To move aggressively to reform the National Security Agency’s (NSA) controversial surveillance operations, the US called the top leaders from the world’s biggest technology companies after having a discussion with the President of the United States of America “Obama”, last week, White House to resist the attempt so that they portray the encounter as covering a range of broader priorities.

In the meeting called in the US, Executives from 15 companies attended. They had a face-to-face discussion with Obama and Joe Biden, the Vice President, in which they expressed their views about the NSA’s wide-ranging surveillance activities, which had achieved the trust of their users. The companies included in the meeting are Google, Apple, Yahoo and Twitter.

NSA is a collection of Americans’ phone records in bulk quantity, which is almost Orwellian” in scope and probably a violation of the US Constitution. The federal judge released this rule, and the meeting was conducted a day after the law was passed. White House represent some technical companies which have already expressed their deep concern at the wide-ranging nature of NSA surveillance and the way it apparently draws information from their systems without their knowledge.

The troubled federal healthcare website issues were also discussed in the meeting, as they are included in the agenda. However, it is seen that technical companies have not addressed healthcare websites. They are happy they got the opportunity to share their views or principles on government surveillance in front of the President, which they released last week, and they urge him to move aggressively on reform. After leaving the White House, all the company executives said this in a joint statement.

According to the two executives, the White House event was a series of meetings, and the session duration was 2 Hrs and 45 Min. During the time, the healthcare website issues were discussed for a maximum of 45 minutes in the absence of the President and vice president.

Healthcare website and government IT issues discussions were restricted to a pre-meeting with Obama’s chief of staff, Denis McDonough, and other advisors. After the conclusion of this discussion, the President and Vice President arrived for the primary debate, which was scheduled and focused on surveillance issues.

Obama has announced the appointment of an executive in Microsoft, which helped improve the healthcare website. Still, according to one executive, NSA surveillance reform was their main topic of discussion.

In the meeting, discussions were raised on various topics such as Prism, an NSA program that collects and mines internet communications, bulk collection of telephone records, reform of the secret FISA courts, and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. This act is 27 years old and allows emails and digital communications older than six months to be seized without a warrant.

The executives who were present at the meeting included Obama, President of the United States of America and Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple; Randall Stephenson, the chairman and CEO of AT&T; Marissa Mayer, the CEO of Yahoo; and Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Google and senior representatives from Comcast, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and Netflix were also there.

The discussions are also made concerning the national security and economic impacts of unauthorized intelligence disclosures. After listening to the group’s views and recommendations, the President has clarified that he will consider the input and output of other outside stakeholders.

Due to the NSA revelations, technical executives were still feeling the aftershocks of it, and smaller companies were also at a competitive disadvantage. No. Of cuties present at the meeting who don’t consider the Affordable Care Act a severe problem.

Obama administration is now dealing with several issues relating to NASA. The President and his advisers considered recommendations of an NSA review panel set up in the wake of Snowden’s revelations.

A question arises on the constitutionality of the NSA’s program, and it can be resolved by only the Supreme Court.

Hey, there is terrible news for the employees of Samsung SDS, LG CNS, and SK C&C, the big three local IT service companies, because they have suffered from the revised Software Industry Promotion Act, as its new and revised version hinders or adversely affects their everyday business activities. It adversely affects all their junior and senior staff members.

According to the revised Software Industry Promotion Act, the participation of the three big IT service companies in Korea, i.e. Samsung SDS, LG CNS, and SK C&C, in IT projects in the public sector is banned. This makes things unfavourable this winter for their employees.

The company has not reduced the no. of employees yet. Still, some employees have volunteered to move to other firms, as the company finds no work for them and nothing to do in their companies due to this ban on their level of participation.

For overseas or new growth businesses, Samsung SDS is changing positions of 1,000 or so of its employees. The company has already withdrawn itself from the public IT service sector. To scale down business units and provide new jobs or employment opportunities to their employees, the two companies, LG CNS and SK C&C, have also recently completed their reorganisation. Both companies don’t want the restructuring. Thus, they deny the possibility of restructuring but intend to reduce the number of employees working in their companies through attrition.

According to an industry insider, “The current situation is a side effect of the revised Software Industry Promotion Act, which adversely affects normal business activities without any understanding of the software industry”.

It has been observed that the attrition rate in the information technology sector has increased over the last several years, which hurts IT companies. Employees in IT companies are now looking for new employment opportunities and shifting to other organizations. It was a trap because demand has increased, and new options are available in the marketplace, attracting employees, especially those in the IT sector.

The attrition rate increased in large IT companies during July- September 2013; according to the experts, this trend may continue.

It has been observed that the demand was more or less stagnant and even declining for some players for the last two years, but now demand is increasing, and thus, some people are shifting their jobs. It can be said that the attrition may increase by around 100-200 basis points in the next four quarters.

If we talk about some IT companies, then Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, attrition rate in July-September 2013 was the highest in more than six quarters. In Bangalore, the attrition rate was 17.3 per cent in July-Sep 2013, 16.9 per cent in April- June’2013 and 15 per cent in the last year, so it is increasing continuously. There are a few mid-size companies in which the attrition rate was lower during July- Sep 2013; HCL Technologies saw a sharp rise further in the quarter. During the quarter ending 30 Sep 2013, the attrition rate of HCL was 16.1 per cent as against 14. % a quarter ago. Wipro, the third largest IT Company, shows the attrition rate at 15.4% in July-September 2013, as against 13.0% in April-June 2013.

According to the experts, there are a few factors behind this, like better monetary prospects or employee dissatisfaction with salaries; another reason for switching jobs is the opportunity to go abroad, etc.
All the IT companies understand this, and to overcome this problem, they are planning strategies and methods to decrease the attrition rate.

Hey, great news for the customers who are using the iPhone 6 or planning to buy it in the future, as Apple, one of the most prominent technology firms, has announced for their new and upcoming iPhones that they have patented the curved touchscreen technology.

Apple has disclosed its patent details to the public about its new method, which includes a flexible substrate on which a conductive thin film is deposited so that at least one touch sensor pattern can be formed. The flexible substrate should be kept in a flat state. Per the embodiment, the method can support the flexible substrate in the balanced form on at least one curved forming substrate, performing an annealing process and having a predetermined curvature of the conductive thin film.

According to an embodiment, the first forming substrate with a first predetermined curvature is included in the curved forming substrate, and a second substrate with a double predetermined curvature complements the first predetermined curvature.

As per the sources, Apple has made this announcement to give competition to their competitors, such as Samsung and LG, as both companies have announced that in future, they will be using curved screen technology in their upcoming phones.

Apple’s patent does not address the actual touch screen but mainly addresses their production process. As per the experts, no unique benefits can be availed to the customers using such curved-screen phones.

As per the sources, it is known that Apple is working on a curved glass iPhone to be released at the end of 2014 to provide more customer satisfaction.

The industries that manufacture or produce papers will feel happy after knowing they can now avail themselves of the services of Anahata, a software company. Anahata has something that it can offer any business in the paper manufacturing industry, and then the industry will feel great. The company has customized ICT solutions that they provide in the industry so that the needs and led business requirements can be fulfilled to a great extent. This news has made Anahata a leading service provider in Melbourne and the region’s outlying areas.

Anahata Technologies Pty Ltd was founded in Perth, Western Australia 2010. It is a private software development company owned by an Australian that offers specialist services in analyzing, designing, implementing, and supporting cost-efficient and custom-built software applications. The company has various experts with vast experience and suitable qualifications from all over the world who have made significant contributions to the designing and development of software, which leads them to offer cheap and cost-effective solutions to their clients and thus enhance the profitability of their business operations.

The company has tied up with several companies in the form of partnerships, and the main aim behind this partnership is to provide integrated ICT solutions that are user-friendly and easy to manage. The organization has MYOB and ORACLE as certified partners. The company is working with MYOB to develop enterprise solutions based on Oracle and Java platforms. It ensures seamless integration with its business solutions, and thus, it enhances its accounting services product range.

Anahata has a development process that mainly focuses on customer satisfaction, as this is the main objective of every organization. It allows their customers to assist in the fine-tuning of software. It will enable them to do on-site inspection and assessment, thus making it as efficient and user-friendly as possible, which leads to an improvement in the design and development, including enhancement of business profitability. The clients are offered on-site training with excellent customer service who provide their services 24 *7 for the whole year and can contact them via live chat, phone, e-mail, etc.

Recently, an issue has arisen on the patent protection of software. This has emerged as a case between Alice Corporation and CLS Bank appears in the Supreme Court of the U.S., which could severely affect local businesses, both at large and small scale.

People think that if the software is patented, it can protect technology, ideas, and the whole company’s life. Still, even some big groups, such as Google, Adobe, and others, don’t support patenting software.

Adobe’s technology staff said software patents harm the industry without any corresponding benefits and gum up innovation. They say their company spends more on patent lawsuits than technology development.

There is a problem with the software patients; it seems like they have become weapons for those organizations that exist solely to file infringement lawsuits and collect licensing fees. These organizations rely on outdated and overly broad patents to claim new technology.

The potential lawsuit from companies like Lodsys, which owns four patents, concerns smaller firms like his. Lodsys provides rights for interactive advertisements, in-app purchases, subscription models and user data collection. Their main target is individual developers and small-scale software companies who cannot afford to fight in court regarding this issue.

There seems to be a group of technical changes in the hosting services. These changes have helped improve the quality of Windows Linux dedicated server hosting. After Linux hosting arrived in the online server market, there have been many transformations in the promotional sectors. Linux and Windows are both operating systems. These two operating systems are available to the servers. However, now the operating systems are combined.

To select the server controllers’ correct hosting at the outset, check the Windows Linux dedicated server hosting. The first reason is that the rising reputation of Linux hosting has caught the eyes of companies. On the other hand, the accessibility of Windows hosting in the market has been minimal. Consequently, the consumer will find it hard to locate the Windows hosting system with all the qualities per his conditions.

After that, there is also the question about the charge. The charge for Linux hosting is, to a great deal, smaller than Windows hosting. As Linux is a free, open-source system, there is no question of any licensing fee. The other web hosting service providers must disburse that fee for availing of Linux services. So, they lessen their charges for Linux. The charge dissimilarity is one more prominent issue in the fondness that Linux is gaining at present. In addition, many add-ons in Linux are similar to those in Windows.

Regarding performance, pace, constancy, and safety, Linux and Windows perform equally. So there stands the query from the division of the purchasers: why would I waste more on Windows when I receive similar equipment from Linux?

Currently, there are a significant number of websites. These websites are intended to be used by the Linux service. Windows hosting fails to function on those sites. On the other hand, through the Linux system, the consumer can activate any website he likes. This additional benefit is another reason for the Windows Linux dedicated server hosting.

The Linux operating system has been in the cyber world for more than forty years. On the other hand, Windows has been in the market for about ten years. The Linux operating system was promoted in several flavours that began the Unix operating system. The Unix operating system has been accepted for its steadiness and healthy format. It has not achieved so much dependability in recent years as Linux did. This is another achievement of the Window Linux dedicated server hosting in the industrial field.

Windows, as it is well known now, is a business product. With years to approach, it might contend with Linux with many more changes and technological alterations. This has been promising as the server controllers have established that they can obtain the type of website service they need for fewer charges by availing of Linux. The capability to arrive at this presentation has made the Windows Linux dedicated server hosting superb.

You’ve decided to move to dedicated hosting if you read this article. You may not know that you can save money on any reliable hosting package you choose. How? Ensure your timing is right and understand how discounts can be found.

Here are five ways to save money on dedicated hosting packages.

1. Look for specials. Just like any other company, hosting companies need to run specials often. Set up a Google Alert using a specific company’s name or keyword combinations. When you get an alert, check out the package reduction deal.
2. Only take what you need. Hosting companies will charge you for a complete package, but you may not need one. If you don’t need everything you’re paying for, cut your package by eliminating what you no longer need. You can save some money this way!
3. Go long-term: more often than not, you can save a few dollars by signing a long-term contract. If you can sign up for a service for an extended to save some dollars, make sure to do that if it makes sense.
4. Go for free. If you get an offer from a hosting company offering you any service for free, take it. If that service expires, simply opt-out. That’s a simple enough tactic, right?
5. Shop around. This one should be a no-brainer. Take the time to shop around for what you want in a web hosting package. Look for dedicated server options that work for you. You should be able to find the lowest rate relatively quickly.

Make Sure It Works

It doesn’t make sense to save a few dollars on something that doesn’t work for you. If a package is at a reduced rate or offers something for free, that’s great – but ask yourself this: do you need it? If not, you aren’t really saving anything. The trick is finding everything you need plus a great rate. Remember to shop for specials, pay attention to freebies, and always watch Google alerts. These are the best ways to save money with dedicated hosting.

It will also pay to closely examine the comparison charts on our site. We have taken the time to really compare each hosting site so that you can find the best possible solution to your dedicated hosting needs. We also invite you to ask us any questions that you may have about dedicated hosting. That’s why we’re here!

Unlimited anything sounds good, doesn’t it? Complete food, for example, or endless amounts of money. All of those things are good in excess. Unlimited dedicated hosting would be great, too, if it existed. But the truth behind the myth is that there’s no such thing as unlimited hosting. Sorry, it just doesn’t exist.

What other fallacies exist in the dedicated hosting world? Take a look at these things to watch out for.

1. 99% uptime. Yep, that one is a myth, too. No hosting company runs for 99% of the time; it’s just not true.
2. Overselling. Have you ever wondered why there are so many hosting companies? That’s because these hosting companies oversell. What happens when things are oversold? Well, it’s not a good thing. If someone like you actually uses all of the options available, this will be an issue. Why? Because hosting companies rely on most website owners not using half of the services offered. When you do use all of the services, things happen. Bad things.
3. 24-hour customer service. In some sporadic cases, this is the truth. But, what matters with customer service is not when tech support is available. What matters most is the quality of technical support that you’ll get. Who cares if you can reach a random person at 4am? You just have to call someone who can help you.
4. A foolproof emergency plan. Sorry, this one is false too. Things might go wrong with your website. When that happens, you will need a company with a solid plan, but few companies react well to problems. Instead of relying on a company to have a plan, make sure you have one of your own – just in case something terrible happens.
5. Dedicated hosting is more expensive. Sure, it is more costly at the onset, but that’s not how it will end up. If you currently own a website and use shared hosting, the actual cost will happen when your site goes down and you lose clients. See where I’m getting with that?

So, is dedicated hosting for you? It is if you run a small business and want to ensure your site is always up and running. Hosting isn’t without its faults, though. You do have to be aware that nothing is unlimited or comes with a 99% guarantee.

We’ve taken the time on this blog to review several popular websites so that you can get the ones that will benefit your company the best. Let us know if you need help selecting a hosting option, and do let us know if you’ve come across any other claims that are less than true!

ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ largest media and entertainment company, takes head-on pirated websites. ABS-CBN has come down harshly on pirated sites and filed a lawsuit against several unauthorized streaming sites at a district court in Oregon, as piracy is not accepted. Websites like Pinoy-tube.com, Pinoystreaming.com, Pinoytvko.biz and a dozen others were charged with trademark and copyright infringement. Some of these websites have no evident connection to the United States and are controlled by diverse/different people.

Online piracy is a term used to describe the illegal replication of copyright resources from the Internet. Pirated websites are a big menace to the various industries on the World Wide Web, i.e., the Internet. One of the worst affected industries due to piracy is the e-entertainment industry, which frequently complains that they do not have any means to target pirate sites; most notably, phones are operated from overseas.

ABS-CBN requested a temporary restraining order to stop the sites from working/functioning as quickly as possible. This was completed under seal without the prior knowledge of the defendants. There was the possibility that pirated websites’ owners or defendants could transfer the benefits of their last illegal activities to new websites, i.e., they would switch domain names, continue their operation as usual, and entirely erase their status quo for legal proceedings.

The crux is that ABS-CBN appealed for power to take the sites offline before the owners of the pirated websites knew that they were getting sued and were devoid of a chance to defend themselves. While that may appear to be a lot to ask for, Judge Anna Brown granted the request.

Against alleged pirate sites this month, it was not the first ex-parte injunction to be handed down. A similar thing happened in the Expendables 3 case, although this order was not nearly as extensive as the one against the Filipino streaming sites.

City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU):-

Another move to stop pirated websites from flourishing has come from the London police. They have started placing banner advertisements on websites presenting pirated content illegally. This is a welcome move from the London police in terms of a continuing effort to end the practice of piracy sites earning money through advertising. The messages/banner will ask users to close their web browsers and appear instead of paid-for ads displayed on pirated websites.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fyfe from the City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) said, “On illegal websites when advertisements from well-known brands appear, they unintentionally fool customers into thinking the site is genuine by lending pirated website look of authenticity”. So, when the banner is placed on the piracy website, piracy site owners will find it challenging to make their pages look authentic.

To tackle IP crime and disrupt criminal profit, this new initiative is another step forward. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fyfe from the City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) says disrupting advertising on these sites is very crucial, and this is why it is an essential part of Operation Creative, as Copyright infringing websites, aka piracy websites, are making massive sums of money through advertisement placement.

UK Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) continues its attacks on piracy-related domains; it has shut down several torrent site proxies and the proxy service Immunicity.org. The Domains now display a banner warning that the police are investigating the matter, and domain names have been “detained” by the police.

In the UK, almost 50 websites offering pirated content have been blocked by their internet service providers as per the court order, either through peer-to-peer sharing or direct download.

Whether it is the start of a new movement has yet to be seen but considering the broad measures judges are willing to sign off, pirated websites have much to fear.

PIRACY WEBSITES :

As per filings from the Motion Picture Association of America and the Recording Industry Association of America, the mentioned sites have been subjected to enforcement actions, or they may warrant further investigation because of their Piracy content :

• Putlocker.com
• Rapidshare.com
• PirateBay.se
• Aiseesoft.com
• Baixedetudo.net
• Darkwarez. pl
• Ex.ua
• Extratorrent. cc
• Free-tv-video-online.me
• KickassTorrents.com
• Kuaibo.com
• Mp3skull.com
• Rapidgator.net
• Rutracker.org
• Seriesyonkis.com
• SlySoft.com
• Torrentz. EU
• Uploaded.net
• vKontakte.com
• Wawa-mania. EC
• Xunlei.com/Kankan.com
• Zamunda.net/Arenabg.com
• Zing. vn
• IsoHunt.com
• GouGou.com
• PaiPai.com
• Immunicity.org
• Piratereverse.info
• Kickassunblock.info
• Katunblock.com
• movie2kproxy.com
• h33tunblock.info