Caution vs. Convenience: The Lure of OneID
For many of us, it started innocently enough. The first time we went online, whether it was the early days of AOL or our first Internet Service Provider, we chose a username and a password that was easy to remember. Then, as online stores increased and sites like eBay and PayPal became a part of […]
Symantec on 60 Minutes
If you’re of a certain age and you hear about a company being featured on 60 Minutes, it conjures up memories of Mike Wallace chasing a corrupt CEO into the parking lot, asking about misappropriated funds and dubious travel expenses. However, that was certainly not the case when Symantec was recently featured on a 60 […]
The Next Generation of Computers?
Twenty years ago, we had no idea of the ways in which a computer and the Internet would impact our lives. So it stands to reason that 20 years from now – perhaps even 5-10 years from now given how the technology curve has accelerated – we may find ourselves interacting with technology in remarkable […]
If You’re Going to Be Spied On, Might As Well Get Paid For It
Google’s been in the tech headlines lately, and not in a way that will bolster their stock prices. Words like “invasive” and “Big Brother” have been attached to the company’s new streamlined privacy policy, which has come under fire not only from users but also from industry advocates and US Congressmen. As you should know […]
Aurora Becomes Authorized Symantec Software Licensing Program Reseller
DATE: January 19, 2012Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) January 19, 2012Aurora, a leading IT company specializing in state-of-the-art security and compliance solutions for business critical applications, has qualified for the Software Licensing Program (SLP) established by the California Department of General Services.The program, established in 1994, negotiates extensive software discounts with major software publishers, which are […]
The Maturation of Mobile Medical Apps
Technology doesn’t seem to be worth as much these days unless you can take it with you. Laptops, smartphones and tablets have fueled the evolution of a mobile workforce, and who doesn’t appreciate the convenience of accessing the information you need from home, office, airplane or even while stuck in highway traffic (just be careful […]
Beware of Supermarket Sniffers
California shoppers at the Lucky supermarket chain felt anything but lucky after discovering that their credit card information may have been hacked. Until now, the only frustrations found in checkout lines came from people who steer overflowing shopping carts into the express lane. But the convenience afforded by paying for purchases with a quick swipe […]
The Need for Speed
Hard to believe, but the film Top Gun is now 25 years old. Among other things, this is the movie that gave us the famous line, “I feel the need – the need for speed.” After reading a report by Pando Networks on Internet access and speed, many Americans may share that same sentiment. If […]
Just Another Day
Companies and municipal organizations that braced themselves on September 24, concerned about cyber-attacks launched by the hacker group Anonymous, are breathing easier now. As it turned out, their threatened “Day of Vengeance” was just another day. Anonymous had allied itself with political groups that participated in September demonstrations against Wall Street and the banking industry. […]
Twitter Hits a Milestone
How many people thought Twitter was a dumb idea when they first heard of it? Who could have guessed that this 140-character social network would eventually host a presidential town hall, play a role in the overthrow of dictators in the Middle East, and revive Ashton Kutcher’s career? Twitter launched on July 15, 2006. It […]
