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CERN speed-of-light breakthrough the result of a glitch?

Andy Smith — 2012-02-23T13:04:41Z

Scientists at CERN shocked the science world when they announced neutrinos traveling at the speed of light. But the testing equipment may have been faulty.

Sensing demand - the promise of big data in practice

Andy Smith — 2012-02-22T20:51:08Z

While companies can’t control volatility itself, they can control the effects of volatility. This is the promise of big data.

HTML5 or native? Which mobile route to take?

Andy Smith — 2012-02-22T16:13:19Z

Taking your site mobile is a technology minefield. Here's how we're doing it at CBS Interactive and ZDNet.

One-atom transistor to keep Moore's Law alive

Andy Smith — 2012-02-21T17:03:37Z

The University of South Wales believe they have developed a method to build the smallest transistor possible.

2012: The end of the world or the start of a new cloud age?

Andy Smith — 2012-02-16T22:33:11Z

2012, however, will be one for the books. It’s the start of an era that will prompt significant change to cloud-based technologies.

DDos attacks spreading to IPv6 Internet

Andy Smith — 2012-02-16T13:11:46Z

The next-gen Internet, still immature, is now a pathway for Net attacks, a study finds. Also, ideology has become the primary reason for DDoS attacks.

Jonathan Schwartz: Last days of Sun; unveils startup

Andy Smith — 2012-02-15T17:44:06Z

Sun's last CEO blames the financial crisis for the demise of the company and takes the lid off his new healthcare site.

Nasdaq, BATS hit by DOS attack

Andy Smith — 2012-02-15T16:28:03Z

The two American stock exchange operators saw their Web sites attack for more than 24 hours on Tuesday.

Senators introduce new cybersecurity act

Andy Smith — 2012-02-15T13:01:09Z

The new law would require the DHS to to assess risks and vulnerabilities of computer systems running at critical infrastructure sites.

2012 - The year the contact center dies

Andy Smith — 2012-02-14T19:40:46Z

This year we’ll see smart devices start to replace the call center as the primary interaction channel.

Moving apps to the cloud: Why, when and how

Andy Smith — 2012-02-14T19:22:59Z

What’s in it for your business? Which apps should you migrate first? How can you maximize the advantages and minimize the risks and costs?

The case for mobile optimized middleware

Andy Smith — 2012-02-14T18:59:05Z

The fragmentation concern that started at the mobile platform level is only increasing. and will only get more complex unless you do something about it.

Microsoft store hacked - logins, passwords stolen

Andy Smith — 2012-02-13T14:54:59Z

Chinese hackers called Evil Shadow Team struck India's online Microsoft store over the weekend.

Iran blocks Internet access

Andy Smith — 2012-02-10T16:26:13Z

But cyber-sophisticated Iranians are still able to circumvent the government by using proxy servers over VPN connections.

Steve Jobs FBI file reveals new details

Andy Smith — 2012-02-10T15:44:26Z

An FBI report on Steve Jobs revealed many unflattering disclosures such as colleagues who called him "abrasive," "demanding" and "deceptive."

Database encryption demystified: Four common misconceptions

Andy Smith — 2012-02-09T20:59:39Z

With new attacks being publicized daily, organizations that eschew data encryption as an integral part of their security strategy risk losing almost everything.

Beijing microbloggers must register their real names

Andy Smith — 2012-02-09T18:38:57Z

The Beijing Internet Information Office has told all microblog users that they must use their real names or lose their access.

Do Not Track Plus blocks sites and ads from tracking you

Andy Smith — 2012-02-09T16:44:22Z

This browser add-on blocks sites and ads from tracking you, unless you give them explicit permission to do so.

Don’t believe the hype - it's not a cyber-war

Andy Smith — 2012-02-08T19:40:34Z

Tthe media is a naive and unwitting hand puppet for groups like Anonymous,

Extortion failed - Anonymous posts Symantec source code

Andy Smith — 2012-02-08T19:15:51Z

Anonymous activists have released source code for Symantec's PCAnywhere onto the Pirate Bay file-sharing website after an extortion attempt apparently failed.