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Online criminals shift focus of attack: study

Online criminals shift focus of attack: study

Online criminals shifted their attacks in 2005 from computer operating systems such as Windows and others to media players and software programs, according to a study.
Staff Writers Nov 23 2005, 8:20AM Security
Microsoft to open the standard behind Office

Microsoft to open the standard behind Office

Microsoft took a step towards creating an open standard of technology behind Word and Excel in a move to appease governments and ensure data in documents and accounts can be accessed in decades to come.
Staff Writers Nov 22 2005, 1:00PM Software
Europeans expected to flock to TV over internet

Europeans expected to flock to TV over internet

About 8.7 million Europeans will be watching television over the internet by 2009, or 9.4 percent of a market currently dominated by cable and satellite operators, according to a forecast.
Staff Writers Nov 22 2005, 9:33AM Collaboration
Free internet "Star Trek" spoof is top Finnish film

Free internet "Star Trek" spoof is top Finnish film

A spoof of science-fiction classic "Star Trek" has become Finland's most viewed movie, relying on free distribution over the internet to reach more than three million viewers in less than two months.
Staff Writers Nov 22 2005, 8:33AM Software
ShadowRAM: Morgan chews the 'Apple Core'

ShadowRAM: Morgan chews the 'Apple Core'

AppleCentre Taylor Square director, Ben Morgan, is to move into the journo game with a new website initiative.
Staff Writers Nov 21 2005, 2:45PM Software
LG Elec may double plasma panel capacity by 2007

LG Elec may double plasma panel capacity by 2007

LG Electronics Inc, the world's number two maker of plasma display panels, said on Sunday it might add another production line in 2007, almost doubling existing capacity.
Staff Writers Nov 21 2005, 9:00AM Hardware
Optima jumps into storage

Optima jumps into storage

Australian box builder Optima Technology Solutions has made its first foray into the storage market with its Vizon Storage Servers, a self-contained IP SAN box aimed at medium businesses, remote offices and small data centres.
Staff Writers Nov 18 2005, 1:36PM Data centre
Google stock breaks US$400 a share, hits new high

Google stock breaks US$400 a share, hits new high

Shares of Google hit another all-time high on Thursday, breaking through the US$400 threshold, a move that may once again force Wall Street to rethink its price targets.
Staff Writers Nov 18 2005, 8:03AM Collaboration
Sony, NEC to form optical disk drive joint venture

Sony, NEC to form optical disk drive joint venture

Japanese electronics makers Sony and NEC said on Thursday they have reached a basic agreement to set up a optical disk drive joint venture.
Staff Writers Nov 18 2005, 7:41AM Hardware
eBay sets up Asia HQ in Korea, sees robust growth

eBay sets up Asia HQ in Korea, sees robust growth

eBay will set up its Asian headquarters in South Korea, its fourth-largest market, from January to spearhead a drive into its fastest-growing region.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 2:30PM Software
Oracle acquires two security software companies

Oracle acquires two security software companies

Oracle said on Wednesday it acquired two privately held companies for an undisclosed sum that it said will bolster its offerings in the fast-growing security software market.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 1:00PM Security
Samsung, Hynix in chip supply talks with Apple

Samsung, Hynix in chip supply talks with Apple

South Korea's Samsung Electronics and Hynix Semiconductor are in talks with Apple Computer on long-term deals to supply NAND-flash memory chips, the two local firms said separately on Wednesday.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 12:30PM Hardware
Microsoft expects solid debut for Xbox 360

Microsoft expects solid debut for Xbox 360

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said on Wednesday he expects successful launches of the Xbox 360 game console in the United States, Europe and even in Japan -- the stronghold of its archrival Sony's blockbuster machine PlayStation.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 11:10AM Hardware
Sony BMG recalls copy-protected music CDs

Sony BMG recalls copy-protected music CDs

Music publisher Sony BMG, yielding to consumer concern, is recalling music CDs containing copy-protection software that acts like virus software and hides deep inside a computer.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 9:30AM Hardware
Microsoft aims to enter supercomputer market

Microsoft aims to enter supercomputer market

Microsoft, which built its business by aiming to put a "computer on every desk", is moving into the high-end supercomputing market as hardware becomes more affordable.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 9:15AM Hardware
Oracle says gets US regulator OK on Siebel deal

Oracle says gets US regulator OK on Siebel deal

Database software giant Oracle said on Tuesday that US antitrust regulators had cleared its US$5.9 billion purchase of formerly fierce rival Siebel Systems.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 9:00AM Software
UN alarmed at duping of migrants via internet

UN alarmed at duping of migrants via internet

Would-be migrants from Asia, Africa and Latin America are being tricked into paying up to US$1000 for promises of travel to a rich country by websites claiming links to the United Nations.
Staff Writers Nov 16 2005, 9:20AM Collaboration
Intel sets up US$50mln Middle East technology fund

Intel sets up US$50mln Middle East technology fund

Intel has set up a US$50 million fund to invest in technology start-up firms in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt.
Staff Writers Nov 16 2005, 8:17AM Collaboration
IBM's marketing chief to step down - WSJ

IBM's marketing chief to step down - WSJ

International Business Machines Corp's marketing chief will step down to pursue personal and business interests, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
Staff Writers Nov 16 2005, 8:17AM Hardware
South Korea sees 8-9 mln "Wibro" internet users by 2007

South Korea sees 8-9 mln "Wibro" internet users by 2007

South Korea expects subscribers to a service providing high-speed wireless internet connections to people on the move to reach 8-9 million by 2007 after a commercial roll-out in April next year.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2005, 3:00PM Mobility

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