US gains Internet speeds, but gaps remain
Americans enjoyed improved Internet connections over the past year, but some providers were inconsistent or fell short of delivering advertised speeds, the US telecom regulator said Wednesday.
Americans enjoyed improved Internet connections over the past year, but some providers were inconsistent or fell short of delivering advertised speeds, the US telecom regulator said Wednesday.
Telecom
Jun 18, 2014
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A study disputing findings that the US lags in Internet speeds said Wednesday that Americans have better access to broadband than most Europeans.
Telecom
Jun 4, 2014
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Last summer the World Economic Forum (WEF) invited its 1,500 council members to identify top trends facing the world, including what should be done about them. The WEF consists of 80 councils covering a wide range of issues ...
Internet
Apr 16, 2014
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Stopping massive data breaches like the one that hit Target will require a more sophisticated, collaborative approach by law enforcement agencies around the world, a Michigan State University cyber security expert argues.
Security
Mar 19, 2014
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A global commission has been created to investigate how to ensure Internet freedom and security at a time of growing concerns over privacy breaches.
Security
Jan 22, 2014
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Most developing countries are still struggling to bridge the "digital divide" limiting access to computers and the Internet for low-income citizens, a study showed Wednesday.
Telecom
Apr 10, 2013
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A European official says her staff members were hacked when they joined her for a conference on Internet security in Azerbaijan.
Internet
Nov 10, 2012
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Leave it to the country that brought us Ikea to make the most of the Internet. According to a new report from the World Wide Web Foundation, the people and government of Sweden are the best in the world at optimizing the ...
Internet
Sep 7, 2012
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Internet governance policy has rapidly risen from a relatively marginal issue for the United States' foreign policy establishment to a significant component of the country's international affairs and national security strategy, ...
Social Sciences
May 22, 2012
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The World Economic Forum said Wednesday that the BRICS countries, despite their booming economies, are lagging behind their rivals when it comes to capitalizing on Internet technologies.
Other
Apr 4, 2012
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