Friday, August 10, 2012

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Google to pay $22.5 million fine over privacy practices
]Google will pay a historic fine to settle U.S. government charges that it violated privacy laws when it tracked via cookies users of Apple's Safari browser. Read More


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WHITE PAPER: HP

Bring Your Own Mobile Devices to School
In today's educational environments, more and more students, guests, and faculty are bringing in their own Wi-Fi devices into the school's network. This paper discusses the challenges and solutions IT administrators are facing and how to address the security and management of the multiple devices being introduced into the wireless/wired network. Learn more.

How to Send Sensitive Information Via Email
Suppose corporate needs your bank's routing and account numbers to get you set up for direct deposits. Or the IT department needs your password to upgrade or modify your account. Read More

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CEOs talk about outsourcing, customers, mobility, big data and so much more
In a recent series of interviews, IDG Enterprises's chief content officer, John Gallant, spoke with several CEOs about a wide range of current challenges facing top tech executives. Some put the customer first, and some decidedly do not. Register to download the PDF. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Motorola

WiNG 5 Wireless LAN: Delivering Better Quality of Experience
Can your wireless network infrastructure handle the growing numbers of mobile devices taking significant bandwidth bites out of your network? The good news is that with smart, cost-effective wireless infrastructure investments, not only can you scale quickly to secure the growing number of devices you serve, but also optimize their performance. Learn More.

Fewer outsourcing contracts going around, says research firm
The number of new IT and business process outsourcing contracts worldwide dropped by 20 percent to 411 in the second quarter from 516 in the same quarter a year ago, with average contract values also sliding, a research firm said. Read More

In face of breaches, malware, unscrupulous users, US needs to update online privacy protection
The fast moving world of Internet time has left the federal government behind when it comes to protecting your private information. MORE: The weirdest, wackiest and coolest sci/tech stories of 2012 (so far!) Read More


WHITE PAPER: Xirrus

Tablets in the Enterprise
Tablets are replacing laptops at lightning speed. Whether company-issued or part of the BYOD phenomenon, the increased use of smart devices has resulted in a dramatic shift in network traffic with an emphasis on wireless. This paper explains how to predict Wi-Fi demands and architect a best-fit wireless network strategy for your environment. Learn more.

25 Awesome Gadgets for $50 or Less
We scoured the Web for the best deals on 25 gadgets you might actually want to buy. All you have to do is sit back and click through the slideshow. Read More

As Dad helps control Curiosity, family will live on 'Mars time'
Once Curiosity lands on Mars, NASA lead flight director David Oh and his colleagues responsible for the rover's operation will be required to live their earthly lives on Mars time. Oh's wife, Bryn, and their three children - Braden, 13, Ashlyn, 10, and Devyn, 8 -- will do so as well, by choice and in the spirit of adventure. Read More



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