InternetMicrosoft, Cisco, EMC Do Government Security

The companies bank on securing government agencies with new architecture.

GeneralMicrosoft security patches cover critical Excel, Windows and .NET flaws

Of the six security updates Microsoft released on patchTuesday, experts expressed the most concern about a critical glitch in the .NET Framework that could leave client machines and Web servers open to attack.

GeneralE3: Few Surprises at Microsoft's Press Conference

Microsoft showed several expected games during the company's E3 press conference.

GeneralGoogle promises expansion after security vendor purchase

Search engine giant Google says it will use its acquisition of security and compliance vendor Postini to expand its hosted applications for businesses.

GeneralInside MSRC: Microsoft Server security flaw should be given high priority

Christopher Budd, security program manager for the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), offers an inside look at the process that leads up to "Patch Tuesday" and guidance to help security professionals make the most out of the software giant's security updates.

InternetGoogle Sets Sights on Business E-Mail (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - The decision by Google to purchase the messaging security firm Postini for $625 million suggests an acknowledgment by the Mountain View-based Web giant that, before it can fully compete with Microsoft in the office suite market, it needs to beef up its security technology.

InternetNokia says adds Skype to N800 Internet tablet (Reuters)

Reuters - Nokia, the world's top cell phone maker, said on Wednesday it has made Skype telephone services available on the Nokia N800 Internet tablet.

InternetOnline video created for Mercedes-Benz (AP)

AP - DaimlerChrysler AG, the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, is set to launch Internet-based video channels with the latest on new products and details on the company's history.

GeneralStena Bulk chooses Neverfail to protect communications

Global petroleum shipping company Stena Bulk has fortified its tape backup and off-site storage systems with Neverfail software to protect its Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server environments.

GeneralIT heavyweights launch government data security initiative

Cisco, EMC and Microsoft have formed an alliance to supply multi-vsupplier architectures to help secure and share government data.