DataMentors subsidiary forms partnership Nov 13, 2009
Just a month after purchasing Technologies and making it a subsidiary, said it will form a strategic partnership with LLC to help market that companies wiZit wireless local area network data collection services to small and mid-size businesses. The relationship, according to a release, will allow Touchpoint to enhance the versatility of its service suite, allowing its business clients customers the option of using qiZit handhelds to instantly place information directly into a client s database. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Apple Sued by Nokia Oct 24, 2009
The 10 patents in the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. state of Delaware, relate to technologies fundamental to devices using GSM, UMTS and/or wireless local area network (LAN) standards, Nokia said. In its complaint filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, Nokia said it was seeking compensation for Apple's use of the patents and a declaration that Nokia is entitled to an injunction until Apple pays compensation, along with interest, for past infringement. (Datamation)
Nokia sues Apple for patent violation Oct 23, 2009
The 10 patents in the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. state of Delaware, relate to technologies fundamental for devices using GSM, UMTS and/or local area network (LAN) standards, Nokia said. "Nokia's enormous patent portfolio doesn't make this a big surprise but it could have severe repercussions for Apple and its component supplier," said CCS Insight analyst Geoff Blaber. (India Times)
GE Larson Medical Clinic remodeling okayed Oct 13, 2009
This same fiber run will connect them to the MMC local area network. Cost of the project includes additional software and hardware for MMC and appropriate hardware that will be required at the old IWCC building, 40 phones, switchboard and labor. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
How to Choose a Wireless Router Oct 9, 2009
To share files between your home PCs-in words, a home network or in technical terms, a "local area network" (LAN). A wired router can do all three of these things, but every PC would need to be plugged into the router with an Ethernet cable. (Datamation)
Chatham couple watches nephew spacewalk Oct 4, 2009
His focus involved the testing of crew interfaces for two ISS pressurized modules, as well as the implementation of support computers and operational Local Area Network on ISS.. Following a Russian language immersion course in Moscow, Russia, Kopra began training for a long-duration space flight mission in July 2005. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Farmers lobby for bridge replacement Sep 18, 2009
Broughton answered that local area network problems need to be solved. Commissioner Monte Striegel stated that reliability of the internet service is more important that cost savings and asked Broughton to find solutions and bring options to next meeting. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Broadcom Becomes World's First to Introduce Single Chip IAD with Integrated ADSL2+, 802.11n and DECT, Enabling Voice, Video, Data, and Wireless Bundled Services Sep 8, 2009
Also featured is a six port Ethernet switch with four 10/100 Fast Ethernet and two gigabit ports that can be used as a high performance routed local area network (LAN) and to connect set-top boxes, printers, storage drives and other products to the network, so they can access and share content with all connected devices. The product family provides unparalleled levels of integration utilizing Broadcom's high performance 400 MHz dual core processor architecture, hardware-assisted wirespeed... (PR Newswire)
Fujitsu Launches Secure Print Solution; Preventing Paper-based Information Leaks and Lowering Printing Costs Aug 26, 2009
- The smart card reader can be installed by connecting it to a printer using a local area network (LAN) cable. - The solution provides integrated management of multiple types of printers regardless of make and model. (JCN Network, Japan)
State plans to seek help for data center consolidation Aug 21, 2009
According to the notice, the department needs help with services such as hardware and software evaluation and recommendations, configuration management system design and implementation, physical server virtualization and transition, and local area network administration support for server transition and consolidation. State said it plans to compete a firm, fixed-price task order for the consolidation support under an existing contract that includes a set-aside pool of 20 contractors. (FCW.com)
CableLabs Innovation Showcase: The Other Demos Aug 13, 2009
a wireless local area network architecture that uses ;intelligent access points and distributed control protocols; to eliminate the need for wireless LAN controllers. The approach would let MSOs offer business subscribers a managed wireless LAN service that supports voice, video and data with service-level agreements, according to the company. (Multichannel News)
When Thieves Order Off The Menu Aug 7, 2009
But worst of all, from Lawhorn's perspective, the display told passersby that the order confirmation board (OCB) was quite completely connected to the store's local area network and point-of-sale system, which is enough to tell someone that it's worth trying to hack into. And with a relatively unprotected network connection plugged into the behind-the-store box, that's not an especially daunting task. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Hacker Conferences Attract Spies, Thieves Aug 5, 2009
One reporter was concerned about being hacked via the local area network in the press room after a rare Blue Screen of Death crashed his laptop. Last year, three French men at Black Hat. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Older and wiser hackers Aug 5, 2009
One reporter was concerned about being hacked via the local area network in the press room after a rare Blue Screen of Death crashed his laptop. Last year, three French men were expelled for sniffing the press room LAN at Black Hat. (CNN)
Tech Q and A Aug 5, 2009
The latter is the method preferred by TiVo, but it requires that the TiVo be one of the systems on the local area network (LAN). It uses a compatible wireless network adapter which is what the USB port is for to make the LAN connection. (Fox News)
Networking Basics: What’s a Firewall? Aug 4, 2009
A personal firewall does something the router-based firewall can't--protect your computer from other computers on the same Local Area Network (LAN). You may trust the other computers on your LAN, but you shouldn't, malware happens. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Verizon Business Extends Managed Services Capabilities to Corporate Customers in India Jul 30, 2009
Verizon Managed Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Network Management Reporting - Visual and Wireless LAN services are now available in India, offering customers a flexible migration path and a range of management options to suit their individual business needs. Customers can entrust Verizon Business either with simple network monitoring, or completely outsource their network management, leveraging Verizon Business' global support and industry-leading managed network solutions... (PR Newswire)
* WiMAX to buck trend as sector production suffers Jul 30, 2009
In terms of wireless local area network (WLAN), the MIC said the 802. 11n modulation standard would replace the 802. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
3 The Best Way to Remove Viruses and Malware, Part 3: The Clean-Up Jul 29, 2009
Scanning over a Local Area Network. Scanning an infected machine over a network lets you employ any anti-malware software, both normally installed versions as well as online scanners. (eSecurityPlanet)
Business WLANs the easy way Jul 21, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Setting up a local area network (LAN) for a business just got easier, thanks to a new product from local company ENT Quest. Right out of the box, its Axia SOHO HSDPA Communications Server takes over the duties of a wireless broadband router and IP-PBX phone system. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Company finds the answer on cloud LC9 Jul 21, 2009
"You could only really use it for one site. It was OK if it was on a local area network but as soon as you tried to put it across the web, it became cumbersome, slow, it would drop out and it just didn't work," says the director of Master Brokers, John Cutuli. "Since LC9 came about, it has been really stable," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
When Did the Browser Become the Next OS? Jul 16, 2009
When Did the Browser Become the Next OS. July 16, 2009 Hot topics. (Datamation)
SCM Microsystems Introduces Popular CHIPDRIVE(R) Time Recording Solutions to the U.S. Market Jul 9, 2009
The CHIPDRIVE terminal serves as a time clock and connects with the local area network to transfer all clocking data directly to the server. Organizations can record and review the current working hours of their employees in real time. (PR Newswire)
Investors Log Into LogMeIn, As Tech IPO Soars 25% In First Day Jul 3, 2009
If you need more computing power, you can make a whole local area network among remote computers. LogMeIn offers another suite of products for tech-support professionals, which many people already have used, possibly without realizing it. (Investors Business Daily)
AT&T, Amtrak sign technology deal Jun 27, 2009
The company will be responsible for implementing and managing Amtrak s wireless local area network (WLAN) and its enhanced virtual private network (EVPN) to help connect more than 400 locations and multiple networks on a single network platform. Additionally, AT&T will put up firewalls to secure data that flow both in and out of Amtrak s networks, monitoring for internal threats to and breaches of the company s security policies. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
NetEx HyperIP Boosts Data Storage Recovery Jun 24, 2009
One of these servers is needed at each end of a WAN connection, connected to the local area network. Storage-based apps like an EMC (NYSE: EMC) array or a head "would point traffic at the HyperIP server, and that takes the traffic, sends it across the WAN to another HyperIP server using a HyperIP connection, and then passes it on to the LAN as TCP traffic at the other end," said MacIntyre. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
* Mitac to launch netbooks in second half of the year Jun 4, 2009
5G connectivity, wireless local area network and Bluetooth functionality, Mitac president Billy Ho (~Z) said. The company will first launch an 8. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Computer show hands out awards May 27, 2009
Another cutting edge design is a communication product made by connectivity solution provider, ATEN International Co () X the KN4140v keyboard, video or visual display unit and mouse X which allows one information technology staff and up to four remote administrators to simultaneously control up to 40 servers anywhere, anytime, as well as access separate ports via a local area network, wide area network or the Internet. Another interesting product is the TeraMedia digital signage... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Classroom Computers Boost Face-to-face Learning May 27, 2009
CoFFEE, which is now freely available as open-source software, is designed to be easily installed on any local area network, for example a school s computer lab or any computer-equipped classroom. Because CoFFEE is designed to foster communication and problem solving in class rather than learning at a distance, it does not require an internet link. (Science Daily)
NTT Com Launches WLAN Roaming in Switzerland May 15, 2009
Tokyo, May 14, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced today an agreement with leading Swiss telecom service provider Swisscom (Switzerland) Ltd. and wireless Internet service provider Monzoon Networks AG to enable NTT Com customers travelling in Switzerland to use wireless local area network (WLAN) access points for data roaming, effective immediately. The service is available to subscribers of any NTT Com WLAN service in Japan, namely HOTSPOT, HOTSPOT... (JCN Network, Japan)
Oracle Announces General Availability of Oracle(R) Communications Unified Inventory Management 7.1 May 6, 2009
1 introduces pre-built technology packs that provide out-of-the-box functionality for accelerated rollout of the most common IP multi-play and higher layer services including voice over IP (VoIP), multiprotocol label switching layer 3 virtual private network (MPLS L3 VPN) and Metro Ethernet/virtual local area network (VLAN) services. The application enables true inventory federation through a federation framework that allows integration and collaboration with external inventory systems without... (PR Newswire)
Virgin Media Reports First Quarter 2009 Results May 5, 2009
Local Area Network (``LAN'') Solutions revenue in the quarter was GBP11. 1m (Q4-08: GBP11. (Primezone Releases)
Philip Morris sets up more ICT centres May 5, 2009
Each centre is equipped with 11 computers, broadband connection, shared printer and local area network, and are used to teach ICT skills to rural folk. The centres are part of Philip Morris corporate social responsibility programme to address the needs of underserved communities. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Prison break that brings hope Apr 29, 2009
All the computers are on a wireless local area network but Internet access is only available under supervision of prison authorities. Before prison, Abu only knew how to surf the Internet and participate in online chat sessions, but now hes learned how to create graphics on a computer. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
HP's ProCurve Moves into Hardware Security Apr 29, 2009
0 for wireless local area network (WLAN) security management and deployment as well. While HP has provided security and in a software based approach before, Obert argued that there are advantages to having security with integrated hardware. (eSecurityPlanet)
Radiation a cause for concern Apr 20, 2009
The system measures common radio services, Bluetooth, Global System for Mobile communications (GSM), Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and television broadcast signals to find out the magnitude of the high frequency emissions. Each test takes about an hour and the measurements are obtained automatically. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
IBM Sees Conficker Hitting 4 Percent of PCs Apr 3, 2009
Once it infects a machine, it can spread very quickly on a local area network by taking advantage of a now-patched flaw in Microsoft Windows. Experts had pegged Conficker infections in the 2 million to 4 million range, but IBM's numbers suggest that they may be much higher than that, perhaps in the tens of millions. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
CSIRO cashes in on patent claim Apr 1, 2009
CSIRO spokesman Huw Morgan confirmed a confidential settlement had been reached with Hewlett-Packard in a patent infringement case relating to technology built into wireless local area network (WLAN) equipment. But the battle continues against the other big names in the IT industry, with the CSIRO arguing a patent granted to it in 1996 entitles it to royalties from any company that incorporate the 802. (The Age, Australia)
Robust growth in MIDs expected through 2012 Mar 13, 2009
defines MIDs as devices that have integrated connectivity for wireless local area network (WLANs), wireless metropolitan area networks or 3G-or-higher worldwide wide area networks. They also must a maximum-sized display of 8-inches in the diagonal dimension, an instant-on function, an always-connectable capability and a full day's worth of battery life under typical usage scenarios, according to the firm's definition. (EETimes)
NTT Application Begins for HOTSPOT WLAN Service on Bullet Trains Mar 12, 2009
Tokyo, Mar 12, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced today that it has begun accepting applications for HOTSPOT Express, a wireless local area network (WLAN) service aboard N700 Series cars of the Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, which will start March 14. The service will also be introduced in waiting lounges of all 17 stations along the route. (JCN Network, Japan)
New WLAN Service Feeds Location Data to Mobile Devices Mar 10, 2009
2 or higher) owners when they use HOTSPOT, NTT Com's monthly flat-rate service for wireless local area network (WLAN) access in Japan. NTT Com operates more than 4,000 HOTSPOT locations nationwide. (JCN Network, Japan)
AMD Malaysia balances out inventories amid slower demand Mar 7, 2009
To be held from Apr 10-12, CyberFusion 2009 @ Cyberjaya is the administrative capitals first ever local area network party. Jointly organised by AMD, Cyberview Sdn Bhd, the three-day event is expected to attract more than 1,000 personal computer gamers from all over Asia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
New fixed & wireless Local Area Network for Derby College Feb 23, 2009
Carillion IT Services has been appointed by to install a new fixed and wireless Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure as part of its pioneering 43 million redevelopment. One of the largest Further Education Colleges in the country, Derby College currently has over 20,500 students and 1,500 staff. (Multichannel News)
IRS to be fully computerised nation-wide by 2011 Feb 22, 2009
He said to realize its objective; management would soon develop appropriate Integrated Tax Management software that would capture data on taxpayers to ensure swift flow of information through the use of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network between all IRS district offices. Major Ablorh-Quarcoo said this would help improve the turn-around time, minimise burden of taxpayers and facilitate tax payment through the banks and offer easy access to information. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Conficker Worm Gets an Evil Twin Feb 20, 2009
It exploits a dangerous to attack computers on a local area network, and it can also spread via USB devices such as cameras or storage devices. All variants of Conficker have now infected about 10. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
RFMD(R) Targets CDMA Components Market With Compelling New Products Feb 17, 2009
RFMD's products enable worldwide mobility, provide enhanced connectivity and support advanced functionality in the cellular handset, wireless infrastructure, wireless local area network (WLAN), CATV/broadband and aerospace and defense markets. RFMD is recognized for its diverse portfolio of semiconductor technologies and RF systems expertise and is a preferred supplier to the world's leading mobile device, customer premises and communications equipment providers. (PR Newswire)
Smart Building Technology Moves to the Home Feb 11, 2009
A HAN is different from a Local Area Network (LAN) in that they are used to connect consumer products like thermostats, appliances, light switches, electrical outlets, solar panels and other energy consuming devices together. Devices in the HAN may connect to a LAN or computer network to allow consumers to manage schedules, monitor electricity consumption and access the home remotely, but the computer typically does not control all of the devices in the network. (Energy Pulse, CO)
User Agreement and Privacy Policy Feb 8, 2009
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you may not distribute any part of this Service over any network, including a local area network, nor sell or offer it for sale. See Slate's section for more information on distribution. (Slate)
NTT Com HOTSPOT WLAN Service Introduces Easy Login Feb 8, 2009
Tokyo, Feb 6, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced today the immediate launch of a simplified login procedure, called "Easy Login," for its HOTSPOT(TM) wireless local area network (WLAN) Internet access service nationwide. WLAN devices equipped with a cookie-supported web browser can now save the user's login ID and password for up to 14 days, thereby enabling fast Internet access without having to use a dedicated login tool. (JCN Network, Japan)
Accelerating the modern age Feb 7, 2009
"They had a whole series of early computers at NPL that they turned in to a local area network (Lan)," said Dr Pethica. He pointed out that the NPL scientists built such a network far in advance of the day when such things would become the common way to link up machines in an office. (BBC News -- Technology)
