Thursday, September 20, 2012

Apple iOS 6 review: A worthwhile upgrade

iPhone 5 rave reviews rollup: "lust," "it floats" and "love at first swipe" | Making the most of Windows 8: The diehard's guide

Network World Daily News AM

Forward this to a Friend >>>


Apple iOS 6 review: A worthwhile upgrade
Apple has officially released iOS 6, the latest update to the mobile OS that powers the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Michael deAgonia details what's new, what's changed and what still needs work. Read More


RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: PhoneFactor

Multi-Factor Authentication for Your Mobile Workers
Securing access to applications and data can be challenging, particularly for a workforce on the go. If your authentication measures are not keeping up, your sensitive information is at risk. PhoneFactor's Multi-Factor Success Kit is packed with tools to help you add a critical layer of security while preserving the productivity of your workers. Download the free Multi-Factor Authentication Success Kit for useful tools, including a vendor scorecard, project requirements worksheet, templates, checklists, whitepapers and more.

RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: RIM

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

iPhone 5 rave reviews rollup: "lust," "it floats" and "love at first swipe"
We don't have an iPhone 5 in our hands yet, so like many of you are living vicariously through the reviews of others. Those lucky enough to get about a week's early access to Apple's latest smartphone are tripping over themselves to dish out praise in write-ups and video reviews. Read More

Making the most of Windows 8: The diehard's guide
You may need to break many old habits to get the most out of Windows 8, but it doesn't have to be a cataclysmic event Read More

Cisco's exit from ADCs should come as no surprise
Cisco's retreat from the Layer 4-7 load balancer market should come as no surprise. It was getting pummeled by F5 and Citrix; and Cisco is increasingly virtualizing those and other ancillary capabilities to its core routing and switching products through software. Read More

Legal hurdles threaten to slow FBI's 'Rapid DNA' revolution
It's history being made -- the FBI just this month took acceptance of its first-ever "Rapid DNA" equipment for near-instant DNA analysis in the field. But use of this DNA analysis-in-a-box, which can be carried around and connected to the Internet, may be slowed because current law never envisioned such analysis being done for law-enforcement purposes outside an accredited lab. Read More


WEBCAST: Teradata

Big Data Done Right
In this live, interactive Webcast you will learn how to reap the benefits of big data through a practical unified architecture; how to improve performance with in-memory technology; and how to lower costs and increase scalability through cloud computing. Register now.

Cybercrime-fest targets mobile devices
The lineup of depressing security stats in a recent report by the Government Accountability Office on the mobile devices is growing. Let's see: Read More

Prepare your business for digital disaster
You don't have to look hard to find tales of technological disaster. The Gauss virus infiltrated thousands of Middle Eastern PCs, where it could intercept online banking credentials. Apple iPhones were revealed to be vulnerable to spoofed SMS messages. Floods all but demolished Western Digital's hard drive production facilities in Thailand. Read More

iPhone 5 specs hint at international LTE roaming -- eventually
U.S. buyers of the iPhone 5 won't have international LTE roaming when the highly anticipated device hits the street on Friday, but information from Apple, the FCC and carriers offers glimmers of hope that foreign LTE networks will be in reach eventually. Read More

Who makes up OpenStack?
OpenStack is a big project with a lot of supporters. But just who makes up OpenStack? Read More


WHITE PAPER: ITinvolve

How ITinvolve Blows Away the Service Desk Status Quo
Learn how a new cloud-based approach provides a personalized social platform where your IT professionals can see a comprehensive view of your IT environment. Learn More!

Can a 4G LTE hotspot survive a train trek?
As I write this, I'm currently on the Amtrak Acela Express train from Providence, R.I., to New York City. Joining me on this journey is the Verizon Jetpack, a 4G LTE MiFi (made by Novatel Wireless, model 4620L) unit that acts as a bridge between my Wi-Fi client (a MacBook Pro) and the 4G LTE wireless service offered by Verizon Wireless. Read More

Microsoft raises Office 2013 prices to push new Office 365 sub plans
Microsoft this week raised prices of its Office suite by as much as 17% and eliminated multi-license packs, all part of a plan to push consumers and small businesses toward new subscription programs, analysts said. Read More

Ford showcases tech inside its 2013 model cars
IDG News Service takes the Ford Fusion hybrid for a spin around San Francisco. The 2013 model car will be available sometime this Fall. Read More

10 Offbeat Gifts for the Facebook Obsessed
From tombstones to oven mitts, here's a collection of gifts suitable for the most devout Facebook aficionados. What's not to 'Like?' Read More



SLIDESHOWS

TEST: 6 free email servers for small businesses
hMailServer (Windows only) wins our test; Citadel (Linux only) comes in a close second

JOIN THE NETWORK WORLD COMMUNITIES
As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity). Network World on Facebook Network World on LinkedIn

MOST-READ STORIES

  1. Hackers exploit 0-day: Kick IE to the curb or catch a nasty Poison Ivy itch?
  2. Arista looks to ward off Cisco with new low-latency switch
  3. Emoticon to turn 30 despite Penn Jillette's objections
  4. Maybe with help from Google and Adobe, Microsoft can kill Windows XP
  5. iPhone 5 vs. BlackBerry: BlackBerry could still surprise, despite Apple's ascendance
  6. Kaspersky researcher cracks Flame malware password
  7. Oops. OpenStack board member says letting VMware into project was a mistake
  8. Cisco looks to one-up Arista, Juniper with Nexus 3548
  9. iOS 6 arrives: Its 16 key new features
  10. 5 free open source alternatives to Microsoft Office

Do You Tweet?
Follow everything from NetworkWorld.com on Twitter @NetworkWorld.

You are currently subscribed to networkworld_daily_news_alert as networking.world@gmail.com.

Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy

If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: bglynn@cxo.com

To contact Network World, please send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com.

Copyright (C) 2011 Network World, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham MA 01701

** Please do not reply to this message. If you want to contact someone directly, send an e-mail to customer_service@nww.com. **


No comments: