Would BEA disappear under Oracle? Videoconferencing made for Dr. Phil

Daily News: AM This newsletter is sponsored by Awareness Technologies Inc Whitepaper: Protection from internal threats Learn how desktop agents better protect against internal security threats than network-based security solutions. Discover how you can gain total visibility into each employee's PC with desktop agents so you can quickly respond to suspicious activities. Network World Daily News: AM, 10/15/07 Would BEA disappear under Oracle? Oracle’s bid to purchase BEA Systems would eliminate a direct competitor, but analysts say BEA customers probably don’t have to worry about Oracle dropping BEA’s successful product line. Plus: A look at Oracle’s 10 acquisitions in 2007 Videoconferencing made for Dr. Phil While videoconferencing has proven its worth for corporate meetings and distance learning, researchers say the technology could also play a big role in mediating disputes between coworkers, neighbors and family members. IBM Gas Gauge lets mainframe customers see energy use in real time Big Blue launched a program that lets mainframe customers monitor energy use in real time. IBM’s metering system works by grabbing energy and cooling statistic from internal sensors that are now standard equipment in the company’s System z9 mainframes. Discover the Benefits to a Hybrid Storage Plan Download this Special Brief: Going beyond Disk vs. Tape. In it you will learn how these technologies should be used in combination to create the most powerful storage solution for your enterprise. Click Here for More Information FCC lifts AT&T pricing restrictions The FCC announced today that it will grant AT&T relief from pricing restrictions for its broadband infrastructure and fiber capabilities, despite the objections of some telecom providers. Femtocell opportunities growing, panelists say With femtocells gaining more attention as a potential money-saving technology, several companies are racing to claim space in the emerging femtocell market, said a recent panel hosted by MassNetComms. 10 funniest Microsoft YouTube videos We've scoured through hundreds of possibilities and have come up with 10 choice picks. You gotta check them out. INTERVIEW How one manager deals with dwindling IT talent pool Research from the Society for Information Management revealed IT managers worry most about attracting, developing and retaining IT talent. James Kritcher, vice president of IT at White Electronic Designs, weighs in. BLOGS Today on Microsoft Subnet Novell quietly updates its Linux customer indemnification policy while a Microsoft connection is found in the first Linux IP lawsuit. Dell says: Linux is growing despite Microsoft's threats. Chandler project: The open-source Outlook killer? Today on Cisco Subnet Cisco vs. Microsoft: Now video conferencing is the battle turf: Microsoft's $3,000 RoundTable is telepresence lite. Are CCIEs protecting their turf to the detriment of employers? Will 2007 be the year for a Cisco shares dividend?

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