Innovation Innovation

Want to know more about what's hot or on the horizon in the IT space?

This section looks at some of the new technologies that are emerging, or could be upcoming in future months or years.

Check out the articles below to find out more about what is going on in the industry!

Microsoft warns of new attacks

Microsoft warns of new attacks

Microsoft is warning users of a newly reported attack on one of its ActiveX browser components..
Shaun Nichols Jul 8 2008 4:20PM Security
New fibre-optic connections overtake cable

New fibre-optic connections overtake cable

New fibre-optic broadband connections have exceeded those of cable for the first time, according to research from Point Topic..
Staff Writers Jul 5 2008 6:30AM Telco/ISP
New protection for growing Mac threats

New protection for growing Mac threats

Despite the old adage that Mac computers are impervious to security threats, a throng of recent attacks over the past couple of years have made it necessary for Mac users to protect themselves.
Ashley Clark Jul 2 2008 4:40PM Security
Chip fab is no small fry

Chip fab is no small fry

Intel's newly inaugurated Fab 28 may be the place where the firm’s smallest 45nm chips are produced, but there is nothing very small about the fab itself.
Sylvie Barak Jul 2 2008 3:42PM Hardware
New Icann rules could end defensive registrations

New Icann rules could end defensive registrations

Green light for customised TLDs will cause firms to rethink their domain name strategies, say experts.
Phil Muncaster Jul 1 2008 6:44AM Telco/ISP
Crypto chip: How the TPM bolsters enterprise security

Crypto chip: How the TPM bolsters enterprise security

Want to make your endpoints and servers more secure, and easier to manage?
Brian Berger, Wave Systems Corp Jun 30 2008 3:04PM Security
ICANN promises new web boom

ICANN promises new web boom

The recent decision to open up the domain naming system will create the largest boom on the internet since its creation, according to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)..
Shaun Nichols Jun 28 2008 11:51AM Telco/ISP
Panasonic's tough new anti-Eee pc

Panasonic's tough new anti-Eee pc

Panasonic thinks Eee Pcs are for cissies and has today unveiled a notebook it says is worthy of real men. The rugged, hardy, strong Toughbook CF-U1, is the latest UMPC to be added to the company’s Toughbook line.
Sylvie Barak Jun 27 2008 11:54AM Hardware
Yahoo adds new webmail domains

Yahoo adds new webmail domains

Yahoo is to offer free email accounts in two additional domains in an effort to free up more desirable webmail addresses..
Guy Dixon Jun 20 2008 7:59AM Software
Chip uses 30,000 times less power in sleep mode

Chip uses 30,000 times less power in sleep mode

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a low-power microchip which they claim uses 30,000 times less power in sleep mode, and 10 times less in active mode, than comparable commercially available chips..
Staff Writers Jun 20 2008 7:59AM Hardware
New top 500 supercomputer list tips up

New top 500 supercomputer list tips up

A new edition of the Top 500 supercomputers list was published today, giving IBM, Intel and even AMD a little something to brag about.
Sylvie Barak Jun 19 2008 3:35PM Hardware
LSI showcases new HPC storage system

LSI showcases new HPC storage system

Network and storage vendor LSI unveiled its latest storage system for high-performance computing (HPC) environments at the International Supercomputing Conference in Dresden.
Dave Bailey Jun 19 2008 11:54AM Storage
New Trojan targets business bankers

New Trojan targets business bankers

Security provider RSA is reporting a new and unfamiliar Trojan attack that exploits business bank account holders’ heightened awareness of security and uses it against them.
Ashley Clark Jun 18 2008 4:08PM Security
IBM supercomputer dual boots Windows and Linux

IBM supercomputer dual boots Windows and Linux

IBM has built the biggest ever dual-boot Windows/Linux HPC system for a consortium of Swedish research groups and universities.
Sylvie Barak Jun 17 2008 11:29AM Hardware
New SCADA buffer overflow flaw revealed

New SCADA buffer overflow flaw revealed

A vulnerability discovered in SCADA could grant a remote attacker control over critical infrastructure, researchers said on Wednesday.
Dan Kaplan Jun 12 2008 2:53PM Security
Microsoft releases new OpenXML SDK

Microsoft releases new OpenXML SDK

Microsoft has made available the latest version of its Open XML software developer kit, a package designed to make it easier for developers to create client and server solutions using the OpenXML format.
Staff Writers Jun 11 2008 10:55AM Software
Faster, cheaper iPhone portends IT security headaches

Faster, cheaper iPhone portends IT security headaches

IT professionals are gearing up for more security headaches from the Apple's latest smart phone.
Jim Carr Jun 11 2008 10:32AM Security
New 3G iPhone to hit Australian shores July 11

New 3G iPhone to hit Australian shores July 11

Apple has announced that its new 3G iPhone will be available in Australia through mobile carriers, Optus and Vodafone, on July 11.
Staff Writers Jun 10 2008 9:59AM Hardware
Asus powers up new Eee PC line

Asus powers up new Eee PC line

Asus has unveiled three new notebooks in an attempt to build on the success of its original Eee PC device..
Clement James Jun 5 2008 8:08AM Hardware
Microsoft rolls out innovation pitch

Microsoft rolls out innovation pitch

Microsoft has launched a new initiative designed to streamline the process of bringing new ideas and practices to life..
Shaun Nichols May 30 2008 2:09PM Software

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