Thursday, December 01, 2011

Mobile privacy debate reignites over hidden smartphone app

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Mobile privacy debate reignites over hidden smartphone app
New details on a hidden smartphone software application that collects data on user activities has sparked renewed debate over smartphone privacy. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Trend Micro

Before Taking the Cloud Plunge
Security and privacy are critical concerns for those considering cloud adoption. The differences between SaaS, PaaS and IaaS are significant and require careful due diligence. This paper will help you do the homework necessary to compare security practices and determine which model is right for your organization. Read More

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10 Things Your Next Firewall Must Do
Choosing a next-generation firewall is more than a simple comparison of technical features. It's about balancing the needs of the business with the risks associated with modern applications. Gain access to valuable information in one location- read articles and watch videos that will empower you to make the right decision. Learn More!

Top 15 App Accessories for iPhone and iPad
Turn your iOS device into a pinball machine, a helicopter cockpit, or the ultimate TV remote with these imaginative combinations of hardware and apps. Read More

Making Sense of Cisco's Borderless Networks Architecture
By definition, Cisco's Borderless Network Architecture means a network with no borders. It's a simple statement, but from the conversations I've had with decision makers, it's not the simplest concept to grasp. Read More

Don't expect Woz to bid on 'The Contract That Founded Apple'
News this week that Sotheby's will auction off "The Contract That Founded Apple" - a partnership signed April 1, 1976, by the late Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne -- no doubt caught the eye of techie collectors and even sparked speculation that Apple might buy the document. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Citrix

Consolidation without Compromise
Pay more to get less consolidation? The Iron Age is over. Shift to Citrix NetScaler. 2x consolidation. For less. Get Consolidation Without Compromise now. Read more

Are the Carriers Spying On You?
I probably shouldn't be, but I was stunned to read this article from Atlantic Wire, mostly discussing some embedded (to the point of being invisible) software in some smartphones that provides analytical data to the carriers. Read More

AT&T, China Telecom to share infrastructure
AT&T and China Telecom signed an agreement on Wednesday to share telecommunications infrastructure across the U.S. and China, in a move meant to help their business customers. Read More

Google slaps down Ballmer's assertion about cloud biz
A Google executive refuted recent comments from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who said Microsoft wins enterprise cloud contracts 98 percent of the time when up against the search giant. Read More


WHITE PAPER: AMD

Building the Intelligent Cloud-Ready Data Center
For CIOs today, the challenges are many and often difficult. They must support more revenue generating projects without having to expand, rebuild or move their data centers. Many are turning to virtualization to consolidate resources and make this happen. Learn More!

Cisco releases Application Visibility and Control on Routers
Layer 7 application visibility and control (AVC) seems like the hottest buzz in the industry right now. Read More

Duqu hackers scrub evidence from command servers, shut down spying op
The hackers behind the Duqu botnet have shut down their snooping operation, according to Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab. Read More

Everything I Needed to Know about Linux I Learned from My Pets
Perhaps you aren't a pet person. Some of my best friends aren't, either. Or maybe you are Apple-obsessed or a Windows enthusiast. I love my Mac and know plenty of people who work with Windows. In any case, here are a few ways living with my pets remind me of living with Linux. Read More

Real life HAL 9000 meets Skynet: AI controlled video surveillance society
Houston-based BRS Labs provides AISight software that offers the "first autonomous 24/7 behavioral analytics solution that analyzes video content, and alerts in real time on abnormal and suspicious activity." Read More



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