Previous DayCivil liberties groups demand halt to RFID
News A global alliance of opponents to the rollout of radio frequency identification tagging systems are demanding that companies stop deploying them until crucial issues such as privacy are addressed
Low-tech bosses 'wasting' IT investment
News A 'lost generation' of managers is keeping the UK's massive IT spend from making an impact, because they don't understand the technology, argues iSociety
Outsourcing fears misplaced, argues IDC
News The research firm says that IT jobs will continue to migrate overseas at a fast clip, but predicts the trend will be mitigated by job growth at home
Lane Fox leaves Lastminute.com
News The e-commerce firm has turned in its first annual profit, but Martha Lane Fox is to step down as managing director
How to score SCO's legal games
Comment Now SCO's got Novell in its sights, but where is the company really aiming?
Spyware enters the spotlight
Analysis The term can apply to anything from malicious 'key-logging' programs to consumer tracking software. Both ends of the spectrum are now coming under increased scrutiny from regulators and consumer...
Senior management 'slow to understand wireless risks'
News The proliferation of wireless networks throughout the enterprise means IT managers must implement proper security plans. But persuading the boss that it's worth the money could be a struggle
Symbian smartphone shipments surge
News The software maker, poised to become one of the dominant forces in next-generation mobile phones, has said the number of Symbian-powered handsets shipping is up nearly four times on last year
Gates: Seamless computing is the aim
Q&A Comdex: Technology needs software that makes it work together, says the Microsoft chairman - and Linux isn't 'where the interesting stuff is going on'
PeopleSoft extends refund programme
News In a move that Oracle describes as a 'poison pill' designed to try and block its acquisition moves, PeopleSoft is to continue its customer refund programme
Novell defends SuSE deal against SCO charges
News The SCO Group, notorious for its threats against Linux companies, is now claiming that Novell's SuSE acquisition would violate an earlier contract
Singapore reels in digital cinema
News The island state is to build the world's third-largest network of digital movie theatres in an effort to develop local technical expertise
Encrypted phone blocks snoopers
News Cryptophone says its open-source encryption technology uses algorithms to ensure that mobile phone conversations remain private
Microsoft: .Net alive and well
News Comdex: Microsoft is attempting once again to explain why the .Net strategy is more than just a marketing exercise
Ruling bars police from in-car computer snooping
News A US court has decided that the FBI was wrong to eavesdrop on conversations inside a car via its on-board computer - but not out of concern for privacy
Macintosh users flocking to Kazaa network
News A popular application is bringing the huge FastTrack file-swapping network to the Mac, potentially challenging Apple's own iTunes music download service
PDA accessory 'charges up your brain'
News Comdex: Brain feeling sluggish? Memory not working properly? DreamFree claims that the Peeg can stimulate brain activity
Symantec CEO urges shift in security tactics
News Comdex: John Thompson warns that unless the security industry changes its focus, technology could become a liability
