Networking World: First Look: Mozilla Firefox 19 web browser

US students get cracking on Chinese malware code

Sony PS4 to sync with iOS, Android for dual screen gaming

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February 21, 2013

First Look: Mozilla Firefox 19 web browser

While the big news in the latest version of Mozilla's popular open-source browser is the new built-in PDF reader, several under-the-hood improvements and new capabilities for developers are also present.

Issue highlights

1. US students get cracking on Chinese malware code

2. Sony PS4 to sync with iOS, Android for dual screen gaming

3. IBM makes big mobile push with ThinkMobile

4. INSIDER How to get started with MySQL

5. Cisco, EMC coalition expands data center portfolio

6. Juniper adds SDN to mobile networks

7. FCC moves to boost wireless speeds, avoid congestion

8. Jeep joins Burger King on Twitter hacked list, inspires MTV, BET to fake breaches

9. Coke bottler picks SaaS over SAP

10. 10 Free Android Apps for Easy Task Management

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US students get cracking on Chinese malware code

Wesley McGrew, a research assistant at Mississippi State University, may be among the few people thrilled with the latest grim report into a years-long hacking campaign against dozens of U.S. companies and organizations. READ MORE

Sony PS4 to sync with iOS, Android for dual screen gaming

Gamers on the new PlayStation 4 will have a lot to keep track of. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Meraki

Integrating the iPad into Enterprise Wireless

Network administrators need to be prepared to support the ever-growing number of tablets and other mobile devices on enterprise wireless networks. This whitepaper shows how to survive the iPad crush with a detailed look at the challenges of supporting mobile devices and BYOD initiatives. Learn More!

IBM makes big mobile push with ThinkMobile

Forget the ThinkPad, IBM is now all about ThinkMobile. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: HP, Microsoft & Intel

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!

INSIDER

How to get started with MySQL

An easy step-by-step guide to setting up a MySQL database server, along with phpMyAdmin, on Fedora, CentOS, or Ubuntu READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Riverbed

Top Ten Reasons to Use Steelhead Cloud Accelerator

Steelhead Cloud Accelerator is a unique technology integration that can offer performance improvement for SaaS applications consumed by enterprises. It combines the best of WAN optimization with the best of Internet optimization to provide a seamless transition for users between private and public clouds. Learn more. Learn more.

Cisco, EMC coalition expands data center portfolio

VCE, the data center coalition formed by Cisco, EMC and VMware, this week expanded its product portfolio with low-end versions of its integrated infrastructure system, certification to run SAP software and new management capabilities. READ MORE

Juniper adds SDN to mobile networks

Juniper Networks this week unveiled software-defined networking products for service providers, designed to enable them to more quickly scale capacity and provision services. READ MORE

FCC moves to boost wireless speeds, avoid congestion

The Federal Communications Commission said it wants to make up to 195 megahertz of additional spectrum in the 5 GHz band available to unlicensed wireless devices with the idea that such a move would enable Wi-Fi equipment that can offer faster speeds of one gigabit per second or more, increase overall capacity, and reduce congestion. READ MORE

Jeep joins Burger King on Twitter hacked list, inspires MTV, BET to fake breaches

Hackers touted Cadillacs in Chrysler division's Twitter feed READ MORE

Coke bottler picks SaaS over SAP

Gas prices may be rising, federal sequestration looming, and perhaps another meteor will strike. Bad things are happening, but not so much to Software as a Service providers. READ MORE

10 Free Android Apps for Easy Task Management

Busy? Of course you are. Own an Android tablet? Then one of these 10 free task management apps will help you organize your business and professional lives. READ MORE

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