Village Technology in 2011 stunned the departure of CEO Apple - Steve Jobs, "up-wave" before the patent battle between large firms and large-scale attack by hacker groups on the Internet.
Network security is threatened from the hacker group
Attack the system of Sony PlayStation and Qriocity back in April was down "knock-out" services to millions of users within about two months, to endanger the personal data for the 70 million members and that Sony spent USD 170 million to fix. The reason the attack was a retaliation for the Sony does not release the code allows the device to run pirated software on the PS3. Emerging out of the hacker group Anonymous and anonymous group LulzSec.
Some companies become targets of these groups also HBGary, Koch Industries, Bank of America, NATO and many other government sites.
AT & T to buy T-Mobile regardless of
The deal is AT & T and Deutsche Telekom (parent company of T-Mobile) announced on 03.20.2011. Under the agreement, Deutsche Telekom will receive 8% stake in AT & T and a seat on the board. This transaction is expected to be completed within 12 months. However, the reasons may create unequal competition in the telecommunications industry, the Federal Communications Commission USA (FCC) has not approved the deal.
Apple Accessories Samsung patent infringement
The case of patent violations and design software 3 tablet form, the Samsung smartphone to be launched in the U.S. Apple in November 4 / 2011 and then in some other markets including Germany, France, Australia . However, the real threat that Apple does not just come from Samsung, but also Google's Android software. Samsung, maker of many devices running Android, has become the largest smartphone maker in the world this year. Android market share exceeding 50%, with more than 60 million devices from multiple manufacturers.
Internet World staggering bill for Stop Online Piracy Act
Stop Online Piracy Bill Act (SOPA) was created with the aim to combat piracy of music content, movies, through the award of the copyright holder for permission to isolate and shut down the web page , or other online services contain, tolerate, or are related to the content that infringed upon.
If the U.S. Congress passed, SOPA will allow the government to this country "strong hand" to any site was found to contain pirated content. However, this bill was met with fierce reactions of many technology companies like Google, Yahoo, eBay and Twitter.
Egypt Internet disconnect with the world
Just after midnight on 28 / 1, about 3,500 Internet links Egypt with the world has been cut off completely. The reason is presumably due to the political crisis in this country that Egyptian officials are concerned occurred revolution spread from social networks. Not only disconnected Internet, telecommunications services are also in a similar situation. However, this problem only occurs in about 5 days.
Shedding technology companies as earthquakes, floods
Tsunami, earthquake occurred on 11 / 3 in Japan has seriously affected production activities, the business of technology companies in the world. The disaster has led to companies such as Sony, Freescale, Fujitsu, Texas Instruments deficient supply of electronic components NAND flash memory, LCD screen ...
Meanwhile, the historic floods in Thailand in September, in October last that the PC market and replacement parts are also difficult. According to analysts, after growth of about 30% in 2010, profits of the global computer manufacturers do not achieve positive growth by 15% decline in sales of DRAM, SRAM, NOR memory card .
HP CEO Leo Apotheker laid off after nearly a year
Served as CEO Hewlett-Packard for a year, Leo Apotheker was fired in September, after announcing that the company may seek a new PC market with huge revenue to become the largest technology companies the world. Previously, Apotheker - who have little experience in the field of computer hardware fired from the company SAP. After cutting contract with Apotheker, HP has appointed Meg Whitman - former CEO of eBay to hold leadership positions HP. HP's revenue in the quarter IV/2011 reached 200 million, down significantly from $ 2.5 billion last year.
Stop providing international domains through IPv4 protocol
In February, the organization allocates Internet number (IANA) has been conducted issuance of the final IPv4 address for the five regional Internet registries worldwide. Suspension of registration of IPv4 address - protocol provides over 4.3 billion Internet addresses are signs that the rapid development of Internet, which companies and organizations to find new IPv6 protocol better. Although some areas could still maintain the registration of domain names through IPv4 protocol a few years, however, IPv6 protocol with better security, more stable network management is encouraging to convert.
Windows 8 revealed many new features
Microsoft attention at CES back in January by announcing Windows 8 will run on the chip architecture system, including the ARM processor platform with the intent to use Windows on the tablet. Other features of the upcoming Windows version includes a new interface Metro focus on acts of touching and feeling store Windows applications.
The departure of a "legend" - Steve Jobs
Life of Steve Jobs is a typical story of American success: a story back in tears when fired from the company founded by himself in 1980, revolutionized the cartoon in 1990 and Apple led back to the last days. Together with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs made the mark in the computer revolution with the Apple II and then the handset is a hit like iPod, iPhone and iPad.
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