1. Beware business cloud dangers, says EU agency
Organizations should be wary of vendor lock-in, according to European Network and Information Security Agency.
2. Windows Mobile still in the game
Microsoft needs to bring innovation faster to its mobile platform to best the smartphone competition and regain market share, according to analysts.
3. APAC mobile multimedia services to dethrone SMS
Mobile multimedia services will surpass short messaging service in revenue contribution to Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan by year-end, reports IDC.
4. Second iPhone worm behaves like botnet
update As with first malware, new worm affects SSH protocol in jailbroken iPhones but is "much more serious" as it may attempt to steal data, F-Secure warns.
5. Signature makes cards 'less secure'
Signature-based cards less secure and targeted to be phased out, says analyst, with countries like Australia, U.K. and France, already opting for safer alternatives.
6. Apple's Schiller defends iPhone app approval process
In his first wide-ranging interview on the matter, Apple senior vice-president explains his company's App Store vigilance--and why it sometimes loosens up.
7. People, documents must tie in with BPM
Business process management should be integrated with people and documents, as well as Web 2.0 tools, to be relevant, says BPM exec.
8. Will consumers plug into home energy displays?
Dozens of companies are developing tools to ratchet down home energy use as part of utility smart grid programs, but nobody is sure which approach will stick with consumers.
9. Developers look past Apple's jammed iPhone App Store
Software programmers are designing apps for Google-backed Android operating system, fired by frustration with Apple's rejections and delays
10. Report: Microsoft may help News Corp. delist sites
The media empire is talking with tech giant about having its Web sites removed from Google search results, according to a Financial Times report.
Last updated: 23 Nov 2009 07:20 PM