http://www.infoworld.com InfoWorld - Information Technology News, Computer Networking & Security http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/idg.us.info.rss/logo;pos=rssfeed_infologo;sz=214x54;ord=? http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/idg.us.info.rss/logo;pos=rssfeed_infologo;sz=214x54;ord=? http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/Verizon-snares-678-million-federal-contract_1.html Verizon Business has captured one of the largest federal network deals of 2008: a 10-year contract to provide managed network and security services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is valued at $678.5 million. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:52:46 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/15/Verizon-snares-678-million-federal-contract_1.html 2008-05-15T12:52:46Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/Hacker-writes-rootkit-for-Ciscos-routers_1.html A security researcher has developed malicious rootkit software for Cisco Systems' routers, a development that has placed increasing scrutiny on the routers that carry the majority of the Internet's traffic. Wed, 14 May 2008 19:51:37 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/14/Hacker-writes-rootkit-for-Ciscos-routers_1.html 2008-05-14T19:51:37Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/13/EarthLink-to-remove-Philadelphia-Wi-Fi_1.html EarthLink next month will shut down its Philadelphia Wi-Fi network, the flagship of its now-dashed municipal wireless initiative, and then remove it from the city's street lights. Tue, 13 May 2008 20:06:06 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/13/EarthLink-to-remove-Philadelphia-Wi-Fi_1.html 2008-05-13T20:06:06Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/13/Study-says-hyperconnected-users-growing_1.html Enterprises are facing an exploding "culture of connectivity," with global information workers using an increasing number of devices and applications, according to an IDC study released on Tuesday. Tue, 13 May 2008 19:45:00 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/13/Study-says-hyperconnected-users-growing_1.html 2008-05-13T19:45:00Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/13/Africa-on-the-move-but-challenges-remain_1.html There is a lot of good news in Africa, especially in the mobile space, but regulatory and technical challenges remain for both mobile phones and broadband, industry organization the GSM Association (GSMA) said Tuesday. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:41:26 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/13/Africa-on-the-move-but-challenges-remain_1.html 2008-05-13T11:41:26Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/12/Ex-Orange-CEO-pushes-developing-world-broadband_1.html Sanjiv Ahuja left his role as CEO of Orange, the mobile phone and Internet access subsidiary of France Télécom, last year in order to seek a new challenge. With his new company Augere, he is now focused on rolling out broadband Internet access in parts of the world where penetration today is almost nonexistent -- and sees a need for desktop, not laptop, computers in developing countries. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:46:23 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/12/Ex-Orange-CEO-pushes-developing-world-broadband_1.html 2008-05-12T14:46:23Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/12/FBI-worried-as-DoD-sold-counterfeit-Cisco-gear_1.html The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is taking the issue of counterfeit Cisco equipment very seriously, according to a leaked FBI presentation that underscores problems in the Cisco supply chain. Mon, 12 May 2008 12:25:05 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/12/FBI-worried-as-DoD-sold-counterfeit-Cisco-gear_1.html 2008-05-12T12:25:05Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/08/US-lawmakers-introduce-new-net-neutrality-bill_1.html Two Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would subject broadband providers to antitrust violations if they block or slow Internet traffic. Thu, 08 May 2008 20:03:15 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/08/US-lawmakers-introduce-new-net-neutrality-bill_1.html 2008-05-08T20:03:15Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/08/Can-the-Clearwire-coalition-save-WiMax_1.html For the past year, WiMax has been a technology under siege. Thu, 08 May 2008 19:45:17 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/08/Can-the-Clearwire-coalition-save-WiMax_1.html 2008-05-08T19:45:17Z http://www.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/redirect?source=rss&url=http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/08/Intel-continues-to-invest-in-WiMax_1.html For the second day running Intel has made an investment to ensure the success of WiMax. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:52:39 GMT http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/05/08/Intel-continues-to-invest-in-WiMax_1.html 2008-05-08T13:52:39Z