Thursday, January 28, 2010

NSF earmarks $30M for game-changing Internet research; Worst Cities to Work in IT: International Edition

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NSF earmarks $30M for game-changing Internet research
So you want to build a better Internet? The National Science Foundation today said it would spread $30 million over 2-4 projects that radically transform the "Net through new security, reliability and collaborative applications.  Read More


WHITE PAPER: Riverbed

Rapid Replication for Virtual Servers
What's the connection between virtualization and acceleration? It's deeper than you might think. See how these two hot technologies complement each other to consolidate servers, enhance DR and simplify the IT infrastructure. Learn more.

WHITE PAPER: HP

The Business Value of Consolidating on Energy-Efficient Servers
Most organizations faced with budget challenges put off capital expenditures (capex) and seek alternatives, such as extending server life cycles and extending software licenses. This paper demonstrates that such a buy and hold strategy actually adds costs to the datacenter. Learn more

Worst Cities to Work in IT: International Edition
You think you've got it bad working your IT job in Detroit, Anchorage or Cleveland? Check out our global list of the riskiest and most toxic work environments -- then count your blessings. Read More

When standards bodies are the cyber threat
Believe it or not, some practices of the groups charged with producing security standards represent cyber threats in their own right. As government and industry increasingly collaborate to enhance cyber security, it is critical these practices be considered as part of the overall cyber security framework. Read More

Why I'll Miss Sun Microsystems
An old friend sent me a link to Scott McNealy's email titled, "Thanks for a Great 28 Years," yesterday. Scott didn't really reflect on old memories in detail, but reading his words got me thinking. Read More


WHITE PAPER: IBM NWW

Increasing Energy Efficiency with x86 Servers
According to the Robert Francis Group, power efficiency will be the number one issue for IT executives for the next decade, at least. Fortunately, the combination of IBM BladeCenter Systems with the new Intel® XeonĂ’ 5500 Series processors provide the best combination of value, performance, and reliability. Download the white paper to see how. Read More

Photos from Apple's iPad event
Apple announced its latest product, the iPad, in San Francisco this morning. This is a collection of photographs Macworld took at the much anticipated event. Read More

Why Apple's iPad won't kill the Kindle
Predictions and convictions that Apple's iPad has already torpedoed the Amazon Kindle e-reader, and all the others, is just plain wrong.At least that's the view of executives at E Ink, in Cambridge, Mass., the leading maker of "electronic paper displays" for e-book readers, including the Kindle and the Sony Reader. Read More

Apple's iPad: No Surprises - Except One
My previous musings on the Apple tablet (now the iPad) were pretty much on target. Read More


WHITE PAPER: HP

Optimize Network Management, Achieve ITIL v3 goals
The key to truly efficient network management software is the ability to integrate with other management software platforms. Find out how HP now provides a completely new, rich set of out-of-the-box integration with HP software as well as third-party applications. Learn more

iPad pricing for 3G models 'ridiculous,' says hardware guru
Apple's pricing for the iPad is "ridiculous," a hardware expert said Wednesday, as he argued that the $130 price difference for 3G models means buyers of those tablets subsidize the lowest-priced model. Read More

AT&T posts $3 billion net income
AT&T reported net income of US$3 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009, up nearly 26 percent from the fourth quarter of 2008, largely due to increases in mobile subscribers. Read More

"Islam is" auto-fill is back on Google search
Of all the controversies and kerfuffles involving Google of late, none has been more of a head-scratcher than the allegation that the search giant was protecting Islamic sensibilities by self-censoring its auto-fill function. Read More



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