Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Broadband stimulus funding timeline set; AT&T earmarks $11B for wireless, wireline broadband

HP services menu goes a la carte; Scanning for network vulnerabilities; Cheapskate iTunes Store tips
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Broadband stimulus funding timeline set by government

Brad Reed By Brad Reed
Members from several government agencies delivered on Tuesday a basic timeline for funding broadband stimulus projects, with the goal of getting all broadband stimulus money out the door by October 2010. Read full story

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Microsoft next month plans to release a toolkit to help business customers begin testing their existing applications for compatibility with Windows 7.

Cheapskate iTunes Store tips
Unless you're on the receiving end of the latest round of financial bailouts, you understand that the economy is in pretty miserable shape. And, because it is, you're likely keeping a sterner eye on expenses. With that in mind, allow me to offer a few tips for saving money at the iTunes Store.

Hitachi pleads guilty, to pay fine in LCD price-fixing probe
Hitachi Displays joined LG, Chunghwa and Sharp among companies that have pleaded guilty to participating in price fixing in the LCD market.

HP services menu goes a la carte
HP unbundles its outsourcing services so customers can mix and match offerings while keeping costs down.

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Podcast: More tools for job hunters
Ron talks with more job hunting experts offering advice on checking references, how to look for your next job and staying organized. Guests include Heidi Allison-Shane from AllisonTaylor.com, Tony Lee from CareerCast.com, and Laura Stack from ProductivityPro.com. (53:45)

12 changes that would give U.S. cybersecurity a much needed kick in the pants
Potential cyber attacks against federal and private-sector networks loom larger every day and that's while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made some important efforts, it has yet to fulfill many of the myriad responsibilities placed on it by the national cybersecurity plan.

Enter for a Microsoft training giveaway from New Horizons
New Horizons Computer Training is offering a free Microsoft training course worth up to $2,500 to be given to one lucky Microsoft Subnet reader. Deadline for entry is March 31.


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Webcast: Data center server selection.
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03/11/09

Today's most-read stories:

  1. Microsoft Windows on a mainframe?
  2. Exchange alternatives: Pros and cons
  3. Symantec identifies third Downadup/Conflicker variant
  4. Iridium satellite network back to full strength after collision
  5. Juniper introduces Adaptive Threat Management
  6. Mobile browsers bring new security headaches
  7. Inexpensive scanners can 'fingerprint' paper
  8. Vendors face off in 11n 'challenge'
  9. Microsoft confirms IE8 kill switch in Windows 7
  10. To Tweet or not to Tweet, that's not an option
  11. Microsoft TechFest: Commute UX dialog system for in-car infotainment


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