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Why the Facebook Phone will be a flop
So the Facebook Phone is officially out of the bag and there's a lot to dissect. Of course, it's not so much a phone as it is a slickly designed layer that sits atop of Android. Nevertheless, Facebook is increasingly showing off its design chops, but I'd like to tackle a more practical topic - just who, exactly, will be interested in an over the top Facebook-centric phone to begin with? Read More

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The State of 802.11 Briefing
802.11ac hardware is now a reality. Vendors are talking about 802.11ad. Gigabit and Multi-Gigibit Wi-Fi - as well as applications such as VoIP over Wi-fi (VoFi) that need them - are closer than ever. Understand the differences between 802.11n/ac/ad and get ready today for changes to your wireless infrastructure. Download this wireless ebook to learn the differences between 802.11n/ac/ad and get ready today for changes to your wireless infrastructure.

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Microsoft Dynamics AX solutions from IBM
IBM provides consulting, implementation and application management services for Microsoft Dynamics AX, a comprehensive ERP solution for midsize and larger organizations that empowers people to work effectively, manage change, and compete globally. Learn More.

AT&T Innovation Showcase: a sampling of top research projects
A sampling of some of AT&T's top research projects, highlighted at the company's Innovation Showcase in New York Read More

iPhone 6 rumor rollup for the week ending April 5
The iOSphere quivered with anticipation as it welcomed a rumor that the Next iPhone, whatever it will be like, draws nigh, as worker bees in Chinese factories prepare their assembly lines. Read More

BlackBerry details extensive security protection in BlackBerry 10 OS
The recent release of the BlackBerry 10 operating system sets the stage for a security evolution as well, according to Alex Manea, manager of security services at BlackBerry. Read More

How to hack your own Wi-Fi network
Attempting to "hack" into your own wireless network can help you spot potential Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities and figure out ways to protect against them. Read More

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ESG Lab Tests Dell DR4000 Disk Backup Appliance
This ESG Lab Validation Report highlights hands-on testing and validation of the Dell DR4000 Disk Backup Appliance, with a focus on ease of use and manageability, capacity savings, and backup performance. ESG adds their expert recommendations for ideal deployment scenarios and key considerations to maximize benefits. Read Now

I ditched Windows 8 and went Ubuntu by mistake
This post is coming to you courtesy of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. While I could tell you I thought it would be cool to use Ubuntu Linux as my primary desktop OS for a while, I would be lying. The fact is I don't have a choice because I messed up the Windows 8 boot partition on my laptop last night while trying to install Ubuntu in a dual boot situaion. I wasn't going to keep Ubuntu on for long. I have booted... Read More

Army defends its mobile device security plan
The Department of Defense's inspector general has reposted and updated a report critical of the Army's shortcomings in handling cybersecurity for commercial mobile devices (CMD), with some changes to correct for what it says were mistakes. Read More

How to become a LinkedIn power user in five easy steps
LinkedIn is the most popular business network on the planet, boasting more than 200 million users. You're probably one of them. Also highly probable: You're not taking full advantage of this business and career networking service. Read More

Will Android users feel welcome in Facebook's Home?
As you've no doubt heard by now, Mark Zuckerberg and his Facebook friends showed off the social network's hugely hyped new push into the mobile world at a media event held Thursday at the company's Silicon Valley HQ. And while some were no doubt disappointed that Facebook didn't release its own phone or re-branded fork of Android, the Home launcher should prove a lot more accessible to current Android users. Read More

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Big Security for Big Data
The multitude of devices, users, and generated traffic all combine to create a proliferation of data that is being created with incredible volume, velocity, and variety. As a result, organizations need a way to protect, utilize, and gain real-time insight from "big data." So, how do you get started? Learn more.

Gartner: Tablet shipments to outstrip PCs by 72% in 3 years
Three years from now, tablet computers will outsell traditional Windows PCs, and do so by a whopping 72%, according to the latest projections from Gartner. In between, PC shipments drop at ever faster rates. Read More

Mobile app sends calls to voicemail by reading brain
A mobile app under development can filter phone calls and reroute them directly to voicemail by reading brain waves, cutting the need for users to press buttons on the smartphone screen. Read More

Google puts pressure on Microsoft, launches Quickoffice for iPhone and Android
Google launched its Microsoft Office substitute, Quickoffice, for Apple's iPhone, Android smartphones and Android tablets, fulfilling a promise made in December. Read More

iPad 5 rumor rollup for the week ending April 3
If you don't know what the Next iPad will be like, you can at least know when it's going to be announced. This week: the iPad 5 Dating Game, iOSphere-style. Read More

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Some lesser-known facts about Google's mobile OS.

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