Sprint Nextel Taps WiMax for Faster Wireless
Sprint Nextel Corp., the nation's third-largest cellular provider, plans to use emerging technology WiMax in a new wireless network with promised speeds on par with DSL and cable -- four times faster than current networks. Sprint says it will launch in some markets by late 2007.Database Security Breaches: Legal Liability
Many businesses compile extensive databases of consumer information. Since 2003, California has imposed responsibilities on companies if their data's security is compromised. But the law has only received widespread publicity this year, in the wake of breaches at LexisNexis, ChoicePoint and other companies. The issue not only impacts firms' operations and marketing, but also their potential legal liability, says attorney Alan J. Haus.IT-Lex Conference Kicks Off with Debate Over Who Pays for E-Discovery
IT-Lex Innovate Conference kicks off with debate over who pays for e-Discovery. Anthony Mendenhall wins an essay contest but doesn't win over Judge John Facciola.A Bellwether for Virtualization and SaaS?
GlassHouse, which offers services and consulting via software-as-a-service and virtualization, will test the strength of these sectors in an IPO in 2008. Facing competition from the likes of IBM and EMC, the company hopes virtualization proves to be a hit with investors.Texting and Driving Is a Costly Business Risk
More people are using cell phones to conduct business while driving -- making calls, performing research, and transmitting documents, e-mails, and text messages. But convenience has its price: Distracted drivers who hurt or kill someone expose their employers to potential liabilities.Logitech Gets Video Conferencing Tech With LifeSize Communications
Even though Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Logitech on its $405 million purchase of video conferencing company LifeSize Communications, the lawyers didn't get to use the fancy technology to negotiate, but executives from the two companies did use the high definition gear.In-House Bloggers Hesitantly Rising
In-house lawyers are late bloomers in the blogosphere, but their numbers are growing. They post serious points on issues such as public policy and emerging tech. And, as Sun Microsystems GC Matt Dillon puts it: "Lawyers are closet authors and want to be Grisham or Thoreau."Trending Stories
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