battle

Latest News

  • Google to leave China soon, reports say

    It's goes against their fundamental belief in freedom of information and the social good arising from that," he added.If Google does leave China, Microsoft could be hit harder by critics of its decision not to censor search results in China…
  • Bank forensic app searches customer PCs for malware

    It's a constant battle.Trusteer has a couple of pricing options for Flashlight. Security vendor Trusteer's latest product will allow banks to remotely investigate their customers' computers if it is suspected the PC has been hacked.
  • HP, IBM and Dell launch servers with Intel Xeon 5600 chips

    Hewlett-Packard, Dell and IBM rolled-out new servers based on Intel's latest Xeon 5600 microprocessors, which promise better performance and power consumption.The companies are launching new rack, blade and tower servers that incorporate Intel's…
  • Microsoft Bing gains ground on Google in search stakes

    Microsoft in recent months has slowly boosted its share of the search business, but still remains far behind a so far unbeatable foe in its battle with Google.Hitwise, an online traffic monitor, today reported that Google last month remained…
  • AMD battles Intel with 12-core server chip

    Adding cores to server chips continues, even though the battle has cooled off at four cores for consumer desktop and laptop processors, said Dean McCarron, principal analyst at Mercury Research.Servers manufacturers are always looking to boost…
  • US may use WTO to resolve Google-China dispute

    The Obama Administration is reportedly considering using the World Trade Organisation to help Google in its censorship battle with China. Google made news in Washington on Tuesday as the Obama Administration is reportedly considering using the…

Latest Features

  • Security and the rise of corporate espionage

    Even today there are some still blank stares when I suggest to an audience of C-level executives or security professionals that they should all read the front pages of the Financial Times, the Yomiuri Shimbun, etc.as well as the technology news…
  • The security nightmare of REST web services

    The security nightmare of REST web services Chris Comerford and Pete Soderling The web protocol is winning the battle of the APIs Feature Clearly, REST (Representational State Transfer) is winning the web service protocol debate.
  • SAP, Oracle face one man's battle to silence shrieking servers

    SAP, Oracle face one man's battle to silence shrieking servers Chris Kanaracus Stressed techie gets peace at last Feature Texas network services provider Michael Pulk has made tech behemoths SAP and Oracle bend to his will with nothing more than a…
  • Sick of the iPad? Google Chrome OS tablet idea revealed

    In the end, the iPhone and iPad have some competition, which is better for customers and it sounds like Apple has some exciting things in store.The battle between Google and Apple has just begun. Google could be developing its own rival to the…
  • IEEE to standardise virtual data centre switching

    Cisco, HP and others are waging an epic battle to gain control of the data center, but at the same time they are joining forces to push through new IEEE Ethernet standards that could greatly ease management of those increasingly virtualized IT…
  • Researchers reveal how to bring down a botnet

    Mushtaq recognises that FireEye's successful offensive against Mega-D was just one battle in the war on malware. Security researchers scored a notable coup in November against the botnet Mega-D. Here, the team behind the counter-attack reveals how…
 

How-Tos

  • How to ensure your network security

    I have the battle scars to prove it.A couple of years ago, we were swept away by the sales pitch from a fairly new vendor whose offering, it turned out, was rather immature. When I visit my company's overseas offices, I'm often asked what we can do…
  • How to avoid joining a botnet

    As much as CSOs try to get folks to bone up on safe practices (both online and in the office), there are always going to be some who need reminding.Online, the biggest battle these days is against botnets: networks of infected computers which…
  • Case Study: Police build mesh wireless network

    Their capabilities and pricing are comparable, but the Motorola network is literally battle tested. Like everything else, modern police work is increasingly data intensive and network dependent. But network performance becomes even more critical…
  • Case Study: Sun teams with Intel, aims for broader x86 user base

    Since July, Intel has added two higher-performance and more power-efficient chips: the dual-core 5100, code-named Woodcrest, and the quad-core 5300, code-named Clovertown.Stephen Josselyn, an analyst at research firm IDC, said Sun has been…
  • Case Study: High-performance computing moves mainstream

    Among the topics covered were ROI, service-level agreements and portfolio management, with some homespun advice about what to expect from IT managers.They want the lowest-cost solution, and that's a battle that you find starting from Day One…
  • Case Study: Weta Digital - extraordinary rendition

    In the third film the complex SFX scenes, like the battle of Pelennor Fields, needing thousands of hellish SFX Orc warriors, needed 3,200 processors, rendering data at teraflop speeds using a 10Gbit/s Ethernet infrastructure.An incredible 1,000…

Reviews

  • Final Fantasy XIII review

    I'd been warned that the game wouldn't have as much world exploration as other Final Fantasy games and that the battle system would make combat faster and more actiony. I've lived through shifts in gameplay between Final Fantasy VI's Active Time…
  • Dell Precision M6500

    Products from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, and Apple all battle for the hearts and minds of consumers in this space.At the highly mobile end of the market, we find a small collection of products that emphasise either lightness (Apple MacBook Air) or…
  • VMware Fusion 3

    The latest salvo in the continuing battle of virtualisation applications has been fired by VMware, with the release of VMware Fusion 3. The latest salvo in the continuing battle of virtualization applications has been fired by VMware, with the…
  • Samsung N110 review

    We're not kidding - we wish every netbook came this well prepared for battle.Darren Gladstone Samsung N110 review Andrew Harrison review,reviews The original Samsung NC10 is still available, and at around £50 less than the N110 it remains an…
  • Creative GigaWorks T3 review

    The Creative GigaWorks T3, while not exactly winning this war, fought a good battle by fooling the ear that there was a good knit going on. Compact and tidily finished, the Creative GigaWorks T3 is a 2.1-channel sub/sat system of noteworthy sound…
  • Chillblast Fusion Fury desktop review

    For image editing, contrast ratio and colour fidelity are more important.A digital input can preserve picture quality, so think twice about displays that provide analogue inputs only.If you're a movie fan, look for one of the new 16:9 format 22in…

White Papers

  • Why Security SaaS Makes Sense Today

    Corporate IT teams are waging a significant security battle on two fronts these days: stopping attacks via the Web and through email. This white paper explains seven reasons to adopt SaaS Security and how to stop attacks via the Web and through email.
  • Winning the PCI Compliance Battle

    Winning the PCI Compliance Battle Qualys A Guide for Merchants and Member Service Providers whitepaper This white paper reviews the basics of PCI, including who must comply, compliance requirements, validation requirements and penalties.
  • Securing your network from the inside

    Security is a never-ending battle. When it comes to securing your network from internal threats, there are many steps you can take to pre-empt potential risks. First, understand the common causes of security threats; and, second, use the right tool…
  • The Demand For Proactive End Point Security

    For businesses that must constantly battle these attacks, it has become imperative to prevent, as well as detect and remove them swiftly and completely. All companies face growing threats from an increasingly broad set of complex and challenging…
  • Securing your network from the inside

    Security is a never-ending battle. This paper will outline some of these causes and will explain why having the right tool can enable network professionals to quickly identify security threats – keeping your network – and users – safe.
  • Intelligent Defense for Enterprise Assets

    In the new regulatory environment, information security executives must succeed in the battle against these attacks and demonstrate continuous improvement in their defenses. This whitepaper looks at the security challenges faced by organizations…
 
Powered by Ultra Knowledge

Techworld White Papers

Email archiving: Top 10 myths and challenges

This survey looks at a number of challenges and myths around email archiving that may also slow adoption of full archiving.

Download Whitepaper

Strategic mobile deployments

Deploying mobile applications? Supporting multiple devices? See why mobile platforms should be part of your IT strategy.

Download Whitepaper

Creating an AUP: Common myths & mistakes

Avoid the common myths & mistakes when implementing your AUP

Download Whitepaper

Legal risks of uncontrolled email and web use

Exploring the challenges facing IT Mangers today and vital steps to ensure safe internet an email use by employees.

Download Whitepaper

Techworld UK - Technology - Business

COLT White Paper

Virtualisation 2.0
Driving to higher ground beyond the basics

Virtualisation can deliver unparalleled efficiency and cost reductions to your business, allowing direct access to servers and guaranteeing a dependable, rapid response in times of crisis. Read this e-book to learn more about consolidation, discover the latest technologies and find out how to reduce the TCO of virtualisation.

Download E-Book
COLT White Paper

IT Misuse Survey

Complete this survey and you could win a Nexus One

Techworld are running a short survey to discover how UK businesses are managing Internet and email misuse in the Enterprise.

Complete Survey

Webcast: IT Financial Management: Cost Optimisation for Efficiency and Agility.
On Demand Webcast
Join this webcast to learn about the techniques and technologies that can help you prove the value of IT to the business by understanding the true cost of today's IT services and those that will be necessary to deliver future success.

Register Today