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ProtectedPDF does DRM in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, soaking up market share Adobe's enterprise-class LiveCycle products can't reach.
Military Coders Deploy iPod Touch, iPhone on Duty
With the freedom to develop their own apps, military officials are using soldiers' familiarity with the iPod Touch and iPhone to deploy Apple's platform for networked warfare. From language translators to ballistics calculators to remote controls for bomb-detonating robots, the iPod Touch and iPhone are proving military worthy.
Oracle, Sun Likely to Pass Antitrust Review
Oracle, Sun Deal Not Likely to Hit Antitrust Objections If IBM had acquired Sun it could have led to a host of troubling government antitrust issues, but Oracle's $7.4 billion deal to acquire Sun is not likely to raise many antitrust concerns.
PreEmptive Releases New Version of Java Security Tool
PreEmptive Solutions has announced the availability of DashO Version 5, its tool that integrates application security with business performance monitoring for Java-based applications. The tool includes support for Google Android application development.
Java Devs Prefer Oracle to IBM as Sun Buyer
Java Developers Say Better Oracle than IBM Oracle's $7.4 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems means a new home for Java, and Java is doing just fine. Java developers say they prefer Oracle's stewardship of Java to IBM's.
Google Introduces API for Analytics Applications
Google announced that its Google Analytics Data Export API beta is now available for developers.
Pimp Your Copier to Send Searchable PDFs to Your PC
Nuance strikes deal with Ricoh, other network multifunction printer (MFP) makers to create paper-to-PDF solution for non-programmers.
Oracle Buys Sun
After weeks of rumors that IBM and various other major IT companies would buy the troubled maker of high-end hardware and the ubiquitous Java, Oracle Corp. announced this morning that it will buy Sun Microsystems, according to sources cited by Reuters.
Microsoft Gets Help to Improve Patch Management
Microsoft and Securosis security analysts are joining forces to develop a model businesses can use to evaluate their patch management processes in terms of cost and efficiency. The effort is being called Project Quant.
Dev Tool Maker Ships iPhone ASP.NET Controls
ComponentOne, a maker of components for Microsoft developers, has introduced ComponentOne Studio for iPhone, which enables Microsoft ASP.NET developers to create applications for the iPhone. The company also announced new tools for Microsoft SharePoint. The tool set enables Microsoft developers to create iPhone applications without having to learn new skills such as the Objective-C language.
Mac Hack Shows Apple Apps Vulnerable to Botnets
The malware seeded by pirated software months ago and creating what was dubbed iBotnet by Symantec security researchers proves the concept of botnets on Apple systems, but doesn't achieve major botnet status.
Microsoft Developing New Programming Language
Microsoft is working on a new language for parallel programming named Axum. Formerly known as “Maestro,” Axum is an incubation project that Microsoft is working on to help programmers tackle the issue of parallel programming in the .NET environment.
Adobe Launches Content Creation, Delivery, Playback Apps
Adobe Systems will be highlighting its new advances in video and dynamic media software technologies that improve the creation and delivery of content across personal computers, televisions and mobile devices at the National Association of Broadcasters 2009 show in Las Vegas. Adobe also announced Adobe Flash Platform for the Digital Home, which brings Flash to TVs, among other things.
Enterprises Begin to Adopt Web 2.0 Tools
With the actual water cooler a thing of the past, the virtual water cooler is becoming increasingly important. Companies are turning to applications that provide a Facebook-like experience behind the security of the firewall.
EU, Britain Head To Court Over Data Privacy
The European Commission has started legal action against Britain, claiming the country is allowing Internet service providers to target users by letting the companies use technology that accesses personal data.
Microsoft Plugs Security Holes as Hackers Circle
Microsoft releases eight security bulletins for April's Patch Tuesday. Some of the bulletins address issues being targeted by hackers in the wild, including vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Excel and WordPad. There are also fixes for Internet Explorer and other Microsoft products.
Twitter Worm Threat Turns
Twitter is finally clear of the weekend worm attacks that left the popular microblogging site, recently rumored to be in talks with Google over a potential acquisition, furiously scrubbing the malware from its system. The StalkDaily worm, which exploited a cross-site scripting vulnerability, was the creation of a bored 17-year-old.
Google Android 1.5 SDK Impresses Previewers
Google rolled out the Google Android 1.5 “Early Look” SDK for developers. The Android 1.5 platform includes a number of new and improved tools, including faster Gmail conversation list scrolling and user interface refinements to the browser and other elements.
Linux Foundation, Novell Team to Solidify Distros
The Linux Foundation and Novell team up to deliver Build Service, which will aid in the creation of software packages for CentOS, Debian, Fedora, Mandriva, OpenSUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise and Ubuntu.
Apple Sued Over Patents for iPod Touchscreens
Chip designer Elan sues Apple for allegedly infringing on two touch-screen patents Elan owns. The Taiwan company is seeking an injunction to prohibit Apple from making iPhones, iPod Touches and MacBooks until a licensing agreement can be reached.