Social Networking stories - Page 4

Mobile computing, social media and cloud top the security threat list for C-level executives and IT security professionals.

Facebook experienced its worst outage in over four years, leaving millions disconnected twice last week due to an internal error.

Germany moves to ban employer snooping on Facebook, aiming to protect employee privacy in a groundbreaking draft law.

Google acquires Slide, indicating a push towards enhancing user connectivity across its services, aiming to make its platforms more social and engaging.

Convenience and collaboration are driving a boom in wireless email, with research firm Gartner tipping a billion users worldwide by the end of 2014.

Facebook has hit rock bottom in customer satisfaction, ranking even lower than the US IRS, reveals a ForeSee Results report.

VBIZNZ (www.vbiznz.co.nz), the popular social networking site for businesses, is getting a makeover and a new name.

More online consumers use email than social networks for brand interaction, according to a new study from US digital marketing firm ExactTarget.

It's a useful addition in my life, and it's not just for the young ones – we all can socialise in a networking way.

Cisco unveils Cisco Quad, a social collaboration platform aimed at boosting productivity and innovation in large organisations in English-speaking markets.

HP has launched 48Upper, a pioneering IT management solution that integrates social networking and community insights to boost productivity and collaboration.

A Nielsen report reveals that 22% of all online time is dedicated to social networking, with Facebook and YouTube leading the charge.

Tim Sparapani, Public Policy Director for Facebook, has said that the social networking site will launch new privacy options in the coming weeks.

CIOs like those at Fletcher Building face ongoing challenges in aligning IT with business strategy, managing change, and proving the value of IT investments.

As small businesses increasingly leverage social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn, the rise in phishing and cyberattacks demands vigilant security measures.

Greg Abbiss, Gen-i's Principal Architect BI/CRM, says more businesses need to use BI in order to make better decisions.

Internet usage in New Zealand has skyrocketed, with 80% of Kiwis online and over a million homes now on broadband, latest stats reveal.

Google attempts a new social network, Google Buzz, blending email with social interaction, sparking privacy concerns and legal action.

At RSA 2010, the focus turns to personal security: How social networks and smartphones are now prime targets for malware, with botnets on sale for thousands.

As New Zealand sees a surge in internet use, global concerns over web censorship grow, spotlighting the crucial balance between access and freedom.