IBM unveils cloud computing centre for Indian enterprises
BANGALORE: Global IT major IBM on Wednesday unveiled its cloud computing centre in India's IT hub here to host computing activities for enterprises, provide access to expertise and infrastructures for clients to design and deploy applications. Cloud computing is tapping into a vast network of computers that can be accessed from afar by a cell phone, laptop or mobile device for information or data. The cloud is a metaphor for the Internet. It is a style of computing where IT-related capabilities are provided as a service, allowing users to access technology-enabled services from the Internet........Read about Global IT major IBM...

Yahoo launches major upgrade to display ad system
NEW YORK: Yahoo Inc launched a much-anticipated upgrade to its online advertising system on Wednesday as it tries to bring to graphical display ads some of the innovations that powered Google Inc.'s rapid rise in search marketing. Playing to Yahoo's strengths in display ads and technology targeting pitches to users' interests, the new ``Apt from Yahoo'' platform will initially involve just the newspaper companies in a 2-year-old consortium led by Yahoo. Many of the papers joined that effort hoping for relief from the decline in their industry.........Read about online advertising system...

Prevent online frauds
MUMBAI: The recent spate of incidents pointing to misuse of Internet by terrorists has exposed users’ vulnerability to frauds like hacking and identity thefts, underlining the need for constant vigilance. Apart from routine emailing and surfing, an increasing number of users in urban India are turning to the Internet for settling their utility bills and transferring funds, which means that even a minor lapse could result in their funds being siphoned off. You needn’t be an IT wizard to circumvent such frauds — just using your common sense would suffice.........Read about online frauds...

Technologies to secure WiFi network already available: Experts
NEW DELHI: As security agencies scramble to shield WiFi networks in the country, experts say that securing such connections is very simple and such technologies -- both in software and hardware versions -- are already available. "Almost all WiFi enabled devices have some sort of in-built security functionality by default which can be activated at no extra cost. By ensuring some simple steps, you can minimise the risk of your WiFi being misused or hacked", Niraj Kaushik, Country Manager (India and SAARC), Trend Micro, an internet security software manufacturer said........Read about secure WiFi network...

Drug trade through Internet soaring: SK prosecution chief
BUSAN: International drug trafficking has increased, with growing Internet use, South Korea's prosecution chief warned while calling for greater international cooperation to crack down on tech-savvy narcotics dealers. "Drug trade capitalising on the Internet or international mail has soared, presenting greater challenges to law enforcement authorities than conventional crime," Lim Chai-jin, prosecutor-general of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, said..........Read about Drug trade through Internet...