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	Four crazy tech ideas from Google's Solve for X project Google promised radical technology proposals would be a part of its Solve for X project and its initial offerings so far haven't disappointed. Read More WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems 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. Learn More In this Issue Windows 8 strives for optimal battery life White House science/technology extravaganza Cisco boosted profit, sales in Q2 while cutting costs Foxconn said to have been hacked by group critical of working conditions Security Researchers: 'Did Google Pull a Fast One on Firefox and Safari Users?' Another survey that shows vendors think you're stupid iPhone, iPod touch meet NERF Lazer Tag Demand growing for application performance management tools, experts say Microsoft exec: Lync-Skype integration a 'compelling opportunity' 4 Ways to Prevent Domain Name Hijacking WHITE PAPER: Internap New eBook: Choosing a Green Colocation Provider As the world's appetite for apps increases, so does the demand for processing power and the energy to fuel it. Is your colocation provider truly addressing this growing need with sensitivity to the environment? Learn More Windows 8 strives for optimal battery life Windows 8 is stingy doling out power to applications, particularly what Microsoft calls Metro-style applications written specifically for the operating system, all in an effort to prolong battery life. Read More White House science/technology extravaganza From President Obama firing marshmallow cannon to cool robots, the White House-hosted Science Fair showed off all manner of future technologies Read More Cisco boosted profit, sales in Q2 while cutting costs Cisco Systems posted year-over-year gains in revenue and profit for its fiscal second quarter on Wednesday, reporting net sales up 10.8 percent to US$11.5 billion, and said it met a key cost-cutting goal one quarter early. Read More WHITE PAPER: NetIQ First Industy-Wide BSM Maturity Benchmark Study This first-of-its-kind benchmark study reporting the IT and Business maturity illustrating the business service management imperative today. The survey offers insight into the current and future state of the Business Service Management imperative across global organizations. Learn More Foxconn said to have been hacked by group critical of working conditions Hackers claimed to have stolen internal data from Apple supplier Foxconn, and leaked the information online, in response to media reports of poor working conditions at the electronics manufacturer's factories in China. Read More Security Researchers: 'Did Google Pull a Fast One on Firefox and Safari Users?' Social engineering comes in all flavors, from white hats pen testing enterprise security to plain old criminals -- who happen to play in the cyber world -- so cyber criminals who want you to click on a link for a drive-by-download, otherwise convince you to download malware, or who use phishing attacks to bait you into believing lies and inputting vital life, sensitive business, or financial information.... Read More Another survey that shows vendors think you're stupid It's time for a pop quiz. The press release reads: Read More WHITE PAPER: Cyrus One Consolidating Data Center Support This paper explores issues that arise when an enterprise that leverages collocated data-center support requires substantial growth in information technology infrastructure. Learn More! iPhone, iPod touch meet NERF Lazer Tag Hasbro, realizing that iPhone and iPod touch enthusiasts might have such a hard time putting down their gadgets to actually play NERF Lazer Tag, will soon combine Apple technologies with its popular shoot-em-up game. Read More Demand growing for application performance management tools, experts say The growing importance of reliable applications in the enterprise has opened a lucrative market opportunity for application performance management vendors, some of which have taken full advantage lately. Read More Microsoft exec: Lync-Skype integration a 'compelling opportunity' Microsoft is looking at creating a bridge between Lync, its enterprise IM, voice and video communications product, and Skype as part of its broader initiative to extend the Office platform, a company executive said on Wednesday. Read More 4 Ways to Prevent Domain Name Hijacking A company's domain name is one of its most valuable assets, yet businesses do little to protect them from being hijacked. As DNS hijacking becomes more prevalent, IT leaders need to understand how they can protect their companies from the damages domain hijacking wreaks. Here are four tips. Read More
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