10 Reasons Why Security Problems Persist at Microsoft

News Analysis: As much as Microsoft would like security problems to just go away, they won’t. The chances of Microsoft eliminating most of the software flaws that invite new attacks are slim to nil

Verizon Incident-Sharing Framework Brings Sanity to Security Checks

The 2009 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report offers insider knowledge based on forensic investigations of 90 confirmed breaches in 2008.

Acer Challenging Dell As No. 2 PC Maker

Dell’s decision not to lower prices to capture market share may have hurt, as only 0.2 of a percentage point separated it from the No. 3 spot in 2009 PC shipments.

Apple, Other Smartphone Makers Hit With Infringement Suits

A little known company called SmartPhone Technologies files lawsuits against Apple, AT T, Research in Motion, Samsung, Sanyo, LG and Motorola for violating patents owned by the company. – The smartphone patent lawsuit derby continues with a company named SmartPhone Technologies LLC suing Apple, AT amp;T, RIM (Research in Motion), Samsung, Sanyo, LG and Motorola for violating patents owned by the company. Filed in the U.S

Global CIO Quick Take: 100 Questions Your Boss Asks

Column about list of 100 questions that general managers always think about, from management consultant Patty Azzarello.

Twitter Fights Phishing, Malware With Link Scanning Service

Twitter has announced it will begin scanning links posted by users to thwart phishing attacks and the spread of malware on the site. – Twitter has announced plans to route all links through a scanner in a bid to boost security and weed out malicious activity. The move follows a partnership announced in November between URL shortening service Bit.ly and security companies VeriSign, Websense and Sophos.

IT Spending in 2010 Will Rise Slightly: Ovum

There will be an uptick in IT spending in 2010, but those budgets that do grow will increase by only 1 to 5 percent, according to Ovum. The bulk of CIOs in an Ovum survey said they expect their budgets to remain flat after the recession-ravaged 2009. – Dont expect IT spending to increase too much in 2010, according to research firm Ovum.

Microsoft, Adobe Bringing Flash Support to Windows Phone 7 Series

Microsoft and Adobe are working to port Flash Player 10.1 to Internet Explorer Mobile on the Windows Phone 7 Series, according to an Adobe executive, which would allow devices running Microsofts upcoming smartphone operating system to play rich content on a variety of Websites.

Army Plans Massive E-mail Consolidation

The multi-year, $243 million project is part of a larger IT transformation effort, and could spark military-wide e-mail consolidation.

Bing Search Up 37% Since Launch

New data shows Microsoft making significant inroads against Google and Yahoo in the U.S. search engine market.