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Verizon Study Slams Companies for Failing to Protect Sensitive Data

Simple safety measures could prevent most data breaches, many of which are taking weeks or longer to discover. ...More
October 25, 2012
Posted in News
Verizon Wireless Sells Customers' Geographic Locations, Stirs Wiretap Controversy

The company's new initiative allows marketers to see when and where customers use their mobile apps and surf the Web. ...More
October 17, 2012
Posted in News
Slide Show: Obama vs. Romney – Where They Stand on Technology

By now, you probably know where the candidates for president stand on issues like the economy and foreign policy. But before you cast your ballot, you might be curious about their positions on broadband/telecommunications and Internet policy. ...More
October 16, 2012
Posted in Galleries
LeWeb's 'Faster Than Real Time' Triggers BS Detector

A group of Internet carnival barkers at LeWeb are seriously trying to convince the industry that psychic tech is on its way. Hey, LeWeb, guess what I'm thinking. ...More
June 21, 2012 By Tim McElligott
Posted in Blog, Customer Experience Management
Tim McElligott Blog: Elfin Magic Can Steal Your Soul

Content and service providers have a small window to earn the trust of users of their services regarding privacy. If they don’t learn to police themselves soon, that window will slam shut. ...More
December 28, 2010 By Tim McElligott
Posted in Blog, Customer Experience Management, Service & Network Management, Service Creation & Delivery
Tim McElligott Blog: No Location For Old Men

People seem to be warming to the idea of selling their privacy for a coupon or two with location-based advertising. But I suspect this new business model of ad-supported mobile services won’t really be a privacy issue at all. It will be a relevance issue. ...More
August 5, 2010 By Tim McElligott
Posted in Blog
AT&T Sued by Police Chief Over Suspected Love Affair

A small-town police chief is suing AT&T for giving phone records to his wife, who suspected he was cheating on her. ...More
July 29, 2010
Posted in News