Date: 26/08/11 Google strikes deal with French publisher La Martiniere Groupe
Web giant Google Inc Thursday said it has signed a deal with French publishing house La Martiniere Groupe for the scanning of books no longer on sale but still protected by copyright, in a sign that the group is increasingly finding common ground with publishers.
Date: 26/08/11 Facebook, Twitter execs to meet UK officials after riots
Facebook and Twitter on Thursday will meet with riot-spooked U.K. officials to discuss how social networks can play roles in keeping people safe during civil unrest. The focus of a lunchtime meeting with U.K. Home Secretary has shifted from the notion of blocking social networks during
Date: 26/08/11 Twitter to be translated into Azerbaijani language
The Twitter microblog service will be localized in the Azerbaijani language, Barkamp Project informed press.
Date: 25/08/11 London Fire Brigade deploys access management system
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has deployed a new password and access management system for its 7,000 fire fighters and support staff. The solution, from access risk management provider Courion,
Date: 24/08/11 Hong Kong offers e-Postal services
Along with the rapid phase of innovation in internet technologies which opened doors to better improve message-delivery services, it has also created new opportunities that the Hong Kong Post is keen to tap. “We actually see the Internet both as a source of prospects and challenges.
Date: 24/08/11 US government responds online to quake
In response to the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Virginia yesterday, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator, Craig Fugate has been using his Twitter account and other internet platforms to advise the public and explain that
Date: 23/08/11 French govt, telco federation defend unlimited Web deals
French telecommunications companies won't stop providing packages that offer unlimited access to high-speed fixed-line Internet, France's industry minister and the country's telecoms federation said Monday, after website Owni reported that such moves were being considered. "It is out of the question that unlimited Internet will end,
Date: 23/08/11 Brazil issues its first Mobile virtual network operators permits
Brazil took another step closer to the launch of mobile virtual network operators late last week when regulator Anatel granted formal permits to operate to Sermatel Comércio e Serviços de Telecomunicações and Porto Seguro Telecomunicações. In a statement Anatel noted that the companies will need to reach
Date: 23/08/11 Skype buys messaging firm GroupMe for $85 million
Skype has announced plans to acquire GroupMe, a company that provides a group messaging application that works across any mobile operating system. GroupMe co-founder Steve Martocci said in a statement that Skype plans to integrate GroupMe's messaging functionality into its current crop of mobile VoIP offerings.
Date: 22/08/11 Korea to tackle online ID number leaks
The Korean government will abolish a system that requires citizens to use their real names and resident registration numbers when posting messages on commenting online.
Date: 22/08/11 Website about renowned poet Nizami Ganjavi under construction
A new website is under construction to popularize heritage of the renowned Azerbaijani poet across the world.
Date: 22/08/11 Five state agencies of Azerbaijan connected to e-government portal
As it is known, Azerbaijani SayberNet Company, which implements the functions of a system integrator, was selected as the organization entrusted
Date: 19/08/11 Wi-Lan to launch C$480m hostile bid for Mosaid
Wi-Lan Inc. said Wednesday it plans to launch a hostile C$480 million bid to acquire rival patent-licensing company Mosaid Technologies Inc.,
Date: 19/08/11 Amazon reaches largest audience among online rivals - comScore
Amazon.com Inc. sites reached the largest global audience in June among peer retail and auction sites, as the Internet retailer was visited by one-in-five online users,
Date: 19/08/11 US Defense develops social media science
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting research proposals in the area of “Social Media In Strategic Communication”
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