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Nokia trials free WiFi

Admire Moyo
By Admire Moyo, ITWeb news editor.
Johannesburg, 02 Nov 2011

Nokia trials free WiFi

Nokia has switched on a trial of a free WiFi service in central London, reports the BBC.

From 1 November until the end of 2011, the public will be able to use the high-speed service in certain parts of the city, courtesy of the phone firm.

If the two-month trial is deemed a success, the Finnish company plans to turn it into a fully fledged free WiFi service early in 2012.

Juniper in Samsung Android tie-up

Juniper Networks has integrated its Junos Pulse security platform with Samsung's Android handset line, adding a number of features not currently offered on other Android devices, according to V3.co.uk.

The integration provides SSL VPN connections so that smartphones and tablets can interact securely with enterprise networks, and allows administrators to remotely scan systems for malware, as well as manage and remove software without the need for user interaction.

The features build on Junos Pulse, the mobile security and management platform offered for iOS, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices, as well as Android.

Groupon founders to retain control

Once Groupon goes public on Friday, its founding trio won't be giving up their sway over the daily deals giant they started in October 2008, thanks to a dual-class share structure that's rigged in their favour, reveals Cnet.

According to an amended SEC filing posted yesterday, Groupon's three founders - CEO Andrew Mason, executive chairman Eric Lefkosky, and director Bradley Keywell - will control 58.1% of the voting shares of outstanding capital stock.

Specifically, the founders will own 34.1% of Class A common stock - each share of which gets one vote - and 100% of super voting Class B shares, which each get 150 votes.

Celeb 'hacker' pleads not guilty

A Florida man pleaded not guilty to hacking into the e-mails of Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera, Mila Kunis and other celebrities, following his arrest last month, states AFP.

Christopher Chaney, 35, appeared in court in Los Angeles three weeks after he was detained, following an 11-month investigation by agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

He was allowed to remain free, but his bail was increased from $10 000 - set when he initially appeared in court in Florida - to $110 000, and a tentative trial date of 27 December was set.

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