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

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Global chip and electronics sales slump

Global chip and electronics sales slump

Global semiconductor and electronic equipment suppliers are feeling the pressure of the economic downturn with many already facing slowing demand in 2008, new research reveals..
Robert Jaques Apr 10 2008 7:31AM Hardware
A new threat on the horizon

A new threat on the horizon

A new BotArmy, named "Kraken," reportedly twice as big as Storm, has been identified.
Greg Masters Apr 9 2008 7:18AM Security
Angels keeping guard over Australian ICT innovation

Angels keeping guard over Australian ICT innovation

As the Federal Government plans for the future with an upcoming review on national innovation, a group of dedicated investors want to lend their own expertise to ensure the growth of Australian ideas truly stay down under.
Ashley Clark Apr 8 2008 3:09PM Financial Services
IBM showcases new Power servers

IBM showcases new Power servers

IBM has introduced the latest line of servers based on its Power6 processor line..
Shaun Nichols Apr 4 2008 7:18AM Networking
New enhanced PoE standard lacks punch

New enhanced PoE standard lacks punch

The latest draft of a new standard for enhanced Power over Ethernet (PoE) has proposed significant changes to the amount of power that could be delivered, disappointing some pundits.
Dave Bailey Mar 31 2008 7:44AM Networking
The death of the silicon computer chip

The death of the silicon computer chip

The reign of the silicon chip is over, according to physicists who predict that the conventional silicon chip has no longer than four years left to run.
Liz Tay Mar 28 2008 3:17PM Hardware
Fighting fraud with chip & PIN

Fighting fraud with chip & PIN

Chip and PIN credit cards are hitting Australian shores. Negar Salek, demystifies the emerging secure payment technology and its potential benefits.
Negar Salek Mar 27 2008 12:12PM Security
Standards-based IE8 shows 'new Microsoft'

Standards-based IE8 shows 'new Microsoft'

Microsoft has chosen a "standards-oriented future" with Internet Explorer 8 over a browser-dependent legacy, Garner reports..
Robert Jaques Mar 27 2008 7:35AM Software
Intel unveils new high performance server processors

Intel unveils new high performance server processors

Intel has unveiled two new low-voltage 45 nanometre (nm) processors for servers and workstations that the vendor claims can boost performance and reduce power consumption in data centres.
Staff Writers Mar 26 2008 11:39AM Hardware
Gordon Brown announces new UK security push

Gordon Brown announces new UK security push

Prime Minister promises more action on UK cyber attacks
David Neal Mar 20 2008 2:52PM Security
New US spy bill exposes telecoms

New US spy bill exposes telecoms

A newly-passed US surveillance bill could open the door to lawsuits against telecommunications firms. Civil rights groups applaud the decision to allow lawsuits.
Shaun Nichols Mar 19 2008 7:30AM Telco/ISP
Google set to open new HQ in Sydney

Google set to open new HQ in Sydney

Global online giant, Google has reaffirmed its commitment to local research and development with its announcement that Google will be opening new Australian headquarters, located in the city of Sydney, in 2009.
a Staff Writer Mar 18 2008 3:27PM Software
Microsoft releases Beta 1 version of IE 8, with new security features

Microsoft releases Beta 1 version of IE 8, with new security features

Microsoft on Wednesday released the Beta 1 version of Internet Explorer 8, which the company says is configured to protect against phishing attacks and malware.
Jim Carr Mar 13 2008 9:45AM Security
CIOs urged to embrace innovation

CIOs urged to embrace innovation

Three-quarters of CIOs admit that they are not driving innovation within their organisations, despite a widespread recognition that IT is a critical element in business innovation.
Phil Muncaster Mar 12 2008 3:06PM Strategy
New Firefox beta out

New Firefox beta out

Mozilla has released the fourth beta of its Firefox 3.0 browser, offering 900 changes and new features than the previous version.
Staff Writers Mar 12 2008 3:06PM Software
New domain names hit 153 million in 2007

New domain names hit 153 million in 2007

The internet grew by nearly 153 million domain names in 2007, according to the latest Domain Name Industry Brief from VeriSign..
Staff Writers Mar 11 2008 7:51AM Telco/ISP
Police bust major ID theft ring in New York

Police bust major ID theft ring in New York

Thirty-eight people living in New York have been charged with leveraging stolen consumer data to create bogus credit cards that were then used to purchase high-priced goods, such as computers and televisions, authorities said.
Dan Kaplan Mar 10 2008 10:40AM Security
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
Hackers claim RFID smart-card hack, but chip vendor disagrees

Hackers claim RFID smart-card hack, but chip vendor disagrees

A semiconductor company on Tuesday disputed claims by a hacker that he can access the firm's radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips to jeopardise the security of billions of credit card users.
Jim Carr Mar 6 2008 10:42AM Security
New Microsoft Access exploit in wild: Panda

New Microsoft Access exploit in wild: Panda

PandaLabs researchers said they have discovered a public exploit taking advantage of a new vulnerability in Microsoft Access Database.
Dan Kaplan Mar 5 2008 3:42PM Security

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