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The worst cloud outages of 2013 (so far)

Windows 8.1 deep-dive review: Well, it's a start

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July 02, 2013
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Microsoft shutters TechNet subscriptions

Citing a change in the way IT professionals consume information, Microsoft has closed down its long-running TechNet subscription service.

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Issue highlights

1. The worst cloud outages of 2013 (so far)

2. Windows 8.1 deep-dive review: Well, it's a start

3. Alcatel-Lucent gives DSL networks a gigabit boost

4. Apple appeals $368 million award to VirnetX in patent case

5. Reddit AMA Q&A sessions staying plenty geeky

6. AT&T iPad hacker files appeal over conviction, long sentence

7. Snowden seeks asylum from several countries including China, Russia

8. Hands-on with ZTE Open, Firefox OS phone

9. Pincus pursued Xbox chief for several months for Zynga CEO job, source says

10. Winklevoss twins will secure bitcoins like gold -- in vaults

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The worst cloud outages of 2013 (so far)

From Amazon to Dropbox and Microsoft to Google, we've seen some nasty cloud outages in the first half of the year. Which company failed the worst? READ MORE

Windows 8.1 deep-dive review: Well, it's a start

Although the preview of Windows 8.1 fixes some of the problems users complained about in the previous version of the OS, is it enough? We take a close look at Microsoft's update. READ MORE

Alcatel-Lucent gives DSL networks a gigabit boost

Alcatel-Lucent and Telekom Austria have completed the world's first trial of G.fast, new technology enabling gigabit broadband over existing copper networks. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: IBM

Using Services to Support a New Generation of ERP

Top organizations are looking for a new generation of ERP that supports multi-tiered businesses, is easy to use, flexible, and powerful enough to support a growing organization. Learn More. Learn More.

Apple appeals $368 million award to VirnetX in patent case

Apple is appealing a US$368 million award granted to patent holding company VirnetX by a federal court in Texas. READ MORE

Reddit AMA Q&A sessions staying plenty geeky

While the Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) Q&As have become a must-do for any celebrity launching a new show, movie or album, this increasingly popular interactive platform hasn't abandoned techies. READ MORE

AT&T iPad hacker files appeal over conviction, long sentence

A U.S. man prosecuted for exposing a weakness in how AT&T handled the personal data of its iPad users filed an appeal on Monday of his conviction and 41-month sentence. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Dell Inc.

Rapid Virtualization Deployment for Private Clouds

Effective private cloud deployment requires a virtualized environment that facilitates easy management of workloads, efficient creation and migration of virtual machines, and rapid delivery of services. Learn More

Snowden seeks asylum from several countries including China, Russia

Applications for asylum or asylum assistance were submitted on behalf of former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden to a number of countries including China, Russia, and India, whistle-blower site WikiLeaks said Tuesday. READ MORE

Hands-on with ZTE Open, Firefox OS phone

Hands-on with ZTE Open, Firefox OS phone The first phone based on the new Firefox OS will go on sale in Spain this week for just 69 euro, or $90. The ZTE Open will be put on sale by Telefonica, whic... From: networkworld Views: 15 1 ratings Time: 02:19 More in Science & Technology READ MORE

Pincus pursued Xbox chief for several months for Zynga CEO job, source says

Zynga CEO Mark Pincus pursued Microsoft's Xbox chief for several months and had no other candidates in mind for the top job at the social games company, a source at Zynga said Monday. READ MORE

Winklevoss twins will secure bitcoins like gold -- in vaults

A U.S. regulatory filing for a Bitcoin investment trust by the Winklevoss twins said they will protect the virtual currency like gold bars -- in vaults. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: IBM

Gaining and Executing a Smarter Understanding of Customers

This article discusses the urgent need for firms to successfully engage with customers, including handling issues such as social media and mobility, and at accomplishing this goal with smarter IBM collaboration and CRM solutions. Learn More.

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