IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 08/01/2009

Samsung unveils new LCD and plasma TVs
Samsung announced that it is breaking out its LED-backlit HDTVs into their own line, called Luxia.

Sony Refreshes Bravia HDTV Line
Sony Electronics showed off its latest high-definition televisions at CES. The new HDTV models reflect the company's emphasis on improved color reproduction, fast 240Hz refresh rates, and Internet connectivity.

US law firms file class-action lawsuits against Satyam
Law firms Izard Nobel and Vianale & Vianale have filed class action suits in the US on behalf of those who purchased American Depository Receipts (ADRs) of Indian outsourcer Satyam Computer Services.

CES: Microsoft still trying to ignite Windows home server market
Microsoft said two smaller Taiwanese hardware makers will ship PCs preloaded with its year-old Windows Home Server operating system, joining PC market leader Hewlett-Packard Co. and others.

For Gateway, thin laptops are not in
Gateway introduced a pair of consumer notebook PCs that are most notable for being neither ultrasmall, like netbooks, nor ultrathin.

CES: HP aims TouchSmart desktop PC at businesses
Hewlett-Packard has unveiled its first TouchSmart touch-screen desktop system aimed at businesses and large organizations.

Clearwire woes hit big WiMax backers
Financial charges taken by both Intel and Time Warner Cable on Wednesday put the spotlight on the tough prospects for Clearwire, the company that aims to build a national mobile broadband network using WiMax technology.

Gmail vs. Traditional E-Mail: Savings Adding Up
A new Forrester report reveals how much cheaper Web-based e-mail such as Google's Gmail is in comparison to traditional e-mail installed on-premise for businesses with up to 15,000 users. But analysts warn that most enterprises won't be making a wholesale switch to Web-based messaging for years to come. Instead, they might pursue a hybrid model where they move some e-mail services to the cloud and keep some on-premise.

Convert Your iTunes Purchases to MP3s
As you've probably heard by now, Apple just announced plans to ditch DRM for good. That means all songs you purchase from iTunes will arrive on your PC without the usual copy-protection shackles.

SanDisk's High-Performance Mobile Memory Cards
SanDisk added two 16 GB mobile memory cards to its Mobile Ultra line--the microSDHC and the Memory Stick Micro (M2).

Clock ticking for gas stations to pump up data security

Lower gas prices aren't the only thing that's new at the pumps these days. Data encryption tools are also becoming part of the picture.

Hack Forces Twitter Into 'Full Security Review'

Twitter Inc. has launched a comprehensive review of the defenses in its popular social network and microblogging service after hackers last week hijacked the accounts of several high-profile users.

Social networks link terrorists

A new breed of cyberterrorists are using online forums to recruit people who support Al-Qaeda, creating global networks of would-be terrorists.

Data breaches rose sharply in 2008, says study

More than 35 million data records were breached in 2008, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center.

Best practices for removable media encryption

USB flash drives, iPods and other portable storage devices are pervasive in the workplace and a real threat. They can introduce viruses or malicious code to the network and be used to store sensitive corporate information. While IT has responded with policies and audits, the best way to safeguard data taken outside of a managed envrionment is encryption.

Fake LinkedIn profiles promise pics, send malware instead

Hackers have seeded LinkedIn, the business networking service, with bogus celebrity profiles that link to malicious sites serving up attack code, a security researcher said Wednesday.

Smart Security Choices for Mobile Workers

Download this informative brief to learn the situations that pose the greatest security risks and tips for how to avoid a major security catastrophe altogether.

Windows 7 public beta to be available Friday

As anticipated, Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday night launched the beta of Windows 7 , posting the preview of the company's next operating system to its developer download services.

Windows 7 beta shows off task bar, UI goodies

The just-released Beta 1 version of Windows 7 is a solid, fast-performing, stable operating system that appears to be just about fully baked and ready for prime time. It is much further along than Windows Vista was during its initial beta phase, and it appears to be feature-complete.

Windows 7 is less of a resource-hog than Vista

Microsoft's Windows 7 OS should be less of a resource hog than Vista, based on system requirements published Wednesday.

New SD standard will allow for 2TB cards

The SD Association released a new memory card specification that could drive storage of SD media to 2TB.

Greenpeace still hunting for truly green electronics

New consumer electronics products are a little greener than those on sale a year ago -- but manufacturers could do much better, according to Greenpeace.

Dell to move manufacturing, lay off 1,900 in Ireland

Dell will move its European PC manufacturing operation from Ireland to Poland and lay off workers as it continues its belt-tightening restructuring plan, the company said on Thursday.

University bans

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After years of delays, China finally issues 3G licenses

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) finally granted 3G licenses to the country's mobile operators on Wednesday, bringing to a close years of waiting and delay.

EMC to lay off 2,400

Despite expecting to meet revenue estimates for its fourth quarter, EMC said on Wednesday that it is instituting a restructuring program that includes laying off 2,400 people.

Lenovo to lay off 2,500 staff, cut management pay

Amid growing fears that many countries face a long and painful economic recession, Lenovo plans to lay off 2,500 workers, cut the salaries of its executives and restructure its Asian operations in an attempt to weather the downturn, the company said Thursday.

Clearwire woes hit big backers

Financial charges taken by both Intel and Time Warner Cable on Wednesday put the spotlight on the tough prospects for Clearwire, the company that aims to build a national mobile broadband network using WiMax technology.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 08/01/2009

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