Features

• EU progressing on information infrastructure policy

  By Jeremy Kirk | 19 June, 2009 01:04

  The European Union is refining a set of guidelines that would strengthen its ability to respond to computer security crises as well as ensure Internet infrastructure in member countries is more resilient.

• Microsoft trying to set own antitrust remedy, says Opera CEO

  By Paul Meller | 12 June, 2009 19:24

  Microsoft's plan to strip out its Internet Explorer (IE) browser from Windows 7 in Europe, due for sale in the fall, is designed to force the European Commission's hand as it devises an antitrust remedy to restore fair competition in the browser market, said Jon von Tetzchner, the CEO of Norwegian browser maker Opera.

• Rules for new EU telecom networks a political football?

  By Paul Meller | 13 June, 2009 04:47

  The European Commission unveiled a long-awaited draft recommendation Friday for how to create new fiber-optic-based telecommunication networks throughout Europe, but the move was heavily criticized from both sides in the debate over next-generation networks.

• EC sets out privacy requirements for smart RFID tags

  By Paul Meller | 15 May, 2009 09:20

  The European Commission has set a code of conduct for companies using RFID (radio frequency identification) tags that it hopes will safeguard citizens' privacy and allow the quick rollout of the new technology.

• EU case relies on 'weak evidence' says Intel lawyer

  By Martin Veitch | 15 May, 2009 09:03

  Intel lawyer Bruce Sewell accused the European Competition Commission of relying on dodgy evidence, after Intel received a record fine for anti-competitive practices.