Recent articles by Robert Jaques

US cracks multimillion-dollar piracy ring

US cracks multimillion-dollar piracy ring

Two brothers in the US have been given lengthy jail terms for selling large amounts of pirated computer software..
Robert Jaques Mar 11 2008 7:51AM Security
European users slam dodgy bank security

European users slam dodgy bank security

Banks and credit card firms not doing enough to protect consumers.
Robert Jaques Mar 7 2008 11:19AM Security
Open XML docs now accessible via browser

Open XML docs now accessible via browser

Relief is at hand for computer users who have Microsoft Office 2008 installed, but need to read Open XML Word documents..
Robert Jaques Mar 7 2008 7:16AM Software
Cyber-criminals exploit Access flaw

Cyber-criminals exploit Access flaw

Security experts have warned of a new vulnerability in Microsoft Access which is being used by cyber-criminals to install malware on victims' computers..
Robert Jaques Mar 7 2008 7:16AM Security
SunGuard buys Advanced Portfolio Technologies

SunGuard buys Advanced Portfolio Technologies

SunGard has announced the acquisition of Advanced Portfolio Technologies (APT), a provider of risk management systems and portfolio optimisation software for asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds, broker/dealers and proprietary traders..
Robert Jaques Mar 7 2008 7:16AM Software
Nero fires up Blu-ray burning for Linux

Nero fires up Blu-ray burning for Linux

Nero has announced plans to ship the latest update to its burning application for the Linux operating system..
Robert Jaques Mar 7 2008 7:16AM Software
Chip lock aims to end hardware piracy

Chip lock aims to end hardware piracy

Pirated microchips based on stolen blueprints could soon be a thing of the past thanks to computer engineers at Rice University and the University of Michigan.
Robert Jaques Mar 7 2008 7:16AM Security
Adware tops February malware chart

Adware tops February malware chart

An adware program has topped a security firm's monthly malware breakdown for the first time..
Robert Jaques Mar 6 2008 3:06PM Security
Mag-lev interface offers sense of touch

Mag-lev interface offers sense of touch

Computer users could soon be able to "sense and touch" 3D objects displayed on their screens, thanks to a 'haptic' touch-based interface developed at Carnegie Mellon University..
Robert Jaques Mar 6 2008 3:06PM Hardware
Microsoft unveils Singularity research OS

Microsoft unveils Singularity research OS

Microsoft has unveiled a prototype operating system for the computer science research environment dubbed Singularity..
Robert Jaques Mar 6 2008 7:00AM Software
Traditional recruitment fails to solve IT skills shortage

Traditional recruitment fails to solve IT skills shortage

A fundamental disconnect exists between current attempts by IT and telecoms firms to hire talented staff and the priorities of the candidates themselves, according to a new Deloitte survey..
Robert Jaques Mar 6 2008 7:00AM Training & Development
Global broadband prices creep up

Global broadband prices creep up

Australian operator OptusNet Cable has become the world's sixth most expensive cable operator as the average price of entry level global DSL, cable and fibre subscriptions increased slightly during the last quarter of 2007..
Robert Jaques Mar 5 2008 11:02AM Telco/ISP
Yahoo touts mobile internet for Europe

Yahoo touts mobile internet for Europe

Yahoo announced at CeBIT 2008 today that it plans to launch the Yahoo Go 3.0 mobile internet platform in Europe..
Robert Jaques Mar 5 2008 7:38AM Software
Microsoft launches Live Workspace beta

Microsoft launches Live Workspace beta

Microsoft has released a public beta of Microsoft Office Live Workspace, a web-based extension of Office that lets users access and share documents online..
Robert Jaques Mar 5 2008 7:38AM Software
Hybrid Trojan/worm attacks turn nasty

Hybrid Trojan/worm attacks turn nasty

Criminal hackers are increasingly deploying hybrid worms engineered to steal confidential information from unwitting internet users, security experts warned today..
Robert Jaques Mar 5 2008 7:38AM Security
I Robot, you SME

I Robot, you SME

EU project designs robots for small firms.
Robert Jaques Mar 4 2008 3:32PM Hardware
Researchers claim solar cell breakthrough

Researchers claim solar cell breakthrough

An international research collaboration has developed a technology that could dramatically improve the efficiency of solar cells..
Robert Jaques Mar 4 2008 3:32PM Hardware
Daimler revs up lithium-ion car battery

Daimler revs up lithium-ion car battery

Car maker Daimler claims to have achieved a "crucial breakthrough" by adapting lithium-ion battery technology for use in automotive applications..
Robert Jaques Mar 4 2008 7:35AM Hardware
IBM and Level 3 ink patent sharing deal

IBM and Level 3 ink patent sharing deal

IBM has entered into a patent cross-licensing agreement with internet backbone company Level 3 Communications..
Robert Jaques Mar 3 2008 7:19AM Financial Services
DoJ clears Oracle's BEA acquisition

DoJ clears Oracle's BEA acquisition

The US Department of Justice and the US Federal Trade Commission have effectively cleared Oracle's proposed acquisition of BEA Systems..
Robert Jaques Feb 29 2008 3:38PM Financial Services

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