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Microsoft Tuesday released a critical patch designed to thwart hackers who could take over Exchange Servers or shut them down with denial-of-service attacks. Also, Nortel recently revealed plans to cancel its annual shareholders meeting, requested an extension to its bankruptcy protection, and indicated that more layoffs are on the way, in addition to other cost-cutting measures. (6:10) Products of the week
Cool new announcements from Sun, NetScout and CA and others. Hacker challenge takes aim at browsers, smartphones
The hacking contest that has grabbed headlines two years running will take aim next month at browsers and smartphones, according to the security company that sponsors the "PWN2OWN" challenge. Force10 unveils virtualization framework
Force10 Networks this week unveiled a blueprint for easing the management of virtualized data centers. Microsoft: Windows 7 no 'magic bullet' for enterprises
Microsoft warned enterprise customers this week that the migration path from XP to Windows 7 won't be any easier than it is to Vista, and offered recommendations for how companies can move from older versions of Windows ... Obama inauguration guarded by high-def video system
The presidential inauguration event last month was guarded with an advanced video-surveillance system used by local and federal law enforcement to watch over both President Obama and the burgeoning crowds out to observe ... Will Google's PowerMeter Be Home Automation's Savior?
Google's PowerMeter, which will enable consumers to see how much energy they're using, is one of the best home automation ideas to come along in a long time. Although still being put through its paces by Google ... XP to Windows 7 upgrade strategy explained, defended
Microsoft Subnet blogger says enough with the conspiracy theories … upgrading from XP to Windows 7 isn't the end of the world. SQL Server 2008 - happy half-birthday
The database celebrated its birthday by crashing the eval copy of blogger Brian Egler … but, in his humorous way, he's got a plan to restore it. Last call: Anheuser-Busch IT guy tossed into prison for computer theft
An ex-IT consultant for Anheuser-Busch this week got 18 months in prison and was ordered to pay $377,000 in restitution for swiping nearly $400,000 worth of the beer giant's computer gear. Today on Microsoft Subnet
SQL Server 2008 - Happy half-birthday - The database marked its birthday by timing out blogger Brian Egler's eval copy … but he's got a plan to restore it; Windows Remote Management: we are under your command (line); Moonlight 1.0 available to bring Silverlight to Linux … does anybody care? Today on Cisco Subnet
Rumor mill: Cisco said to be gearing up to buy VMware, we'll believe it when we see it; Did Borat help Cisco bring its Mobile WiMAX technology to make benefit for glorious nation of Kazakhstan?; Blogger Larry Chaffin notes that Intel's $7 billion was made in the USA. February giveaways from Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet
Up for grabs: One American Express gift card worth $250 from Global Knowledge; One Microsoft training course worth $2,995 from Global Knowledge; 15 copies each of the hot book titles Voice over IP Security, and CCNA Wireless Official Exam Certification Guide and 15 copies of Exchange Server 2007 How-To: Real Solutions for Exchange Server 2007 SP1 Administrators. Get all the entry details here. | 
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