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Computer science enrollments rise 29% in 2011-12
The number of new undergraduate computer science majors at Ph.D.-granting U.S. universities rose by more than 29% last year, an increase that the Computing Research Association called 'astonishing.' Read More

WHITE PAPER: HP

A Universal Log Management Solution
Do you know where your vulnerabilities are? This white paper discusses the log management landscape and the solution that protects modern networks. Learn more.

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WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems

Mobilize: A unified IT approach to the mobile workspace
Why does unification matter for today's enterprise? The answer can be found by looking to today's defining trends. The consumerization of IT, BYOD, mobility-based business models--they're all transforming how employees work and customers engage. Read Now

Plan to hike H-1B cap to 300,000 seen dead; 130,000 cap still possible
The U.S. Senate's comprehensive immigration bill is expected to include an H-1B cap hike and higher fees aimed at offshore outsourcers. Read More

INSIDER

How to tell if your Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn efforts are paying off
As businesses make more use of social networks, the number of engagement, analysis and monitoring tools has exploded. Enterprises are trying to understand their return on social media investments, to find out if their Twitter and Facebook marketing campaigns are actually delivering customers. They want to track social mentions across multiple networks and be responsive to both kudos and complaints. Read More

FCC chairman announces his resignation
U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Friday he will soon step down, following months of rumors that he would resign early this year. Read More

WHITE PAPER: HP, Microsoft & Intel

HP reference configuration for Premium OLTP
This paper describes a hardware and software reference architecture for using HP hardware to deploy very large and highly transactional Microsoft® SQL Server 2008 R2 OLTP database systems in tier 1 enterprise application environments. Learn More!

Efficiency on the rise as BYOD expands at Intel
Intel has expanded a BYOD program that it calls a resounding success, providing around 5 million hours of annual productivity gains last year. Read More

Best tools for social media analytics
How to tell if your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn efforts are paying off. Read More

Juniper to unveil programmable core switch for software-defined networking
Juniper Networks is readying a new programmable core switch to address software-defined networking in campuses and data centers. Sources say it is called the EX9200 and is based on the MX router. It comes in three configurations: 4-slot, 8-slot and 14-slot chassis, the same form factors as the company's successful MX 240, 480 and 960 routers for enterprises and service providers. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Verisign Inc.

DDoS Malware – A Verisign ® iDefense ® Research Paper
This technical brief covers DDoS-enabled malware and several DDoS-specific tools, their capabilities and the network indicators they generate while performing the attack methods. Learn more.

Sandberg's book prompts discussion on dearth of women in IT
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's belief that the women's revolution has 'stalled' and that 'men still run the world' may hold true in IT. Read More

Land O'Lakes CIO shares keys to success at IT Roadmap conference
Despite all the talk about the economic recovery, the IT purse strings are still pretty tight, at least based on an informal poll of practitioners at the recent Network World IT Roadmap conference in Chicago. Read More

iPhone snares eighth straight top satisfaction ranking
Apple's iPhone has again taken the top ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' smartphone customer satisfaction survey, the company said. Read More

Emerging tech keeps cities running
Boston residents are using city-provided apps to improve municipal operations, and South Bend, Ind., is using sensors to detect sewer problems. Read More

US senate passes Internet sales tax proposal
The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly passed a nonbinding proposal to allow states to collect sales tax on Internet sellers that have no presence within their borders. Read More

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