GeneralIoD consoldates security on single server

The Institute of Directors cuts its IT management overheads by consolidating its security infrastructure

InternetCBS buys Last.fm for $280 million cash (AP)

AP - CBS Corp. said Wednesday it is buying Last.fm, a music-focused online social network, for $280 million in cash in a bid to attract younger viewers and listeners across its businesses.

GeneralToshiba to use AMD laptop chips for the first time

Toshiba is to use laptop chips from AMD for the first time, ending its exclusive relationship with Intel, reports Reuters.

GeneralColdFusion Warms to .Net

Adobe updates its Web development tool with support for Microsoft .Net.

GeneralAdobe Updates Photoshop Plug-in

The Camera Raw plug-in improves noise reduction and sharpening.

GeneralHampshire police trial Office Sharepoint Server

Hampshire Constabulary is running a pilot of Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server to meet the Management of Police Information code of practice.

InternetCisco Completes WebEx Buy (PC World)

PC World - Cisco Systems Inc. has completed its acquisition of WebEx Communications Inc., entering the online collaboration services business through a US$3.2 billion deal, the company announced Tuesday.

GeneralSamba Flaw Affects Mac Users

Symanted has warned Mac OS X users to update the open source technology.

GeneralToshiba's AMD Laptops Due in Fall

A few more details emerge about the three energy-efficient Turion-powered notebooks.

GeneralApps development and project management market reaches £3.8bn

The worldwide application development (AD) and project and portfolio management (PPM) software market reached £3.8bn in 2006, a 7.2% over 2005 sales, said analyst Gartner.