Faulty US software was to blame for one of the biggest non-nuclear explosions the world has ever seen, which took place in a Siberian natural gas pipeline, according to a new book published on Monday.
A hole has been found in software used by critical national infrastructure organisations including oil, gas and power companies that could lead to a successful denial-of-service attack.
Taking aim at the dominance of Apple Computer, Microsoft this week is launching a test version of a revamped jukebox aimed at trying to knock iTunes down a peg.
Sun Microsystems and Archipelago Holdings plan to build an electronic exchange where companies can buy or sell processing power, a step Sun hopes will further its vision that such power will become a true commodity.
The founder of a popular Web site devoted to Linux used in gadgets such as handheld computers will announce this week plans to cover Linux rival Windows as well.
At the CeBIT exhibition in Germany this week, Steve Ballmer got on stage and told the world that Microsoft takes "green" issues seriously.
Welcome to the CIO Vision Series and congratulations to Cesare Tizi, who was awarded the ZDNet Australia CIO of the Year award for 2007. Tizi was recognised for the work he did while successfully leading Australia's largest energy supplier, AGL Energy, through a period of intense change.
Single view of IT assets saves gas company thousands.
Microsoft's new batch of services borrows heavily from current or proposed products. Is Windows Live just another name for MSN?
The actual administration of e-mail -- getting it into your company, filtering it, distributing it, providing mobile access to it, archiving it, backing it up, undeleting it -- can be an extremely time-consuming, bothersome process.
Business continuity is much more than just a fancy word for "backup" although some organisations treat it that way. A comprehensive business continuity plan provides a roadmap for continuance and/or restoration of mission-critical functions during and after a disaster. Here are 10 things a good BCP includes.
Don't let the slim design and relatively light heft fool you. This XPS is one powerful gaming portable with an impressive feature set for work and play.
Businesses seeking a sturdy, secure, portable workhorse should consider the ThinkPad R52.
Microsoft is putting a little more .Net in its Windows CE .Net.
Audiovisual gear for the home, such as digital video recorders, from Sony and other manufacturers could soon have a new version of Linux inside.
Intel's fastest Pentium M processor makes a grand debut in the Dell Latitude D800.
Telstra shareholders fear break up
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The long-awaited separation of Telstra
Google open-sources JavaScript tools
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