Mobile users need to keep 
up with rapid changes.

Summary: DUBAI - The advent of mobile technology comes hand-in-hand with potential risks and users must be vigilant in protecting themselves from such threats, a top official of Internet security firm SonicWALL said.

DUBAI - The advent of mobile technology comes hand-in-hand with potential risks and users must be vigilant in protecting themselves from such threats, a top official of Internet security firm SonicWALL said.

Organisations need to understand that there are and will be many rapid changes in the mobile platform, especially in smartphones, beyond the control of corporate IT, and that they have to be well-prepared to adapt to this, SonicWALL EMEA senior product marketing manager Florian Malecki told Khaleej Times in an interview.

"Smartphones are among the most important technological advancements of our time," he said.

However, Malecki adds, the proliferation of smartphones in corporate environments creates new and wider potential for data loss and leakage, whether by theft, or unauthorised access or transmission. "The burden of juggling support for multiple smartphone platforms can also take IT resources away from securing other aspects of the network," he said.

San Jose, California-based SonicWALL, quoting a study by Business Monitor International, said that UAE spending on IT products is expected to reach Dh12.85 billion this year and grow at a compounded annual growth rate of eight per cent from 2011 to 2015.

SonicWALL recently unveiled its next-generation firewall technologies to handle new threats that may arise. Excerpts from the interview:

What are the main securities issues being faced by mobile users? How can users shield themselves from these?

The consumerisation of IT has lead to the proliferation of personal smartphones used as corporate network end points. Enterprise mobility can then be defined when all employees can access the corporate network and resources from anywhere, at any time, from any type of devices and in a very secure environment. It is relevant when business partners can access some specific resources relevant to them.

Determined professionals can ultimately undermine even 'unhackable' smart phone platforms. Smart phones may also retain sensitive or proprietary data while connected to the corporate wireless network, and then leak it over unsecured cellular to the Web, and IT has no recourse.

According to one study by IDC, people downloaded 10.9 billion mobile apps in 2010 (a figure it thinks will increase to nearly 76.9 billion by 2014), each a potential threat to corporate security. Unsurprisingly, malware authors are already exploiting weaknesses in the open app store model, attracted by the increasingly fertile ground for mischief that it represents. As the number of smart mobile devices grows, McAfee expects cybercriminals to use botnet infections to target mobile devices, as well as more traditional targets such as PCs and laptops.

How long has SonicWALL been in the UAE and the region? What are your expansion plans and strategies to widen your reach?

SonicWALL started in the UAE in 2004 and a legal entity was set up two years later in 2006. We have a strong team based out of our Dubai office managing the region together with sales people in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

SonicWALL main focus areas for the region include strengthening its small and medium business market leadership position by enabling its existing partners and recruiting new partners, and to continue to develop its market shares in the enterprise market with our direct touch sales force and partnering with strong System Integrators in the region. Products like the recently launched SonicWALL SuperMassive Series, E-Class NSA, E-Class Aventail SSL VPN and E-Class E-mail security are meeting the network security requirements of the enterprise customers in the region.

What is your general impression on the overall business situation in the UAE?

The UAE is a key market for SonicWALL. This is where we started. Indeed, we saw a small dip in the first part of 2009, but then, the market picked up and we have enjoyed some good growth. We have some very good new customers acquisitions combined with a very loyal installed base, which has been upgrading their old solutions to the new SonicWALL products. After the first quarter of 2011, indicators are in the green for SonicWALL and we are expecting another good year 
of growth.

alvin@khaleejtimes.com

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Cbeyond Cloud PBX Solution Supports Novologic's Growth.(Company overview)

After switching its Internet, backup and remote laptop access to Cbeyond, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY), a leading provider of IT and communications services to small businesses, NovoLogic, Inc. most recently moved its phone system to Cbeyond Cloud Services' Cloud PBX solution to save money and boost productivity. Before engaging Cbeyond Cloud Services, NovoLogic experienced multiple phone outages and issues from outdated phone hardware.

Founded in 1999, NovoLogic provides personalized interactive marketing services, e-learning and internal communication consulting to some of the world's largest brands such as Chick-fil-A, Zaxby's, the Coca-Cola Company and ING. To support its steady, organic growth, NovoLogic needed an IT and communications partner that could grow with them.

"As NovoLogic continues to build its client base, we knew that moving to the cloud with Cbeyond Cloud Services was the right decision," said Burke Allen, president and CEO of NovoLogic. "With our Cloud PBX, we now have a phone solution that is easy-to-use and manage, at a price we can afford."

When replacing its older phone system, NovoLogic received quotes ranging from an initial investment of $15,000 to $25,000 for upgraded hardware. After comparing several providers, NovoLogic found that by using Cbeyond's Cloud PBX solution, they could save 30 percent of the total solution cost and avoid the large upfront investment by paying a predictable monthly fee.

"Most importantly, Cbeyond's reliable Cloud PBX solution gives me daily peace of mind with no more outages," said Allen. "We have never second-guessed our decision to move to the cloud, and this solution will help support NovoLogic's future growth and success."

Cbeyond Cloud Services, a division of Cbeyond, provides managed virtual servers, dedicated servers, cloud PBXs and Software as a Service (SaaS) to small and medium businesses in more than 60 countries.

"In the last several years, NovoLogic had experienced substantial growth and, as a result, needed a scalable and reliable IT and communications partner that had the ability to meet their changing needs," said Brooks Robinson, president of Cbeyond Cloud Services. "Moving to the cloud with Cbeyond was the right answer for NovoLogic to achieve better reliability and continue to meet the needs of their ongoing expansion."

For more information on Cbeyond Cloud Services, visit www.cbeyondcloudservices.com. To view a social media version of this news release, visit http://pitch.pe/150362. About NovoLogic Founded in 1999, NovoLogic, Inc. is a privately owned company focused on delivering confidence, security and talented resources to its Client base, which ranges from small & medium size companies to Fortune 500. NovoLogic provides a wide range of consulting, implementation and development services focused on helping their Clients better educate their consumers, internal employees or partner organizations through the use of web based and mobile platforms. For more information on NovoLogic visit www.novologic.com and follow NovoLogic on Twittter: www.twitter.com/novologic or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/novologic. About Cbeyond Cbeyond, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY) is a leading provider of IT and communications services to more than 58,000 small businesses in the U.S. Serving growing entrepreneurs, Cbeyond offers more than 30 productivity-enhancing applications including local and long-distance voice, broadband Internet, mobile, BlackBerry[R], voicemail, email, Web hosting, fax-to-email, data backup, file-sharing, and virtual private networking. In addition, Cbeyond's Cloud Services division offers virtual and dedicated services and cloud PBX to small businesses worldwide. Recently, the Cloud Services division won Microsoft's Hosting Partner of the Year Award for 2009 and 2010 in connection with Microsoft's Hyper-V Server product. Winning more than 50 awards for product innovation, growth and a quality customer experience, Cbeyond continues to focus on helping small businesses succeed and grow through high-performance technology, superior services and world-class support. For more information on Cbeyond, visit www.cbeyond.net and follow Cbeyond on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Cbeyondinc.

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Keywords: Advertising, Broadband Internet, Cbeyond, Cbeyond Inc., E-learning, Education, Electronics, Industry, Marketing, Software, Technology Companies, World Wide Web.

This article was prepared by Education Letter editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, Education Letter via VerticalNews.com.

GTSO Arranging Live Internet Video Feed of First Rare Earth Shipment from Beginning to Delivery.

Green Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: GTSO) announced that the company is making arrangements for a live video feed via satellite on the company's Web site of the beginning, transit and delivery of its first shipment of rare earth ore from Mongolia to South Korea, a staunch U.S. strategic economic and military ally.

The live video feed is being established for interested viewers to see on the company's Web site, GreenTech-Solutions.com, as well as the company's current JV partner and acquisition candidate's Web site at RareEarthExporters.com.

Detailed logistics for the shipment are currently being scrutinized thoroughly. GTSO management believes that establishing a new reliable source and route to supply U.S. economic and military allies with rare earth supplies is a matter of national security as well as an opportunity to enhance the shareholders' value.

"We are not waiting for 2012 or 2013 to help solve this worldwide supply crisis in rare earths," said GTSO President and CEO John Shearer. "We are proceeding at a deliberate but quick cadence to both solve and capitalize on the current crisis conditions in the rare earth supply sector."

GTSO is also working closely with an American-based firm to alleviate any potential variables that could possibly interfere with the establishment of dependable supply transportation routes. The company plans to identify the security firm once the first delivery has been completed.

"We are taking every possible scenario into consideration and addressing it with the best professional and experienced minds in the business," Shearer added. "We're not messing around-there is a lot on the line here."

Green Technology Solutions commercializes clean and renewable mining technology and products in a sector that effects Honeywell International (NYSE:HON), The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) and General Electric (NYSE:GE). About Green Technology Solutions, Inc. The military and economic future of the U.S. and its allies has recently been impacted by potential restricted supplies of precious elements mined from the earth's crust known as "rare earths." Today, these rare elements largely come from some of the most environmentally damaging mines in the world, located in countries that may not be aligned with the vision of a free America. Green Technology Solutions, Inc. offers clean mining solutions to the acquisition of rare earths. Our cutting-edge clean mining techniques and strategies are generating business leads from around the globe as governments and corporations seek to lessen the environmental impacts of ore mining. GTSO is positioned to capitalize on exciting and potentially lucrative opportunities to develop cleaner mines in emerging nations around the world, including Mongolia, the Republic of Congo and many more. Our company is focused on aggressively growing and diversifying our business in order to produce reliable green mining solutions for our clients on a global scale.

Green Technology Solutions, Inc. (GTSO) is an OTCQB publicly traded company. OTCQB is the middle tier of the OTC market. OTCQB companies report to the SEC or a U.S. banking regulator, making it easy for investors to identify companies that are current in their reporting obligations. GTSO acquires, develops and implements the newest clean mining technology to enable our partner clients to expand operations throughout the world. Environmental restrictions represent the largest restriction to mining industry growth and operations. GTSO focuses on overcoming these environmental restrictions with brilliant cutting-edge clean mining technology.

For more information, please visit http://www.GreenTech-Solutions.com.

Keywords: Asia, Ecology, Environmental Impact, General Dynamics, Green Technology Solutions, Green Technology Solutions Inc., Honeywell International, Minerals, Mining Industry, Mongolia, Technology.

This article was prepared by China Weekly News editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, China Weekly News via VerticalNews.com.

'BATH SALTS' DRUG THE LATEST SCOURGE.

SCRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The following information was released by the Air Force Space Command:

by Scott Prater

Schriever Sentinel

On the heels of the Drug Enforcement Administration's temporary nationwide ban on the drug known as Spice, another synthetic substance designed to produce a legal high has hit convenience stores, truck stops and Internet websites.

Packaged as "bath salts" or "plant food," many forms of the drug contain stimulants which medical experts have compared to methamphetamine or cocaine. Over the past eight months, police departments and hospital emergency rooms across the nation report isolated incidents of user overdoses and drug-induced suicides.

Though the powdery substance is available in Colorado Springs, reports of incidents involving the drug have been rare - so far.

"We haven't seen anyone in our program related to the bath salts drug," said Kathi Matthews, certified addiction counselor with AspenPointe Behavioral Services, a leading area mental health organization formerly known as Pikes Peak Mental Health. "But, from the research we've done we've learned it has become popular around the nation, not only among young people, but among women wanting to lose weight."

For Air Force members, the use of bath salts violates Air Force Instruction 44-121, which states that the knowing use of any intoxicating substance, other than the lawful use of alcohol or tobacco products, that is inhaled, injected, consumed or introduced into the body in any manner to alter mood or function is prohibited.

"Airmen who fail to obey AF policy face serious disciplinary and administrative actions," said Capt. Sarah Dingivan, 50th Space Wing chief of adverse actions. "The offense constitutes a violation of Article 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice, which could result in, but is not limited to trial by court martial, nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 of the UCMJ, administrative admonishment or reprimand, administrative demotion, security-clearance revocation and involuntary separation with an adverse characterization of service."

That said, Captain Dingivan hasn't heard of the drug's use by anyone connected to Schriever.

"We have heard reports of incidents associated with bath salts throughout the country," she said. "Stories are popping up that this could be a potential new issue. Health professionals are comparing the drug's effects to methamphetamine and it's been dubbed 'synthetic cocaine.'"

Similar to Spice, which was banned for a period of one year by the DEA during March, the bath-salts drug is marketed under various names and packaging. And though some labels clearly state, not for human consumption, word has spread about its intents and uses. Captain Dingivan figures it's just the latest case of creative manufactures subverting the current drug laws.

According to the Louisiana Department of Behavioral Health, the chemicals within these products are Mephedrone and Methylenedioxpyrovalerone.

"The chemicals are known to have stimulant effects, but users are experiencing extreme paranoia and hostility," said Mark Ryan, Director of the Louisiana Poison Center. "Police have reported violent encounters with those high on the substance."

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal went so far as to ban the chemical ingredients during the month of January.

"The danger seems to be from the drug's effects," Ms. Matthews said. "The appeal comes from the stimulant, but the paranoia seems to be a lot more graduated with bath salts. The deaths occurring with bath salts are coming from suicides that stem from the paranoia."

And young adults aren't the only demographic affected by the new trendy powder.

"We've heard stories of women using this as a weight loss drug," Ms. Matthews said. "People may ask why someone would consume a drug in which they have no idea of the contents, but kids are not going to care if they think it's going to get them high and people who think it will help them lose weight will be just as lackadaisical."

Force10 Networks' Top-of-Rack Solutions Selected by Avid, a Leading Digital Media Editing Solution Provider.

Force10 Networks, Inc., a global technology leader, announced that Avid[R], a recognized leader in digital audio and video editing solutions, has selected top-of-rack (ToR) access switches from Force10 Networks to integrate with its Avid ISIS[R] 5000 shared storage system and provide customized end-to-end media editing solutions for small to mid-size production facilities. The ultra-low latency, port density and dynamic buffering capabilities of selected S-Series™ ToR access switches will enable Avid to provide a variety of cost-effective, flexible and real-time shared media storage solutions.

To provide customized solutions for a variety of environments, Avid is integrating the S25N, S25P, S60 and S4810 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ToR access switches into the ISIS 5000 offerings. For smaller editing environments with fewer ports, Avid is integrating the Force10 S25N while the S25P ToR switch is being used for similar-sized environments operating fiber-based networks. For its mid-range customers, Avid will incorporate either the S60 (for 1 GbE backbones) or the newly offered S4810 for 10 GbE environments. The compact S4810 design provides 48 dual-speed 1/10 GbE (SFP+) ports.

"Post- and broadcast-facility production environments require high performance, the ability to collaborate and maintain flexibility depending on project growth as well as overall growth of the business," says Jim Frantzreb, senior market segment manager Media Enterprise, Avid Technology. "Integrating the S-Series ToR access switches, with their ability to deliver low latency and unique buffering profiles, enables us to provide our customers with enterprise-level functionality at a lower cost."

Low Latency and Dynamic Buffering Functionality Help Accentuate the Performance Characteristics of the ISIS 5000

Avid selected Force10 Networks as part of its own solution offering based on their ability to provide preconfigured S-Series ToR access switches that smoothly integrated with the mid-range ISIS 5000 platform that provides real-time shared media access to help users increase productivity while simultaneously improving the quality of content. The S-Series' ultra-low latency ensures line-rate L2 and L3 performance, which is especially critical for projects requiring collaboration. To achieve optimal throughput even in a congested network, Avid is able to leverage the dynamic buffering capability of the S-Series to allocate appropriate levels of bandwidth to different classes of traffic and to protect delay-sensitive applications from excessive queuing delays.

"The network requirements needed for media editing share similar characteristics as some other industry verticals, such as enterprise data centers, Internet exchanges and high-performance computing where Force10 has enjoyed considerable global success," says Arpit Joshipura, chief marketing officer, Force10 Networks. "Avid recognized the value of how Force10 ToR solutions provide ultra-low latency and enterprise-class features that are easily configurable and can be offered cost effectively for their small to mid-size customers who still rely heavily on the performance of the network."

Keywords: Advertising, Ethernet, Force10 Networks, Force10 Networks Inc., Industry, Leisure, Marketing, Technology Companies, Video Editing.

This article was prepared by Marketing Weekly News editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, Marketing Weekly News via VerticalNews.com.

AUST BUSINESSES SHOULD PREPARE FOR TECH SHIFTS: TELSTRA.

SYDNEY, April 13 Asia Pulse - Australian businesses need to begin preparing now for dynamic shifts in the way they interact with technology and customers, prompted by the growth of computing, faster networks and data capacity, Australia's largest telco says.

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) chief technology officer Dr Hugh Bradlow made the comments in a Sydney speech on `disruptive' technology.

This is a technology that changes so rapidly that it disrupts current planning.

"The way in which we ran information and communication technology (ICT) in the 20th Century is not the way we need to do it in the 21st Century," Dr Bradlow told an American Chamber of Commerce in Australia luncheon on Wednesday.

Dr Bradlow said the rise of cloud computing - the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data - would lead to growth in the outsourcing of core ICT functions such as security and networks, that had been conducted in-house until now.

"Businesses need to start thinking about which aspects of their business are core in terms of their ICT capabilities and look for the opportunities to outsource those to organisations that specialise in that," he said.

Telstra already operates data centres in Sydney and Melbourne as well as media centres in various states that can deliver online content in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

To run an operational security group with 300 to 400 employees that specialise in the area would be difficult for any organisation to replicate, Dr Bradlow said.

"But we can serve people out of our clouds with that capability at a margin that makes it much more cost effective for the organisation we are serving and more importantly much more secure."

Dr Bradlow said the second major shift was already underway as customers altered the way they interacted with businesses.

"It surprised me that last year, it suddenly dawned on all the retailers that their customers were going online," he said.

"The fact is that Gen Y is leading the way in terms of how they interact with businesses."

He said the challenge for the ICT industry was to provide the infrastructure to support the required data volumes and speeds because the rise in data capacity was not matched by a rise in revenue.

Dr Barlow said disruptive technologies could be harnessed to solve existing problems like energy efficiency, transport congestion and managing healthcare for an ageing population.

(AAP) nt 13-04 1835

Grass Roots Deploys Brocade's Switch Technology.

Brocade, a developer of network solutions, announced that Grass Roots Group, a provider of performance improvement services, has installed the company's switch technology to upgrade existing networking infrastructure.

According to Brocade, Grass Roots Group is making a multi-million pound investment to implement Internet Telephony, shift to a VPLS1-based wide area network service, upgrade storage servers and network technology, and rationalize numerous disparate client delivery platforms onto one consolidated portal-based solution called Helix 3.

To facilitate this, and after a full evaluation of vendors, Grass Roots Group has implemented Brocade FastIron Edge X series switches in its UK and USA data centres, along with Brocade FastIron Edge series Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches throughout its global offices. The equipment was supplied by Brocade partner, Calyx, with the roll out completed in October 2009.

Grass Roots Group has two data centers in the UK, locations in the London Docklands and at Heathrow, with a pair of FESX switches deployed at each for resilience providing 1 Gbps server connectivity.

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BRYN Resources Inc. (Pinksheets: BRYN) just released some important news.

M2 PRESSWIRE-27 February 2009-Stockwire.com: BRYN Resources Inc. (Pinksheets: BRYN) just released some important news.(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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BRYN Resources Inc. (Pinksheets: BRYN), just announced Additional Information at Long Canyon.

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TORONTO -- BRYN Resources Inc. (Pinksheets: BRYN) is pleased to announce recent released information on exceptional drill results on the Long Canyon gold exploration project by Fronteer Development Group and AuEx Ventures Inc. BRYN previously reported the acquisition of an undivided 50% interest in a number of mineral lease claims adjoining these properties held by Fronteer and AuEx Ventures in this newly discovered 'Long Canyon Gold Trend' located in east central Nevada.

From the Fronteer and AuEx Ventures web sites as follows:

"The discovery, located 6.5 km (4 miles) south of the I-80 Freeway corridor in northeastern Nevada, is a deposit in an area far from the established gold trends. Long Canyon shares several characteristics with Carlin-type gold deposits."

"Characteristics of Long Canyon unusual among Carlin-type gold deposits include: gold grains in calcite veins; common association of hematite with gold mineralization; and, the property's general location outside known gold deposit trends. An initial joint venture project budget for Long Canyon of approximately US$3.9 million will see activities through to March 2009."

"...new drill results continue to intersect wide intervals of near-surface, high-grade, oxide gold mineralization at its 51%-owned and operated Long Canyon project in Nevada. Long Canyon is emerging as a high-quality gold deposit. Mineralization has been intersected over a 1.7 kilometer (1.1 mile) long strike length and across multiple zones that are collectively up to 400 meters in width. Mineralization remains open in all directions - including at depth. "

"Drill results continue to demonstrate encouraging consistency and continuity of grade. Highlights from the newly defined Shadow Zone include:

- 5.32 grams per tonne gold (0.155 ounces per ton) over 25.4 meters, including 15.29 g/t (0.446 oz/ton) over 7.6 meters, in LC160C; and - 4.04 g/t (0.118 oz/ton) over 9.1 meters, including 7.49 g/t over 1.5 meters in LC176.

- Drill highlights from the Northeast Zone include: - 9.15 g/t (0.267 oz/ton) over 14.7 meters, including 17.78 g/t (0.519 oz/ton) over 4.6 meters, in LC161C; and - 4.02 g/t (0.117 oz/ton) over 16.8 meters, including 40.53 g/t (1.183 oz/ton) over 0.5 meters, in LC139C.

A project-first, independent National Instrument 43-101 resource estimate is planned for Q1 2009. Approximately 24,700 meters in 164 holes were drilled in 2008, with assays from approximately 25 holes still pending. To date, approximately 220 holes (30,000 meters) have tested the deposit."

"These results continue to demonstrate the size potential and continuity of the Long Canyon gold system. Mineralization continues to be oxidized, shallow and is still open. The 2009 drilling program will start with numerous mineralized holes to offset, initial drilling of the large southwest extension of the original soil anomaly and of course, extension drilling to the northeast. Several new exploration targets outside of these will be drill tested as well".

A detailed discussion of all drill results can be found on the Fronteer and AuEx Ventures web sites.

BRYN Resources Inc is positioned very well with the acquisition of the company's interests here in this newly discovered 'Long Canyon Gold Trend' of Nevada.

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Netco in hostile waters.

Microsoft has put Yahoo on notice: Negotiate or we go into hostile-takeover mode.

The software giant set a three-week deadline for Yahoo brass to conclude a deal with Microsoft or face the threat of Microsoft taking more aggressive measures--including the launch of a proxy fight to replace Yahoo's board of directors--to snare the company at a lower price than the $44 billion it offered Jan. 31.

"If we have not concluded an agreement within the next three weeks, we will be compelled to take our case directly to your shareholders, including the initiation of a proxy contest to elect an alternative slate of directors for the Yahoo board," Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer wrote.

"If we are forced to take an offer directly to your shareholders, that action will have an undesirable impact on the value of your company from our perspective, which will be reflected in the terms of our proposal."

Ballmer noted in the letter that Yahoo's core search business appears to be slowing down in the two months since Microsoft made its offer, which at the time repped at 62% premium over Yahoo's trading price.

Yahoo's board formally rejected Microsoft's bid in February, saying it undervalued the company. Judging by Friday's closing share prices, Microsoft's offer is worth just under $41 billion.

Yahoo had not issued a comment on the Microsoft letter as of Sunday.

Since Microsoft mounted its bid for Yahoo, the pioneering Internet search firm has sought to pursue alliances with Google, News Corp.'s MySpace and AOL, but no alternative to Microsoft's offer has surfaced.

Ballmer questioned why Yahoo was still dragging its heels and failing to engage Microsoft in a "meaningful negotiation" regarding a deal.

"This is despite the fact that our proposal is the only alternative put forward that offers your shareholders full and fair value for their shares," he wrote.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

By CYNTHIA LITTLETON HOLLYWOOD

Telstra, Alcatel unveil IP plan.(BUSINESS)

Telstra Corporation and Alcatel announced a works program for Telstra's fixed network transformation in 2006/07, with an expected value of EUR270 million (AUD460 million).

This works program is part of Alcatel and Telstra's strategic supplier relationship announced in November 2005. It will see Telstra move to the next phase of its Internet Protocol (IP) network transformation that will deliver leading-edge services to 5.3 million Telstra customers over the next five years.

In 2006/07, Alcatel will establish an IP network footprint in five Australian cities--Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide--by supplying and deploying its portfolio of technology including IP-DSLAMs, Ethernet aggregation, and optical networking solutions.

"Since announcing its transformation strategy in November 2005, Telstra has made solid progress in its move to a next-generation fixed network--Telstra connected its first customer to Alcatel's IP-DSLAM technology early this year," said Telstra's executive managing director of network and technology, Mr. Dan Burns. "These upgrades are important for future-proofing our network over the next five to ten years, where we will be able to provide customers with access to offerings such as high speed Internet, telecommuting, video conferencing and video delivery of services in general."

Another milestone achieved in the lead up to this next phase is the establishment of Telstra's new state-of-the art Integration Laboratory in Australia, which will be managed by Alcatel.

"This Laboratory will undertake end-to-end testing of next-generation technology to allow its smooth integration into Telstra's network," Mr. Burns said.

As part of the 2006/07 works program, Alcatel will test the first mated pair of softswitches in Australia, in the Telstra Integration Laboratory.