Thursday, August 23, 2012

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Sneak peek: Firefox 15 Web browser
Currently in beta, the Firefox 15 Web browser is set for full release on Aug. 28. Here's a brief look at the new features Mozilla may have in store. Read More


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Introducing BlackBerry® Mobile Fusion
Easily manage and secure mobile device deployments with BlackBerry® Mobile Fusion. From a single interface, manage BlackBerry® smartphones, BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets and devices that use the iOS® and Android™ operating systems. Put an end to mobile chaos. Learn more at blackberry.com/mobilefusion

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Traditional WLAN vs. ADTRAN's Virtual Wireless LAN (vWLAN)
The substantial differences between a traditional hardware controller-based wireless LAN and ADTRAN's virtual wireless LAN (hypervisor-based) are detailed in ADTRAN's WLAN vs. vWLAN comparison chart. Learn more.

Free clouds! Piston latest to jump on 'freemium' bandwagon
Piston Cloud Computing -- which bills itself as the OpenStack enterprise company -- is the latest cloud vendor to offer a free or low-cost version of its software for customer trials and proofs of concepts. Read More

Sign up for Google Apps or lose Postini access forever
Postini users will have to convert to Google Apps by 2013 or lose access to their email archiving and security features, Google announced in a recent official blog post. Read More

Home Wi-Fi routers could operate as emergency network, say scientists
German researchers have proposed using home Wi-Fi routers as a backup mesh network in the event that cell and phone systems in cities and towns are overwhelmed during emergencies. Read More

Dumbest & craziest sports technology moments of 2012
From phony websites to regrettable tweets to Apple Siri chatter, it's clear athletes and technology often don't mix well Read More


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Big Data Done Right
In this live, interactive Webcast you will learn how to reap the benefits of big data through a practical unified architecture; how to improve performance with in-memory technology; and how to lower costs and increase scalability through cloud computing. Register now.

New BIOS security standards aimed at fighting rootkit attacks
There's a growing threat of attacks on computer basic input/output system (BIOS) firmware, and to deter it, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is putting in place new security guidelines for updating the BIOS. And in doing this, NIST is getting high-tech manufacturing to raise the bar on security. Read More

iTypewriter: Old-school iPad add-on
An Edinburgh, Scotland product designer named Austin Yang has concocted an Apple iPad add-on that lets you convert your tablet into a typewriter, complete with the clickety-clack noises. RELATED: iPhone 5 parody video -- latest smartphone is... a camera IPHONEYS: The iPhone 5 edition Read More

FCC Cites Broadband Gaps: Digital Divide Persists
In the FCC's eighth survey of the broadband landscape it was acknowledged that ISPs have made progress in expanding their network footprints, but significant gaps in coverage still exist. The report has therefore concluded that broadband providers are not moving toward universal service in a "reasonable and timely" fashion. Read More

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How IT Innovation and Mobility Empower Unilever
Rod Hefford, CIO for Global Customer Development and Supply Chain at Unilever, discusses they key goals of their Compass strategy, how IT is organized to drive innovation globally. Hefford also explains how mobility is empowering Unilever to respond to changing market conditions and customer needs, and is fostering a virtuous cycle of improvement. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Aerohive

The iEverything Enterprise
Virtualization, cloud computing, and wireless technology are fundamentally changing enterprise computing, providing revolutionary gains in productivity and cost savings. Powerful enterprise applications can now be delivered to almost any device, anywhere, at any time. Learn more.

AT&T explains why their position regarding FaceTime over cellular is legitimate
With iOS 6, Apple's FaceTime will for the first time be available over 3G. Sounds great, right? Well, as things typically go, FaceTime over 3G is subject to carrier approval and if you happen to be an AT&T user who likes to FaceTime, you better have a readily available Wi-Fi access point. AT&T announced last week that FaceTime over cellular will only be available to customers who sign up for a new... Read More

New video compression technology will cut bandwidth use in half, says Ericsson
HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) will revolutionize delivery of TV services to all types of devices including smartphones and tablets, according to Ericsson, which will launch what it says will be the first live TV encoder compatible with the technology at the IBC trade show next month. Read More

BYOD makes employees work extra 20 hours unpaid
Many employees are working up to 20 additional hours per week unpaid as a result of bring your own device (BYOD) policies adopted by their firms. Read More

More Cybersecurity Experts Blast US IT Security Legislation
In the second of a series of posts on the subject of current U.S. cybersecurity legislation, CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman speaks with experts from Appthority, Axway, Kindsight Security Labs, Rapid7, Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions and Voltage Security for their takes on the laws. Read More

 
 
 

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