IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 14/01/2009

United to launch Wi-Fi on some cross-country flights
United Air Lines will begin offering inflight Wi-Fi service to customers on some flights between New York and California in the second half of the year.

Nortel files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The Canadian telecommunications equipment company will conduct "a comprehensive business and financial restructuring," and expects to emerge from the bankruptcy process "more focused, financially sound and competitive."

Google launches reseller program for Apps Premier
Google will launch a reseller program today for the paid version of its Apps hosted collaboration and communication suite.

MicroStrategy revs BI software suite with 'multisource engine'
MicroStrategy announced the release of the latest version of its business intelligence software suite. It says the upgrade is more flexible and powerful than prior editions.

Add custom search engines to IE and Firefox
Here's how to customize the search bar in Firefox and Internet Explorer, adding direct searches on a range of sites.

Recession helps send more CEOs to the exits
Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said that nearly 1,500 CEOs left their jobs last year, including 221 in the technology and telecommunications sector.

Gartner cancels 'flagship' tech conferences
In another bad sign of health for the IT industry, Gartner is canceling two of its biggest technology conferences because of the recession.

Bartz wants 'breathing room' for Yahoo
Yahoo has been pushed around by outsiders and should 'kick some butt' itself, incoming CEO Carol Bartz said — although she has yet to decide what its new course should be.

Groups file FTC complaint over cell phone privacy
You may not know it yet, but your cell phone is becoming the new battleground in the war between consumer rights groups and the behavioral advertising community.

Yahoo taps Bartz as CEO, Decker walks
Yahoo said on Tuesday it has chosen former Autodesk CEO Carol Bartz as its next CEO to replace Jerry Yang, who announced his intention to step down in November.

Add Custom Search Engines to IE and Firefox

How to customize the search bar in Firefox and Internet Explorer, adding direct searches on a range of sites.

Hate Microsoft Outlook? How to fix top annoyances

whether you hate Outlook, love it or fall somewhere in between, read on to find fixes to some of the most common problems that drive Outlook users off the deep end.

Computer Marketing Secrets that Attract Great Clients

Are you starting a computer-related business and youâ€™re not sure how to build a solid computer marketing plan?

Simplify Migration to Microsoft Windows Server 2008

For many enterprises, the biggest hurdle in upgrading to the Windows Server 2008 OS is the complexity of the migration process. Dell helps simplify IT and reduce risk with comprehensive service offerings and a validated, repeatable approach that includes seamless support for integrated Microsoft applications on Dell servers.

Top 10 Reasons to Migrate to WS08

New virtualization tools, Web technologies, and security enhancements help save time and reduce costs, and provide you with high availability and increased flexibility for your changing business needs. Central to IT simplification is streamlining maintenance and maximizing availability - and by running Windows Server 2008 on Dell servers, you can do both.

Managing SSL Security in Multi-Server Environments

Learn how to simplify management of your company's SSL Certificates in the latest white paper from VeriSign.

When the Customer Relationship Is Everything, Businesses Bank on SSL Solutions

Learn how to build customer confidence with the latest SSL technology. This white paper, compliments of VeriSign, is available for a limited time only.

Maximizing Site Visitor Trust Using Extended Validation SSL

Introduce yourself to the latest in SSL technology and learn how Extended Validation (EV) can offer a reliable web site identity to end consumers. This white paper, compliments of VeriSign, is available for a limited time only.

Getting in Compliance With Government Data Regulations By Leveraging Online Security Technology

Concerned your site is not in compliance with serious data regulations? Learn more in this white paper, compliments of VeriSign, for a limited time only.

The Latest Advancements in SSL Technology

The latest white paper from VeriSign shows you how to utilize the latest technologies in SSL to increase customer confidence.

Security and Trust: The Backbone of Doing Business over the Internet

Learn about the technology that helps customers differentiate trustworthy web sites from clones produced by scam artists in the latest white paper from VeriSign.

Microsoft Windows Server 2008: Server Virtualization and Management

Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Microsoftâ€™s next generation hypervisor technology, adds an exciting new dimension to the server virtualization market. With Hyper-V and Microsoftâ€™s integrated Server Management suite, you can take advantage of a powerful set of tools to help simplify infrastructure management and better utilize your hardware investments.

Microsoft, RIM, Oracle release critical patches

Microsoft released a critical security update fixing flaws in its Windows SMB service; RIM also issued a patch, and Oracle's security update is due as well.

Blockbuster deal to put movies on many digital devices

Blockbuster and Sonic Systems are teaming up to make digital content available on a wider range of electronic devices, the companies said on Wednesday.

SAP project costs cited in jeweler's bankruptcy filing

A Colorado jewelry chain has partly blamed a troubled SAP project for its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

With release in sight, Retrospect 8 in public beta

The folks from EMC and Iomega--which EMC bought in April 2008--were united at this Macworld Expo, showing off a number of new storage and backup products. The most significant news was the announcement of a public beta program for EMC Retrospect 8.0 for Macintosh.

Vizioncore optimiser reclaims storage space

Server virtualisation company, Vizioncore has released a product that will enable users to reclaim unused space on Windows virtual machines.

Satyam hires accounting firms to restate accounts

Financially-troubled Satyam has hire KPMG and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu to restate accounts at the company.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 14/01/2009

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