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Internet Explorer is the 'sweet spot' for attackers so far in 2014
Bromium Labs research into exploitation trends in the first half of 2014 concluded that Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash are the prime targets so far this year. Read More


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eBook: Security for a faster world
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The Cornerstone of New In-House IT Operation for CP Railways
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Owning vs. Outsourcing Data Center Physical Infrastructure
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Dropbox for Business adds new features, risks thwarting its key advantage
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IRS now not sure if backup emails exist, but claims more hard drives crashed
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Speech recognition, sans headset
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A new breed of broadband satellites could have you living on a desert island
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Cloud Enablement Playbook: 5 Steps to Cloud Confidence
While IT has ownership for some cloud apps, people are now more than ever empowered to go outside of IT and deploy their own apps. This playbook is a step-by-step guide to confidently enable any cloud app in your organization so you can eliminate the catch-22 between going fast and being safe. Learn more!

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3D Gestures for Mobile Devices: IK Multimedia's iRing
Here's an inexpensive new product that promises hours of fun for musicians of all types – but it might also point the way to 3D interfaces for mobile devices. Read More

Apple, IBM agreement shows progress for enterprise mobility
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Solidifying Microsoft Azure Security for SharePoint and SQL in the Cloud
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