Union hits out over employee surveillance
News Snooping on workers through the use of hidden cameras and smart cards or by monitoring their PC use is harming people's health and damaging corporate performance, according to the TUC
Sony Ericsson Chatpen CHA-30
Review The Chatpen is an entirely wireless Anoto-based digital pen, using Bluetooth to send handwritten emails via a mobile phone or a notebook PC.
PKI appliance goes for selective security
News A system from Ingrian Networks aims to end network security overkill by concentrating on the important bits
China sets up Windows and Linux labs
News A two-China policy may be unthinkable in Beijing, but a two-licence policy seems more palatable, as the country signs up HP and Microsoft to establish a couple of very different labs
'Default' open-source licensing plans under fire
News Software developed by public bodies should be released under open-source licences, says the government, in a document that has spooked proprietary software vendors
Microsoft rings up cash-register customers
News Six major European customers will use Windows XP Embedded for their point-of-sale terminals, while Linux is held back by SCO Group's threats
BT to let broadband users boost their bandwidth
News In unveiling its strategy for Broadband Britain 2006, BT has promised users a future of flexible bandwidth, converged communications, digital content management and remote network management
Yahoo dumps Google in Asia Pacific
News Yahoo has adopted in-house search technology in Australia and New Zealand, with European and Asian operations likely to make the transition next
The march of Linux in the enterprise
Analysis Linux is becoming a real alternative for enterprises but the risks and costs have to be considered alongside the benefits
Chipmakers stop Wi-Fi sales to China
News Intel and Broadcom will no longer sell Wi-Fi chips in China after the Chinese government mandated a local encryption standard
Linux as a technology cost-saving strategy
Feature Linux can save a company large amounts of money - although it's not appropriate in every situation, it's definitely worth evaluating
Open Text incorporates IM
News The content-management specialist will include instant messaging functions in its primary product
Sony Ericsson K700i: a first look
Preview The newly-announced K700i phone from Sony Ericsson offers an attractive mix of connectivity, imaging and entertainment in a compact package.
Opera's stock market debut goes like a song
News The browser maker says its IPO was many times oversubscribed, signalling renewed interest in tech stocks
Access hacks hit UK Plc
News Identity management is still causing headaches for big UK companies, according to the DTI's latest survey on the issue. Sums of £100,000 for legal fees and other costs are not uncommon
Consulting firms anticipate upswing
News Companies providing IT services will benefit from increased spending this year, according to a survey of chief information officers
Intel asks for a little Linux help with Centrino
News The chip giant has begun a public project to let Linux use its wireless-networking technology
Banks dismissive of 'phishing' losses
News The amount of money lost through online banking scams is 'not material enough' to warrant stepping up authentication, according to Australia's main banking industry group
US ISPs take action under new anti-spam law
News Four major US Internet providers have filed six lawsuits accusing spammers of failing to comply with the Can-Spam Act
Microsoft delays Whidbey and Yukon
News Customers could miss out on expected upgrades with Microsoft's announcement that it will delay updates of SQL Server database and Visual Studio.Net
Outlook flaw upgraded to 'critical'
News A security hole that Microsoft patched on Tuesday is more serious than first thought, the company says



