Thursday, October 24, 2013

Microsoft Word at 30: Still king, but threats abound

10 most powerful network management companies

Knight Capital fined a measly $12M for a software bug that cost $460M

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October 24, 2013
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Microsoft Word at 30: Still king, but threats abound

It is 30 years old and dominates the word processing market, but Microsoft Word is now more than ever fending off challenges from the cloud where less expensive and even free alternatives pose new threats, experts say.

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Issue highlights

1. 10 most powerful network management companies

2. Knight Capital fined a measly $12M for a software bug that cost $460M

3. NEC account manager charged in Cisco replacement parts fraud

4. INSIDER 10 reasons to take a Chromebook on the road

5. ICANN starts rolling out new generic top-level domains

6. 802.11ac in the Residence – It's More About the Range Than the Rate

7. Say hello to the text-friendly office chair

8. 16 Traits of Great IT Leaders

9. AT&T won't match T-Mobile's free data on the iPad Air, at least for now

10. Apple gives away OS X Mavericks

11. 'Minority Report'-style goggles enable interaction with floating keyboards

12. 10 tech tools to get things done faster

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Knight Capital fined a measly $12M for a software bug that cost $460M

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NEC account manager charged in Cisco replacement parts fraud

A 40-year-old NEC account manager has been charged with mail fraud for allegedly obtaining replacement networking parts from Cisco using bogus names, the U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday. READ MORE

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10 reasons to take a Chromebook on the road

If you're trying to decide which device to buy for your next trip because your current laptop is too old, too slow, too heavy and just plain too embarrassing; or, conversely, too new and too expensive to risk a mishap on the road, consider a Chromebook. READ MORE

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Software-defined networking a networking paradigm shift that holds great promise for today and tomorrow's IT operations. In this KnowledgeVault, there are informative videos, tools, white papers and research all designed to help you get the most out of SDN technology. View Now

ICANN starts rolling out new generic top-level domains

ICANN has introduced the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) to the Internet's root zone, the central database for the Internet's Domain Name System, paving the way for possibly 1,400 new domain names from the current 22. READ MORE

802.11ac in the Residence – It's More About the Range Than the Rate

The announcement of the Netgear R7000 802.11ac router that I recently mentioned led to an interesting conversation with Netgear staff about what's really going on with 802.11ac in the residence. READ MORE

Say hello to the text-friendly office chair

Gesture, a flexible desk chair from Steelcase, caters to the texting, swiping crowd READ MORE

16 Traits of Great IT Leaders

Being an exceptional leader is about more than getting the job done. You've got to balance your team's need with your goals and objectives as well as your emotions. You've got to think about things from other people's perspective and sometimes do things that, while are in the best interest of the team, might not be great for you. While there a number of different leadership styles, the best leaders share some common traits. READ MORE

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AT&T won't match T-Mobile's free data on the iPad Air, at least for now

AT&T won't be matching T-Mobile's offer of free wireless data for the iPad Air when the device debuts at the company's stores across the U.S. next month. READ MORE

Apple gives away OS X Mavericks

Apple on Tuesday launched OS X 10.9, aka Mavericks, as a free upgrade for most Mac owners, including those with machines up to six years old. READ MORE

'Minority Report'-style goggles enable interaction with floating keyboards

A Taiwan-based research institute announced a set of glasses that project a virtual heads-up display that offers users fingertip control. READ MORE

10 tech tools to get things done faster

We could all use some help improving our productivity. Here are 10 apps that help you collaborate, take notes or just plain save time. READ MORE

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