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Smart grid, other environmental control systems not smart about security Daily News PM Alert NetworkWorld.com | LANs & WANs Research Center | Update Your Profile Sponsored by F5 Networks Virtualization and the Data Center Nemertes recently conducted a benchmark report that analyzed the use of virtualization to re-envision the data center. The survey found that enterprises designing a services architecture have better chances in successful virtualization deployments. In this webcast, Nemertes SVP and Founding Partner Andreas M. Antonopoulos guides attendees through the data. Spotlight Story Top 10 technology skills By Carolyn Duffy Marsan Amid the worst job market in 25 years, IT is holding steady. Most CIOs are maintaining their current staffing levels; while a few are hiring specialists who have in-demand IT skills. Read full story Plus: Class of 2009: Computer science majors still in demand Does a computer science degree matter anymore? Podcast: Idiots' guide to the perfect resume Related News: Intrusion prevention strategies for 11n There are several ways to scan your 802.11n air environment for nasty goings-on. At a glance, the options seem pretty straightforward. However, you need to look carefully under the hood to draw a true apples-to-apples comparison of the accuracy and cost of the various offerings. Smart grid, other environmental control systems not smart about security If lengthy requirements were a measure of success, then smart grid technology is well on its way to being an anomaly in the environmental controls space. But I'm not going to try to hold my breath for that to happen. EC to probe online profiling by Web sites and ISPs The European Commission is about to launch an investigation into how consumers' online data is being used by search companies, social networking Web sites and ISPs, a spokeswoman said Monday. 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