New agency with funky name wants to make federal government's apps more agile

18F, a startup embedded within the U.S. General Services Administration, offers itself as an 'agile coach' to tech-heavy federal agencies.



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The Internet inside the enterprise: We don't have it, and we need it

It's no longer fashionable to criticize enterprise IT as it once was. That's because the Internet has definitively won the competition and is leading the way in tech innovation. But for proactive organizations, it doesn't have to be that way.



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Samsung fires another shot at Microsoft in Android patent battle

Samsung now claims there's another reason it stopped paying Android patent licensing fees to Microsoft: antitrust issues.



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Amazon defends weak diversity scorecard with STEM programs, Affinity Groups

Amazon's diversity scorecard fills out how one would expect these days, unfortunately.



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Dell launches Venue 8 Pro 3000 Windows 8.1 tablets starting at $199.99

The trend of cheaper Windows slates continues.



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BlackBerry brings new privacy features to upgraded BBM

Central to the new features is an extra layer of privacy that BlackBerry said allows users to take more control over their shared messages and content.



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Blackberry's Passport gets huge interest in India

The Passport seems to have attracted a torrent of interest much like it did in other parts of the world following its launch. But can the company successfully satiate its audience in India?



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100+ IT policies at your fingertips, ready for download

From BYOD and social media to ergonomics and encryption, Tech Pro Research has dozens of ready-made, downloadable IT policy templates.



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Microsoft releases surprise Outlook for Mac update, new Office due in 2015

Microsoft released a new version of Outlook for the Mac today, aimed exclusively at Office 365 subscribers. The company also detailed ambitious plans for Office for the Mac upgrades next year.



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Virginia police can now force you to unlock your smartphone with your fingerprint

A circuit judge likened police forcing smartphone owners to unlock their device with a fingerprint akin to providing a DNA sample or an actual key.



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Following the launch of Apple Pay, Juniper Research thinks NFC will finally be a success

For the past decade, NFC (Near Field Communications) has promised much and delivered little. But Juniper Research predicts that Apple Pay will now drive market adoption…



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HTC Q3: Razor thin profits but its recovery still on track

The Taiwanese phone maker drummed up a tiny profit for the three-month period, with the hope that it can do better during the lucrative December holiday quarter.



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Zero Day Weekly: CurrentC hacked, White House breached, APT28 exposed, Verizon shamed

A collection of notable security news items for the week ending October 31, 2014. Covers enterprise, controversies, reports and more.



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Salesforce opens first European data centre in the UK

Salesforce has opened its first European data center in the United Kindom, one of three new establishments planned over the next year.



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Emerson to build datacenter thermal management research center

Collaborating with the University of Dayton School of Engineering, the center will advance technology in five key fields.



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The benefits of Software Defined Networking

How one telecoms company benefited from Software Defined Networking (SDN)



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Amazon exec: Fire phone pricing was 'wrong'

A top Amazon executive has admitted the company missed the boat when it comes to the Amazon Fire Phone, and the original price point may have been to blame.



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iPhone 6 Plus: Half of a very portable work system

The iPhone 6 Plus becomes an integral part of a small work system that packs a punch when combined with the right accessory.



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Sony rides high PlayStation 4 sales, Q2 losses narrower than expected

Thanks to strong PlayStation 4 sales, Sony has posted a narrower than expected loss in Q2 -- but the firm's mobile division still suffers.



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Protesters celebrate after Hungary puts internet tax on ice

The Hungarian ruling party has removed a planned levy on internet traffic from its proposed budget.



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What's next for Microsoft's private cloud?

Microsoft's Azure team is moving toward remaking the private cloud part of Azure so that it is more 'microservice oriented,' says Mark Russinovich, the Azure Chief Technology Officer.



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IBM teams with Chinese ISP Tencent to advance cloud portfolio

The companies will work together to build Software-as-a-Service offerings that tap into mobile, cloud and big data for use in internal processes and operations.



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Why SoftBank's Son bet big on India

By investing $840 million in just two companies, SoftBank's Masayoshi Son signalled the beginning of a long-term romance with India. Here are some reasons for his decision.



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Six Clicks: Scariest Tech Trends of 2014

Yes, it's Halloween of 2014, and we're here to revisit the technologies that are so frightening, they'll make you evacuate from multiple "interfaces".



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On metadata legislation and used-car salesmanship

Australia's proposed data-retention laws still leave too many questions unanswered. Turnbull and Brandis must fill in the blanks.



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Starbucks touts mobile order and pay, 'e-commerce on steroids'

Starbucks is ahead of the retailing curve with its mobile efforts and is hoping to stay that way with a mobile order and pay service about to launch with delivery next year.



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Android co-founder Andy Rubin said to be leaving Google

The father of Google's mobile operating system stepped down as chief of the unit last year.



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LinkedIn holds strong for Q3 earnings but falters on Q4 outlook

LinkedIn also held steady with its user count, citing once again that it has "more than 300 million members."



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Red Hat delivers latest developer tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 is still new, but there are even newer programming tools. Fortunately, with the latest Version of Red Hat Software Collection, programmers can keep up to speed.



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Six ways to increase SEO rankings using Google Plus

There are some easy ways to boost your brand and personal rankings in Google search if you use Google Plus. Here we share some tips to help you climb up the results pages.



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How manufacturing can benefit from connecting the unconnected

The future of manufacturing looks far more promising thanks to the Internet of Everything



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iPad Air 2: Overkill and underwhelming

Apple's newest tablet is their thinnest and most powerful yet. So why am I disappointed?



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Cloud carries security risks, but biz benefits hard to ignore

Cost benefits make it tough for enterprises not to adopt cloud services in spite of the security risks, so they should embrace it by putting in place the necessary processes, say panelists at a discussion moderated by ZDNet blogger Eileen Yu.



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FIDO boss sees group settling into authentication stride

Challenges ahead, but three major deployments have consortium feeling it is in right place at right time with right ideas



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Microsoft Band is a game changer

We’ve had the PC, and the smartphone, and then the tablet. Now we are entering a new era, that of the wearable. And Microsoft’s sudden and rather dramatic entrance into the market with the Band is set to be a game changer.



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The cloud and your health data: Who do you trust?

Microsoft, Google and Apple are all looking to aggregate your health data, launch wearables and crunch your information in the cloud. How much does being an enterprise class cloud provider matter?



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Global tablet shipments top 53 million: IDC

Worldwide tablet shipments have grown by 11.5 percent in the third quarter of 2014, which signals growth, but at a much slower pace when compared to the tablet industry's heyday.



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Keyboards coming for the iPad Air 2 (Six clicks)

Keyboard makers are busy updating their products to fit the iPad Air 2. Here are some keyboards tested extensively with the iPad Air that should be good options for iPad Air 2 owners.



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Accenture expands Workday services

Systems integration giant Accenture said it is stepping up its efforts around Workday to accelerate deployments.



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How to securely wipe your iPhone or iPad

Planning to sell or give away your old iPhone or iPad? Then you'll need to wipe your data off it securely. Here's how to do it without losing data.



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Ebay Founder's $250m media venture loses top reporter

It might be time for a pivot to save the troubled venture...



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Autodesk plans $100M investment in 3D printing

Hewlett-Packard isn't the only software giant planting the seeds for a 3D printing ecosystem this week.



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Research: CIO relationships and priorities remain conflicted

A new global CIO study from Deloitte sheds light on why CIOs and IT have a tough time. The data offers lessons on how to fix the problem.



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Lenovo completes $2.91bn acquisition of Google's Motorola Mobility unit

The inclusion of the Motorola brand and devices has propelled Lenovo up to one of the largest smartphone makers worldwide.



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Drupal Security Team gives ominous news

The "Highly Critical" vulnerability revealed two weeks ago was widely exploited just hours after it was announced. But there's no evidence yet of actual, widespread attacks.



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Apple Pay rival CurrentC hacked

CurrentC, the merchant's answer to NFC payment systems, has been hacked during its pilot program.



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Learning and remembering complex passwords

In the war against online security, the bad guys are winning. They steal our passwords, brute force decrypt them, and take our money. We need better passwords, but only if we can remember them. Here's how.



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Microsoft Health service launches across mobile platforms, Microsoft Band available for $199

Microsoft just launched its new Microsoft Health app for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, but you will need a new Microsoft Band to get started tracking your life.



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ARM unveils toolkit for students learning how to program

ARM has revealed the Embedded Education Kit, a low-cost toolkit for teaching embedded systems design and programming concepts.



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Sony shuffles management of ailing mobile division

Sony's mobile unit is due to be led by a new director as the company attempts to turn the failing business around.



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IDC has blind faith in chief digital officers

IDC says that 60 percent of CIOs in global companies will be supplanted by the chief digital officer when it comes to implementing digital services. Will chief digital officers even exist in 2020 when every business is digital?



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10 new insights into mobile in the Middle East

The Middle East and North Africa had only 19 million total mobile connections in 2002, but over the past decade the market has grown dramatically. Here's a snapshot of where the market's at today.



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Staying ahead of your competitors with DevOps

With cloud technology now ubiquitous, affordable, and easily accessible, can organizations extract even greater efficiency out of their IT processes and maintain competitive advantages over their rivals?



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Lenovo launches 13-inch Windows Yoga Tablet 2

Hot on the heels of the launch of Android and Windows Yoga Tablets, Lenovo unveils a 13-inch model running Windows.



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A CIO's guide to the future of work

Today's digital workplace is constantly inundated with new applications and devices, as tech investment also decentralizes. Top technology leaders are seeking an orderly path to improvement, yet the the way forward remains more turbulent than ever. Fortunately, there are perspectives that can help.



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Akamai's Q3 shines with $498 million in revenue, $0.62 EPS

Wall Street was expecting earnings of 57 cents per share with revenue of $491.01 million.



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Why Microsoft loves Linux

Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer may have hated Linux, but new Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Microsoft loves Linux. What changed Microsoft's mind?



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Microsoft releases anti-POODLE Fix It

By default, Internet Explorer on Windows client systems supports SSL version 3.0, the version recently found vulnerable to attack. Now there's another way to turn it off.



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Microsoft cuts another 3,000 employees as part of its layoff of 18,000

Microsoft is laying off its third wave of 18,000 employees it announced it would cut over the course of a year.



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Google to launch content production venue in Brazil

The YouTube Space facility will offer free courses and networking opportunities to develop new audiovisual talent



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BlackBerry CEO questions value of innovation, champions 'Classic' style

Maybe BlackBerry was never broken to begin with? That's the sentiment flying from the page of the latest memo from the beleaguered mobile company's CEO.



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Apple faces class action suit over 'ignored' faulty 2011 MacBook Pro graphics issues

Despite numerous reports that older MacBook Pro graphics cards have failed or become faulty, Apple has remained mum on the matter, leaving frustrated users with few options.



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Facebook offering up to $300K in awards for Internet defense contest

The social network is also open sourcing an intrusion detection program touted to be comparable to commercial offerings at a fraction of the cost.



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Swedish data retention back in full swing minus one ISP

Data retention laws in Sweden looked dead a few months ago, but it's alive and kicking with all but one ISP resuming the collection of user data to aid law enforcement investigations.



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Connecting the unconnected in education

How the Internet of Everything will have an impact on education in the next years



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IBM, Twitter form data partnership

The two companies are planning to integrate Twitter data into enterprise apps, Watson as well as various industry specific uses.



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IBM Watson lends analytic power to genomic medicine

IBM has detailed new marching orders for the Watson Analytics cognitive computing platform – helping doctors uncover the patterns that cause disease.



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Six clicks: Scariest government tech flops

You may think you know how scary government can get, but you ain't seen nothin' yet! Hang onto your hats, put your heads between your legs, and kiss your behind goodbye!



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HP to enter 3D printing market in 2016: Will customers wait?

HP's master plan: Build an ecosystem for its 3D printing technology in 2015 with general availability in the second half of 2016. Will customers wait for HP to disrupt industry pricing and the lure of printing 3D jobs 10 times faster?



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With Sprout, HP bets on remaking the PC as a 3D maker tool

Hewlett Packard wants to infuse life into PCs with a new kind of machine that uses a built-in projector for surface-enabled touch and 3D scanning. Will makers and creatives get on board?



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Red Hat begins offering free OpenShift to startups

With the OpenShift Startup Program, startups will have access to Red Hat's hosted cloud environment, which includes development, testing, quality assurance and production hosting.



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Why Apple Watch won't kill fitness bands – yet

Now that Apple has waded into the wearables market, isn't it "times up" for the other players? Not yet, but unless the existing players start innovating, they could be in trouble.



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Decisions, decisions. How do you choose an open source license?

Protecode's special infographic gives you a roadmap to open source license selection.



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iOS 8 adoption rate slows to a crawl (but still far outpacing Android)

The adoption rate for iOS 8 finally breaks the 50 percent barrier, but it's clear that the upgrade pace for this release is far more sluggish than Apple has seen previously.



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Microsoft takes wraps off preview of its Azure Data Factory service

Another new Microsoft Azure service now in preview is aimed at helping developers integrate and get insights from their disparate data sources more easily.



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US House of Representatives plans for a new data center

New colo facility will need to be able to support the activities of multiple Legislative Branch agencies.



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Lite-On EP1 Series SSDs deliver PCI Express speeds in M.2 format

The new solid-state drives, announced in advance of the upcoming Dell World 2014 expo, fit directly onto the PCIe bus of enterprise servers.



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India's electronics manufacturing still a dream

India has grand ambitions of becoming a major manufacturer of consumer electronics and its high quality fab design shops are a testament to its potential. Still, the country must overcome major hurdles.



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$25 terabyte due by Christmas

Come Black Friday and holiday sales, expect to see $25/TB USB 3.0 disks for sale. Drive vendors are getting back on the price/performance track!



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BofA won't allow logins from IE8 on XP. Discuss.

A friend tried logging into to his Bank of America online account using Windows XP and Internet Explorer 8. This week. The BofA Web application rejected him. So he's looking for a bank that will accept IE8 and XP. Yep, we know.



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Amazon sneaks its app store onto Android devices

Two moves by Amazon look to get its app store installed on all Android devices. Enterprises need to be aware of this new situation.



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Hackers infiltrate White House network

The Obama Administration has admitted that a cyberattacker was able to gain access to the US government's systems.



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Survey indicates four out of five developers now use open source

Forrester Research's survey shows that most developers, even ones who usually stick with Microsoft Visual Studio, are now using open source.



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Enterprise network security takes backseat to speed: McAfee

New McAfee research claims that a worrying number of organizations are turning off advanced firewall features in order to avoid slowing down networks.



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Eating bread or eating nothing: Why neither side is backing down in Hungary's internet tax battle

As Hungarians take to the streets to protest about a proposed levy on internet traffic, both sides set out their arguments.



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How do you stop your phone's battery being murdered by apps? Just add FACH

Nokia's working on a new technology that could curb the amount of data idle apps use, and so make smartphone batteries last longer.



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Six Clicks: Top iOS apps of the month, October 2014

What are some of the most interesting apps for Apple's iOS operating system we've discovered this month?



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Six Clicks: Top Android apps of the month, October 2014

What are some of the most interesting apps for Google's Android operating system we've discovered this month?



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SoftBank bets big on Indian firms with $800M investment

Japanese telecoms giant has paid up US$627 million for a stake in Indian e-commerce website, Snapdeal, and will lead a US$210 million investment round for India's answer to Uber, ANI Technologies.



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Alibaba, Apple talk up possible alliance in mobile payment

Alibaba's founder Jack Ma and Apple CEO Tim Cook say they're open to a partnership involving their mobile payment systems Alipay Wallet and Apple Pay.



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Singapore touts data, cloud registries in smart nation ambition

Infocomm Development Authority unveils a new pilot aimed at increasing the "visibility of datasets" via quality metrics, offering free AWS credits to drive participation, and adds "near real-time analytics" to its cloud service provider registry to better assess vendor performance.



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Western Digital lands just above fiscal Q1 expectations

Wall Street was expecting earnings of at least $2.03 per share with revenue of $3.89 billion.



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Facebook beats Q3 targets with $3.2B in revenue, 1.35B users

Much as it is the case with Twitter, user growth figures are usually the most scrutinized for Facebook.



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Techies give back to the community

Learn about the various programs SAP established for its Month of Service and some that are all year round.



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Dropbox expands desktop footprint by teaming with HP, Acer

The development follows up a security update from the cloud storage provider, bolstering Dropbox's plan to maintain data security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability.



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Google prepares to unwrap more security treats for Android Lollipop

It's Trick or Treat time from the Android engineering team.



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Google partners with PwC to push business apps in the enterprise

The consulting giant will resell Google for Work apps to its corporate customers and has already installed the product suite within its own operations.



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Makulu Cinnamon Debian Edition: A distribution you could use for serious work

More bells and whistles than a traveling circus, this is a completely over-the-top Linux distribution.



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Nimbix speeds up big data analytics with supercomputing cloud

HPC is not just for oil and gas industries anymore.



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Microsoft's latest target release date for Office 16: Second half 2015

Microsoft is targeting the second half of calendar 2015 as its latest release target for both its next-generation Office client and server applications.



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EMC launches hybrid cloud system, eyes VMware, OpenStack, Microsoft integration

The EMC Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, allows customers to move applications and workloads across public and private cloud services.



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EMC buys three cloud companies

EMC added to its cloud portfolio with the acquisitions of Cloudscaling, Maginatics and Spanning.



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India’s Air Force clips Xiaomi’s wings

The Indian Air Force is the latest party to react to allegations against Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi regarding the transfer of International user data to Beijing.



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Amazon's digital music product director jumps ship to Pandora

The music streaming service said Chris Phillips will lead the company's product team and its efforts in design and analytics.



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Tumblr, Imgur struggle as Namecheap, WordPress reign in EFF's copyright 'bullies' list

They may be the home of hundreds of millions of online free speakers, but how Tumblr and Imgur work for their users' free speech may not be as strong as could be.



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Look for Windows 7 Mainstream Support to be extended

Microsoft made a mistake by extending XP Extended Support. Extending Win7 Mainstream Support some time past the intro of Windows 10 would be different.



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Microsoft ups cloud ante with Azure Marketplace, SingTel partnership

IT vendor launches one-stop portal offering third-party cloud applications and services running on Azure, and inks partnership with SingTel to enable Asia-Pacific customers to move their data and workload between various cloud environments.



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Too many CXO cooks spoiling the IT soup

Some 72 percent of CIOs in Asia-Pacific feel weighed down by having to deal with more stakeholders who want their say in how IT budgets are spent, reveals a Microsoft survey.



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iFrogz Cache iPhone 6 Plus case lets you carry cards when Apple Pay just isn't enough

Apple Pay lets you purchase items with your iPhone at selected merchants, but there are still many times when you need your ID, another credit card, transit card, and more. That's where the iFrogz Cache comes in.



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IT failures, power shifts, and social media

Information sharing and social media are shifting the balance of power from enterprise vendors to corporate buyers. This is great news for anyone who follows IT and the CIO.



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T-Mobile toughens network encryption against government snooping

The older cellular encryption can be cracked by the National Security Agency, leaked documents previously showed. An upgrade to that security could make eavesdropping a lot harder.



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Obliterase obliterates your data in a good way

Obliterase, the data erasure and decommissioning company, announced that it has completed Spiceworks' Built in program and launched its fully Spiceworks integrated app.



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Microsoft opens up about more Windows 10 preview features in the works

Microsoft officials are revealing a few more of the Windows 10 features testers should expect in the coming months.



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Mobile app permissions: Who does it right?

Apps running in mobile operating systems must get permission from the user for all sorts of things. This can be confusing. Do some do it better than others?



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How the Surface Pro 3 changed the way I work

For the first time in 20 years, I don't own a conventional clamshell laptop PC. The Surface Pro 3 has taken over all the functions that I used to need a laptop for, and it makes an excellent tablet, too. Here's how I use this device in PC and tablet modes.



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Surface Pro 3: A long-term review

Can the Surface Pro 3 really replace your laptop? In my case, the answer is yes. For the first time in 20 years, I no longer own a conventional clamshell laptop. Here's my long-term review, based on more than four months of daily use.



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Military secrets theft hacking trail leads to Russia

FireEye has released a detailed report suggesting that state-sponsored attacks originating from Russia have focused on lifting military, government and security information.



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Geek Sanity: It's Mental Help Week

Geek Mental Help Week. Starting Monday October 27 the week-long online event intends to raise awareness, pool resources, and spark discussion about mental health issues and well-being among geeks. OPINION.



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Shoppers don't trust retailers

Why retailers need to take steps to earn shoppers' trust regarding their personal data



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T-Mobile Q3 2014 results show continued subscriber growth, may catch Sprint in the 4th quarter

T-Mobile's Uncarrier initiatives have shaken up the US wireless industry and continue to bring customers to T-Mobile.



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Alienware Graphics Amplifier lets you add desktop graphics card to gaming laptops

The $299 external box can house a full length, dual-height card to give the new Alienware 13 notebook a graphics boost via a proprietary connector.



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Why 'free' storage isn't free

Storage isn't free - and neither is 'free' storage. The price: uncertainty. Wuala's termination of 'free' storage is the tip of the iceberg coming your way.



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Apple outlines $100m grant for Obama's ConnectED initiative

Apple has pledged $100 million to US President Obama's ConnectED initiative, a scheme designed to promote the use of technology in schools.



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Enterprises: we need more mobile app developers

Survey of IT managers finds half report backlogs of at least 10 mobile apps.



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Natural language processing and big data: The prescription for saving big bucks in healthcare?

The health industry could really do with a shot in the arm when it comes to cost-cutting, and big data could be the answer.



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Cook brands Apple Pay rejection a 'skirmish' in mobile payment realm

Following the withdrawal of NFC support by US pharmacy chains, Apple CEO Tim Cook has brushed off such rejection as little more than a "skirmish."



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Amazon snaps up Rooftop Media to boost media services

The online retail giant is seeking business opportunities beyond the warehouse, and the latest acquisition of the online comedy service underscores Amazon's goals.



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Logitech unveils Keys-To-Go: Waterproof keyboard for any iPad

Keyboard cases for iPads are readily available, but each is tailored for a specific model of iPad. That's not the case with this new keyboard from Logitech that works with any iPad.



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Microsoft readies built-in, free mobile device management for Office 365 users

Microsoft is taking steps toward delivering on its cross-platform device, application and data management with new Office 365 capabilities.



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Microsoft makes available public preview of new Azure Batch service

Microsoft is commercializing technology it acquired earlier this year when it bought GreenButton in the form of a new Azure cloud batch service.



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Not all clouds are created equal: Finding the best cloud provider for your business

With a dizzying array of cloud service provider available in a crowded market, choosing the best partner to fulfill your enterprise cloud computing needs is not always easy.



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IBM launches OpenStack services, builds global cloud footprint

Many countries have in-country data rules and U.S. cloud providers are building local facilities to meet data sovereignty requirements.



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ARM launches new Mali graphics processors

The company's latest graphics capabilities are better equipped to handle mobile gaming, new user interfaces and video all while preserving power.



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NIST tries to de-fog cloud computing, an anti-NSA phone reviewed, and more [Government IT Week]

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) knows a thing or two about cloud computing, and they've decided to share some good recommendations. Plus an anti-NSA phone and more government tech shenanigans from the world over.



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Credit card fraud can be stopped. Here's how.

After $4,000 of fraudulent charges from Brazil on my AMEX, I'm chasing down all my auto-payment accounts and frequently used commerce sites. Again.



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NetApp launches cloud version of its ONTAP operating system

NetApp will offer its popular storage operating system on top of Amazon Web Services as well as under a licensing model. The aim: Make moving data from public to private clouds easier.



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China vows to regulate mobile apps

Officials from China's National Internet Information Office said the department will initiate specific plans to regulate the fast development of mobile applications in the country.



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NetApp buys Riverbed Technology's Steelstore business

The $80 million cash deal will allow the network data storage provider to expand the flexibility of its data backup and protection services.



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Kaseya 8: A multifunction tool for service providers and enterprises

Kaseya has improved an already powerful tool for managed service providers and the IT administrators of large enterprises. The company's key challenge is finding a way to present what this powerful tool does in a simple, short way.



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Twitter satisfies Q3 estimates; stands at 284M monthly active users

With Twitter, user growth is routinely the most scrutinized number in the earnings report.



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Windows, Linux ARM servers are on their way to the data center

Microsoft joins a push towards ARM servers that have been building up for years.



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Targeted attacks against businesses on the rise: Survey

The survey notes that 94 percent of organizations have experienced at least one cybersecurity incident in the past year.



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IBM unveils new enterprise analytics portfolio to combat cybercrime

Big Blue has unveiled a new enterprise solution aimed at harnessing Big Data to detect criminal activity in seconds.



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Microsoft offers unlimited OneDrive storage with Office 365 subscriptions

In the latest salvo in the cloud storage price wars, Microsoft has uncapped OneDrive storage space for Office 365 subscribers. The unlimited storage option tosses the ball back into Google's court and puts even more pressure on independent cloud storage services like Dropbox and Box.



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Shellshock attacks mail servers

The latest vector for exploits of the Shellshock bug in the Bash shell is SMTP, where the mail headers themselves trigger the exploit.



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Tips and Tricks for Microsoft's Surface Pro 3

After a month of using Microsoft's Surface Pro 3, I've collected some tips and trips to help your Surface computing experience.



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Windows Server with ARM? Crazier ideas have happened

Microsoft is reportedly pondering an ARM-based flavor of Windows Server. The idea may just make sense.



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10 steps to erase your digital footprint

How do you vanish online? Follow these 10 steps to get started.



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Apple Pay to expand to transit systems, keyless entry?

In expanding Apple Pay outside contactless payments, an iPhone could also end up being a building entry card, as well as your subway card.



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Telcos to end throttled mobile web connections in Brazil

Changes in the mobile web charging model will be implemented to allow offer of new services



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Hydro66 goes ultra green at the Node Pole

New datacenter to be built in Sweden near Facebook facility.



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Bugs lead banks to approve fake EMV transactions

Fake transactions from Brazil take advantage of implementation errors to approve what appear to be chip card purchases without the PIN. Hint to banks: It's "Chip AND PIN," not OR.



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Adobe bringing EchoSign e-signatures to Workday

The aim is to equip workers with digital tools that should facilitate and improve hiring and onboarding processes requiring approvals.



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Rogue Tor node wraps executables with malware

Researcher finds malicious Tor exit node which envelops Windows EXEs inside another Windows EXE which drops malware.



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Nine questions about Google's new Inbox by Gmail

No answers. Just questions.



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SUSE Linux Enterprise 12: new features and extensions

SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 is available today. And with it SLES 12 brings several significant new features and extensions to the desktop and to the datacenter.



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Review: Logitech TypePlus keyboard case for iPad Air

Although the iPad Air 2 has recently launched, there are still a lot of the previous model iPads around. This keyboard case is one of the best for the iPad Air.



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Bob Young talks about the origins of Red Hat

Red Hat, the world's open source leader, is a billion dollar company, but it began in a sewing closet. Co-founder Bob Young talks about the company's humble beginnings.



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Google offers non-profits free access to satellite images

Following the acquisition of Skybox, Google is giving high-quality satellite images away for free to non-profits.



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Thousands protest in the streets at Hungary's plan to tax internet traffic

The crowd's march took in the ruling party’s HQ, where protesters threw keyboards, mice and old hardware at the building.



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US pharmacies discard Apple Pay in favor of home grown alternatives

CVS Health Corp and Rite Aid Corp have blocked support for Apple's mobile payment system, possibly in order to launch a branded alternative.



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Samsung scales back LED lighting business

The South Korean tech giant is scaling back LED lighting operations, and will keep the business limited to local shores.



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HP seeks sale of Chinese networking business

Hewlett-Packard is attempting to sell its Chinese networking arm to a local buyer.



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Cloud will never be fully secure, get over it

Increasing security breaches indicate that any data, once online, will never be completely safe from theft and malicious attacks, so enterprises and users may be better off focusing on risk mitigation.



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Government transformation and demand for Linux expertise

Demand for Linux expertise is heating up as governments and enterprises vie for open source expertise.



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Apple Pay isn't magic, and it isn't 'private'

Apple's new iPhone-based payment system may offer advantages, as will any similar product from competitors. But adding in a smartphone doesn't add privacy, it removes it.



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Manage local, shared, and cloud space with Spacemonger

If you've wished for a single tool to manage all your space, Spacemonger might fill the bill and it does it for less than a twenty dollar bill.



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CoPilot Premium for Windows Phone hands-on: ActiveTraffic aids your daily commute

There are plenty of GPS navigation options for Windows Phone and the prices have fallen dramatically over the years. CoPilot is a powerful, low-cost option that has helped Matthew for the past month.



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The history of electronic voting in Brazil

Tomorrow, voting machines will be working at full steam as Brazilians go to the polls for the second round of the country's general elections. We take you though the main developments of e-voting in Brazil over the last 30 years.



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Top iOS news of the week: iOS 8.1, Bose tiff, Apple Pay

The iOS news was all over the map this week with the release of 8.1, a tussle between Apple and Bose, and the rollout of Apple Pay.



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Moto 360 Android Wear timepiece receives major update, improves battery life

Motorola is known for timely updates of its Moto G and X smartphones. It looks like they are continuing this practice with the excellent Moto 360 timepiece as well.



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Top Android news of the week: Nokia Here, smarter music, new Gmail

Big news this week in the world of Android included a significant app release by Nokia, smart playlists from Google Play Music, Gmail for Android catching up with the competition, and the Fire Phone a dud.



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NIST puts a sharper point on cloud computing

National Institute of Standards & Technology issues 10 key recommendations for successful cloud initiatives.



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Google giving more control to Android, Chrome chief Sundar Pichai

Pichai has been seeing his star rise at Google steadily. CEO Larry Page is also reportedly taking a step back from day-to-day leadership to focus on new projects.



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Of Google, governments and authentication

End-users will ultimately decide on the success of multi-factor authentication. Will the newest efforts toward that end help them make up their minds?



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Vysk EP1 review: 'The anti-NSA' iPhone case delivers more privacy questions than answers

Need an anti-spying solution designed to lock down your messages and protect your privacy? One smartphone case maker promises as much, but only proves a fraction of its claims.



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US tops Scandinavia, EU for fastest broadband. No, really

The US enjoys a fleeting moment as a country known for fast broadband, at least in one analyst's assessment.



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How big does a tech product have to be before we take it seriously?

Analysts and reporters have been spoiled in recent years by companies and categories that produce staggering sales figures. When some products can sell hundreds of millions of units a year, it's easy to dismiss small but influential players that sell mere millions.



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Going beyond the PC and the tablet: How to be authentically digital

The computing world has changed, as devices and services become ubiquitous. Now it's time to change the apps we build, and the ways we think about work.



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Apple in the enterprise: For some, it's already there

Apple's enterprise presence was on full display at the JAMF Nation User Conference, where more than 1,000 IT administrators gathered to share stories on how they're deploying Apple devices inside their organizations.



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Inside the iPad mini 3

While there may not be much separating the iPad mini 3 from its predecessor, there's one key difference that will give the new diminutive tablet an edge in the corporate and BYOD environments.



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Zero Day Weekly: Samsung Knox controversy, Twitter Digits, bricked FTDI chips

A collection of notable security news items for the week ending October 24, 2014. Covers enterprise, controversies, reports and more.



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Handoff and Continuity: Compelling reasons for small business to go all Apple

Features in the latest versions of iOS and OS X could be reason enough for small businesses to go all in with Apple devices.



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Six clicks: How ed-tech is revolutionizing the classroom

In what ways can teachers use tech to enrich their lessons?



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Five Spanish tech startups to watch

The Spain Startup South Summit 2014 conference recently took place in Madrid, where fledgling companies from a variety of industries mixed with investment groups and startup accelerators. ZDNet looks at some of the brightest tech startups on show.



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Google's Inbox App: A 700 emails per day review

Can Google's Inbox app make my life easier? Sure, but the real test is to throw a few hundred messages at it and see what happens.



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Top 10 iOS, Android apps for parents: 2014

From controlling your child's device to keeping track of their movements, here is a list of useful apps for modern-day parents.



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The teacher's guide: 50 resources for using tech in the modern classroom

A roundup of educational articles, apps and tutorials for educators looking to integrate technology into the classroom, updated for 2014.



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Digital Transformation, Part 6: Examples of digital transformation done right

Every business should jump at the opportunity to improve and transform, especially when there are great rewards to reap, and when not doing so could be harmful. The never-ending advancement of technology presents enterprises with countless promising opportunities for every aspect of their business.



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FTDI admits to bricking innocent users' chips in silent update

In a move that has surprised and angered security researchers, chip maker FTDI has admitted to issuing a silent update that bricks cloned FTDI FT232 [USB to UART] chips.



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Amazon owns up to extra spending on Fire Phone, Web Services

One analyst went so far as to demand which numbers on the balance sheet Amazon values most and when said numbers will improve.



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NetSuite sales surge in Q3

The cloud ERP vendor handily topped expectation as deferred revenue swelled compared to a year ago.



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Juniper Q3 earnings in line with estimates, outlook bleak

The network equipment maker's chief executive blamed the "disappointing" quarter, which gave Wall Street the clear-cut signal to sell, sell, sell — driving shares down after-hours.



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Microsoft's Q1 shines; Office 365 leads results

The software giant handily tops expectations as Surface Pro drove Surface revenue of $908 million. Office 365 subscriptions for home, personal and enterprise swelled.



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Twitter throws devs an authentication bone

Kit lets app devs give end-users ability to use phone number for sign-up and log-in



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Amazon falls well below Q3 earnings targets; weak outlook for holiday season

A silver lining? The "Other" category that houses Amazon Web Services did see its own revenue climb.



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How Pixar, National Geographic make Apple work in the enterprise

The IT heads for both organizations were on hand at the JNUC to explain how their companies deploy, manage and utilize Apple products throughout their organizations.



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Facebook reveals patch in response to Yahoo's account recycling program

Turns out there was a bit of a vulnerability (and lack of communication) between Yahoo and Facebook. Whoops!



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Ubuntu 14.10 has landed - and it's not just for desktops

Canonical's latest Linux, Ubuntu 14.10, saves the biggest improvements for its cloud and server versions.



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First Data launches Perka beacon to accompany loyalty app for SMBs

The payment processor is extending its customer loyalty suite to include beacons, and says it's already shipped thousands of the beacons to businesses currently using the Perka app.



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Etsy rolls out Square-like card reader for offline payments

The Sell on Etsy reader comes in the form of dongle that plugs into the audio port on a phone or a tablet, much like similar devices from Square, Amazon and PayPal.



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Huawei smartphone shipments up 26 percent; on track for annual targets

The Chinese electronics giant said the most growth was in the Middle East and Africa, followed by the Asia-Pacific region — all but avoiding Western markets altogether.



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AWS opens Frankfurt region, courts EU enterprises

Like other U.S. based cloud vendors, AWS is trying to expand in the EU and allay concerns about NSA snooping.



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Inside the iPad Air 2

What makes Apple's new iPad Air 2 tick? The iFixit team gets their hands on the new tablet and do what they do best – take it apart.



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Square launches App Marketplace to woo merchants to Register

The Square App Marketplace, stocked with products from Intuit and Stitch Labs, among others, ties back to Square Register, the company's cornerstone point-of-sale platform for payments, inventory, and analytics.



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CitizenFour, film review: The Snowden revelations, as they happened

This absorbing documentary follows film-maker Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald as they make contact with the whistleblower and unleash a media storm.



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Apple 1 goes under the hammer for world record price

An original Apple 1 computer, as put together by the two Steve's, Wozniak and Jobs, has sold at auction for just under a million dollars.



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HP adds two new Moonshot configs and increased app support

Four application solutions join two new hardware configurations from HP.



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Plan to tax internet traffic in Hungary sees protesters take to the streets

Thousands of Hungarians are planning a demonstration against the country's internet tax plan, with businesses and ISPs also criticising the legislation.



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Motorola Solutions Symbol TC70: Android for the enterprise

This Android smartphone for the enterprise is rugged and offers OS extensions for the field.



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Google, Oxford University partner in artificial intelligence research

Google and the UK's Oxford University are teaming up to advance the field of artificial intelligence.



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Apple plans to open 25 new stores in China by 2016

During a 'road trip' to China, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said that the company is planning to extend its influence in the region within the next few years.



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Graphene breakthrough hints at smartphone batteries that could last 25 percent longer

Italian researchers have come up with a new way of squeezing extra life out of standard lithium ion batteries, thanks to the miracle material.



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Samsung rolls out 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab 4 Nook tablet for $299.99

Barnes & Noble keeps its e-reading brand afloat with another Samsung-produced Android slate, bundling $200 worth of books and other media content into the purchase price.



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Clise proposes high-rise datacenter for Seattle

Clise Properties is waiting for approval to build a new 12-storey datacenter in the eclectic Denny Triangle area, nearby Amazon's new Seattle datacenter.



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Cook reassures China on iPhone security

Days after the iPhone 6 launched in mainland China, Apple wants to assure the Chinese government that the new device is safe and has no backdoors.



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Kindle Voyage: With the best e-reader, old eyes can do new tricks

For aging eyes, busy bookworms, or anyone tired of squinting when they read, Amazon has the prescription.



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New social network Tsu shares ad revenue with content creators

Tsu, the new social network aims to financially reward its users and creators for creating and sharing engaging content.



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Earnings roundup: Citrix, CA Tech mixed; Marketo, ServiceNow, Polycom beat estimates

It's tech week on Wall Street, and there are a lot of frightful mixed bags out there at the end of October.



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Intuit revamps QuickBooks Online ecosystem

The SMB accounting platform provider is rolling out more than 100 product enhancements at its QuickBooks Connect conference in San Jose.



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Windows 10: You've got questions, I've got answers

[Updated] There's more to Windows 10 than just the revamped Start menu. I've been fielding questions from readers about the new release. Why is it called Windows 10? Does it really contain a keylogger? What happened to Internet Explorer? And where are the updates?



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One month with the Apple iPhone 6 Plus: Exactly what big phone users are looking for

It's been just over a month since Matthew Miller switched from being a big screen Android and Windows Phone user. Apple's large phone exceeded his expectations and is here to stay.



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Chromebook shipments leap by 67 percent

The numbers don't lie. ABI Research finds that Linux-powered Chromebook sales are exploding.



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Effective security techniques we don't follow enough

In almost every security incident there's some best practice that someone didn't follow. Here are six security technologies and techniques that would help in these cases.



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Google launches Inbox: Can it really make email useful?

Inbox isn't the new Gmail, but a separate take on managing that neverending email flow. The invite only Google Now-ish app could come in handy if it delivers on what Google is promising.



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Twitter flaunts 'Fabric' while honing in on mobile base

Twitter is also stepping away from the traditional password login with a new method that is actually more old school than you think.



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Adapter kit allows Kinect for Xbox One sensors to work with Windows 8

Microsoft has a $49 adapter kit that will allow Xbox One sensors to work with Windows 8 and 8.1 PCs and tablets.



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Microsoft reveals audacious plans to tighten security with Windows 10

Windows 10 will build in standards-based two-factor authentication to every device, effectively neutering most phishing attacks and password database breaches. The company also announced new features aimed at securing corporate machines from malware attacks and data leaks.



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How to decide if it's time to upgrade to OS X Yosemite

David Gewirtz presents six questions that will help you make a carefully considered upgrade decision. Make sure you think before you click.



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Apple in the enterprise: For some, its already there

Apple's enterprise presence was on full display at the JAMF Nation User Conference, where more than 1,000 IT administrators gathered to share stories on how they're deploying Apple devices inside their organizations.



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Microsoft's Garage is now an incubator launching cross-platform consumer apps

Microsoft's Garage is morphing from an internal hacking lab to an incubator for lightweight consumer-focused apps for Android, iOS and Windows.



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AWS launches directory service, takes aim at Azure stronghold

Amazon Web Services' directory service will take on Microsoft Azure Active Directory Service in a scrum for centralized cloud identity management.



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Coming Attractions: Makulu, openSuSE and Fedora releases on the way

I've been looking at pre-release versions of these three distributions. With final releases due in the next few days or weeks, they are shaping up very nicely.



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Microsoft and IBM commit to providing their enterprise software on Azure, IBM clouds

Microsoft and IBM have forged a new alliance bringing more of IBM's enterprise software and services to Azure, and Microsoft's enterprise software to IBM's cloud platforms.



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EMC adds VCE to its stable, buys out Cisco's interest

EMC will now consolidate converged infrastructure player VCE under its federation and buy out most of Cisco's stake in the joint venture. Other than that financial arrangement, Cisco and EMC say it's business as usual for VCE.



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NetBeez testing enterprise networks

Traditional device level network monitoring is having trouble keeping up with the increasingly virtualized computing environment. NetBeez believes that its tools offer a solution.



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What's right (and wrong) with the new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3

The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 are the devices that will spearhead the Cupertino tech juggernaut's tablet push for the next year or so. Are the improvements good enough to keep the iPad ahead of the game over the coming months?



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EMC's Q3 earnings miss targets

But storage giant insists that its strategy is the right best-of-breed approach as sales were up 9 percent from a year ago.



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Midori, Drawbridge, Singularity: What Microsoft learns from operating system research

Research operating systems aren't designed to replace Windows, or even create features for Windows; they're for research.



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Hidden camera fingerprints link photos to individuals

If the NSA's unconstitutional surveillance of Americans isn't creepy enough, how about an automated tool that links your camera to you through social media? Hidden info stored on every photo makes it possible.



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Toshiba Satellite Radius 11: Windows hybrid for BYOD

This new convertible from Toshiba is tailor-made for the BYOD crowd.



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Lufthansa closes in on outsourcing deal with IBM

The German airline says the sale of its IT infrastructure division is coming to a close, and a new partnership with IBM is on the horizon.



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Intel Capital dishes out $28M to Chinese wearable, mobile makers

Intel's investment unit distributes the first batch of its US$100 million China Smart Device Innovation Fund to several Chinese companies including EyeSmart Technology and Shenzhen Fibocom Industrial Development.



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Taobao Marketplace offers self pickup in Singapore

Alibaba's e-commerce website offers self-collection service at more than 70 locations in the country through its collaboration with local postal service, SingPost, enabling online shoppers to pick up purchased goods themselves.



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Yahoo trumps Google: In mobile disclosure

Yahoo's mobile apps are now material to the company and on a $1.2 billion annual run rate. Google dances around the mobile monetization topic even as Facebook can't shut up about its small screen plans.



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HP's Sprout: Can it be a game changer?

If reports about HP's next computing play are true, the company will promote 3D scanning and a computing interface that rhymes with work conducted by Microsoft Research.



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What's in the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview update (build 9860)?

Three weeks after releasing a Technical Preview of Windows 10 to the general public, Microsoft has made good on its promise to deliver updates quickly. Today's release includes a modest assortment of new features, many of them already familiar to Windows Phone users. Here's what you'll find inside.



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New Windows zero day being exploited through PowerPoint

A vulnerability exists in Windows OLE for all versions except Server 2003. The company has released a workaround to block known attacks, but newer attacks could still get through.



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Internet of Things: which things really should phone home?

Needed: clear-headed thinking on where IoT can and should make a difference.



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SAP outlines HANA updates

SAP kicked off its TechEd & d-code conference with new features and tools for its HANA platform.



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VMware satisfies earnings expectations for Q3 riddled with spinoff speculation

VMware's CFO credited the uptick to the virtualization company's "newer businesses," which he defined as mobility, networking, storage, and hybrid cloud.



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Microsoft delivers first update to its Windows 10 Technical Preview

Microsoft has made available for download several new Windows 10 features to those running the Windows 10 Technical preview release.



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Bring-your-own-device gains traction in the U.S. — even if enterprises aren't ready yet

Gartner says about two-fifths of all U.S. consumers who work for large enterprises use their own device for work. More often the case, their employer doesn't even know about it.



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Google Cloud Platform acquiring API maker Firebase

Firebase aims to help developers build collaborative mobile and web apps through an API storing and syncing data in real-time.



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iCloud attack is blunt and obvious

A man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack in China against logins to Apple's iCloud is easily-detected by web browsers, but appears sophisticated in other ways.



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LinkedIn plots more points for Economic Graph, talent product roadmaps

LinkedIn's Economic Graph continues to grow as the social network now retains more than 313 million users and counting.



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IPv6 picks up steam

Slowly, ever so slowly, IPv6 adoption is starting to gain momentum, but we need to start moving to it before mobile devices and the Internet of Things leaves us scrambling for the last few IPv4 Internet addresses.



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Brazilian startup provides salary comparisons and workplace reviews

Love Mondays is fed with anonymous contributions and aims at supporting job seeking decisions



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Academics worry over Microsoft's Silicon Valley research lab closing

A number of academics have submitted an open letter to Microsoft Research management protesting the recent closing of the company's Silicon Valley research lab.



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Nokia expands HERE mapping to broader Android market

The HERE beta for Android expands beyond Samsung devices, but there is some friction with the distribution plan.



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Why the Mac momentum may just be starting

Apple has been happy for Mac sales to coast along in the 3.5 to 4.5 million range for several years now, but that looks set to change.



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Good Technology acquires Macheen, bolsters BYOD efforts

Macheen provides a software as a service platform that rides on top of wireless plans and applies corporate policies to offer just the amount of bandwidth needed.



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Inside Microsoft CEO Nadella's $84.3 million compensation package

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's total compensation package worth $84.3 million, according to Microsoft's latest proxy statement. Here's the breakdown of what's included.



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The startup spirit of St. Louis: Socially conscious and creative

Innovation can happen anywhere...



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Verizon Q3: 457,000 new smartphones, 1.1M new tablets added

Verizon's earnings were flat, but managed to pull in a few new subscribers, as aggressive pushback from Sprint and T-Mobile continues.



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Duo Security announces U2F authentication support

U2F is Universal 2nd Factor, the first FIDO Alliance standard for two-factor authentication. The goal: simple systems to combat phishing and other credential breaches.



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Apple Pay vs Google Wallet: hands-on experiences at McDonald's

Apple launched its new virtual wallet service with the iOS 8.1 update yesterday while Google has had their system running for a couple of years. Matthew took two devices to McDonald's and was able to pay without a real wallet.



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Collaborate for free with Annotate Attachments in Gmail

Not fancy or complicated, Annotate Attachments in Gmail offers a simple set of utilities to make collaboration easy.



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New Mac Mini has major downsides

Not only is the new Mac Mini slower than the old quad-core, its configuration is much less flexible. Why the hate, Apple?



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Chinese government accused of attacking Apple's iCloud

Fingers have been pointed at the Chinese government over alleged cyberattacks targeted at Apple's iCloud with the aim of furtively lifting user data.



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Adobe, Nielsen form digital content analytics alliance

The aim is to eradicate the differences marketers and content producers see between metrics in back-end systems and public ratings.



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Lenovo: Could it be a multi-brand mobile player?

A rumor that Lenovo could acquire BlackBerry woke up traders. But the broader question is whether Lenovo has the chops to manage the Motorola and BlackBerry brands along with its own and not be crushed by indigestion.



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Bitcoin for the unconnected: The Finnish protocol that lets you buy and sell currency through your TV

Finnish system Kryptoradio transmits Bitcoin transaction data via airwaves for potential application in everything from vending machines to laundromats.



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Staples investigates possible data breach, credit card fraud

Staples has become the latest US retailer which has potentially suffered cyberattack.



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Online media, TV streaming rises 388 percent yearly: report

Consumers are turning to online television services in their droves -- but what does this mean for cable providers and traditional outlets?



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$179 10-inch Windows 8.1 tablet coming to Walmart

The E Fun Nextbook will feature a quad-core Intel Atom processor and include a detachable keyboard when it becomes available in time for the holiday shopping season.



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PwC pinpoints Millennial generation as key to wearables adoption

PwC subscribed to the prediction that wearables sales could topple 130 million units in 2018.



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Creating scalable, intelligent storage solutions with OpenStack

Find out how an Intel-powered OpenStack cloud can provide a scalable, intelligent storage solution to meet growing business needs.



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iPhone 6 accessories: A billion-dollar market in China

The market size of iPhone 6 accessories in China has greatly outstripped the previous models due to the unprecedented popularity of Apple's latest smartphones in the world's largest populated market.



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IBM's future: 6 things it needs to thrive

The GlobalFoundries semiconductor factory deal is only part of the recipe for Big Blue's ongoing survival. Here are a few other things that Armonk needs in order to maintain relevancy for the next decade and beyond.



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An ode to Apple's fading iPod: It begat the iPhone

The iPod has been relegated to the non-material "other" revenue bucket for Apple starting next quarter. But its DNA lives on in the iPhone, iOS and App Store.



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Apple Q4: Cook talks Apple Pay; IBM deal; Mac-iPad convertible?

Apple's fourth-quarter earnings blew Wall Street's expectations away. After the second-half release of products and services, Apple executives explain a few things.



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Apple's Mac surges on back-to-school, emerging markets

The larger question is whether Apple can keep the Mac momentum going. The short answer is that Apple can probably keep the good times rolling with product updates and emerging market strength.



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Apple Q4 2014 hardware sales: iPhone strong, and strongest ever Mac quarterly sales

Apple's Q4 2014 earnings are out, and while iPhone and Mac sales were strong, iPad sales fall well below analyst expectations.



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Apple adds a few more security fixes in iOS 8.1

It's only about a month since iOS 8.0 was released so there's not much new in security patches to add to 8.1. Two of the fixes also show up in a new Apple TV version.



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Citrix acquires RightSignature, adds doc signing

The two companies were already integration partners and sealed the arrangement with an acquisition.



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Apple Q4: Strong quarter, beats estimates thanks to 'record' sales

Apple reported strong numbers for the last three-month period. And if you thought the PC market was anything to go by, you're wrong: the Mac is back.



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Microsoft launches Azure cloud in a box

In partnership with Dell, Microsoft is launching its Azure cloud in a box offering, codenamed 'San Diego.'



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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Our cloud plays well with others

Microsoft is further targeting startups and ISVs with the opening of the Azure Marketplace, led by the launch of Cloudera for Azure.



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Seven little known features of LinkedIn for brands

LinkedIn has some cool features that brands can utilise to get their marketing message across, showcase their products and talent inside the organisation.



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Talk like a modern technology marketer (humor)

Made-up words were in abundance during this fall's software conference season. Your dauntless reporter traveled the world to bring back the latest in tech marketing speak. If you want to sound like you're current with today's dubious jargon, here's a quick primer to get you all caught up.



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Apple Pay, new features roll out as iOS 8.1 released for iPhones, iPads

The latest version of Apple's mobile operating system is out, and so is its wireless payments system, Apple Pay, designed for the latest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.



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Demonstrating software defined storage

A recent demonstration of Sanbolic's software shows that SDS provides a number of useful benefits.



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Fitbit may soon announce the Surge GPS watch and activity tracker with basic smartwatch functionality

Fitbit is well known for its daily life tracker devices and may soon get into the fitness market with the Surge. There are rumors it may also release a Force replacement tracker.



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How Microsoft's expected fitness band fits into its new wearables game plan

Microsoft isn't going the Smartwatch 2.0 route with its rumored fitness band. Instead, the company has a more targeted and cloud-connected wearables game plan, sources say.



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Apple, IBM deal could reach 42M new users; iPad recovery on deck?

Apple's deal with IBM will see a massive spike in uptake across the iPhone and iPad market, one Wall Street analyst says, at a time where iPad sales continue to stagnate.



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Cartier awards Brazilian female entrepreneur prodigy

Tech business whizz Bel Pesce was chosen as a laureate at the luxury brand's international business plan competition for her education project.



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IBM: Can it transform fast enough?

In technology there's no such thing as too big too fail. There may be some serious cases of too big to succeed. IBM's third quarter results show how the company needs to run faster to keep up with changes in IT.



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Tech industry on the offensive against government

There was a time, not long ago, when the biggest companies were cowed by the national security state. Now they aren't afraid to stand up for the rights and interests of their users.



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Telefonica to axe 1,600 jobs in Germany

Jobs to be cut to rid the company of "duplicate functions” in wake of €8.6bn acquisition of E-Plus.



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How Microsoft is taking on the cross-platform challenge with Office

Microsoft's Office team has a new approach designed to allow it to share more of Office's code across not just Windows, but also Android, iOS and the Web.



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Lessons cyberdefense may be able to teach us about managing Ebola

David Gewirtz presents lessons taken from the world of cybersecurity and cyberwarfare that may be food for thought for those attempting to prevent the Ebola outbreak from spreading in the United States.



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Cisco's Internet of Everything - Transforming everyday tasks

Find out how the Internet of Everything will change our everyday habits



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Smartsheet steps up visualization game

The company, which has a popular work management and collaboration tool, has added new visualization features that show enterprises the moving process and people parts.



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Inside the 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display

Along with new iPads, last week Apple also unveiled a new 27-inch iMac featuring a Retina 5K display. So, what is it that makes this pixel-pumping behemoth tick?



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iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3: Why I'm not buying either one

I have a history of buying each new iPad, but the two new ones have no appeal for me.



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Six Licks of Google's Android Lollipop

It's not shipping yet, but you can run a pre-release of Android Lollipop, and it's already looking pretty tasty.



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Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display: There's life in the (high-end) desktop yet

Professionals in graphics-dominated fields like video production, web and print publishing and product design will always require large, high-resolution desktop displays. Apple's new 27-inch iMac has them squarely in its sights.



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Net neutrality and nude celebrity selfies: Are Europe's digital challenges in safe hands?

In hearings and on Twitter, the EU’s incoming digital commissioners respond to big questions.



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Will metadata musings ever mature beyond paranoid fears?

Australia's metadata-retention debate needs more than just an injection of technical clue. Some nuanced political discussion, informed by history and the law, would also be handy.



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Do Americans want to be forgotten? Plus another SSL flaw, the FBI, and credit card security [Government IT Week]

Much is going on around the world. Click on in to see the latest government news from the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond.



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Nexus 6 and 9, new iPads, HTC products, and Note 4 (MobileTechRoundup show #330)

In one of our longest podcasts ever, Kevin and I covered a huge number of new mobile devices. We are excited about current and future products in the mobile space.



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Line makes censorship more sophisticated in China

Users in China will seemingly be allowed to talk about more sensitive topics, but will be less aware of the censorship system.



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Apple's One SIM to rule them all

Giving customers the ability to switch telcos without having to go through the hassle of changing SIMs will be a massive wake-up call to the mobile telcos.



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As vendors split and jettison, can Microsoft avoid the same fate?

The days of highly-integrated, one-brand-fits-all computing are ending fast, and the challenge for the offcuts is to succeed where their lineage failed. But is the biggest split yet to come?



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Six Clicks: Creative ways to capture photos and video with the Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Apple's iPhone remains the most popular camera on Flickr. The new models can capture content in even more creative ways so let's take a closer look at some methods.



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Top iOS news of the week: New iPads, iPhones big in China, new Skype for iOS

The news of iOS was all about the new iPads this week, including a rare leak from none other than Apple.



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Intel inside new Chromebooks from Dell, Samsung

A new Chromebook 2 configuration features a Bay Trail Celeron processor instead of Samsung's Exynos chip, while Dell's Chromebook 11 gets a Core i3 Haswell CPU option.



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Is Apple kidding? iPads don't have to be big iPhones

M8 for fitness tracking, improved rear camera, and thinness over battery capacity? Bringing iPhone specs and features to the iPad makes little sense. Here's why.



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Top Android news of the week: Nexus 6, Nexus 9, kill switch, Lollipop

New Nexus devices hit this week and they are a nice step forward in Google’s product line. Lollipop showed up and brings Android into the modern age.



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Microsoft withdraws another buggy update

A non-patch security update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 was causing systems to reboot. It's been a rough few months for Microsoft's update quality control.



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Six clicks: iOS, Android apps in the spirit of Halloween

Lacking enthusiasm this Halloween? These apps will get you in the mood.



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Will Android and Chrome marry?

Perhaps, the better question is: "When will they set the date?" Sooner or later, Google's operating systems will come together.



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Google launches Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK

Developers have a few weeks to test their apps and comply with the new user interface and specifications before Android 5.0 launches in November.



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Facebook explains how it protects user passwords in light of data breaches

Much like the back-end infrastructure for the Open Graph to constructing data centers around the globe, Facebook's preventative measures and protocols have made from scratch in-house.



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Do you think this cartoon is offensive? Many Indians do

Indians think that a recent cartoon published by the New York Times is simply more evidence of the way the world looks at Indians despite their progress



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Docker 1.3 arrives with improved security

Docker, makes of the popular container technology with the same name, has a major new release that will both developers and administrators will love.



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Obama signs order boosting credit, debit card security after spate of bank breaches

The BuySecure initiative will implement enhanced payment security measures throughout the federal government, with hopes that the effort will trickle into the private sector.



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Stackify's smart error log management targets dev and ops

Stackify is a plucky young company out to show the established log analytics and management players a few lessons. Is the company's SmartELM smart enough?



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SAP launches enterprise apps for smart glasses

SAP is lending some of its enterprise muscle to the previously consumer focused Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses, which are geared toward field technicians and warehouse workers.



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Hacked: The six most common ways non-tech people fall victim

In the era of BYOD, the less technical among us are prime targets for cybercrime attacks against your company. Learn the six top ways non-tech people get hacked.



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SilverDraft and Micron bring you demons, devils, and movie magic

SilverDraft and Micron create a winning combination for filmmakers and video production professionals who need extreme performance technology.



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Six Clicks: Useful things you can do with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 S Pen

The new Galaxy Note 4 is one of the best large screen smartphones available today and one feature that sets it apart is the S Pen stylus.



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Zero Day Weekly: Drupal disaster, POODLE, Ebola phishing scams

A collection of notable security news items for the week ending October 17, 2014. Covers enterprise, controversies, reports and more.



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Apple patches 144 security flaws across seven products

Patches are released for Mavericks, Mountain Lion, OS X Server and iTunes. A fix for the POODLE bug is included where appropriate. Most of the bugs are old ones in iTunes.



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Apple: Going all in with the iPad Air 2 and iPhone 6 Plus

Tim Cook showed off new stuff at the launch event this week, but the new iPad mini 3 was relegated to the back of the bus.



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First draft of 'internet bill of rights' revealed in Italy

An early version of the document puts anonymity, privacy, and net neutrality at the heart of Italian web users' rights - but not everyone's happy.



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Will your Mac run OS X 10.10 Yosemite?

Here's a listing of the oldest Apple hardware capable of running the new OS X 10.10 Yosemite operating system. If you have this hardware (or better) then you're good to go.



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Brazilian government demands smarter investments from tech firms

Companies producing equipment in Brazil must increase the efficiency of R&D centers, says IT secretary.



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FBI Director: Mobile encryption could lead us to 'very dark place'

Apple and Google's encryption plans have not gone down well with US law enforcement, and the agency's director says the companies are leading us down a dark path.



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Facebook doubles advertising bug bounty

The social media giant has doubled reward levels for developers who point out flaws in the firm's advertising code.



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Six clicks: Top free iOS, Android apps to learn how to program

No matter the age, learning a programming language is a marketable skill. Here are mobile apps to assist you.



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Asus Republic of Gamers GR8 is latest gaming PC console to invade living room

Like its competitors, this compact system runs Windows 8.1 while it waits for the Steam OS to be released.



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The State of DevOps

A DevOps strategy should be a primary focus of businesses, especially given the benefits that can be seen through implementation.



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Private, hybrid clouds may only be temporary stepping stones to public cloud

GE, the world's sixth-largest company, reveals it plans to go public -- to the public cloud, that is.



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Apple Pay ready for lift-off and Google 'trying to get it right'

Google is gunning for a seamless user experience for its payment system is open to partnerships. Does the company have the focus or skill to tackle Apple Pay?



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AMD Q3 misses expectations: New CEO orders restructuring, global job losses; outlook bleak

The chipmaker announced on Thursday at its fiscal third-quarter earnings its restructuring plan, which will lead to a 7 percent drop in global headcount.



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The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3: Hardware specification

Taking a look at what makes the new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 tick.



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SanDisk misses in Q3 despite record year

SanDisk CEO Sanjay Mehrotra maintained praise for the company's accomplishments, noting that 2014 has still been a record year for the flash memory maker.



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Google's Q3 miss likely to lead to mobile concerns (again)

The search giant puts up a disappointing third quarter with numerous metrics missing consensus estimates. Expect a lot of consternation about how Google is navigating the mobile shift.



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iMac with Retina 5K display – Hardware specs

A look at the tech specs of the new 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display, the machine that takes the crown as the ultimate iMac.



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OpenStack hooks up with Hadoop to bring big data to the cloud

The new OpenStack release, dubbed 'Juno,' has lots of fixes, better support for hot upgrades, and now hooks up with Hadoop.



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The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3: In pictures

Apple has updated its iPad lineup by unveiling the iPad Air 2 ad iPad mini 3. Both of these build on the existing hardware by adding some new features already present on the iPhone line.



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Microsoft to 'Connect' with developers at November event in New York

Microsoft will be talking more about its mobile, cloud and dev/ops products, services and strategies at its Connect() event in New York in mid-November.



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Al Gore lauds Salesforce.com, Google, Apple for renewable energy plans

The 45th president of the United States advised Dreamforce attendees about the necessities (and business opportunities) presented by the "age of renewables."



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iMac with Retina 5K display: In pictures

Apple has a new iMac - the iMac with Retina 5K display, the new king of the iMacs.



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iOS 8.1 available October 20 for iPhones, iPads

iOS 8.1 is coming, and it brings with it Apple Pay, and closer integration with OS X Yosemite, the company's next-generation desktop operating system.



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Apple refreshes Mac lineup... in installments

Those waiting for a MacBook Air with Retina Display will have to wait a little longer. The iMac, however, was updated with a Retina 5K display.



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Apple announces iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3: Faster, thinner designs; Touch ID included

Apple let slip that it had two new iPads to unveil a little sooner than it would've liked, but still had a few tablet-related surprises up its sleeve.



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Apple releases OS X Yosemite for Mac for free; iWork updated

Apple's latest desktop operating system lands on existing and new iMacs and MacBooks for free. Also updated, the company's iWork productivity suite.



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Apple to launch WatchKit for Apple Watch developers

WatchKit will land in November with a time frame that should allow developers to cook up apps for an early 2015 launch.



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Apple Pay lands Monday, 500 new banks

Apple CEO Tim Cook says another 500 banks have signed on to support the Apple Pay platform.



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Apple iPad event: By the numbers

Ahead of the iPad announcement, Apple's event keynote included some updates to the company's financial figures, sales and shipments, and other numerical nuggets.



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