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Letting employees have unbridled access to free, consumer-level instant messaging applications running on their workplace computers is a security disaster waiting to happen. Instant messaging applications are easy targets for hackers taking advantage of vulnerabilities. It is critical for businesses...

With Nintendo's Wii continuing to set the pace for gaming console sales, Microsoft said it is planning an Oct. 11 launch date in Japan for its Xbox 360 Elite -- a high-end version of the console that features a 120-gigabyte hard drive, a high-definition TV interface and other advanced capabilities. ...

With nary a press release or even an announcement on its Web site, eBay has started offering its Kijiji free online classified ad service to people in the United States. The rollout of Kijiji in the U.S. puts it in direct competition with free online classified ad pioneer -- and leader -- Craigslist...

After years of waiting and lobbying, Research In Motion has finally won governmental approval to sell its BlackBerry mobile e-mail devices to users in China. The company is preparing to start selling its handheld devices in China as soon as the end of August, and it has approximately 5,000 presale o...

Social and community networks may be great hangouts for Web surfers who shop but not so great for retailers looking for virtual "ka-chings." That was one of the findings in a report released Saturday by JupiterResearch. "The majority of online shoppers who have used social and community sites while ...

Looking for a franchise opportunity? The World Wide Web is overflowing with Internet-based businesses for sale. Searching for "Internet Franchising" in your favorite search engine will reveal dozens of Web sites promising both online business and franchise opportunities in a variety of Internet-base...

"Does negative press make you Sicko?" That's the title of Google ad rep Lauren Turner's post in a new company blog for the healthcare industry. "Sicko" is a reference to Michael Moore's latest documentary, now out in theaters, which examines access to healthcare in the U.S. Given that the readers Tu...

Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook provide a means for many people to share their lives with others, but are they and other Webposts that are turning the free content of their subscribers into economic gain, a new form of sharecropping? It certainly seems that way, according to Nic...

A U.S. subsidiary of Germany's SAP made "inappropriate downloads" of documents from the Web site of rival Oracle, SAP acknowledged, but the company denied the actions represented corporate espionage. In response to a suit filed by Oracle in March, SAP said its division TomorrowNow was authorized to ...

Navigation planning has hit critical mass. Today's markets are more competitive than ever. With that in mind, it is paramount that you attract visitors to your Web site. When developing a Web site, you need a strategy, as there are crucial elements which need to be planned in order for you to succee...

From this day forward, consumers who purchase cable TV subscriptions will no longer be forced to lease integrated set-top boxes provided by their cable operators. Instead, as a result of a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission that took effect July 1, cable operators must now provide consu...

Blockbuster has named James Keyes, former chief of convenience store chain 7-Eleven, as its new CEO as it bids to regain investor confidence while fighting off challenges from Netflix and emerging technologies. Keyes will succeed John Antioco, who activist investors -- led by billionaire board membe...

Ever get the feeling that somebody is watching over your shoulder while you browse the Web? Yahoo's new SmartAds program promises to bring to your monitor display ads based on your behavior, location and demographics. The new platform is being touted by Yahoo as a way to give advertisers "the abilit...

Private equity firm Carlyle Group reportedly has offered about $11 billion for Virgin Media, with a bidding war for the rights to acquire the company possible. Carlyle may have bid as much as $30 to $35 per share for the company, according to press reports. Virgin Media provides cable TV, high speed...

Effective Web content provides targeted messaging to attract customers onto a Web site followed by consistent, timely and relevant information to guide them through the online experience. The goal of these actions is to culminate in a desired result such a sale, qualified lead or submitted applicati...