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Microsoft patches critical IE9, Windows bugs
Microsoft today patched 34 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Office and other software, 15 of them labeled "critical" by the company. Read More


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Virtualizing your IT infrastructure, especially as you step into the higher stages of maturity, will place increased stress on your team. These tips will help you manage the transformation with in-depth information on the required technical skills and business process. Read Now

Apple sells unlocked iPhones in U.S. for first time
Apple today started selling unlocked iPhones in the U.S. for hundreds more than the usual subsidized price that AT&T and Verizon customers pay. Read More

Windows XP, Vista AutoRun update reduces malware infections by 82%
Microsoft today credited a February security update for lowering AutoRun-abusing malware infection rates on Windows XP and Vista by as much as 82% since the start of the year. Read More

Verizon adds 19 more cities to its LTE network
Verizon Wireless announced 19 more cities that will get its faster LTE wireless network service starting Thursday, bringing the total to 74 metropolitan areas. Read More

Update: With Instant Pages, Google aims to speed up search process
In an effort to accelerate the rendering of Web pages in users' computers, Google has developed a search feature that predictively preloads pages before users click on result links Read More

NetApp upgrades management software for cloud systems
NetApp announced upgrades to its OnCommand management software for storage, which now allows it to plug into most leading cloud management systems. Read More

From CIO.com: Live and Learn: 10 Unforgettable Facebook
It's amazing what people do in the name of Facebook, and the first half of 2011 was no exception. Here are 10 of the most memorable failures, bad ideas and regrettable decisions that left us shaking our heads. Read More

The 6 hottest new jobs in IT
We've scoured listings on IT hiring sites like Dice and Modis and talked with IT execs about the skills they're looking for in the year to come. Our sources point to a cluster of new job titles created to make IT more agile, more social -- and more tightly intertwined with business. Read More

The Cloud Contract Adviser: Making sure your information is secure
When it comes to cloud-computing contracts, knowledge is key, and reading is fundamental. INSIDER (registration required) Read More


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SAP to roll out new analytics for SMBs
SAP will soon roll out Crystal Server 2011 and Business Objects Edge 4.0, a pair of new business intelligence products aimed at small and medium-sized companies. Read More

Lenovo announces single-socket Xeon servers for SMBs
Lenovo announced low-end servers with new Xeon chips and remote management features aimed at cutting maintenance costs. Read More

Google applies for map license in China as deadline looms
Google has applied for the necessary license to continue operating its online maps in China as the deadline for obtaining government approval approaches. Read More

VMware to buy Digital Fuel to simplify cloud economics
VMware is to acquire Digital Fuel Technologies, a vendor of IT financial management software that helps companies determine the cost of IT services. Read More

Open-source analytics options grow
The options for open-source data warehousing and analytics grew on Tuesday, with a number of announcements from Infobright, Jaspersoft and Ingres. Read More

Ericsson to acquire Telcordia for $1.15 billion
Ericsson has reached an agreement to acquire Telcordia Technologies for US$1.15 billion, the company said on Tuesday. Read More

Darlene Storm: Nissan Leaf secretly leaks driver location, speed to websites
When using the Nissan Leaf's built-in RSS reader, the 100% electric car's precise geolocation, destination and speed are leaked to websites. Read More

Jonny Evans: Retail chief Ron Johnson quits Apple for JC Penney
Chalk another name off of Apple's CEO Steve Jobs potential successor list, though you should also expect Apple products will get a little more high street visibility with the extremely surprising news that Ron Johnson. Apple's Senior Vice President of Retail, is leaving the company to become JC Penney's new CEO. Read More

JR Raphael: Download this: Swype for Android Honeycomb tablets
Swype has just unveiled its long-awaited tablet keyboard for Android -- and if you have a Honeycomb device, you're definitely going to want it. Read More

 
 
 

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