Friday, May 03, 2013

iPhone 6 rumor rollup for the week ending May 3

10 awesome ways to celebrate International Star Wars Day

H-1B reform debate pits tech firms against veteran IT workers

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May 03, 2013
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iPhone 6 rumor rollup for the week ending May 3

Almost overnight, thanks to posts finally resembling "news," the iOSphere has become an expert in industrial design, contemplating an iPhone 6 or 5S or something with a flatter, sleeker, cooler, starker, smoother, de-glitzed and overall just better-looking iOS 7.

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Issue highlights

1. 10 awesome ways to celebrate International Star Wars Day

2. H-1B reform debate pits tech firms against veteran IT workers

3. Supersize your free cloud storage to 100GB or more

4. Dell investigates report of computers sold to Syria

5. Time to say goodbye to Windows RT tablets?

6. Solar Impulse begins solar-powered journey across the US

7. Federal CIOs Fret Over Budget Pressures, IT Talent and Cybersecurity

8. Harvard researchers develop flying insect robot

9. Would you use a cloud-based version of Windows?

10. Wicked cool things to do in Las Vegas – after the tradeshow

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!

10 awesome ways to celebrate International Star Wars Day

How to celebrate Star Wars Day: May the fourth be with you READ MORE

H-1B reform debate pits tech firms against veteran IT workers

Many U.S. tech companies are pushing hard this year for an increase in the number of high-skill immigrants allowed into the country, but many veteran IT workers question their motives for wanting to increase the number of visas under the controversial H-1B program. READ MORE

Supersize your free cloud storage to 100GB or more

Just a few short years ago, cloud storage services that synced files and folders across multiple PCs and mobile devices were just a dream. But thanks to the rapid rise of entities like Dropbox, SugarSync, and Google Drive, cloud storage and syncing services are nearly ubiquitous today, acting as hard drives in the sky that help you do all kinds of things--such as creating a bulletproof (almost) backup system or turbocharging your productivity to blistering new levels--no matter where you are. READ MORE

WEBCAST: Riverbed

Best Practices for the Hyperconverged Enterprise Network

Join Maryam Zand, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Riverbed Technology, as she discusses how you can: Achieve unified communications Realize business short-term ROI Optimize network performance, regardless of end-user location Increase user productivity Learn more.

Dell investigates report of computers sold to Syria

Dell is investigating a report that a Middle East reseller has sold large numbers of computers to a Syrian company with ties to the embattled government there, in violation of U.S. export restrictions. READ MORE

Time to say goodbye to Windows RT tablets?

Windows RT tablets grabbed just 0.4% of the tablet market in the first quarter, a dismal result that led some tech experts to urge Microsoft to scrap the platform that's in its six-month infancy. READ MORE

Solar Impulse begins solar-powered journey across the US

Solar Impulse, a Swiss aircraft that is powered solely by solar power begins its journey across the US from Moffett Field on May 3, 2013 READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems

Winning Strategies for Omnichannel Banking

Research reveals new ways for banks to prosper. Customers are ready for omnichannel experiences. Respond now-learn how to manage the transition to omnichannel banking and reap the rewards of delivering innovative services. Read Now

Federal CIOs Fret Over Budget Pressures, IT Talent and Cybersecurity

TechAmerica's annual survey of federal CIOs reveals anxieties over chronic fiscal constraints and lack of budget authority. But there's more: Add security threats and challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent to the list of CIO concerns. READ MORE

Harvard researchers develop flying insect robot

Harvard researchers develop flying insect robot Researchers at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed an insect-like robot that achieves flight by flapping a pair of... From: networkworld Views: 32 4 ratings Time: 01:11 More in Science & Technology READ MORE

Would you use a cloud-based version of Windows?

It's been two years since Chromebooks running Google's Chrome OS appeared on store shelves. So far, Google's plan--to turn your Web browser into an operating system and websites into desktop-app replacements--does not appear to be catching on READ MORE

Wicked cool things to do in Las Vegas – after the tradeshow

Vegas is Sin City, which means there's plenty to do there other than just attend Interop, tech shows READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Salesforce.com

Service Cloud: Deliver Next Generation of Customer Service

Realize the value and operating challenges of online support communities. Chatter Communities for Service solves nearly all of the traditional problems of online communities. Use it as a force multiplier for your support organization, and revenue generator for your sales and marketing teams. Read Now!

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