Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Microsoft ODF move gets lukewarm reception

Microsoft ODF move gets lukewarm reception

Microsoft's move to add support for the Open Document Format to its Office suite has received a mixed reception..
Shaun Nichols May 28 2008 7:44AM Software
IBM offers carbon emission calculator

IBM offers carbon emission calculator

IBM has unveiled an application which allows businesses to calculate their carbon footprint..
Shaun Nichols May 26 2008 12:03PM Hardware
Yahoo postpones annual meeting

Yahoo postpones annual meeting

Yahoo has been forced to delay its annual board meeting in the face of an investor rebellion..
Shaun Nichols May 26 2008 7:43AM Financial Services
Google Sites opens to all-comers

Google Sites opens to all-comers

Google has expanded the reach of its Google Sites web design tool which allows users to create pages without the use of HTML editors or additional coding..
Shaun Nichols May 26 2008 7:43AM Software
Storm spam floods inboxes again

Storm spam floods inboxes again

The infamous Storm botnet has been linked to a new spam run recorded earlier this week.
Shaun Nichols May 23 2008 7:24AM Security
Expert dissects Estonian cyber-war

Expert dissects Estonian cyber-war

A security researcher involved in defending against last year's Web attacks on Estonia has shared his account of the crisis, and is offering advice on how to prevent similar assaults in the future..
Shaun Nichols May 23 2008 7:24AM Security
HP posts strong second quarter

HP posts strong second quarter

HP has released its latest quarterly financials, reporting an 11 percent boost in revenues..
Shaun Nichols May 22 2008 7:53AM Financial Services
Nanotubes 'as deadly as asbestos'

Nanotubes 'as deadly as asbestos'

Certain carbon nanotubes may be as hazardous to humans as asbestos, according to a new report..
Shaun Nichols May 21 2008 10:18PM Hardware
Former AOL execs charged with US$1 billion fraud

Former AOL execs charged with US$1 billion fraud

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against eight former AOL Time Warner executives..
Shaun Nichols May 21 2008 2:41PM Financial Services
Mass website hacks here to stay

Mass website hacks here to stay

Security experts have warned that the recent rash of large-scale website attacks may not be a fleeting trend..
Shaun Nichols May 21 2008 7:35AM Security
Google pips Yahoo to top web spot

Google pips Yahoo to top web spot

Google has overtaken Yahoo to become the number-one network of sites on the web..
Shaun Nichols May 20 2008 3:34PM Software
Symantec launches fraud consulting service

Symantec launches fraud consulting service

Symantec has launched an online fraud consulting service aimed at stemming Web-based crime..
Shaun Nichols May 20 2008 3:34PM Security
Itanium supporters remain optimistic

Itanium supporters remain optimistic

Supporters of Intel's Itanium platform are hoping that the server chip will finally take off this year..
Shaun Nichols May 20 2008 3:34PM Networking
Symantec launches fraud consulting service

Symantec launches fraud consulting service

Symantec has launched an online fraud consulting service aimed at stemming web-based crime.
Shaun Nichols May 20 2008 8:43AM Security
CBS buys CNET for US$1.8 billion

CBS buys CNET for US$1.8 billion

US broadcasting corporation CBS has agreed to purchase web publisher CNET Networks for US$1.8 billion..
Shaun Nichols May 19 2008 12:03PM Financial Services
Yahoo board fights back at Icahn

Yahoo board fights back at Icahn

Yahoo's board has hit back at attempts by investment mogul Carl Icahn to force a takeover of the firm by Microsoft..
Shaun Nichols May 19 2008 7:45AM Strategy
Lotus coming to BlackBerry handsets

Lotus coming to BlackBerry handsets

IBM has become the latest company to strike a deal with BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM)..
Shaun Nichols May 16 2008 4:01PM Software
Google beams cash into solar power

Google beams cash into solar power

Google has stepped up its commitment to solar power with an investment of US$10 million in local company BrightSource Energy..
Shaun Nichols May 16 2008 7:30AM Hardware
Microsoft delivers four security fixes

Microsoft delivers four security fixes

Microsoft has issued four security patches in its latest monthly update..
Shaun Nichols May 15 2008 7:35AM Security
iPhone and Leopard take centre stage at WWDC

iPhone and Leopard take centre stage at WWDC

Apple plans to showcase a 3G iPhone and a new Leopard operating system to developers in San Francisco next month..
Shaun Nichols May 15 2008 7:35AM Software

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