server with middleware, including a rules engine

Qualcomm, Atheros team up for dual-mode phones

3GSM deal marks the entry of two of the biggest names in the cell-phone and Wi-Fi fields

U.S. DHS completes large-scale cyber exercise

Cyber Storm simulates attack on computer systems at an electric utility, cybersecurity vendors kick off analysis of results

Symantec moving ahead with database appliance

Big Brother emerges from incubation, taps "sniffing" engine to address growing need to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance

Avanquest jumps on iPod accessory bandwagon

Multimedia software tools promise to facilitate podcast creation, tranform iPods into PowerPoint presentation devices

STMicro ramps up Wi-Fi phone chip

Company says processor provides power-efficient, high-speed wireless performance

Nokia extends antivirus software

F-Secure software available for four Nokia smartphones

Google bringing search to historical manuscripts

Many hand-written historical documents could be made available for the public to search

Who killed Borland?

Nokia introduces new GPS module

Add-on for Nokia's mid-range Bluetooth-enabled phones can tag user's position to within five meters

NTT develops secure instant messaging system

NTT uses secure central server to guard against eavesdropping and satisfy compliance monitoring

Sony Ericsson phones vulnerable to DoS attacks

Advisory group warns users to turn off the Bluetooth functions in some Sony Ericsson phones

Trend Micro reports record sales, profits for 2005

Both sales, profits up 18 percent

Oracle to cut 2,000 jobs in Siebel integration

Non-technical marketing and back-office workers will be laid off

Wall Street Beat: Company shakeups stir market

Turbulence at Borland and Gateway temper good earnings news from Cisco

MSN won’t rebrand itself

Update: Google updates desktop search app

New version of PC and Web search application expands the functionality of Sidebar feature

Microsoft buys FutureSoft Web filtering software

Anti-spyware acquisition announced alongside generally available beta of Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006

HP to enhance storage arrays, software

Enhancements will help with management of heterogeneous storage environments

Sun blends SeeBeyond, in-house technologies for SOA

Java CAPS package enables composite apps to be developed with little coding

RIM reveals work-around for BlackBerry

Software would enable RIM to continue its wireless e-mail service if court orders a shutdown

Fraunhofer develops tool against online music piracy

System uses digital watermarking technology to track pirated audio files in file-sharing networks

India is IBM’s fastest-growing market, exec says

Large outsourcing contracts was main growth driver for IBM in India last year

Regulatory delays kill Transmeta’s Crusoe sale

Delays in obtaining U.S. government technology export clearance kill $15 million deal

India’s outsourcing industry to grow by 32 percent

NASSCOM report is upbeat about the prospects for India's outsourcing industry

China sets national R&D goals for next 15 years

Report says science and technology will contribute 60 percent of China's future growth

Internet linked to 91 suicides in Japan last year

Suicide-related Web sites linked to growing number of deaths in Japan

Business Objects buys Firstlogic for data quality tools

Business Objects to offer products, services that combine data integration with data quality functions

EU denies extension for Microsoft

Microsoft to strengthen IP protection

Redmond extends IP protection to those who use its Embedded and Mobile software in their devices

Yahoo may have helped jail another Chinese user

Yahoo provided evidence to police that IDed Chinese dissident, who subsequently was jailed for eight years

Amazon testing paid search program

Amazon Associates Sponsored Links Program seeks to establish additional revenue stream for affiliates

Microsoft contest hints at Dec. 1 Vista launch

Company doesn't comment, but says contest's video messages not proof of ship date

Blogs, wikis find a home in the enterprise

ECM vendors Stellent, iUpload tackle thorny security, compliance issues that blogs and wikis pose

Bush signs digital TV transition bill

Bill opens radio spectrum to new mobile broadband apps

BellSouth: Let providers give preferential service

Congress to consider net neutrality rules as part of telecom reform legislation to be debated later this year

IBM unveils new BladeCenter chassis, blades

Increased I/O bandwidth could allow data to travel 10 times faster than in previous systems

Liberty Alliance identity work due by September

Financial companies hope to assuage consumer concerns over identity theft despite vague federal guidelines

Windows Media laptop sales spike as prices drop

Consumers not yet ready to merge PC and TV

BMW back in with Google

As of late Tuesday, BMW's site reinstated on search engine's index

Speech vendor Nuance buys Dictaphone

Nuance's $357M purchase will significantly expand its health-care business

Fee-based e-mail delivery raises eyebrows

Yahoo, AOL to adopt Goodmail's certification system that charges mass mailers a per-message fee

Demo 06 highlights practical solutions

From tracking data logs to green-screen interactions, startups focus on solving everyday problems

O2 Ireland cuts border roaming fees

Provider eliminates roaming fees for all customers who travel to Northern Ireland

Open-source player Alfresco receives $8M in VC backing

Content management startup to add more features to its software, automate customer support

Bye, bye Borland Java tools