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Software
Nokia to give carriers a cut of Ovi store sales
By
Brett Winterford
| April 29, 2009
Nokia will allow mobile phone operators to profit from its Ovi app store by offering consumers the option of paying for new apps on their phone bill.
Mobility
Top Five SMS killers
By
Liz Tay
| April 30, 2009
The gadgets on display at this year's mobile expos say it all. Short messages: your 160-character limit rule has come to an end.
Operating Systems
Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7
By
Shaun Nichols
| April 30, 2009
Microsoft has announced that it will close off a component in Windows which is notorious for allowing covert malware attacks.
Storage
Tandberg Data files for bankruptcy
By
Stuart Finlayson
| April 30, 2009
Local sales partners of data storage company Tandberg Data are putting on a brave face after the Norwegian-based company filed for bankruptcy.
Internet
Many Twitters are quick quitters, finds study
By
Staff Writers
| April 30, 2009
Today's Twitters are often tomorrow's quitters, according to data that questions the long-term success of the latest social networking sensation.
Security
Security must be built in from the start
By
Phil Muncaster
| April 30, 2009
The UK government-backed Cyber Security Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) launched a roadmap today intended to kickstart an international effort to engineer security into products from their inception.
Networking
IBM, Brocade boost ties as Cisco rivalry heats up
By
Staff Writers
| April 30, 2009
Network equipment maker Brocade Communications Systems is bolstering its partnership with IBM, in a sign it may be gaining market share from industry leader Cisco Systems.
Software
EU exec says Microsoft replies to antitrust charges
By
Staff Writers
| April 30, 2009
Microsoft has responded to EU antitrust charges that it sought to thwart rivals by bundling its Web browser with its Windows PC operating system, the European Commission said.
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