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Is Microsoft improving its image?
In-depth The common perception of Microsoft isn’t a friendly one. But could the tide of opinion be slowly turning in its favour?
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The continued curse of cybersquatting
In-depth For some, it’s a problem confined to the early days of the Internet. But current figures suggest that the cybersquatting problem is, if anything, growing.
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Where next for Microsoft, Yahoo and Google?
In-depth As 2009 begins, the internet sector faces a challenge to rebuild itself after Microsoft’s failed takeover of Yahoo, and Yahoo’s failed advertising deal with Google.
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Is TalkTalk vulnerable to takeover?
In-depth The telephony and broadband division of Carphone Warehouse is set to be sold. Why is Carphone selling and who is likely to be interested…
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Is the password ill-equipped for the modern world?
In-depth It’s been around since pretty much the dawn of computing, but can the humble password ever again be regarded as secure?
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Why is backing up given short shrift?
In-depth Data loss can be one of the quickest ways to bring a business to its knees. So why aren’t more people concerned about keeping their files safe and secure?
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Internet search secrets
In-depth Our top tips on how to get the best out of internet or intranet search engines and how to understand the mechanics of internet search.
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The saga of Scrabulous
In-depth The popular scrabble imitation is no more, the third-party web app being forced off Facebook by legal action. We chart how a simple word game became one of the biggest IT stories of the year…
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Is Nvidia vulnerable to takeover?
In-depth Our occasional series continues, as we consider Nvidia and whether it’s a likely takeover candidate in the months ahead…
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Is Toshiba rebooting the format war?
In-depth In the aftermath of Blu-ray’s victory over HD DVD, Toshiba doesn’t seem to be taking things lying down. It's hatching a plan for optical storage.
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What next for Microsoft?
In-depth Last week saw Microsoft’s plan to acquire Yahoo all but collapse, and left it with a more dangerous rival than ever before. So what can it do next?
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Managing the public face: Why perception is king in IT
In-depth Some leading IT companies are seen as big and unfriendly, others as cool and welcoming - but why?
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Who'd be an ISP?
In-depth Once upon a time, providing internet services was a straightforward business. It certainly isn't any more, though, as the threat of new legislation and litigation hang over the industry.
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The impact of the Eee PC
In-depth Had most people in IT even heard of Asus' Eee PC a year ago? Probably not. Yet its impact has been nothing short of remarkable...
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Are Motorola's phone days over?
In-depth As the 2008 Mobile World Congress begins, uncertainty surrounds one of the biggest names in mobile phone history. Will it stay or will it sell, and can it recapture the past success of products such as the RAZR V3?
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Where next for LinkedIn?
In-depth Considered the social networking platform for enterprise professionals and grown-ups, LinkedIn is facing increasing speculation about its value, future direction and ownership....
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Blu-ray's mountain to climb: is the format war really over?
In-depth With the announcement that Warner Bros is going with Blu-ray, it seems the Sony-backed platform has won the HD format skirmish. But what about the bigger battle ahead?
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Is Digg facing a takeover?
In-depth A slowdown in the world's markets seems to matter little when it comes to a bit of social networking shopping. Is Digg.com next on the acquisition rollercoaster...
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Blu-ray and HD DVD - Where are we now?
In-depth This year has seen both HD DVD and Blu-ray continuing to slug it out for supremacy in the next-gen DVD storage market. We examine what is happening with the technologies and is there any end in sight for this protracted format battle?
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Open source in the legal firing line
In-depth Litigation and open source are becoming increasingly common bedfellows, illustrated most recently by the SCO crisis and the Microsoft/Novel interoperability pact. Yet this is small fry compared to the rumblings surrounding the Linux movement right now with claims of patent infringement rife within the industry. IT PRO takes a look at what's going on and why the open source movement is facing so much legal scrutiny.
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The $10 billion fight for Facebook
In-depth Microsoft is reportedly in negotiations for a minority stake in social networking service Facebook. But why, and what are the ramifications likely to be for the industry and for users?
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Firefox: The problems ahead
In-depth One of the reigning mass market champions of open source software appears to have hit choppy waters. With Firefox 3 on the horizon, IT PRO finds out what's happening with the world's favourite non-Microsoft browser.
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Is AMD vulnerable to takeover?
In-depth So far in this series, we've looked at a pair of businesses that may be open to a takeover approach and could bring instant rewards. The problem with AMD though, is slightly different...
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Is Facebook vulnerable to takeover?
In-depth In the second of his occasional series, Simon Brew questions whether Facebook is really on every major media company's shopping list...
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