Britain set for WiMAX spectrum auctions

Compliance Alert NetworkWorld.com | Security Research Center | Update Your Profile Britain set for WiMAX spectrum auctions By Peter Judge Potential WiMAX operators in Britain have until Jan. 16, 2008 to register for the U.K.'s biggest ever release of radio spectrum - because it is spectrum that new operators need if they are to launch services. Read full story MORE STORIES SPONSORED BY MESSAGELABS Executive Guide: A look at data protection Read this Executive Guide, "Keeping Data Safe and Found," to learn the latest news, analysis, and real-world user advice on protecting corporate data. This comprehensive Executive Guide examines technologies and methodologies, the cost of regulatory compliance and how IT professionals are juggling these issues today. Learn more today. Download this Executive Guide now. RELATED NEWS: U.K. gov't urged to adopt codes for broadband service, 12/19/07 An independent watchdog body has urged the U.K. telecoms regulator to come up with a mandatory code of practice for U.K. broadband ISPs, to allay user concerns that they are being short-changed over broadband speeds. FTC approves Google/DoubleClick deal, 12/20/07 The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will not try to block Google's acquisition of online ad-serving vendor DoubleClick, the agency said Thursday. How to manage your multivendor firewalls like a pro, 12/13/07 Auditing firewalls to keep regulators happy and tracking rule changes - especially for businesses buying firewalls (compare products) from multiple vendors - is a burden that a variety of third-party software can lighten dramatically. Energy companies face costly upgrades to secure electric grid, 12/10/07 The nation’s electric power grid needs better computer security for its industrial control systems to prevent attackers, sabotage or just simple unauthorized use, according to the Washington-based agency the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Many ... EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS Exploring what matters most in IT today. TAMING THE VIRTUAL BEAST VM management tools from Microsoft, VMware, XenSource leave room for improvement. SPONSORED BY MESSAGELABS Executive Guide: A look at data protection Read this Executive Guide, "Keeping Data Safe and Found," to learn the latest news, analysis, and real-world user advice on protecting corporate data. This comprehensive Executive Guide examines technologies and methodologies, the cost of regulatory compliance and how IT professionals are juggling these issues today. Learn more today. Download this Executive Guide now. Holiday Tech Toys Stumped on what gadgets and gizmos to give this holiday? Have no fear, Cool Tools' Keith Shaw is here. We do all of the heavy lifting of wading through hundreds of submitted technology products to find the very best holiday gift ideas. Click here to view our holiday gift guide: http://www.nww.com/PSA2_1210 Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnssfuff.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   12/21/07 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: How to really bury a mainframe 2007 Cool Yule Tools Gift Guide Cisco warns of firewall flaws Google Toolbar flaw opens door for phishers Microsoft lets everyone try XP SP3 10 crazy USB stocking stuffers 15 must-have Firefox tricks The IT pro vs. Verizon customer service BGP bug bites Juniper software Feds are dropping the ball on IPv6 TOP 100 OF 2007 Storage Trends Explained Learn how IT shops can optimize their current storage systems with new tools and practices in this informative Webcast, Storage Trends and Options. Listen to industry experts explain the latest developments and address the hype surrounding future storage platforms. Click here for more information. IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Compliance Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007