April 30, 2009
Trend Micro has announced that it is developing web security software for Sony gaming devices. With gamers increasingly playing online, Sony commissioned Trend Micro to develop Internet security software for its PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation Portable (PSP) gaming platforms. Services provided by the software include Kid's Safety URL Filtering, controlling children's access to gambling, violent, or sexual websites; and Web Reputation ...
Sony chooses Trend Micro for PlayStation security
by David MastersTrend Micro has announced that it is developing web security software for Sony gaming devices. With gamers increasingly playing online, Sony commissioned Trend Micro to develop Internet security software for its PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation Portable (PSP) gaming platforms. Services provided by the software include Kid's Safety URL Filtering, controlling children's access to gambling, violent, or sexual websites; and Web Reputation ...
MI6 USB blunder blows cover on drugs investigation
by David MastersA major drugs-busting operation in Columbia had to be called off after an MI6 agent left a top secret USB drive on a bus, it emerged this week. The blunder, by a female agent known only as 'T', left a multi-million pound investigation in tatters and put officers and informants - whose details were stored on the the unsecured USB stick ...
Truphone 3.0 launches with 3G support
by David MastersMobile VoIP software Truphone 3.0 launched this week in the iPhone App Store. The latest version of Truphone allows for VoIP calls to be made on 3G networks as well as over Wi-Fi. Other updates for the free-to-download app include improved call quality, single screen instant messaging, and interface improvements. IM communities - including Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, AIM, MSN Messenger, and Skype ...
Dialogue Communications opens Cape Town office
by David Allen
UK-based mobile payment service Dialogue Communications has opened a new office in South Africa, continuing its international growth strategy.
The Cape Town office will focus on bringing comprehensive SMS and WAP billing solutions to the South African market.
“We are thrilled to be able to introduce WAP billing in South Africa by offering ...SanDisk announces FIPS certification for Cruzer Enterprise
by Jan HarrisSanDisk has continued the development of its Cruzer Enterpise USB flash drives with the announcement that all models have Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) certification. FIPS is a standard that IT products have to meet to be certified for ‘Sensitive but Unclassified’ (SBU) use by the US Federal government. SanDisk also announced the release of Central Management and Control (CMC) software version ...
BBC and Channel Four may opt out of equality laws
by David Allen
New users desert Twitter
by David Allen
Phorm launches website to put record straight
by David Allen
Discovery Quest to launch on Freeview
by David Allen
PS3 users get discount keypad
by David Allen
BSkyB releases results today
by David Allen
Horne and Corden most successful new show
by David Allen
Orange passes 2.5 million TV customers
by David Allen
TalkTalk broadband deal ends today
by David Allen
April 29, 2009
UK-based SmoothWall this week launched Guardian Secure Web Gateway (GSWG), a new rack-mounted web filtering application. GSWG is a hardware version of SmoothWall's Guardian web filter software, and is the fourth hardware appliance launched by the company since 2007. The Guardian web filter uses intelligent content analysis, rather than a URL-based blocklist approach to block malicious websites and prevent employees from accessing ...
SmoothWall launches hardware version of Guardian web filter
by David MastersUK-based SmoothWall this week launched Guardian Secure Web Gateway (GSWG), a new rack-mounted web filtering application. GSWG is a hardware version of SmoothWall's Guardian web filter software, and is the fourth hardware appliance launched by the company since 2007. The Guardian web filter uses intelligent content analysis, rather than a URL-based blocklist approach to block malicious websites and prevent employees from accessing ...
Aastra launches new SIP handsets
by David MastersCanada-based Aastra has announced the launch of two new SIP phones: the 6730i and the 6731i. Both handsets feature call display, full duplex speakerphone, intercom, paging, auto answer, and XML browser capabilities. Aastra said the phones are ideal for use in both small and large businesses, and are designed to integrate and deploy easily with certified IP solutions providers. Aastra handsets are designed ...
Push for one micro-USB charger
by Alan Harten
Cell phone usage is continuing to get simpler as cell phones become more closely integrated into society and manufacturers continue to push for global compatibility.
Recently initiatives have been taken by two groups to make cell phones simpler for views and more user friendly.
At the Global System for Mobile Communications (GMSA) a significant ...Babelgum announces Film Festival winners
by David Allen
Mobile and web TV service Babelgum this week announced the winners of the Babelgum Online Film Festival 2009.
Honorary judge Spike Lee chose five winners from 651 entries in the categories of Genius, Animation, Short Film, Documentary, and Mini Masterpiece.
A cash prizes of €20,000 was given to the winner in each category.
Four other ...Broadband is getting narrower
by David Allen
EC starts Phorm legal case
by David Allen
Government and Phorm in contact over legal issues
by David Allen
Virgin Media gets to the point
by David Allen
Freeview gets a new marketing man
by David Allen
Sky launches on-demand adverts
by David Allen
Living snaps up Wurzer
by David Allen
Borders to sponsor Sky Arts 1
by David Allen
Be Broadband offer ends on the 30th April
by David Allen
April 28, 2009
Central Management and Control (CMC) Software Version 3.0 increases security and enables more flexible data management of SanDisk’s Cruzer enterprise product line; all Cruzer Enterprise Secure flash drives are now FIPS certified
SanDisk Announces Updated Enterprise USB Flash Drives
by Security NewsCentral Management and Control (CMC) Software Version 3.0 increases security and enables more flexible data management of SanDisk’s Cruzer enterprise product line; all Cruzer Enterprise Secure flash drives are now FIPS certified
Set-top box market to peak in 2012
by David AllenThe market for pay-TV set-top boxes (STBs) will peak within the next three years, according to market analysts. Annual unit sales will grow from 104 million in 2008 to a projected peak of127 million in 2012, said UK-based research firm Screen Digest. By 2012 the market will be worth an estimated 10 billion euros. Sales will begin to tail off from 2013, Screen ...
Livestation adds Al Arabiya to channel list
by David AllenInternet TV broadcaster Livestation has added Dubai-based 24-hour news station, Al Arabiya, to its channel list. Al Arabiya joins an already heavyweight line up of Arabic news channels on Livestation, which include Al Jazeera, BBC, France 24, Russia Today, and Euronews. Matteo Berlucchi, Livestation CEO, said adding Al Arabiya as an official partner channel is part of an ongoing effort to widen ...
Broadcast live from any mobile phone with ipadio
by David Allen
A new mobile app, launched yesterday, allows people to broadcast audio to the Internet from anywhere in the world.
Ipadio, available for any handset, means that anyone with a mobile phone can become a citizen radio journalist.
Broadcasts made using ipadio are automatically recorded to mp3.
The recording can be geolocated on ...BT claims to offer cheapest mobile and home broadband
by David Allen
Mobile broadband spectrum talks may have failed
by David Allen
Virgin Media takes customers back to school
by David Allen
Free Wi-Fi for first class Virgin passengers
by David Allen
Government’s £2 billion snooping plan
by David Allen
Virgin1 goes 24 Hrs on Freeview
by David Allen
Sci-Fi to get new line up for launch
by David Allen
Sky offers free line rental with Sky+ HD
by David Allen
Tax on BSkyB & Virgin Media could raise £70m
by David Allen
April 27, 2009
Ten million copies of social networking app Nimbuzz have been downloaded from the GetJar app store. Ilja Laurs, GetJar CEO, said: "Nimbuzz is an extremely popular application on GetJar and we are delighted to be a part of this milestone moment and to have been able to help them in achieving this." Nimbuzz is a social networking app that integrates instant messaging, ...
GetJar reports 10m Nimbuzz downloads
by David MastersTen million copies of social networking app Nimbuzz have been downloaded from the GetJar app store. Ilja Laurs, GetJar CEO, said: "Nimbuzz is an extremely popular application on GetJar and we are delighted to be a part of this milestone moment and to have been able to help them in achieving this." Nimbuzz is a social networking app that integrates instant messaging, ...
Samsung Unveils their own Google Android Phone
by Franz BicarMove over HTC, you are not the only Android phone on the block. Samsung Electronics has just announced their very own Google Android mobile phone. Samsung became the first major mobile phone maker to launch a phone using Google's open source mobile OS. The Samsung phone, named the I7500, features a 3.2-inch touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera and 8GB of internal memory. ...
Sharp Losses Record Sales for this Year
by Franz Bicar
It's the beginning of the week and I really don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but in these times, it's hard to hear good ones. Sharp, one of the world's leading manufacturers of LCD television panels and computers reported a big drop in sales and a net ...UK’s Cheapest Broadband Launched By BT
by Jan HarrisAt just £15.65 a month, BT claims that its latest home and mobile broadband packages are the cheapest currently available in the UK. BT Total Broadband is offering up-to-8Mb wireless broadband at home, and free 1GB monthly usage on our mobile broadband, for £308.08 over 18 months. John Petter, managing director of BT’s Consumer division, said: "This is an absolutely fantastic deal, ...
Velocix powers Televeo’s service in Spain
by Janet HarrisCambridge-based Velocix has secured a deal to provide its digital delivery services to Televeo, which aims to become the leading provider of 'Spanish Television over the Internet'. Using the H.264 codec and Velocix’s global network, Televeo will provide high quality video content from National Geographic, Fox and other leading publishers. Velocix enables high quality streamed video to be played uninterrupted from start ...
Yes minister there is a plan for Scotland
by David Allen
Google Street View not invading privacy
by David Allen
Zango closes down
by David Allen
Government should commit to 100 Mbps
by David Allen
BSkyB goes for green offices
by David Allen
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