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Daily News: PM This newsletter is sponsored by Credant Technologies Majority Say iPods are a Security Risk In a recent survey hundreds of IT executives were asked how they view and use portable storage and media devices. And they were also asked how they protect their corporate data from these potentially troubling devices. While 67% of respondents say they believe iPods are a threat today only 12% are taking security measures to stop data leakage. Click here to get the full survey report. Network World Daily News: PM, 08/16/07 Breaking news Citrix: XenSource fills critical virtualization hole in product portfolio Citrix's announcement that it would acquire XenSource demonstrates the company’s plans to support the most relevant application delivery technologies possible, company officials say. Network World Senior Editor Denise Dubie talked with Wasson to learn more about why Citrix made this move now and what it means to corporate IT customers. The top 10 most-read NEWS STORIES this week Get Up to Speed on the Latest in WLANs Easily stay on top of the latest developments and issues in WLAN technology, standards, security, telephony, management and more with Network World's latest Executive Guide, "Keeping Up With the Wireless Whirlwind." Click here to download! 1. 10 Claims that scare security pros 2. New URI browser flaws worse than first thought 3. Microsoft releases super bundle of security patches 4. Moore’s Law meltdown fueling efficiency, panelists say 5. Citrix/XenSource union raises virtualization ante; challenges will grow 6. 802.11n wireless LAN tests show 'unbelievable' results at state college 7. Cisco: SONA promises advanced next-generation networks 8. Citrix acquires XenSource for desktop and server virtualization 9. Nude publisher Perfect 10 sues Microsoft 10. Sun, IBM ink OS agreement The top 5 most-read IN-DEPTH STORIES this week 1. IT optimization the Lucasfilm way 2. Vista prevents users from playing high-def content, researcher says 3. VoIP hacker talks: Service provider nets easy pickings 4. How does Cisco predict market transitions? 5. Philly goes wild for Wi-Fi The top 5 most-read BLOGS and COLUMNS this week 1. Verizon vs. the Needham Fire Department 2. Verizon turns another hose on fire flap 3. Blowing in the ionic wind: Cool chips promise more powerful computers, advanced applications 4. Verizon tech sets fire to home - accidentally 5. Will Torvalds Sue VMWare? The most-read REVIEW this week WAN acceleration offers huge payoff

TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: 1. Verizon vs. the Needham Fire Department 2. Microsoft's super bundle of security patches 3. 10 claims that scare security pros 4. Citrix acquires XenSource in a $500M deal 5. Nude publisher Perfect 10 sues Microsoft 6. Cool chips promise more powerful computers 7. Facebook users easy identity theft targets 8. SCO claim to Unix dead in the water 9. VMware IPO flies out of the gate 10. Rove quits to spend more time with iPhone MOST-READ REVIEW: WAN acceleration offers huge payoff

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