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Malware-infected users face internet blackout on July 9

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    Up to one million users face an internet blackout on July 9 as managed malicious DNS servers are due to be shut down. The rogue DNS servers are currently in the control of the FBI, having been commandeered late … Continue reading

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Smart Devices to Cross 1 Billion Mark in 2012

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Over 1 billion smart connected devices are expected to ship worldwide in 2012, reflecting consumers and businesses’ appetite for Internet connectivity. By 2016, IDC predicts shipments will reach 1.84 billion units, more than double the 916 million that shipped in … Continue reading

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Analysis – The Exponential growth of Mobile Commerce

Mobile Commerce (M-commerce, MC) is a special form of electronic commerce using wireless communication and mobile devices. Mobile commerce refers to any kind of business transaction using the transaction partners in the context of service initiation, service agreement, or performance … Continue reading

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Social Networking, Instant Messaging Drive Mobile

Connecting to the Internet has become a daily routine for more smartphone users, and the top two applications used are social networking and instant messaging, IDC’s global ConsumerScape 360° research shows. The rise in Internet connectivity is across the board. … Continue reading

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