November 2005
Instant Messaging Applications Face Increased Security Threats
The number of threats being targeted towards instant messaging applications has soared in the past year.
Another Free Internet Telephony Service Hits the Market
Telecommunications service provider, Yak Communications Inc. has made a deal with CounterPath Solutions, a premier provider of VoIP, SIP, and Instant Messaging services, allowing Yak to release a powerful new voice and video-enabled peer-to-peer VoIP network.
October 2005
Skype Security Flaws Discovered
Skype has just issued security patches for two critical bugs involving their popular internet telephony software. The recently discovered bugs would have made it possible for hackers to run hostile code on computers running vulnerable versions of Skype.
Yahoo and Microsoft Create Instant Messaging Partnership
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Microsoft and Yahoo, both dominant players in the instant communication industry, are preparing to link together their free instant messaging services to take on market leader AOL, and industry newcomer, Google.
Vernier Enhances Edgewall Network Security Functions
Vernier Networks has announced the introduction of a new network access management application called EdgeWall Rx.
September 2005
New Skype Software Version Released
Skype has recently launched the latest version of its popular VoIP software for Windows. Some of Version 1.4’s most notable new features include call forwarding and support for customized ringtones.
Palm Expected to Introduce Windows-Based Smartphone
Sources indicate that long time rivals, Microsoft and Palm are getting ready to unveil a smartphone PDA that will run on Microsoft’s software.
Yahoo Releases Enhanced Web-Based Email Solution
Yahoo Inc. has just released the beta version its email service. They claim that the new version of Yahoo Mail uses new methods to short-circuit the multi-second loading delays that have long been associated with web-based email applications.
August 2005
Microsoft Buys VoIP Startup
Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Teleco Inc., a small San Francisco company that distributes VoIP software, which allows users to make phone calls from computers to traditional telephones.
Google Talk Lacks Competitive Advantage
People are used to innovation and excellence from Google, and this new service has no main selling point; no major advantage over Skype and other competitors.
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