IT for Manufacturing Executives
SAP Won't Fight Orcale's Claims In Corporate Espionage Case
August 6, 2010 4:21 am | by Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — In a surprise twist in a corporate espionage case involving two of the world's biggest business software makers, SAP AG on Thursday said it won't fight claims that a subsidiary stole valuable data from rival Oracle Corp. and that SAP tried to use it to steal customers.
iPhone Looking To Make a Splash In China
August 6, 2010 4:14 am | News | CommentsBEIJING (AP) — Apple's Chinese partner says it will sell iPhones with Wi-Fi starting Monday, adding to mounting competition in China's smart phone market. China Unicom Ltd. started selling the iPhone in October but early models lacked wireless connections due to Chinese regulations. Industry analysts say that hurt the iPhone's appeal in China, where black market versions are widely available.
Federal Regulators Abandon Network Neutrality Pact
August 6, 2010 4:13 am | by Joelle Tessler, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are abandoning efforts to negotiate a compromise on so-called "network neutrality" rules intended to ensure that phone and cable TV companies cannot discriminate against Internet traffic traveling over their broadband lines. The announcement Thursday by the Federal Communications Commission ends weeks of FCC-brokered talks to reach an agreement on the thorny issue among a handful of big phone, cable TV and Internet companies.
U.S. Economists: Faster Job Growth Is Needed
August 6, 2010 4:12 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Faster job growth is needed to accelerate the recovery, but economists worry the government's July employment report won't show strong gains. Without more jobs, Americans are likely to remain cautious with their spending, restraining the economic rebound. But without more spending, companies will likely be slow to hire.
The Big-Idea Man
August 5, 2010 9:23 am | by David Mantey, Editor, PD&D | Articles | CommentsWhile the Big-Idea Man has become easy to strike through on budgets during a down economy, even the big idea itself has come under scrutiny because the industry’s competitive landscape no longer lends itself to the plodding and planning associated with big idea execution.
Funny IT Service Requests
August 5, 2010 9:19 am | Articles | CommentsLeading IT service management (ITSM) provider SysAid Technologies asked IT managers to share their true, most bizarre IT Service Requests. Dozens of user stories came in from across the globe, and the following were selected as some of the most memorable IT moments. 1. The Magic of Christmas A lady opened a Service Request but provided minimal information as to what the problem was.
Intel's Decade Of Wrongdoing
August 5, 2010 8:59 am | Videos | CommentsIntel recently settled a federal antitrust lawsuit, which alledges a decade's worth of wrongdoing on the part of the world's largest semiconductor maker. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the deal is a victory for consumers who overpaid for Intel computer chips for the better part of the last 10 years.
Acquire Data Quickly
August 5, 2010 8:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdvantech (Cincinnati, OH) recently introduced the PCle-144, 4-channel, 12-bit, ultra-high speed analog data acquisition card with PCI express interface. The PCle3-1744 is designed to handle analog-to-digital sampling simultaneously and independently on all four channels.
Google, Verizon To Finalize Network Neutrality Deal
August 5, 2010 6:19 am | by Joelle Tessler, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. are close to finalizing a proposal for so-called "network neutrality" rules, which would dictate how broadband providers treat Internet traffic flowing over their lines, according to a person briefed on the negotiations. A deal could be announced within days, said the person, who did not want to be identified because negotiations are still ongoing.
Germany Warns Apple Products Face Security Threat
August 5, 2010 6:18 am | by Juergen Baez, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsBERLIN (AP) — Several versions of Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch have potentially serious security problems, a German government agency said in an official warning Wednesday. Apple's iOS operating system has "two critical weak points for which no patch exists," the Federal Office for Information Security said.
BlackBerry Breakdown
August 4, 2010 9:35 am | Videos | CommentsBlackBerry founder Mike Lazaridis discusses the new BlackBerry Torch, the ever-competitive smart phone wars, the UAE's decision to ban BlackBerry technology, among other things in a candid interview with CNN. The BlackBerry Torch, which aims to compete with Apple's iPhone and other smart phone offerings, will be available in stores on Aug.
Why Do Governments Censor The Web?
August 4, 2010 9:34 am | Videos | CommentsGovernments around the world have begun to censor Internet activity. Just how much those governments do it, and their reasons for doing so, varies from country to country. Here is a breakdown of the growing trend of government internet censhorship and what it means for the freedom of information. China is one of the world's most notorious internet sensors.
What's On Your Mind?
August 4, 2010 9:32 am | Videos | CommentsOne of the most recent advancements in the field of human-machine interfaces is the development of a headset that takes input directly from a human brain and uses it to control virtual objects or physical electronics. Tan Le, head of Emotiv Systems, discusses the groundbreaking new technology in this video.
Ring The Alarm
August 4, 2010 9:29 am | Videos | CommentsConcerned about Internet trackers? There’s a new, free web plug-in that sounds an alarm on certain websites when user browsing information is sent to Google, even if you don’t use Google to search the web. Jamie Wilkinson, the developer of the Google Alarm plug-in, discusses its features, Internet trackers, and web security, in a brief interview.
Sense And Detect
August 4, 2010 8:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsSchneider Electric (Palatine, IL) recently announced the launch of the OsiSense XUM photo-electric sensor and the XUVR and XUVA optical forks. The XUM line offers miniature photo-electric sensors designed to excel at long-distance selection and reduce electrical consumption.
