An industry standards group has made a preliminary decision to include Microsoft's video compression technology in a next-generation DVD format, giving the company a key boost in the digital media arena.
In 1995, RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser pitched skeptical record labels on using the company's then-new audio-streaming technology to build a "jukebox in the sky."
Shortly after the 9/11 bombings, Microsoft hired Scott Charney, a federal prosecutor for the US justice Department, to head up its Trustworthy Computing division. At AusCERT 2008, ZDNet.com.au caught up with Charney to hear his thoughts on how those events changed the security landscape and what he thinks about the current state of IT security.
If you were to ask Bill Gates what life will be like when he stops working full time at Microsoft, he'd have to get back to you.
The Australian Tax Office CIO Bill Gibson admits that staff have leaked information, lost CDs and been fired for sending porn by e-mail.
If there ever was an opportunity for a broadcaster to showcase the potential of internet video, this was it, and Seven has blown it. Perhaps its executives should have rung their mates at NBC in the US and gotten some pointers on online coverage.
A YouTube video has changed my view of the world. And no, this time it didn't involve a monkey or a grievous injury captured on camera.
Sick of being the biggest loser when it comes to free-to-air Web portals, Ten's getting serious. Time to check in on the eve of their new site launch.
As the two giants tussle for domination of online advertising dollars, it's increasingly clear that this tug-of-war is really a test of each company's corporate culture.
As one of the few genuine global super-brands with over 200 businesses, Virgin faces huge challenges. To find out what role IT plays in all this, Andy McCue caught up with Virgin's group CIO Gareth Lewis.
Gideon Sasson, the CIO of financial services giant Charles Schwab, talks to ZDNet.com editor-in-chief Dan Farber about mistakes the company made during the dot com bust, and says innovation used to start with technology, but now IT is more closely aligned with the business. Below are excerpts from the video interview.
Dr John Halamka, the CIO of Harvard Medical School, is an early adopter of RFID technology -- he's got a chip implanted in his arm. These tags can keep track of personal medical records, as well as hospital equipment. Halamka talks with ZDNet.com editor in chief Dan Farber about recent advances in patient care, and electronic prescriptions.
In this CIO Vision Series interview, American Red Cross CIO Steve Cooper talks about lessons learnt from Hurricane Katrina and why creating an identity management system has become one of his biggest challenges.
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The Nokia 7370 is a trendy-looking phone designed to appeal to fashion-conscious users looking for a decent selection of multimedia features.
Motorola's clamshell v171 is a back-to-basics phone designed for the budget conscious consumer.
A Belgian professor doing research for Sony wants to teach robots to be more like people--but he's running into some resistance.
ZDNet Australia shows you how to save money and keep staff happy with thin clients.
History of British PCs
The cash-strapped UK National Museum of Computing is home to an exhibition of the evolution of British PCs.… Watch it now
In this exclusive video interview, Optus chief information officer Lawrie Turner speaks to ZDNet.com.au about being the IT head for Australia's number two telco.
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