Friday, September 28, 2012

You might be surprised at which Web browser aced this security test

  The big, bad browser quiz | How Cisco moved along to PaaS
 
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You might be surprised at which Web browser aced this security test
Microsoft IE9 blew away Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari in new tests by NSS Labs to measure the ability of web browsers to block malware and catch click fraud. Read More


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The big, bad browser quiz
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari -- you know the names of these Web browsers, but do you really know them? Read More

How Cisco moved along to PaaS
Having on-demand virtual machines for employees is one thing, but that wasn't enough for networking giant Cisco, says Rodrigo Flores, an enterprise architect in the company's intelligent automation business unit. Read More

Three quick hits, misses for the iPhone 5
It should surprise exactly no one to learn that the iPhone 5 has been widely proclaimed to be the best smartphone in the world, and that it sold a mind-boggling 5 million units within days of hitting the market. Read More

Hottest Android news and rumors for the week ending Sept. 28
A relatively quiet week in Android phones nevertheless made a big splash in terms of tablets. The undoubted highlight is the news, via DigiTimes, that Google may be planning two new versions of the Nexus 7 -- one priced at the current $199, the other at just $99. Read More


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Industry watcher: Network infrastructure market overdue for venture capital infusion
Venture capitalists have pumped oodles of money in recent years into startups that exploit telecom networks and wireless infrastructure, but now it might be time for infrastructure startups themselves to start attracting more funding, according to industry watcher Ovum. Read More

OpenStack releases Folsom with heavy dose of virtual networking
The sixth and latest version of OpenStack software, code named Folsom is generally available today with new support for next-generation software-defined networking (SDN) baked in as a core component. Read More

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John Chambers' almost excellent adventure
Cisco CEO John Chambers had a very active week this week, making the rounds with the daily business press to address such topics as his retirement, rival HP and suggestions for the next President of the United States. His week ended with the disclosure that his compensation dropped 9% based on Cisco's stock price and its challenges in facing up to - and down - competition and the macro economy. Read... Read More


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Android tethering apps: 6 excellent options
Want to use your Android phone to get your tablet or PC online? Here are five apps that'll let you share your data connection in no time. Read More

Marissa Mayer means business at Yahoo
Former Google executive and now Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is wasting no time implementing a number of singificant changes at the once proud Internet portal. Whether you like her or not, you simply can't deny that Mayer is an engaging and intelligent leader overflowing with moxie. Read More

Google eyeing development of $99 Nexus 7 tablet
Though Apple's iPad continues to dominate the tablet landscape, competition in the tablet space has never been fiercer. The relatively new Nexus 7 tablet from Google has gotten rave reviews and let's not forget about Amazon's ongoing successful efforts with its lineup of Kindle devices. Read More

Touchscreen LTE-ready mobile hotspot to be offered by AT&T
AT&T will exclusively offer the first touchscreen-enabled mobile hotspot, the new MiFi Liberate, for use with its emerging LTE network, the carrier announced Thursday. Read More

 
 
 

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