Today's "Technology Briefing" from NewsFactor Network
Wednesday -- April 30, 2008 -- http://www.newsfactor.com
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1. Delay in XP SP3 Will Let Microsoft Put Up Dynamics Filter
Fans of Windows XP will have to wait for the latest -- and possibly last -- service pack update. Microsoft said further release of Service Pack 3 was being delayed because of a recently revealed problem. Full Story
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2. AT&T Reported Ready Offer 3G iPhone, Starting at $199
Fortune reports that AT&T expects to launch Apple's new 3G iPhone either on, or very near to, the June 27 date of the original handset's 2007 launch. It said AT&T will subsidize the new smartphone. Full Story
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3. Analysts Expect Microsoft To Make Hostile Yahoo Bid
An overwhelming majority of Wall Street analysts see Microsoft preparing shortly to make a hostile bid for Yahoo at Yahoo's current price of $31 per share in cash and stock, a Reuters poll has found. Full Story
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4. Small Business Means Big Business for Hackers
Think your company is too small to attract a hacker? Think again. A lack of budget for network security leaves most small businesses vulnerable to an outside attack. Don't be a victim. Full Story
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5. Yahoo To Outsource Messenger Phone Calls to Jajah
Yahoo is outsourcing the Internet telephone functions of its instant messaging program to Jajah, which will connect the calls to and from users of Yahoo Messenger and handle billing and customer care. Full Story
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6. States Faulted for Privacy Breaches, Bungled Data Security
While some of the biggest and most spectacular privacy breaches in recent years have occurred at large companies, state governments have also mishandled the sensitive information entrusted to them. Full Story
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1. Ericsson Eyes Flat Mobile Infrastructure Growth
Weak U.S. dollar pressures margins. Full Story
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2. Microsoft Insists XP Death Date Firm Despite Ballmer
Business clients can pay for downgrade. Full Story
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3. Albany Is a Step Toward the Future for Microsoft Office
Update sets stage for Office hybrid. Full Story
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