With November 2013 proclaimed as Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month by President Barrack Obama, the Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement to recognize improvements made in clean diesel power that aide in ...
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BlackBerry has continued its clear out of top level staff by removing COO, Kristian Tear, and CMO Frank Boulben. Interim CEO, John Chen, who was appointed on November 4 after the ousting of Thorsten Heins, hasn’t hesitated to pull ...
The U.S. National Security Agency reportedly hacked into over 50,000 computer networks around the world as part of its global intelligence gathering efforts, and also taps into large fiber optic cables that transport Internet traffic ...
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Cybercriminals are increasingly using the “Blackshades” malware program whose source code was leaked three years ago, according to an analysis by Symantec. Blackshades, which Symantec identifies as “W32.Shadesrat,” ...
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Steve Ballmer’s audacious vision of “One Microsoft, all the time,” delivering a single, seamless user experience across a wide range of devices, will not be achieved without digital bloodshed. Windows will die, a ...
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A new malicious software programme, advertised for sale on underground forums, claims to mine and steal bitcoins, according to a Danish security company. The Atrax malware is notable for its low US$250 price and use of TOR, short for The ...
Nestlé has joined forces with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and seven consumer firms to develop bioplastics, derived from plant materials. The Bioplastics Feedstock Alliance (BFA) includes consumer goods firms such as Coca-Cola, ...
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Changes to hours-of-service (HOS) regulations make it difficult for truck drivers to drive rested, operate efficiently and earn a living, a member of Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) told Congress. “Less ...
Highway Two will become the exclusive distributor of Kask cycling helmets in the U.S. and Canada in January. Highway Two will serve North American retailers through its network of 11 inside and 40 outside sales reps and territory managers, ...
Küat Racks' new TRIO fork-mount roof bike rack attachment has a three-way mounting system allowing compatibility with 9mm, 15mm thru- and 20mm thru-axle options. The TRIO also includes a cable lock that provides security to the rear ...
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One year after more than 60 died and 750 were sickened by fungal meningitis, the U.S. Senate passed a law to help ensure compound drug safety, officials say. The Drug Quality and Security Act reflects a bipartisan, bicameral effort to ...
Cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic modules First Solar Inc of Tempe, AZ, USA and JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp (Japan's leading distributor of oil and other energy solutions) have signed an agreement for the distribution of First ...
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Cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic module maker First Solar Inc of Tempe, AZ, USA says that it will invest about $100m in Japan to develop solar power plants. The firm aims to partner with Japanese companies to develop, ...
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The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Wednesday applauded the US House passage of a bill allowing states to continue to make their own decisions about the regulation of shale oil and gas production. Thomas J. Gibson, president and ...
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Microsoft has announced that it will introduce message encryption for its cloud-based Office 365 service in early 2014. Dubbed Office 365 Message Encryption, the system will automatically encrypt email to anyone outside a company ...
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