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10 Things BlackBerry Z10 Does That iPhone Can't

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Q&A: Nick Carr on 10th anniversary of 'IT Doesn't Matter'

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May 15, 2013
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10 Things BlackBerry Z10 Does That iPhone Can't

One solid sign that the Z10 is getting some attention in the United States is the number of inquiries I'm currently receiving from readers, colleagues, co-workers, friends and family about the Z10. The inquiries usually go something like this: "You have the new BlackBerry, right? [Insert name of somebody they know here; Joe Schmo, for example] has one too, and he really likes it. But I don't know if I can switch from my iPhone. I'm due for an upgrade, but the new iPhone is coming out soon, and I might just play it safe. What can the new BlackBerry do that my iPhone can't?"

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2. Q&A: Nick Carr on 10th anniversary of 'IT Doesn't Matter'

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4. Which Workers Are the Best Fit for BYOD?

5. Senators begin contentious H-1B battle

6. Western Union, eh, phisher person?

7. Review: The Samsung Galaxy S 4 shows more is not always better

8. Five new features coming in Firefox 21

9. Data centers show signs of 'green fatigue'

10. Windows Blue will be free upgrade for Windows 8 customers

11. Ethernet at 40: Why it Still Wins

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Products of the week 5.13.13

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Q&A: Nick Carr on 10th anniversary of 'IT Doesn't Matter'

Nick Carr rocked the tech world with his controversial essay in the May 2003 issue of the Harvard Business Review, titled "IT Doesn't Matter." Carr claimed companies were overspending on IT and that the competitive advantage to be gained by tech investments was shrinking as technology became more commoditized and accessible to everyone. On the 10-year anniversary of the article's publication, Carr talked with Network World's Ann Bednarz about what he got right, what he got wrong, and how the piece remains relevant today. READ MORE

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Java, the popular OS-independent platform and programming language, runs on just about every kind of electronic device imaginable, including computers, cell phones, printers, TVs, DVDs, home security systems, automated teller machines, navigation systems, games and medical devices. READ MORE

Which Workers Are the Best Fit for BYOD?

From the always-on salesperson to the clock-punching hourly worker, companies will need to weigh the pros and cons of including each worker type in a BYOD program. READ MORE

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Western Union, eh, phisher person?

The ever-vigilant IT department here at Network World just issued a warning to be on the lookout for phishing email purporting to be from Western Union. Western Union? What? I'm going to fall for the old "You've got a telegram" ruse? (The email was indeed in my inbox.) I kid, of course, because we all remember that Western Union transacted its final telegram back in 2006. From an Associated Press... READ MORE

Review: The Samsung Galaxy S 4 shows more is not always better

Samsung's new Android flagship is easy to hold and view, but many new software features are only partially baked gimmicks READ MORE

Five new features coming in Firefox 21

It's been about six weeks since the release of Firefox 20, so assuming Mozilla stays on its usual schedule, Firefox 21 will make its debut on Tuesday. READ MORE

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Five Tips for Outsmarting the Information Age Adversary

Today's attackers vigilantly wait for you to slip up before they strike your information systems and compromise your data. Learn five actions you can take to improve your information risk management and security strategy and stay one step ahead of the information age adversary. Read More

Data centers show signs of 'green fatigue'

A new survey from the Uptime Institute suggests fatigue is setting in when it comes to making data centers greener, and it may be partly due to overachievers like Google and Microsoft. READ MORE

Windows Blue will be free upgrade for Windows 8 customers

Microsoft's Windows 8 update, code-named Windows Blue, will be formally released as Windows 8.1 and will be free for customers who have the new OS installed. READ MORE

Ethernet at 40: Why it Still Wins

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10 Careers Robots Are Taking From You

Should we fear the rise of robots? From pharmacists to fast food cooks, here's a look at 10 advancements in technology that could put you out of work. READ MORE

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