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PDFs that exploit iPhone, iPad zero-day available on the Web
German government security officials warned that one of the recently revealed Apple iOS flaws could be put to malicious use. Read More


WHITE PAPER: MSDI

5 Ways to Cash in on Cost Reductions
Partnering with independent experts can be the key to IT innovation amidst stringent budgets. This paper discusses: • The quick savings hit from virtualization • How consolidating support and maintenance costs to a 3rd party can yield 40% savings • Reconsiderations for "rip and replace" Read more

WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems

Guide to Workforce Continuity Through Virtualization
Examine this Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Preparedness Checklist to see how your organization measures up in planning, testing and review. Learn more.

Top 5 worries keeping IT pros up at night
What keeps you up at night? IT pros share what weighs most heavily on their minds. Read More

Cool iPhone space-watching apps
NASA, space shuttle launch, star gazing, space weather lead package of cool iPhone apps. Read More

Apple developing fixes for dangerous iOS vulnerabilities
Apple said on Thursday that it is developing a fix for vulnerabilities that affect its iPhone, iPad and some iPod touch models, a problem that the German government warned could be used to steal confidential data. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Alcatel-Lucent, Arista, Avaya, Brocade, IBM, and Juniper

An Approach that Meets the Requirements of Cloud Computing
The advent of cloud computing changes the approach to data center networks in terms of throughput and resilience. The ability to scale, control, visualize and customize the cloud network is an important evolution to a "data center-in-the-box" approach. Learn more!

2011 brings fewer layoffs for high-tech workers
Here's a rare bit of good news for the U.S. economy: Fewer high-tech workers are being laid off in 2011 compared to last year, according to a report compiled by outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Read More

Unplugged on vacation: Hotels reward gadget-free guests
To encourage more people to unplug and unwind, some hotels are offering incentives for guests who are willing to surrender their myriad gadgetry -- cell phones, laptops, tablets and e-readers -- at the front desk. Read More

Google warns businesses: Hands off Google+ ... for now
Businesses and brands looking to stake out turf in the early exploration of Google's new social networking platform are being urged to hold their horses. In fact, Google is warning those eager prospectors to avoid building business-related Google+ profiles ... or they will be "shut down." Read More


WHITE PAPER: Raritan

Data Center Transformations
Build outs, consolidations and acquisitions are large-scale projects that can be very disruptive and require careful planning and implementation to maintain operations. This white paper examines the process and what's required to meet IT goals and objectives and maintain business continuity. Read now!

Another Harry Potter movie, another invisibility cloak project
Nothing like the anticipation surrounding a Harry Potter movie premiere to stoke interest in invisibility cloaks. Read More

Video: Facebook launches video chat with Skype
Social networking service Facebook is hoping to connect its users face to face across the Internet. On Wednesday the company launched a video chat feature that was developed with Skype. Read More

Imagine Cup 2011 (NYC) - Post 1 - Setup Day
I just arrived into New York City for the Microsoft Imagine Cup worldwide competition finals in my 6th year as the IT Challenge competition head judge!  This year's competition started with over 100,000 students from over 83 countries participating in various technology competitions. Read More

Cloud Computing's Present and Future: What You Need to Know
Cloud computing is entering companies with the momentum of a locomotive, writes CIO.com virtualization blogger Bernard Golden. Here, he shares the striking facts about cloud computing's present and future that he obtained while attending recent conferences on cloud computing. Read More



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GOODIES FROM THE SUBNETS
Up for grabs from the Subnets: Cisco Subnet: 15 copies of IPv6 for Enterprise Networks books. Microsoft Subnet: A set of classes for a Microsoft Cert from Webucator and Polycom videoconferencing system. Enter here.

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Five potential Facebook killers
The social networking scene is constantly in flux. Facebook is at the top of the heap right now, but challengers are springing up all the time, hoping to leverage the next big wave into a lucrative IPO. Here are five social media sites that are creating a buzz.

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