Thursday, February 14, 2013

Internet Explorer only? IE doubt it

10 biggest time killers at work

ROI calculations done right can help IT projects

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February 14, 2013
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Internet Explorer only? IE doubt it

Just as Internet users in general have defected in huge numbers from Microsoft Internet Explorer over the past several years, the business world, as well, is becoming less dependent on the venerable browser.

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Issue highlights

1. 10 biggest time killers at work

2. INSIDER ROI calculations done right can help IT projects

3. Security pros say their companies invest in the wrong technologies

4. A10 denied stay in Brocade patent case

5. IT Deal Book of 2013

6. Hotspot 2.0 guru talks Wi-Fi roaming, new job at Ruckus

7. Security training: Requirement or boondoggle?

8. Tokyo subways to test how mobile content affects passengers

9. Windows Phone 8 may have a fighting chance

10. US President Obama addresses hacking, cybersecurity during State of the Union Address

11. Quick Review: Unfailingly polite Winston is a babbling butler for your iPhone

12. 25 techie Valentine's Day gift ideas

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10 biggest time killers at work

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ROI calculations done right can help IT projects

Building a solid business case for your IT projects means nailing the financial calculations and language. CIOs say making accurate ROI predictions can pay off. Insider (registration required) READ MORE

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Good APM Practices Get Results

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Security pros say their companies invest in the wrong technologies

More than a third of security professionals say their security spending is being deployed on the wrong technologies, according to a survey by SafeNet. 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!

A10 denied stay in Brocade patent case

A San Jose federal court this week denied A10 Networks' request to stay a permanent injunction barring the company from selling application delivery controllers that incorporate intellectual property from rival Brocade. READ MORE

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Top Ten Reasons to Use Steelhead Cloud Accelerator

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IT Deal Book of 2013

Our running list of mergers and acquisitions READ MORE

Hotspot 2.0 guru talks Wi-Fi roaming, new job at Ruckus

Dave Stephenson is at the center of one of the most important efforts in mobile networking, the move to shepherd smartphones and other devices among Wi-Fi hotspots safely and automatically. READ MORE

Security training: Requirement or boondoggle?

Training is often cited as a critical component of the security puzzle because no security system is foolproof and users need to know the critical role they play. But others argue that too many security professionals rely on training as a cop out, a way to duck responsibility and blame, and that the nature of attacks today make training superfluous. READ MORE

Tokyo subways to test how mobile content affects passengers

Tokyo's subways will soon offer a new mobile app with free Wi-Fi access, then track if the information it provides changes passenger habits. READ MORE

Windows Phone 8 may have a fighting chance

Gartner has released 2012 worldwide smartphone sales figures, and three companies have something to crow about: Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. Well, Nokia and HTC by way of Microsoft. Regardless, WP8 now has real momentum. Worldwide mobile phone sales totaled 1.75 billion units in 2012, a 1.7% decline from 2011 sales. The last time that happened was in 2009, and for the same reason: a bad economic... READ MORE

US President Obama addresses hacking, cybersecurity during State of the Union Address

US President Obama addresses hacking, cybersecurity during State of the Union Address US President Obama talked about signing the cybersecurity executive order and the hacking threat for American businesses during the State of the Union Address on February 12, 2013, in Washington DC From: networkworld Views: 24 3 ratings Time: 01:23 More in Science & Technology READ MORE

Quick Review: Unfailingly polite Winston is a babbling butler for your iPhone

As a new iPhone 5 owner, I'm in hyper-try-out-new-apps mode, and Reactor Labs' Winston app is today's test subject, having arrived as a free offering on the Apple App Store this week. READ MORE

25 techie Valentine's Day gift ideas

From subtle geekery to blatantly techie devices, Valentine's Day gifts suit a range of personalities READ MORE

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