AT&T clamps down on phone data usage with new plans; savings for data nibblers

AT&T caps phone data usage with new wireless plans
NEW YORK – In time for the widely expected launch of a new iPhone model, carrier AT&T Inc. is pulling in the reins on data usage by its customers with smart phones and iPads.
The sole U.S. carrier of the iPhone is introducing two new data …. Original source  : AT&T clamps down on phone data usage with new plans; savings for data nibblers.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs says the idea for iPad came before the iPhone

Jobs says iPad idea came before iPhone
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. – Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs shared a secret with his audience at a technology conference outside Los Angeles Tuesday: The idea for the iPad came before the iPhone.
The idea to ditch the keyboard for what Jobs calls a multi-touch display came about …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ametek acquires Technical Services for Electronics for undisclosed amount

Ametek acquires maker of medical device components

PAOLI, Pa. – Ametek Inc., which makes electric motors, battery chargers and products for aerospace, defense and other industries, said Tuesday it has acquired privately held Technical Services for Electronics for an undisclosed amount.
TSE, which is based in Arlington, Minn., makes engineered interconnect solutions for the medical device industry. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ametek acquires Technical Services for Electronics for undisclosed amount.

Software & Information Industry Association spent $130,000 on lobbying in first quarter

Software trade group spent $130,000 to lobby in 1Q

WASHINGTON – The Software & Information Industry Association spent $130,000 in the first quarter to lobby the federal government on patent-law reform, copyright protections and other intellectual property matters, among other issues, according to a quarterly disclosure report.
That’s up from $110,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 … Read : Software & Information Industry Association spent $130,000 on lobbying in first quarter.

Summary Box: Glitch shows how much US military relies on GPS

Summary Box: Military GPS glitch
THE PROBLEM: As many as 10,000 U.S. military GPS receivers couldn’t lock on to satellite signals after a software change in January.

THE SOLUTION: The Air Force and a private contractor developed a temporary solution and are distributing a permanent fix.
BIG PICTURE: The military has more than 800,000 GPS receivers in weapons, … Read more : Summary Box: Glitch shows how much US military relies on GPS.

HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion in charges as it deepens automation of data hubs

Hewlett-Packard to cut 9K jobs in services unit
NEW YORK – Hewlett-Packard Co., the world’s largest information-technology company, plans to lay off about 9,000 employees as it tries to cut costs in its back-office computing centers and deepens its use of software, rather than people, to do some of the work that those hubs … Read : HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion in charges as it deepens automation of data hubs.

Dow Jones is on top after court agrees Ablaise patent for Web personalization is invalid

Appeals court sides with Dow Jones in patent spat

NEW YORK – News Corp.’s Dow Jones and Co. said Tuesday that a federal appeals court has put an end to a 4-year-old patent scuffle with Ablaise Ltd.
Ablaise threatened to sue Dow Jones in 2006 over technology for personalizing content on websites. Dow Jones filed a suit … Read more >>.

Summary Box: HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it creates automated data hubs

Summary Box: Hewlett-Packard to cut 9K jobs

THE CUTS: Hewlett-Packard Co. is laying off about 9,000 people, roughly 3 percent of its global work force. The cuts are coming in the unit that provides technology services to other businesses. HP plans to replace two-thirds of those jobs with sales and other staff.
THE IMPETUS: HP is counting …. Source  : Summary Box: HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it creates automated data hubs.

Federal Communications Commission plans study to measure Internet connection speeds

FCC plans study to measure broadband speeds

WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission wants to find out whether broadband providers are delivering Internet connections that are as fast as advertised.
The FCC is seeking 10,000 volunteers to take part in a study of residential broadband speeds. Specialized equipment will be installed in homes across the country to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal Communications Commission plans study to measure Internet connection speeds.

Apple shares rise as iPad sales top 2 million; device ahead of expectations

Apple shares rise as iPad sales top 2 million
SEATTLE – Shares of Apple Inc. jumped Tuesday after the company said iPads sales topped 2 million since the tablet computer launched almost two months ago.
THE SPARK: Apple gave the iPad sales update on Monday, after it started shipping iPads to nine new countries over …. Read the original article  : Apple shares rise as iPad sales top 2 million; device ahead of expectations.

GSI Commerce acquires FetchBack, an online ad technology company, for undisclosed amount

GSI Commerce acquires ad tech company FetchBack

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – Retail website operator GSI Commerce Inc. said Tuesday it has acquired FetchBack Inc., an online advertising company that helps marketers send targeted ads to people after they have left a website.
GSI said buying the “retargeting” company helps expand its own marketing services.
The purchase price …. Original source  : GSI Commerce acquires FetchBack, an online ad technology company, for undisclosed amount.

CDC Software guidance for 2010, 2011 earnings misses analysts’ forecast; revenue to be higher

CDC Software earnings outlook misses forecast

ATLANTA – Business software maker CDC Software Corp. indicated Tuesday that earnings in 2010 and 2011 would be lower than what Wall Street was expecting, but revenue would be higher.
CDC Software said it expects to earn $1.15 to $1.25 per share in 2010, excluding certain items, on adjusted revenue of …. Read the original article  : CDC Software guidance for 2010, 2011 earnings misses analysts’ forecast; revenue to be higher.

CA CEO William McCracken fiscal 2010 compensation valued at $3.7 million

CA CEO compensation valued at $3.7M in fiscal 2010

NEW YORK – William McCracken, the new CEO of information technology company CA Technologies, was awarded compensation valued at nearly $3.7 million in fiscal 2010, according to an Associated Press calculation.
McCracken was hired as the company’s CEO in January, replacing John Swainson, who retired. McCracken, who also …. Source article  : CA CEO William McCracken fiscal 2010 compensation valued at $3.7 million.

Attention 16-year-olds: Mass. RMV adds ability to schedule road tests online, instead of phone

Mass. RMV adds online scheduling of road tests
BOSTON – The Internet generation is about to get something it may value more than Facebook or instant-messaging: the ability to schedule driver’s license road tests online.
Until Tuesday, 16?? year olds had to call a Registry of Motor Vehicles hot line to schedule the test, which …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Top 10 Linux Security Tips for System Administrators

Like every other Operating System Linux not free from security issues. These issues can be anticipated and averted only with suitable preventive steps. However, sticking to the buttoned-down techniques for securing the Linux systems such as locking the network, minimizing risk by locking down the system and restricting the access to only a few …. Source  : Top 10 Linux Security Tips for System Administrators.

Egypt’s Orascom Telecom says Algeria ready to discuss sale of its Djezzy subsidiary

Orascom: Algeria ready to discuss Djezzy sale

CAIRO – Egyptian mobile phone giant Orascom Telecom said Tuesday the Algerian government was ready to begin negotiating a possible purchase of Orascom’s subsidiary in the North African nation.
The news signaled there was little chance that Djezzy, which generated the most revenue for Orascom last year, would be part …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Egypt’s Orascom Telecom says Algeria ready to discuss sale of its Djezzy subsidiary.

HP plans to cut 9,000 jobs, take $1 billion in charges as it creates automated data hubs

Hewlett-Packard to cut 9K jobs; see $1B in charges
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Hewlett-Packard Co. said Tuesday it will cut about 9,000 jobs and take $1 billion in charges over three years as it creates fully automated commercial data centers.
The Palo Alto, Calif. technology company said it will invest $1 billion in [..] Read the original article: here.

Taiwanese electronics firms display monochrome, color e-readers at computer show

Taiwan firms display e-readers at computer show
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwanese electronics firms displayed a slew of e-readers at an industry show Tuesday, with one maker unveiling a lightweight model that can display a full magazine page in color.
The color model – developed by Delta Electronics Inc. and expected to go on sale …. Source  : Taiwanese electronics firms display monochrome, color e-readers at computer show.