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Facebook and email take up seven hours a week

Facebook and email take up seven hours a week

Almost 90 per cent of US Internet users spend a minimum of seven hours a week managing their email, social networking accounts and other communications, new research claims.
Robert Jaques Nov 15 2007 6:50AM Networking
Microsoft’s Viridian is now Hyper-V

Microsoft’s Viridian is now Hyper-V

Microsoft has given a new name to its server virtualisation hypervisor technology and said that it will offer a version that does not require Windows Server to be installed.
IT Week Nov 13 2007 10:04AM Software
Servers get new 10Gbit/s connectivity

Servers get new 10Gbit/s connectivity

IT managers needing fast network server connections could be tempted by optical fibre vendor Finisar’s new 10Gbit/s serial active optical cabling system, Laserwire.
Dave Bailey Nov 13 2007 10:04AM Networking
Delayed Windows Home server limps out

Delayed Windows Home server limps out

Microsoft has announced the general availability of its delayed Windows Home Server operating system..
Robert Jaques Nov 6 2007 7:22AM Networking
Aussie invention could give ADSL huge speed boost

Aussie invention could give ADSL huge speed boost

An Australian scientist claims to have found a way to boost the data rate of standard ADSL by a factor of 100 by reducing background transmission "noise"..
Iain Thomson Nov 6 2007 7:22AM Networking
Cisco offers US$10m network innovation prize

Cisco offers US$10m network innovation prize

Provided it generates US$1bn return on investment.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2007 7:24AM Networking
NEC signs $4 million dollar network refresh with University of New England

NEC signs $4 million dollar network refresh with University of New England

NEC has signed a five year deal worth $4 million with the University of New England to roll out a new data network that will encompass wireless access, Internet security and email anti-spam capabilities.
Mitchell Bingemann Oct 31 2007 2:30PM Networking
New patents for Fortinet

New patents for Fortinet

Patented technology enables Fortinet to enhance virtualised network security capabilities of FortiGate appliances.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2007 7:26AM Networking
Mobile WiMax gains ITU standardisation

Mobile WiMax gains ITU standardisation

Intel-backed technology gains boost even before laptops appear.
IT Week Oct 24 2007 7:35AM Networking
Apps 'main cause' of network downtime

Apps 'main cause' of network downtime

Almost half of all problems encountered in enterprise networks are caused by applications, new research claims..
Robert Jaques Oct 17 2007 7:21AM Networking
Enterprise 802.11n Wi-Fi poised for take-off

Enterprise 802.11n Wi-Fi poised for take-off

The launch of enterprise Wi-Fi products conforming to the draft 802.11n standard from companies including Cisco Systems, Trapeze Networks and Meru Networks are a sign that the market is "poised for take-off", research reports..
Robert Jaques Oct 17 2007 7:21AM Networking
IBM touts middleware for information management

IBM touts middleware for information management

IBM has released a slew of new products that are intended to underscore its commitment to the 'information management' space.
Tom Sanders Oct 16 2007 3:19PM Networking
Thin clients get multimedia boost

Thin clients get multimedia boost

Wyse Technology has introduced new thin client terminals, including its first laptop format device. The models are among the first to address one of the chief criticisms of thin clients; that they do not work well with applications that use multimedia content.
Daniel Robinson Oct 16 2007 3:01PM Networking
Sun ships first Niagara 2 servers

Sun ships first Niagara 2 servers

Sun Microsystems has unveiled three servers running its T2 processor released last August. The chip is also known by its Niagara 2 codename.
Tom Sanders Oct 10 2007 7:16AM Hardware
Green Ethernet moves closer as regulations loom

Green Ethernet moves closer as regulations loom

D-Link unveils Green Ethernet desktop switches, boasting energy savings of up to 44 percent.
James Murray Sep 28 2007 10:55AM Hardware
Wireless tickles computer buyers' fancies

Wireless tickles computer buyers' fancies

A worldwide study into computer purchasing patterns has shown that Wi-Fi is the most important technology for today's buyers.
Iain Thomson Sep 4 2007 9:46AM Networking
802.11n sounds death knell for wired Ethernet

802.11n sounds death knell for wired Ethernet

Despite security and reliability fears 802.11n wireless technology will start eroding the wired Ethernet market within the next 24 to 36 months, experts predict.
Robert Jaques Aug 30 2007 7:47AM Networking
New laser promises to turbocharge data

New laser promises to turbocharge data

US researchers have demonstrated a laser designed to generate high-speed pulses of light on silicon that can speed data transmission.
Robert Jaques Aug 24 2007 3:33PM Telco/ISP
IBM boosts mashups with Expeditor 6.1.1

IBM boosts mashups with Expeditor 6.1.1

IBM has unveiled a revamped version of Lotus Expeditor designed to allow businesses to create mashup applications blending web services with enterprise data across multiple platforms.
Andrew Charlesworth Aug 22 2007 8:01AM Networking
Motorola launches $50M digital network

Motorola launches $50M digital network

Mobile phone vendor Motorola has launched a $50 million Zeon Digital Network in Newcastle.
Lilia Guan Aug 16 2007 1:37PM Telco/ISP

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