HP's 3Com Deal Challenges Cisco Exchange Server 2010 Brings Savings Colocation Takes on New Meaning Startup Aims To Protect At-Risk Data Google Users Can See Collected Data Cisco, EMC Team on Private Clouds Through its acquisition of networking gear maker 3Com, Hewlett-Packard will accelerate competition with Cisco Systems, especially in China, practically overnight. Then comes the hard part. Microsoft has introduced Exchange Server 2010 and said customers using the e-mail platform are reporting significant cost savings from new support for low-cost attached-storage options. At the American Internet Services Second Annual Technology Expo, the massive 80,000-square-foot Lightwave Data Center, owned and operated by AIS, was opened to the public for viewing. Plenty of services offer digital document storage for large firms. But for homeowners needing digital storage of their documents and interior videos, Critical Digital Data aims to fill a much-needed gap. Google has launched a new feature that aims to silence privacy advocates who have criticized data-collection and storage practices. Other search engines could move to adopt similar strategies. Cisco, EMC and VMware have announced a collaborative effort to help businesses transition to private cloud environments through the use of pervasive data-center virtualization technology. FULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORY
House Lawmakers Push Ban on Peer-to-Peer Software Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved to prohibit federal employees from using the file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure.
GAO: Los Alamos Computer Security Has Weaknesses Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's computer network increase the risk of a classified-information breach, says the Government Accountability Office.
Computer Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO This Week Fortinet plans to go public in an initial public offering, giving investors a chance to tap a network security provider with sales that are expected to grow. The IPO could be valued at $137.5 million or more.
Enterprise Hardware Spotlight
Flat Shipments Hurt Dell Despite Increased Earnings Dell's earnings are up and expectations are solid, but the company's stock still took a hit after analysts signaled the company isn't playing a key role in the PC market recovery.
New Pogoplug 'Personal Cloud' Does Social Networking Cloud Engines has released its newest version of the Pogoplug, a small "multimedia sharing device" that connects hard drives to the Internet and allows a user to access the files remotely.
Apple Tablet Rumored Delayed as Publisher Gears Up There have been so many rumors of an Apple tablet that it has taken on legendary status. But now the legend is being revised with reports of a delay and that a major publisher is getting ready.
Enterprise Technology Spotlight
Flat Shipments Hurt Dell Despite Increased Earnings Dell's earnings are up and expectations are solid, but the company's stock still took a hit after analysts signaled the company isn't playing a key role in the PC market recovery.
Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats Smartphones are increasingly prevalent and adept at handling more tasks, including trading stocks, paying bills, and buying stuff online. That makes them attractive to thieves and hackers.
FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms, PR Companies Hackers are targeting law firms and public relations companies with a sophisticated e-mail scheme that breaks into their computer networks to steal sensitive data, often linked to large corporate clients.
Rackspace: It makes a difference when you focus on support.
House Lawmakers Push Ban on Peer-to-Peer Software
GAO: Los Alamos Computer Security Has Weaknesses
Computer Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO This Week
Flat Shipments Hurt Dell Despite Increased Earnings
New Pogoplug 'Personal Cloud' Does Social Networking
Apple Tablet Rumored Delayed as Publisher Gears Up
Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats
FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms, PR Companies
