Security pro: Time to rethink mobile device protocols
Open source mobile broadband is doomed unless carriers, software developers and device manufacturers are willing to completely rethink how they secure mobile data, Mocana CEO Adrian Turner says.
Stories by Brad Reed
Spammers pose as private eyes to spread malware
It looks like Veronica Mars and Magnum, PI are getting into the malware business.
Funambol to develop mobile messaging app for Android
Funambol, which makes an open source mobile application server, announced last week that it will be creating a mobile messaging system designed specifically for Google's Android platform.
IBM: Telcos lack security plans for next-gen networks
While a majority of carriers plan on rolling out next-generation network architecture in the next five years, less than half of them say they have strategies in place to protect their NGNs, according to a new IBM survey.
Expect a rocky road for mobile data security, experts say
You're in for a nasty surprise if you think mobile broadband devices will be free of the security problems that long have plagued PCs, said a panel of security experts at this week's Mobile Internet World conference.
Internet2, DOE finish new US nationwide network
The US Department of Energy and Internet2 said Thursday they've finished work on a new nationwide network that will serve as the backbone of the DOE's scientific network.
Google Android gets positive early reviews
While Google's Android announcement generated a lot of hype last week, developers had to wait until yesterday to see whether the company had actually developed a good platform.
Verizon defends redirecting typo traffic
Verizon is standing by its program of redirecting typo traffic to their company's own search page, and claims that the redirects are valuable ways to help their users search the Internet.
Most iPhone fans want devices for business use
Despite what skeptical industry analysts and leery CIOs may say, a new poll shows that a large majority of iPhone fans want to use their favorite device for work and play.
NLR, Internet2 merger off again
Internet2's on-again, off-again relationship with National LambdaRail has hit another rough patch.
Femto Forum adds Morotola, NEC and other heavyweights
Just three months ago, femtocells were being labeled as obscure technology. But the Femto Forum is hoping that some of its new members will make femtocells an everyday word.
VON panel to telcos: Sell more ads
Although telcos are used to being the only major players for voice services, they'll soon have to change their business models to compete with such upstarts as Skype and Google, said panelists at this week's VON conference in Boston.
MetroPCS withdraws merger offer for Leap Wireless
After being turned down earlier this year, it seems that MetroPCS is calling off its proposed marriage with Leap Wireless for good.
Wi-LAN sues Apple, Dell, HP, 19 others
As if there weren't enough patent lawsuits flying around the telecommunications industry, Wi-LAN announced last week it has filed suit against 22 companies.
VOIP apps branching out, panelists say
There was a time when vendors billed VOIP primarily as a money-saver. But according to some companies attending this week's VON Fall 2007 conference, VOIP's ability to mash up voice with other data applications could be its biggest asset for businesses.