Wednesday, January 16, 2013

First look: Facebook’s new Graph Search

  BlackBerry gets vote of confidence from monitoring-software maker | Forrester survey tries to pinpoint hardest-working CISOs across the world
 
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First look: Facebook's new Graph Search
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BlackBerry gets vote of confidence from monitoring-software maker
There's good news for a change for BlackBerry maker Research in Motion, as monitoring-software vendor SpectorSoft today announced its first software support for BlackBerry in the enterprise. Read More

Forrester survey tries to pinpoint hardest-working CISOs across the world
Do chief information security officers (CISOs) in North America work harder than their security counterparts in Europe? Read More

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What to expect in the world of IT in 2013
The economic recovery is moving at an unsteady pace, but the emphasis on cost-cutting that dominated IT agendas in recent years is sharing the spotlight with a more interesting imperative: innovation. Read More

Survey shows how much 'screen time' dominates our lives
Yes, we're talking about an unscientific survey of Slashdot readers, not the public at large, yet you've got to shake your head at the collective response to this: "I sit in front of a screen for (what percentage) of my waking time." Of the 24,000-plus respondents, more than 60% say they spend more than 60% of their non-sleep time staring at a screen. Read More


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Big Data Requires a Remodeling of the Data Warehouse
Take a few moments to learn about a data warehouse appliance that is a massively parallel server optimized to run Microsoft's SQL Server that delivers enterprise scalability, ease of maintenance, and a single version of the truth, all for a low cost. Read Now!

Apple's 15 Boldest Computer Designs, 1976 - 2012
Apple's computer hardware designs through the years have reflected the state of the company. Subliminal messages abound with each product release. Here are some of Apple's most bold, iconic computer designs and what we think they're telling us. Read More

Why Windows RT is hurtling toward disaster
Ah, Vegas. It's the place where dreams are realized, and hearts are shattered. As such, probably no more appropriate venue exists to showcase the massive gamble that is Windows RT, Microsoft's first tablet-focused operating system, and the first Windows version createdA expressly forA ARM processors. Read More

Free MacBook vending machine dispenses quick computing at Drexel University
Students at Drexel University in Philadelphia now have a potentially GPA-saving option if they have a sudden need for a laptop -- an automated kiosk that dispenses MacBooks. Read More

Java exploit used in Red October cyberespionage attacks, researchers say
The hundreds of government, military and research organizations targeted in a large-scale cyberespionage operation dubbed Red October were not only attacked using malicious Excel and Word documents as previously believed, but also by using Web-based Java exploits, according to researchers from Israeli IT security firm Seculert. Read More


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IBM: Steampunk frenzy to erupt in next two years
For the thousands of folks who are already into the steampunk movement this will come as no surprise but IBM has proclaimed the Victorian-era, pseudo mechanical-industrial design technology as a rising star in the fashion and even gaming worlds. MORE: The fantastic world of steampunk technology Read More

Microsoft System Center further fuses Azure with on-premises assets
With the release of the first service pack for Microsoft System Center 2012, Microsoft is taking another step in its ambitious goal of helping customers manage their on-premises IT and Microsoft Azure cloud services with a single set of IT management controls. Read More

Juniper exec gets into nitty-gritty of SDN plan
Front-and-center in Juniper's SDN strategy is a new software business model that will emphasize variable packaging and licensing of software to implement the company's software-defined networking design. Bob Muglia, executive vice president of Juniper's Software Systems Division, shared some finer points of the company's plan with Network World Managing Editor Jim Duffy. Read More

Cadillac introduces hybrid electric ELR
Cadillac introduces hybrid electric ELR It's based on the Cadillac Converj concept car that debuted at the auto show in 2009 and uses a hybrid design to cut down on emissions. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb. From: networkworld Views: 10 1 ratings Time: 01:33 More in Science & Technology Read More

 
 
 

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