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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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Apple releases new QuickTime version to resolve RTSP flaw

Apple releases new QuickTime version to resolve RTSP flaw

Apple has released a new version of its popular QuickTime application to close three holes, one of which is a particularly dangerous flaw that was being actively exploited to install malicious code on victims' machines.
Dan Kaplan Dec 17 2007 9:30AM Security
Privacy commissioner: Businesses be wary of new anti-money laundering laws

Privacy commissioner: Businesses be wary of new anti-money laundering laws

Privacy commissioner Karen Curtis has urged businesses to consider the privacy of consumers when collecting personal information under the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF), amendments which came into effect yesterday.
Staff Writers Dec 13 2007 11:43AM Security
Kindle and EEe PC herald new mobile era

Kindle and EEe PC herald new mobile era

Amazon’s new Kindle e-book reader device and ASUSTek Computer’s ultra-mobile Eee PC are "conspicuous examples" of a new class of internet-connected products which will become popular over the next five years..
Robert Jaques Dec 13 2007 7:18AM Hardware
Linux Foundation appoints new Fellow

Linux Foundation appoints new Fellow

The Linux Foundation has appointed a new fellowship to Ted Ts'o for his contributions to the open source community..
Iain Thomson Dec 5 2007 7:10AM Software
Thieves to target new technologies

Thieves to target new technologies

New surveys find that tech-savvy criminals are seeking new targets
Phil Muncaster Dec 3 2007 2:14PM Security
NZ man, brains behind global botnet

NZ man, brains behind global botnet

The mastermind behind the 2006 DDoS attack on the Philadelphia University which infected 50,000 computers has been identified as an 18-year-old New Zealand man, nicknamed ‘AKILL’.
Staff Writers Nov 30 2007 12:17PM Security
Senator Stephen Conroy to see Australia into new digital era

Senator Stephen Conroy to see Australia into new digital era

Prime minister-elect Kevin Rudd has chosen Senator Stephen Conroy, to enter cabinet as Minister for Communications, Broadband and the Digital Economy.
Lilia Guan Nov 29 2007 2:39PM Telco/ISP
New botnet as powerful as Storm worm revealed

New botnet as powerful as Storm worm revealed

After a year in development, a botnet touted as the ‘Celebrity Spam Gang’ has reached similar distribution capabilities as the notorious Storm worm and is responsible for 20 percent of all spam circulation, warned Marshal.
Staff Writers Nov 29 2007 12:02PM Security
Websites ill-prepared for new technology

Websites ill-prepared for new technology

The majority of businesses that run their own website are concerned that new technologies will have an adverse effect on performance.
Clement James Nov 28 2007 7:30AM Software
ACS chooses new president, Argy to leave in January 2008

ACS chooses new president, Argy to leave in January 2008

The Australian Computer Society has elected a new national president, after current president, Phillip Argy completes his two year term in early January 2008.
Staff Writers Nov 26 2007 4:14PM Training & Development
HMRC leak raises prospect of new data rules

HMRC leak raises prospect of new data rules

Will the loss of two CD-roms make the government overhaul its security procedures?
Rosalie Marshall Nov 26 2007 9:56AM Security
PayPal releases new payment method

PayPal releases new payment method

Payments service provider PayPal has partnered with MasterCard to release Secure Card, a new service that enables its customers to make payments on websites that do not normally accept PayPal.
Kim Thomas Nov 21 2007 7:06AM Financial Services
RFID market to reach US$8 billion in 2012

RFID market to reach US$8 billion in 2012

Worldwide radio frequency ID markets are expected to reach US$8.4 billion in 2012 from a base of US$3.8 billion in 2007, experts predict..
Robert Jaques Nov 20 2007 7:12AM Hardware
CA launches new security product

CA launches new security product

CA's latest release tackles identity and access management
Kim Thomas Nov 14 2007 10:31AM Security
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
Boffins automate silicon chip debugging

Boffins automate silicon chip debugging

US researchers have developed a technology that automates the process of debugging silicon chip designs..
Robert Jaques Nov 8 2007 7:35AM Hardware
Tumbleweed releases SME data security appliance

Tumbleweed releases SME data security appliance

Tumbleweed has announced the launch of a new content security appliance geared towards the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) sector across the Asia-Pacific region.
Staff Writers Nov 7 2007 2:51PM Security
New architecture targets DIY super-computers

New architecture targets DIY super-computers

A handful of hardware manufacturers and component makers have delivered a new architecture allowing PC and gaming enthusiasts to build faster and cooler super-machines.
Clement James Nov 7 2007 7:29AM Hardware
China's top chip maker hit by DRam decline

China's top chip maker hit by DRam decline

China's largest contract chip maker is the latest firm to report losses from the continuing fall in prices of DRam memory chips.
Simon Burns Nov 1 2007 12:30PM Hardware
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

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