HP beefs up Integrity range

HP says that its new chipset that can increase the Integrity server's ability to handle complex workloads by up to 30 per cent using the same number of processors per machine. The company is also claiming that a new improved version of HP-UX, along with better management tools, will allow companies to get virtualisation projects up and running in less than half the time. The new chipset is being fitted in the cell-based HP Integrity rx7640, rx8640 and Superdome servers. ...more

Dell's PDA hits UK shelves

Dell has officially launched its Axim X5 handheld in the UK and across Europe. The Pocket PC-based handheld is available in two configurations and is aggressively priced. The minimum spec model, with colour screen and 32Mb SDRAM has an RRP of ?169, while more RAM and ROM will cost you ?229. ...more

Sneak shots found of Google Calendar

TechCrunch has 'exclusive screenshots' of what it claims is Google's forthcoming calendar application. The website says that it is a work-in-progress currently known as CL2. 'The closed beta is ongoing with about 200 participants - people involved are not allowed to invite outsiders to see the calendar and are under strict rules not to share any details with outsiders,' writes Michael Arrington. ...more

BT preps Movio mobile TV service

BT's mobile TV is coming to a network near you this year. The company claims that a recent trial of its Movio service, offering digital TV and radio services to mobile phones on the Virgin network, has proved a success with the thousand or so triallists involved. BT Movio will be available to any UK carrier, and BT is hoping many will adopt the service, quoting statistics such as 38 per cent being prepared to switch networks in order to receive the service. ...more

Mozilla suite gets security overhaul

Mozilla has released the latest, security-focused update to its namesake Internet software suite and its standalone email client. Mozilla 1.7. ...more