Software is HP's 'fastest growing' unit /HK residents fret most about security

Software is HP's 'fastest growing' unit HK residents fret most about security Report: Google Chrome 'coming out of beta' SSDs: Nothing to fear but the hype Thai IT sector counts the cost China u-turns on malware contribution Study: Cybercriminals cashing in on economic slide Microsoft offers to cut search-data retention time Sony cuts costs, but not brand problems Software is HP's 'fastest growing' unit IT giant's software arm is worth US$3 billion in 2008, compared to US$1 billion in 2005, but HP remains cautious on cloud strategy, say company execs. Wednesday, December 10 2008 11:10 AM Find more stories in::  Software-as-a-service, Utility computing, Hewlett-Packard Co., business technology, business technology optimization HK residents fret most about security Hong Kong respondents are the most concerned about personal and financial information being leaked, according to the latest Unisys Security Index. Wednesday, December 10 2008 07:52 PM Find more stories in::  Data security, Network security, Security Management, Biometrics, Security Report: Google Chrome 'coming out of beta' Google's open-source Web browser is coming out of beta, TechCrunch reports. But when? And why not Gmail first? Thursday, December 11 2008 09:50 AM Find more stories in::  Web sites, Domain names, Search, Microsoft Windows SSDs: Nothing to fear but the hype The hard disk industry will not face a "disaster", says analyst, as solid state drives have limitations, including a steeper price and a limited number of writes. Thursday, December 11 2008 09:36 AM Find more stories in::  Memory, Storage Thai IT sector counts the cost Thailand's IT sector hit by losses due to the recent airport closure are estimated to be more than US$1 billion. Thursday, December 11 2008 09:26 AM Find more stories in::  Investments, Hardware, Security China u-turns on malware contribution From hosting about half of world's malware-infected Web sites in 2007, the country now accounts for 27.7 percent, reports security vendor Sophos. Wednesday, December 10 2008 08:13 PM Find more stories in::  Network security, Data security, PC security Study: Cybercriminals cashing in on economic slide McAfee says as governments face economic hardships, the fight against cybercrime is slipping further in funding and support. Wednesday, December 10 2008 11:53 AM Find more stories in::  Web sites, Web 2.0, Business security, Security Management, Cybercriminal Microsoft offers to cut search-data retention time In response to pressure from the European Union, company says it will cut its search-data retention period from 18 months to six--but only if other search companies follow suit. Wednesday, December 10 2008 03:14 PM Find more stories in::  Microsoft Corp., Data, Google Inc., data retention, European Union Sony cuts costs, but not brand problems news analysis Big layoffs may save pennies, but they won't fix what's really wrong with the Japanese consumer electronics giant. Wednesday, December 10 2008 11:42 AM Find more stories in::  Sound, Home entertainment, Blu-ray, TV, Electronics