New GM Podcast Hits the Right Spot

GM posted a new podcast to the GM FastLane Blog yesterday - and hits the right spot with content, production and presentation that validates the concept of this rapidly-emerging medium as a business communication tool.

The Dangers of Peer-to-Peer Systems

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) systems do not operate on secure lines, thus providing a conduit for hackers to enter a network or computer, access personal and confidential information, as well as deploy viruses or worms. Users of P2P systems are prime targets and/or launching points for malicious hacker attacks simply because it requires downloading and sharing electronic files or programs, not to mention usage on publicly open…

How Will IAC Purchase Change Ask?

When the week began, those who follow the search engine industry were greeted with news of Ask.com's impending purchase by IAC, owner of Internet properties like Ticketmaster and Expedia.com. The sale was made for a reported at about $1.85 billion, not a bad sum for the 4th place search engine.