IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (InfoWorld) 19/03/2010

Tandberg launches desktop HD videoconferencing for execs

Tandberg, in the process of being acquired by Cisco Systems, today launched the EX90, a high-definition videoconferencing desktop system focused on executive users.

Microsoft sweetens the pot for desktop virtualization

In an effort to capture what it sees as a growing market for virtual desktops within enterprises, Microsoft is simplifying some licensing agreements and enhancing its virtual-desktop-related software.

Facebook users targeted in massive spam run

Facebook's 400 million users have been targeted by a spam run that could infect their computers with malicious software designed to steal passwords and other data, according to security researchers at McAfee.

TippingPoint offers hackers $100,000 for browser and phone exploits

Security company 3Com TippingPoint has jacked up to $100,000 the prize money on offer to anyone able to hack a range of browsers and mobile devices at the forthcoming CanSecWest security conference.

Google Maps for Android gets improved user interface

Google has released version 4.1 of Google Maps for Android, adding a constantly updated map wallpaper, tweaking the way search results are displayed and adding a new Latitude widget for tracking your friends.

IBM, insurer develop 'eHarmony for the call center'

IBM and insurance provider Assurant Solutions have come up with a project that, in the manner of dating services like eHarmony, uses analytics to match up call center callers with the most appropriate representative.

Windows XP: No IE9 for you

Microsoft 's new browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), will not run on Windows XP, now or when the software eventually ships, the company confirmed Tuesday.

Hosted Drupal CMS planned for midyear

Acquia hopes to make a hosted version of its Drupal open-source content management system widely available in about three months, the company's CTO said Wednesday.

U.S. agency denies Google's Nexus One trademark

Just as Google's Nexus One phone may be about to gain momentum, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denied the search giant's application for the Nexus One trademark.

The denial is not final and Google now has the opportunity to submit evidence and arguments in support of approval.

Inside Microsoft's cloud model for productivity apps

Enterprises of all shapes and sizes are catching on to the value in moving email and other productivity apps to the cloud where they can be delivered and managed by vendors like Microsoft, Google, or Cisco.

The major appeal of cloud is that it saves money, says Ron Markezich, corporate VP of Microsoft Online Services.

Inside Microsoft's cloud model for productivity apps

The major appeal of cloud is that it saves money, says Ron Markezich, corporate VP of Microsoft Online Services.

IT's 'love affair' with Windows XP coming to an end, says survey

Businesses are finally prying their hands from Windows XP as they warm to Windows 7, a research company said today.

"Over the years, IT has had a real love affair with XP," said Diane Hagglund, a senior analyst at Dimensional Research and the author of a poll that surveyed over 900 IT professionals in January. "It was just a great OS. It just worked for them. But that feeling is going away."

IT's 'love affair' with Windows XP coming to an end, says survey

Businesses are finally prying their hands from Windows XP as they warm to Windows 7, a research company said today.

Friday, March 19, 2010

IT News HeadLines (InfoWorld) 19/03/2010

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