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Just like that, Android 4.3 is out, ahead of its release date
In the same way that watched pots never boil, hotly anticipated Android versions often aren't released when we think they should be. However, turn your back for a second and bang – suddenly Jelly Bean 4.3's all over the Internet. Read More


WEBCAST: Sprint

The Network Foundation of an IT-to-ET Transformation
There's an evolutionary process at work that will eventually affect every enterprise IT department. Nemertes Research describes it as a transformation from IT to ET – Enterprise Technology. Learn More

WEBCAST: Egnyte

The Benefits of Hybrid Cloud Sharing
Security. Scalability. Control. These are just some of the many benefits of enterprise cloud file-sharing that you'll discover in this KnowledgeVault, packed with short videos, white papers and demos. View Now!

Review: Sony's Google TV player may harm your marriage
After six frustrating days with Sony's Android-powered Google TV player, I brought it back to the store. Read More

Canonical to crowdfund first batch of Ubuntu Edge phones
Canonical is taking its innovative smartphone design directly to potential customers. The company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to build the original batch of its planned Ubuntu Edge devices. Read More

Ubuntu forum defaced, breached by hackers
A website dedicated to discussion of the Ubuntu Linux distribution was breached on Saturday, with hackers gaining access to encrypted passwords and email addresses. Read More


WEBCAST: IBM

Boost Profitability with Better Planning & Mobile Reporting
This session will discuss how Ashurst, a top-tier legal service provider for private and public sector clients worldwide, was able to effectively manage organizational change and improve their profitability using IBM Business Analytics. Learn More.

Breakfast at Google's: Could a Nexus 7 update be on the menu?
Google beckoned to press and analysts to join "Breakfast with Sundar Pichai" on July 24, but did not offer a further explanation. So, until then, we can speculate as to what Google plans to talk about. Read More

OpenStack Celebrates 3 Years of Building Open Source Cloud Platform
The project to deliver a ubiquitous open source cloud computing platform for public and private clouds has become one of the fastest growing open source projects in history. Read More

Alternative fixes released for Android 'master key' vulnerability
More fixes are appearing for a pair of highly dangerous vulnerabilities exposed earlier this month in the Android mobile operating system. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Netscout Systems Inc.

Adopt a More Service-Oriented Management Strategy
The survey results in this report demonstrate dramatic changes happening in IT service management delivery and highlight best practices to assure performance of business processes, deliver exceptional end-user experiences, optimize existing infrastructure, and speed the deployment of new technologies and services. Learn More.

Firefox OS for phones is shipping, and it is impressive
Time to eat crow about the Firefox OS, which I mocked when it was first announced. Read More

Facebook Open Compute project has "weaknesses," Cisco CEO says
Facebook's Open Compute project, which is working on open source servers and switches, will be limited by "weaknesses" in scope that Cisco can exploit, CEO John Chambers said this week. Read More

How Google and Blue Box sparked an important open source discussion
Although its threat level is relatively low, the Android exploit disclosed by Blue Box launched a very important discussion for the open source community. Read More


SLIDESHOWS

12 of the worst data breaches of 2013 so far

The Identity Theft Resource Center, which tracks disclosed data breaches, has recorded 301 for the first half of 2013.

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