Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Want security, privacy? Turn off that smartphone, tablet GPS

Back-to-school tech guide 2012 | Mark Zuckerberg praises mobile app, accidentally brings down small company's website

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Want security, privacy? Turn off that smartphone, tablet GPS
People with smartphones and tablets may be giving Apple and Android apps they download the permission to capture their geolocation data to know where they are, but security experts are making the strong argument to just say no instead -- and turn off that GPS function unless really needed. Read More


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Introducing BlackBerry® Mobile Fusion
Easily manage and secure mobile device deployments with BlackBerry® Mobile Fusion. From a single interface, manage BlackBerry® smartphones, BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablets and devices that use the iOS® and Android™ operating systems. Put an end to mobile chaos. Learn more at blackberry.com/mobilefusion

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Don't just think fast. THINK SMART.
Nytro™ Architecture. Intelligent solid-state storage solutions for accelerating datacenter applications. When it comes to OLTP, milliseconds matter. But budgets don't grow as fast as data. By combining solid-state storage with intelligent software, the LSI Nytro product portfolio aligns the solution to your need and to your budget. Experience 30 Days of Faster. With a FREE Trial of Nytro SSD. Intelligent Application Acceleration for the Datacenter. The Smarter Way to Faster. See if you qualify for 30 Days of Faster at www.TheSmarterWaytoFaster.com.

Back-to-school tech guide 2012
Feel that chill? That's not the end of summer approaching; it's the beginning of another school year. With student budgets in mind, we've gathered 10 items -- gadgets, gear and apps -- that'll improve a college student's life, whether in the classroom, in the dorm or around campus. Read More

Mark Zuckerberg praises mobile app, accidentally brings down small company's website
At 10:31 p.m. on Sunday evening, Mark Zuckerberg updated his Facebook status. He was grilling a steak, and noticed that the iOS app he was using to monitor the meat's temperature had integrated Facebook to inform users Friends what it was they were cooking for dinner. Having become excited by the discovery that the site he founded had organically popped up in a product he was using, he wanted to inform... Read More

Windows 8 $15 Upgrade Offer: A FAQ for Recent PC Buyers
Microsoft is now taking sign-ups for $15 Windows 8 Pro upgrades, an offer that is available to anyone who purchased a new PC on June 2 or later. Microsoft is handling registration directly through WindowsUpgradeOffer.com. Read More

Class of 2016: Born of cyberspace; no need for TV, CDs or airline tickets but cannot miss "The Daily Show"
In one of the more interesting annual measurement of society the Beloit College Mindset List offers a snapshot of what the entering college class of 2016 likes and dislikes. Read More

Google's Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde Patent Personality
We are all tired of reading about this tech giant suing that tech giant over patent infringement or unholy alliances of tech giants spending 100's of millions of dollars to buy up patent portfolios from the dead carcasses of tech companies that rolled over and died. For a long time Google was different. Their open disdain for the whole software patent system made them a little hipper. They were part... Read More


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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.

Google cooks up API to streamline enterprise license management
Google has a new API that IT administrators can use to simplify and automate the management of end user licenses for Google Drive and Maps Coordinate. Read More

Dell names new enterprise chief as profit drops 18 percent
Dell has tapped a former Hewlett-Packard executive to run its server, networking and storage division, an important area for Dell as it tries to expand its data center business and reduce its dependence on PCs. Read More

Federal judges given more leeway to discourage social media use by jurors
Federal judges are getting new instructions on how to discourage juror use of social media via mobile or other computing devices during a trial. Read More

Mitel, VMware and Vidyo collaborate to deliver video
Mitel, VMware, and Vidyo have joined forces to integrate Mitel's virtualized Unified Communicator (UC) Advanced client software and the VidyoConferencing collaboration solution with VMware View to deliver a single solution. The joint solution is designed to deliver videoconferencing, voice, presence, secure instant messaging, audio and Web conferencing, document sharing, voice messaging and email. Read More

Technology's Dark Side: Devious Devices Designed to Harm You
We're accustomed to the idea of hackers trying to crack our computers, but today our TVs, cars, phones, and appliances are becoming increasingly vulnerable as we use technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, cellular, and GPS to connect them. Read More


WEBCAST: VCE/VMware

Demystifying Desktop Virtualization
Organizations faced with the growing costs and security concerns created by the quantity and diversity of personal computers and devices need a more secure, cost effective, flexible desktop environment. Now organizations can rapidly deploy a more secure, cost effective and flexible desktop environment. View Now

Top Challenges Facing Healthcare CIOs
Few industries face as many IT challenges as healthcare, where government mandates, security requirements and a need to replace outdated technology make a CIO's job difficult. Read More

Self Service: The most understated reason why SDNs will rock your world
As I noted previously, two surveys give different pictures about SDNs. My take: every enterprise will adopt SDNs, but lower hardware prices will not be the biggest reason. Here's why: Read More

Crisis malware infects VMware virtual machines, researchers say
The Windows version of Crisis, a piece of malware discovered in July, is capable of infecting VMware virtual machine images, Windows Mobile devices and removable USB drives, according to researchers from antivirus vendor Symantec. Read More

4 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Big Data Initiative
Big data holds much promise for organizations seeking ways to improve business processes. Before reaching that point, though, you need to know what data you'll need, how you'll get it, how you'll use it and what you expect to learn from it. Learn how to start answering those questions here. Read More

T-Mobile USA to offer unlimited HSPA+ data from Sept. 5
T-Mobile USA is offering from Sept. 5 what it has dubbed as its Unlimited Nationwide 4G data plan, which features no data caps or speed limits, the operator said on Tuesday. Read More



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