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Spy bots that share information being built for military

A group of U.S. Marines hunker down beside a building, enemy fire coming at them from somewhere up ahead. One soldier reaches into his pack and pulls out a few robots that look like large bugs. The bots fly down the street, sending back images that show where the enemy troops are hiding, how (...)
[Network World] 10/05/2008

Virtualization's changing state a problem for VMware

In case you needed any more evidence that basic virtualization capabilities were becoming a commodity, Dell has announced a wave of servers and services designed to "simplify the deployment and management of virtualization in enterprises of any size," per a company press (...)
[Network World] 10/05/2008

Microsoft to limit capabilities of cheap laptops

Microsoft is launching a program to promote the use of its Windows OS in ultra low-cost PCs, one effect of which will be to limit the hardware capabilities of this type of device, IDG News Service has learned.
[Network World] 10/05/2008

Zambian school PC program kicks off

Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) has kicked off its computer distribution program in Zambia, aimed at equipping schools with computers and peripherals to promote IT training for students.
[Network World] 10/05/2008

Globacom to boost network with1,500 base stations

Globacom is to build an additional 1,500 base stations nationwide before the end of this year to boost its operations.
[Network World] 10/05/2008

Sun's virtualization strategy evolves

It's not one of the first companies most IT managers associate with server virtualization, but Sun's virtualization strategy is broad enough and adaptable enough to appeal to many customers who aren't already tied to VMware or Microsoft products, users and analysts (...)
[Network World] 10/05/2008

Mobile madness defined

Does all this talk of WiMAX, 3G and 4G make your head spin? Here's a quick primer about what each technology really delivers:
[Network World] 9/05/2008

Vint Cerf supports municipal broadband networks

Municipal broadband networks could help boost the availability of high-speed Internet access and even help to ensure Net neutrality in the U.S., said Vint Cerf, vice president and chief Internet evangelist at Google.

[Network World] 09/05/2008

Landslip is 'worst in 100 years'

A landslip on Dorset's Jurassic coastline is described by police as the "worst seen for 100 years".

[BBC News UK] 07/05/2008

In-flight broadband set to return in 2009

High-speed Internet access will be returning to aircraft next year through a new service being offered by Panasonic.

[Network World] 07/05/2008

Thinking beyond IMS

For a half decade, the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) has been either the savior of mobile service stability and progress or the last bastion of walled-gardenism, so to speak. The emotionalism of the discussion has obscured a really important question. Is IMS enough of the right answer to drive (...)

[Network World] 06/05/2008

The Cloud readies Wi-Fi auto-connect

Wireless broadband provider The Cloud is taking Wi-Fi access technology from Devicescape to make it easier for customers to find and use hotspots.

[Network World] 06/05/2008

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Wireless mesh standard gets boost from OLPC, open source

The proposed IEEE WLAN mesh standard is already getting a workout in the field, from the One Laptop Per Child Foundation and a new open source consortium.
[Network World] 9/05/2008

Verizon broadband smart phone aims for iPhone market, with extras

Verizon Wireless' XV6900 broadband smart phone aims to be iPhone-like with its graphical interface, but with additional features that the iPhone doesn’t have and that try to appeal to business users and enterprises.
[Network World] 8/05/2008

It's not your father's wireless anymore

Back in the day, wireless data was a neatly self-contained niche technology used by folks such as field force workers and logistics companies, but virtually ignored by everyone else.
[Network World] 8/05/2008

Can the Clearwire coalition save WiMAX?

WiMAX received a big boost this week when Sprint and Clearwire announced that they will be combining their WiMAX businesses to create a new $14.5 billion mobile broadband company. But is it too little, too late?
[Network World] 8/05/2008

Laptop wireless security refresher

Let's recap: during my first Laptop Safety Seminar in Indianapolis on April 23, I was surprised at how many questions from the audience concerned basic laptop wireless security. People love laptops and love wireless connections, but don't love the extra security steps required so too often just (...)
[Network World] 8/05/2008

Wireless routing on a ROLL

An IETF working group headed by execs at Cisco and wireless sensor company Arch Rock is looking to optimize a routing protocol for wireless networks that have limited power, memory and processing resources.
[Network World] 7/05/2008