The ICT Council for South Australia on Wednesday called for an end to uncapped liability in government contracts to help smaller local firms but the state government claims it is a non-issue.
Information technology and communications (ICT) suppliers will largely be freed from the dangers of uncapped legal liability in federal government contracts under moves by Canberra to reform its procurement practices.
Software maker PeopleSoft reported on Monday that anyone that tries to buy the company could be on the hook for nearly US$2 billion in payouts to its customers.
As the epidemic of virus and spam continues, security professionals may need legal protection from losses caused by security breaches, according to legal experts
Security expert Bruce Schneier argues that constant vigilance, not technology, is the best defence against computer break-ins.
Last week's blog on why consumers might be confused by contradictory messages on computer security from banks drew a few objections from interested parties ones that I thought would be worth responding to this week.
Does the improved credit card security offered by chip and PIN-embedded credit cards mean a future of greater personal liability?
Security expert Bruce Schneier argues that constant vigilance, not technology, is the best defence against computer break-ins.
In the next few years, a "phase change" will take place as companies stop running their own customised computing infrastructure, Sun Microsystems Chief Technology Officer Greg Papadopoulos predicted Thursday.
A group of scientists is arguing that software makers should take legal responsibility for security flaws in their products.
Here are some alternatives for corporations tired of the "cat and mouse" game with virus writers and hackers--and the expense associated with it.
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Microsoft's fiercest foes--Java software providers--are showing growing admiration for their powerful rival.
Security expert Bruce Schneier argues that constant vigilance, not technology, is the best defence against computer break-ins.
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Company officials say the new Nocona processor won't be in desktops anytime soon.
Salesforce.com's service is a good solution for co-ordinating any business's sales efforts.
Shoe boxes are for shoes. That's Adobe Systems' message as the publishing software giant pushes a new consumer version of Photoshop, its flagship image-editing software.
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