Laptops are soon to exceed desktops in number. Mobile and wireless is the technology of choice. Decline of the Desktop - Computerworld

What's the future of DEll? Recent downgrades by analysts might not be in touch with the reality of Dell's opportunities. And how does it compare to Apple? Particularly the iPod business. There are interesting questions of e-business strategy here. Face value | Technology's Mr Predictable | Economist.com

Technology is evolving at breakneck speed. New electronic gadgets are arriving in the market every day. But can consumers keep up? The Upgraded Digital Divide: Are We Developing New Technologies Faster than Consumers Can Use Them? - Knowledge@Wharton

New efforts are being made to improve computer security using quantum cryptography, which mirrors quantum physics. Globetechnology: Data encryption about to make quantum leap

Computerworld has just published a special report on Business Intelligence that is very comprehensive and relevant. Take a look: Computerworld Business Intelligence Special Report

Wireless Broadband is going bigtime with the recent announcement of Rogers and Bell to cooperate on a huge new wireless network for two-thirds of all Canadians. It's more evidence of the trend to wireless for all communications. CBC News: Rogers, Bell join forces to build national wireless network

Location based services for wireless PDA's and cell phones have been lurking in the background for years, but now they are making it into the mainstream, with the use of GPS to produce maps to tell you where you are and how to get where you're going and where you've been. Lots of potential there. InformationWeek > GPS Services > Maps On The Move > September 12, 2005

Oracle has announced its forthcoming purchase of Siebel Systems, with an expected closing date in early 2006. It'll immediately make them the #1 CRM provider in the world, and add some interesting strategic choices for them. Oracle is already one of the biggest in Integrated Systems, and their stronger CRM positioning will make a difference in the marketplace. Oracle to buy Siebel Systems for $5.85 billion - Computerworld

Internet pioneer, Vinton Cerf, has joined Google to form part of their team in their quest to build a new internet based computing infrastructure. Internet Pioneer Vinton Cerf Joins Google

Apple has introduced a new phone that seems a natural for young people - it holds about 100 songs, and uses iTunes software. iTunes has become one of the larger purveyors of internet music worldwide. They also introduced a new and even smaller version of their iPod. Globetechnology: Apple takes wraps off iTunes phone

Microsoft has announced a new strategy for mid-sized business applications. It involves tailoring its applications to the roles of people in the business - a roles based model - and consolidating its existing ERP lines into a single one called Microsoft Dynamics. They plan to acquire a larger share of the mid-sized business market. InformationWeek > Microsoft's ERP Strategy > Gates Lays Out Strategy for Building Better Business Software > September 7, 2005

Here's another report on the Australian decision regarding Kazaa. Court orders Kazaa to stop pirates

The music piracy story isn't over yet. Another court has found against the file sharing interests - this time Kazaa - and there's a new move afoot to update the laws in Canada to make it clearly illegal. It's already illegal, but the laws are not clear enough at this time. CBC News: CRIA wants tougher internet piracy law in Canada

eBay is having a growing impact on small business, as shown by a survey carried out by A C Neilsen in July. The number of people replying on eBay sales for their primary or secondary source of income has grown by 68% over the past two years. Study Shows eBay's Small Business Appeal