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Want to stop cybercrime? Follow the money
At Usenix, a cybersecurity researcher explains how the key to stopping computer criminals is in the economics of cybercrime. Read More


WEBCAST: IBM

"Free" Open Source Portals: Myth, Hype, or Reality?
Go beyond software license fees when evaluating a portal solution. Learn more about Key trends in the portal market, what's driving demand for portals, cost drivers for portal projects and what to consider when evaluating commercial vs. open source portal solutions from experts in the industry. View Now

WHITE PAPER: BMC

How to Choose a SaaS-Based I.T. Service Management Solution
All SaaS help-desks are not created equally. From basic ticket logging to full-featured, enterprise-grade service management solutions, there truly is something for everyone. Learn more about the key factors in deciding between a comprehensive or a slimmer selection for your organization. Learn More Today!

Cisco distracted by reorg
First, it was distracted by entering too many new markets. Now it's distracted by exiting them. Read More

Where the IT jobs are
With help from Dice.com, we break down where and for what skills demand is highest. Read More

Cisco backs embattled RSA SecurID in new security architecture
With all of the recent security problems around RSA's SecurID two-factor authentication technology as a backdrop, Cisco today made it clear that it's still a major supporter of SecurID by including the two-factor authentication token as a main security component in what Cisco calls its "PCI 2.0 Architecture" of assembled Cisco, EMC, RSA, VMware and HyTrust products. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Raritan

Best Practices: KVM Smart Card Authentication Systems
Selecting a smart card-enabled KVM system? Choose one that supports PKI authentication to multiple servers from a single location and makes the necessary KVM feature adjustments to enable seamless use of the reader. This White Paper examines best practices when evaluating a Smart Card solution. Learn More

Daily innovation smackdown: Steve Jobs vs. Paul Otellini
Intel must really pull some weight, as Paul Otellini has defeated Mark Zuckerberg and Lou Gerstner already. But now he goes up against Apple's big cheese, Steve Jobs. Jobs beat out Miguel de Icaza in the first round and then friend Steve Wozniak in the second round. Which one will advance to be the final contestant to reach the semifinals? Vote now! Read More

Et tu, Adobe? Dropping Adobe AIR support for desktop Linux
Folks can quibble about the market share of the Linux desktop, but Adobe has read the tea leaves and said it's not interested in pursuing desktop Linux with Adobe AIR. But things look good for Android. Read More

HP, Toshiba collaborate on cloud computing
Hewlett-Packard and Toshiba will collaborate to push cloud computing and related services to infrastructure organizations, the companies said on Thursday. Read More


WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies

CIOs Feel the Pressure to Optimize the Online Experience
In this exclusive survey, CIOs weigh in on the business impact of application performance. This white paper presents the survey results and offers guidance on building a business case to optimize the customer experience with consistently excellent application performance. Learn More

Study finds technology embracers are a shiny, happy lot
A new study from marketing firm Ogilvy & Mathers and online communities company Communispace finds U.S. familes that embrace technology have a more optimistic outlook on life today and for their children's future. Read More

LulzSec claims CIA website hack
The CIA's main public-facing web site appears to have been taken down by hacking group LulzSec earlier today. Read More

Live and Learn: 10 Unforgettable Facebook Follies
It's amazing what people do in the name of Facebook, and the first half of 2011 was no exception. Here are 10 of the most memorable failures, bad ideas and regrettable decisions that left us shaking our heads. Read More

A low-tech salute to the Boston Bruins
My 9-year-olds didn't believe we were really going to do it, as apparently I'm not the kind of Dad who ushers his children outside near 11 p.m. to bang pots and pans in celebration of the Boston Bruins winning the Stanley Cup. Read More



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Where do you think cloud computing is headed? This survey enables you to share your views on some potential future events, trends and technology changes driven by cloud computing. By compiling the shared knowledge, opinions and insights of survey participants, everyone will get a clearer view on which changes and trends are more, or less, likely to actually occur. That knowledge will be invaluable in helping you shape your private, public and hybrid cloud strategy and plans for the future.Take the survey.

GOODIES FROM THE SUBNETS
Up for grabs from the Subnets: Cisco Subnet: 15 copies of IPv6 for Enterprise Networks books. Microsoft Subnet: A set of classes for a Microsoft Cert from Webucator and Polycom videoconferencing system. Enter here.

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