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When Clouds Attack: 5 Ways Providers Can Improve SecurityThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 1:24PMCriminals intent on attacking others can lease networks of compromised computers, or botnets, from other criminals serving the underground community. These resources could be considered "clouds" in their own right, but researchers warn that operators of legitimate clouds need to worry about being used for illicit attacks as well.

Apple’s Review Guidelines: ‘We Don’t Need Any More Fart Apps’Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:42AMApple for the first time has published its App Store Review Guidelines -- helping to demystify a process that puzzled and sometimes infuriated developers making apps for the iPhone and iPad.

Reader Q&A: Fix PC Clock, Troubleshoot XP Shutdown, Test Wi-FiThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:20AMRick answers reader e-mail about a computer clock that's slightly off, a Windows XP system that won't shut down, and troubleshooting slow Wi-Fi connections. Windows XP - Microsoft Windows - Operating system - Wi-Fi - FAQs Help and Tutorials

Verizon FiOS Test Nears 1 Gigabit per SecondThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:18AMThe demo was designed to show that today's FiOS equipment can support higher bandwidth--including 1Gbps throughput--without major changes to the network, Verizon said. Verizon FiOS - Verizon Communications - Bandwidth - Verizon - Business

Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Critics Pile OnThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 11:17AMThe dual-Internet plan proposed by the tech pair is drawing gripes from many quarters. Google - Searching - Search Engines - Network neutrality - Companies

Leading Spanish Network Operator Accelerates Carrier Ethernet Network Upgrade to Deliver New Video ServicesThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:20AMCisco ASR 9000 Selected as Foundation to Expand Network Capacity and Capabilities

Leading Spanish Network Operator Accelerates Carrier Ethernet Network Upgrade to Deliver New Video ServicesThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:00AMSAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - 09/09/10) - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO - News ) announced today that Abertis Telecom, a leading provider of video and Carrier Ethernet transport to broadcasters and the broader telecom market in Spain, is enhancing its Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) by deploying a Cisco Internet Protocol/Multiprotocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) system based on Cisco ASR ...

Burning Man's open source cell phone system could help save the worldTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:18AMToday I bring you a story that has it all: a solar-powered, low-cost, open source cellular network that's revolutionizing coverage in underprivileged and off-grid spots. It uses VoIP yet works with existing cell phones. It has pedigreed founders. Best of all, it is part of the sex, drugs and art collectively known as Burning Man. Where do you want me to begin?

Efforts to Stop BP Oil Spill Faced Technical ObstaclesWednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:51AMTechnology appears to have hindered efforts to stop the Macondo well’s flow following the Deepwater Horizon explosion, said the Washington Post. It seems workers lacked appropriate technical gear and were unable to receive large emails from those on land, said the Post, citing testimony made before an investigative federal panel. Daun Winslow has become a key [...]