Recent articles by Robert Jaques

Spammers exploit Google Docs

Spammers exploit Google Docs

Spam levels jumped in May to 76.8 percent of all emails sent globally, according to new monitoring data..
Robert Jaques Jun 4 2008 1:57PM Security
Spammers exploit Google Docs

Spammers exploit Google Docs

Spam levels jumped in May to 76.8 per cent of all emails sent globally, according to new monitoring data.
Robert Jaques Jun 4 2008 10:04AM Security
Global processor shipments slow in Q1

Global processor shipments slow in Q1

Worldwide PC microprocessor shipments "slowed notably" in the first quarter of 2008, new analysis reveals..
Robert Jaques Jun 4 2008 7:46AM Hardware
Microsoft patent spat with Avistar hots up

Microsoft patent spat with Avistar hots up

Avistar Communications Corporation reported today that the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has rejected Microsoft's requests for re-examination of 29 of Avistar's US patents pertaining to audio, video and collaboration technologies..
Robert Jaques Jun 3 2008 7:20AM Software
German scientists develop bionic eye

German scientists develop bionic eye

German researchers today reported that a 12-year project to develop a wireless implant that can restore vision to the blind has been successful..
Robert Jaques Jun 3 2008 7:20AM Hardware
Sourcefire rejects Barracuda bid

Sourcefire rejects Barracuda bid

Security firm Sourcefire has rejected an unsolicited offer from rival Barracuda Networks..
Robert Jaques Jun 3 2008 7:20AM Security
Researchers simplify quantum cryptography

Researchers simplify quantum cryptography

Quantum cryptography, the most secure method of transmitting data, has taken a step closer to mainstream viability with a technique that simplifies the distribution of keys..
Robert Jaques Jun 3 2008 7:20AM Security
Boffins find 'new class of superconductor'

Boffins find 'new class of superconductor'

US researchers believe that they have discovered an entirely new kind of superconductor..
Robert Jaques May 30 2008 7:47AM Hardware
Staff more dangerous than hackers

Staff more dangerous than hackers

Security problems created by employees are far more serious than the dangers posed by external hackers and criminals, new research reports..
Robert Jaques May 30 2008 7:47AM Security
P4P model to boost internet efficiency

P4P model to boost internet efficiency

A team of researchers from Yale University is aiming to make the internet work more efficiently by improving cooperation between ISPs and peer-to-peer software providers..
Robert Jaques May 29 2008 10:06AM Networking
Surveillance software sales soar

Surveillance software sales soar

The rapid transition from analogue to digital video will fuel a boom in demand for video surveillance software, experts predict..
Robert Jaques May 29 2008 10:06AM Software
Debian flaw exposes communications breakdown

Debian flaw exposes communications breakdown

The recent discovery of a potentially serious Secure Socket Layer (SSL) flaw affecting a popular Linux distribution should act as a wake up call to the open source community, experts warn..
Robert Jaques May 29 2008 10:06AM Software
Virtualisation fails to dent server demand

Virtualisation fails to dent server demand

Worldwide server sales grew 3.5 percent year over year to US$13 billion in the first quarter of 2008, according to IDC..
Robert Jaques May 29 2008 10:06AM Networking
Corporate network perimeters eroding

Corporate network perimeters eroding

Network security walls tumbling down, says Jericho Forum.
Robert Jaques May 29 2008 10:06AM Networking
STMicroelectronics sharpens its Spear

STMicroelectronics sharpens its Spear

STMicroelectronics has unveiled a customisable 65nm chip as part of its Spear configurable system-on-chip platform..
Robert Jaques May 28 2008 12:00PM Hardware
Red-ray DVD flies the flag for China

Red-ray DVD flies the flag for China

The Blu-ray versus HD-DVD war may be over, but industry experts warn that a dual-format battle might kick off again in China..
Robert Jaques May 28 2008 12:00PM Hardware
Education key to fighting computer fraud

Education key to fighting computer fraud

A US university researcher has published details of a strategy for businesses to fight computer fraud that centres on better education of managers..
Robert Jaques May 28 2008 7:44AM Security
Enterprises at risk from email leaks

Enterprises at risk from email leaks

Large enterprises continue to risk leaks from outbound email, blogs, message boards, media sharing sites and mobile devices, according to new research..
Robert Jaques May 28 2008 7:44AM Security
EMC extends deadline for Iomega buy

EMC extends deadline for Iomega buy

Storage giant EMC has extended the deadline for its proposed cash tender offer for Iomega..
Robert Jaques May 26 2008 12:03PM Storage
Digital home creating support headaches

Digital home creating support headaches

Analysts have highlighted a downside of the much vaunted 'digital home' in that few home owners are able to understand, let alone support, their new purchases..
Robert Jaques May 26 2008 12:03PM Hardware

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