Technology Review: Bucking convention, Time Warner Cable lets customers set up cheap Wi-Fi hotspots

As wireless becomes more prevalent, new ways of gaining access are being offered. Some of them, like Time-Warner's new sharing service involving Fon, a small wireless startup, auger well for consumers. Are much lower costs in the works? Partially, it's a natural response to the growing proliferation of free municipal networks, although they often don't work really well. Technology Review: Bucking convention, Time Warner Cable lets customers set up cheap Wi-Fi hotspots

globeandmail.com: Internet hosts should be made to pay for libellous statements, suit contends

There are a lot of sites on the Internet that allow free posting and that comment on individual people, whether they are politicians, professors, teachers, or even friends, etc. There seems to be a widespread feeling among internet users that anything goes. that they can say anything they like about that other person. However, there are libel laws, and as with so many other bodies of law, it may be that they just haven;t reached the internet yet. that will change no doubt, and one indication may be the recent lawsuit launched by a west coast business man against Google, Wikipedia and others for slanderous remarks. Legal actions like this could lead those hosting such sites to change their ways, and could have a big impact on the way the Internet is used. globeandmail.com: Internet hosts should be made to pay for libellous statements, suit contends

E-Commerce News: Infrastructure: The Nuts and Bolts of Virtualization

Companies have been using virtualization to get the most effective use of their infrastructure. It can make it possible for even relatively small companies to deliver better value in their online business and within their system generally. E-Commerce News: Infrastructure: The Nuts and Bolts of Virtualization

Technology Review: Seeking to spur new revenue, wireless industry brings TV to cell phones

The Wireless industry is launching cell phone TV. Will it work? Will people watch TV on their Cell Phone? Will they be willing to pay for it? In other words will it be a viable business model? These are good questions. Technology Review: Seeking to spur new revenue, wireless industry brings TV to cell phones

InformationWeek Weblog: Five Signs That India Isn't Just For Back Office Work Anymore

India has been a prime outsource destination for years. It may be moving beyond that status to become a major competitor for North American high tech jobs. InformationWeek Weblog: Five Signs That India Isn't Just For Back Office Work Anymore

Technology Review: Video: Tim Berners-Lee on the Semantic Web

The semantic web could have a big impact in the future on how we use the web and on e-business. Here's a video by Sir Berners-Lee, father of the Web on the subject. Technology Review: Video: Tim Berners-Lee on the Semantic Web

Verizon's High-Speed Network: If They Build It, Will You Come? - Knowledge@Wharton

Verizon is developing a new high speed fiber optic network carrying right into the homes of people. Most telephone companies have a morass of old telephone lines going into homes. If it works, Verizon will be a leader in the potentially lucrative Home Internet service, able to provide online TV and games at high speed. The question is - is fiber optic the way to go, or should they be relying on wireless? http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm;jsessionid=a8307d1e602bc4176f7d?articleid=1689

Web anonymity can sink your job search

Looking for a job in Information Systems? Better get yourself a presence on the web. That means start your own website, blog and more. Web anonymity can sink your job search

globeandmail.com: Privacy for Internet names moves forward

People who own their own websites need to have their information about the ownership listed on Whois, a publically available database that contains ownership information of all websites Unfortunately it is used by hackers, spammers and other criminals. A move is afoot to remove it from the public eye - a move that will give the owners a lot more privacy. globeandmail.com: Privacy for Internet names moves forward

Apple TV is soon to be introduced and it will be a major test of the potential for TV on demand. With the Apple TV, people will be able to buy a user firendly high quality unit that will use broadband connections to get their favourite shows and movies on demand. This could trigger a major change in the way people watch TV. And some new business models for the industry. Will Apple TV be bigger than iPhone?

Technology Review: Could Al Qaeda Plunge England into an Internet Blackout?

Intrnational terrorizm is a distinct threat to the internet, which in turn could crate havoc with the business and financial systems around the globe. Precautions based on good disaster recovery and business continuity principles need to be implemented to take the proper precautions, especially by the participants in the internet infrastructure. Technology Review: Could Al Qaeda Plunge England into an Internet Blackout?

Why the iPhone will change the (PC) world

A friendly User Interface is the major feature of information technology that has enabled the widespread proliferation of computer technology and therefore - of e-Business. The standard icon based technology we see today in Windows, was developed initially by Xerox way back when and pioneered by Apple in the early versions of the Mac. Microsoft, of course, widely commercialized it in the Windows Operating System, but it has remained unclanged in its basics for almost 25 years. Now Steven Jobs has demo'd the iPhone, which could mark not just a new and innovative cell phone, but a remarkable change in user interfaces, one that could soon be reflected in the next generation of user interfaces for personal computers. It could therefore also cause major changes in e-business. Why the iPhone will change the (PC) world

Business Intelligence & Search: A Marriage of Convenience

Most companies have a vast amount of information in their systems, but it is often a challenge to gain access to it. Business Intelligence has contributed to this issue, since it involves accumulating a lot of information, but also requires producing reports to be able to make use of that information. The production of the reports can be a time consuming and complex process. That's why organizations are starting to look at combining search technology with BI databases. It seems a logical way to approach the problem. Business Intelligence & Search: A Marriage of Convenience

E-Commerce News: ECT News Exclusives: PayPal's Pearson on Staying Consumer-Friendly

Paypal has revolutionized. In this article, Paypal's Pearson provides a provocative picture of this portentous payment process. E-Commerce News: ECT News Exclusives: PayPal's Pearson on Staying Consumer-Friendly

Marriott International: Web Services

Marriott recently developed a new strategy and supporting infrastructure for their website, which has led to a large increase in their web based sales. Done with the help of Accenture, the major element was that classic element of e-business - integration of the web based front end with the core reservations and inventory systems. The web system itself was made more robust to accomodate the increased activity. It's an approach that the lodging industry needs to take. Marriott International: Web Services

How to protect yourself at wireless hot spots

It's great having the ability to use a laptop on wireless networks at the airport, hotel and coffee shop. However, if the laptop has sensitive data on it, there is a risk of having someone steal it corupt it. All those other networks don't necessarily have the security features your home office has. But there are precautions that can be taken. and they are well worth taking. How to protect yourself at wireless hot spots

globeandmail.com: YouTube to begin sharing revenue

Youtube, a phenomenally successful website, has decided to change its business model and begin paying users for content. They hope to improve content this way, and ultimately gain a greater gross revenue. Is this an example of a website maturing into a more commercial online venture? globeandmail.com: YouTube to begin sharing revenue

globeandmail.com: MUSIC: THE RISE OF THE SONG

The Internet and the short history of music downloading has had an effect on the music industry, but not exactly the one that the industry feared at first. Although the CD may be doomed to the dustbin of history, the sale of songs may experience a revival. This may change the marketing strategies of the industry, but does not spell its downfall. globeandmail.com: MUSIC: THE RISE OF THE SONG

A new wireless service provider has arrived on the Canadian scene - Amp'd Mobile Canada. The company arrives at a time when the times are changing in the industry and competition is heating up. they also have some strategies that are in tune with the times, and take advantage of the new portable phone number system. It'll be interesting to watch how they fare. globeandmail.com: Wireless upstart sets sights on Bell, Rogers

A Dutch court is going to deal with two alleged cybercriminals who have been into phishing, extortion and key logging. Their efforts have cost plaintiffs and no doubt others a good deal of money, time, and other difficulties. Hopefully, if found guilty, they will be dealt with to the full extent of the law. E-business has become a fundamental part of our economy and we can't afford to have it disrupted by cybercrime. That's not to mention the threats to privacy and personal loss. Dutch prosecutors seek jail time for botnet duo