Worst data breaches of 2013 (part 3!)

The Internet is moving away from the US Why Lenovo should, and may, buy HTC Network World Daily News AM October 15, 2013 Share this email Worst data breaches of 2013 (part 3!) The Identity Theft Resource Center has recorded 450 data breaches so far this year, and here are the worst that became known between July and September READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. The Internet is moving away from the US 2. Why Lenovo should, and may, buy HTC 3. Apple hires CEO of Burberry to run retail operations 4. How Microsoft invented, or invisibly runs, almost everything 5. 8 most interesting tech gadgets of 2013 6. Enterprises will snub Microsoft's faster release tempo by sticking with Windows 7 7. Silicon Valley stays quiet as Washington implodes 8. Full HD comes to Windows Phone devices 9. Products of the week 10.14.13 10. INSIDER 6 ways social media can boost your business 11. 7 Top Wishes of IT Project Managers WHITE PAPER: HP and Intel® Xeon® processors HP StoreOnce Is "Better Together" with HP Data Protector 7 This paper looks at the benefits to be realized in the combined scenario of HP StoreOnce appliances being used with HP's own Data Protector 7 backup software while considering the topic of "where" the deduplication occurs. Learn More The Internet is moving away from the US A recent article in the Wired UK edition reported that most of the Internet infrastructure management organizations are seeking to break free of any U.S. READ MORE Why Lenovo should, and may, buy HTC Much of the recent chatter on the blogs and Asian news sites suggests that China's Lenovo, the only PC vendor left that can sell PCs, is looking to either partner with or outright purchase struggling Taiwanese smartphone vendor HTC. Some reports from Asia say the two have been in talks in some form or another since August. Lenovo has kept mum, while HTC has publicly said it is not interested in selling.... READ MORE Apple hires CEO of Burberry to run retail operations Apple is hiring Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts to lead its retail business, choosing someone from a fashion brand rather than from a consumer electronics retail chain. READ MORE RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: DameWare®, part of the SolarWinds® Family Affordable Remote Support Software for Mixed-OS Environments DameWare Remote Support Software allows you to control Mac OS X, Linux and Windows machines - without leaving your desk! Manage multiple Active Directory sites, export Windows configs, and troubleshoot computers from the same software console. DRS also includes DameWare Mobile for iOS® and Android® devices. Easy to afford. Simple to use. It's so affordable – why not just try it? Download a fully functional, free 14-day trial today and discover why thousands of system administrators use DameWare to remotely support all of the computers on their networks! How Microsoft invented, or invisibly runs, almost everything Well it seems as if Microsoft is being credited with inventing almost everything. READ MORE 8 most interesting tech gadgets of 2013 There may be some mind-blowing new gadgets that come out in time for the holiday gift buying season, but here's a list of the eight most significant tech gadgets released to date. These aren't necessarily the best selling or most popular, but each stands out for one reason or another. READ MORE Enterprises will snub Microsoft's faster release tempo by sticking with Windows 7 Enterprises will standardize on Windows 7 and Office 2010 and will ignore Microsoft's newer operating system and suite for years, research firm Gartner predicted. READ MORE WHITE PAPER: BMC Software Take a Holistic Approach to Your Cloud Implementation Cloud is not simply a new technology platform, it's a new way of running your IT processes. Success changes relationships with users, with services and with operations. Learn what to anticipate as you embark on cloud – and how to ensure success not just in your datacenter, but in your business. Learn More Silicon Valley stays quiet as Washington implodes The current mess in Washington has tech lobbyists trying to figure out what happens after the shutdown and default issues are resolved. The predictions of several lobbyists, all speaking on background, follow. READ MORE Full HD comes to Windows Phone devices Microsoft's next Windows Phone update opens the door for 1080p screens and more powerful processors from Qualcomm. READ MORE Products of the week 10.14.13 Our roundup of intriguing new products from companies such as SUSE and Silverpeak READ MORE INSIDER 6 ways social media can boost your business If your company isn't fully taking advantage of social media, it might be missing out on opportunities to connect with customers, gain market share and bring needed talent into the organization. READ MORE 7 Top Wishes of IT Project Managers If IT project managers were granted three wishes by the IT genie, what would they wish for? Here are the seven desires you'd find on the list. READ MORE WHITE PAPER: Dell and ZeroLag Key Benefits of Hosted Exchange and SharePoint This informative whitepaper will walk you through the benefits of a hosted exchange and/or SharePoint strategy. Hosting these capabilities in the cloud can offer cost reductions, higher uptimes, and more productive uses of the IT team's time. Download the whitepaper to learn more! 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