A software expert who broke Apple's iTunes copy-protection software plans to license his technology to third parties. Apple's system, called FairPlay, ensures that users can only play iTunes on iPods.
Jon Lech Johansen, the man responsible for the crack, believes competitors such as Sony and Creative Technology will license his software. This would enable their MP3 players to play iTunes songs, which account for about 88 percent of legally downloaded music.
Aside from the legal complications, it's unlikely that this technology would help rivals gain ground against the iPod. Apple doesn't dominate the market because of its song library. It rules because it makes stylish devices that have cool features. A more effective strategy would be to crack Apple's genius for design. --Andrew Conry-Murray, [email protected]
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
