Iain Thomson

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Microsoft takes the cost fight to iPod

Microsoft takes the cost fight to iPod

Claims iPod takes US$30,000 to fill.
Iain Thomson May 13 2009, 9:36AM Software
IBM extends enterprise apps to the iPhone

IBM extends enterprise apps to the iPhone

IBM is releasing the beta version of its Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5.1 software for handheld devices.
Iain Thomson May 13 2009, 9:34AM Software
Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft has published a list of applications that it will not allow to be sold in its applications MarketPlace, announced earlier this year.
Iain Thomson May 7 2009, 2:56PM Software
Swedish hacker indicted for Cisco attack

Swedish hacker indicted for Cisco attack

A 21 year old Swedish hacker has been indicted for attacks on Cisco that saw the networking giant’s source code stolen.
Iain Thomson May 7 2009, 2:52PM Collaboration
Hackers hold US medical data hostage

Hackers hold US medical data hostage

Demand US$10 million in ransom.
Iain Thomson May 6 2009, 12:23PM Security
Intel could face largest EU fine ever

Intel could face largest EU fine ever

Analysts are forecasting that Intel, if found guilty of anti-competitive practices by the EU, could face the largest fine in European history.
Iain Thomson May 1 2009, 2:51PM Hardware
Adobe admits to flaw in all forms of Reader

Adobe admits to flaw in all forms of Reader

Adobe has warned that a serious flaw has been discovered in all shipping versions of its Reader software, affecting PCs, Apple and Unix versions.
Iain Thomson May 1 2009, 9:28AM Software
Microsoft rumoured to be working on iPhone killer

Microsoft rumoured to be working on iPhone killer

Microsoft is working on a new multimedia phone that is designed to compete with Apple’s popular iPhone, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Iain Thomson Apr 30 2009, 6:33AM Mobility
Top 10 themes from RSA Security Conference

Top 10 themes from RSA Security Conference

The world's biggest computer security show has come to an end, the expo hall is full of workers breaking down the stands and the assembled throngs are heading home.
Shaun Nichols , Iain Thomson Apr 27 2009, 9:18AM Security
Conficker frenzy 'exposed media ignorance'

Conficker frenzy 'exposed media ignorance'

The Conficker worm was a classic example of media misunderstanding of malware, said security guru Bruce Schneier.
Iain Thomson Apr 27 2009, 9:17AM Security
RSA 2009: Cloud computing will disrupt security market

RSA 2009: Cloud computing will disrupt security market

Some changes good, some bad.
Iain Thomson Apr 25 2009, 7:53AM Security
IBM reports slight drop in profits

IBM reports slight drop in profits

IBM has reported a one per cent drop in profits in its quarterly earnings statement but is bullish about the future of 2009.
Iain Thomson Apr 22 2009, 9:12AM Hardware
Users not patching third party apps

Users not patching third party apps

Research by vulnerability specialists Secunia suggests that third party applications are increasingly being used by malware writers in preference to using operating system attacks.
Iain Thomson Apr 22 2009, 9:12AM Security
Apple sued over touch screen technology

Apple sued over touch screen technology

Apple is being sued for patent infringement by Taiwanese chip design house Elan Microelectronics over its use of touch screen controls.
Iain Thomson Apr 9 2009, 3:05PM Hardware
IBM close to US$7bn offer for Sun

IBM close to US$7bn offer for Sun

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that IBM is close to finalising a deal to buy Sun Microsystems.
Iain Thomson Apr 3 2009, 3:08PM Hardware
Netbook sales soaring while notebooks stutter

Netbook sales soaring while notebooks stutter

Everyone but Apple at the netbook party.
Iain Thomson Apr 3 2009, 9:31AM Hardware
Top 10 IT villains

Top 10 IT villains

People in the industry we love to hate.
Iain Thomson Mar 30 2009, 6:21AM Strategy
Google cuts 200 jobs from sales and marketing

Google cuts 200 jobs from sales and marketing

Recession bites deep.
Iain Thomson Mar 27 2009, 9:22AM Software
Worm turns Linux routers into botnet

Worm turns Linux routers into botnet

Researchers are warming of a new worm that targets DSL routers running a distribution of Linux.
Iain Thomson Mar 26 2009, 12:08PM Security
HP chief faces tough questions at annual meeting

HP chief faces tough questions at annual meeting

Mark Hurd fends off questions about increased competition and his US$42m bonus.
Iain Thomson Mar 20 2009, 9:10AM Hardware

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