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AT&T coverage a concern, not speed

6 useless iPad apps | Apache project server hacked, passwords compromised

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AT&T coverage a concern, not speed
ABI Research has a provocative message for AT&T: Just because you have the fastest 3G network, that doesn't make it the best. Read More


E-GUIDE: APC by Schneider Electric

5 Ways to Shrink a Data Center
Most data centers can support an average density of 100 to 200 watts per sq. foot. The future of high-density computing – beyond 30 KW - will have to rely on water-based cooling, but is that cost effective? This expert guide discusses the latest energy technologies for today and the future. Read Now.

WHITE PAPER: Sprint

The Foundation for UC
When choosing a vendor for Unified Communications, it's critical that their approach is truly customer-centric. This paper outlines the top 6 attributes to look for in a vendor and will help you with considerations for multiple network access alternatives, application performance management, session persistence, cost predictability and more. Learn More

6 useless iPad apps
Worried your life has too much purpose? Try downloading these. Read More

Apache project server hacked, passwords compromised
Hackers broke into a server used by the Apache Software Foundation to keep track of software bugs. Read More

'IT genome' an effort to map tech 'DNA'
IT discovery vendor BDNA on Wednesday unveiled Technopedia, what it calls the world's first "IT Genome," a regularly updated encyclopedia of information on every type of enterprise software and hardware platform. Read More

Apple: U.S. hogging iPads, rest of the world must wait
To cope with much higher than expected U.S. demand, Apple says it will delay the iPad's international launch until late May. Read More


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Gmail spam uses fake addresses to spread malware
Gmail spam is on the rise. Spammers are using fake Gmail accounts to clog up in-boxes, making 'Gmail.com' the most abused domain name, according to Commtouch's quarterly Internet Threats Trend Report. Read More

News podcast: Network World 360
Continuing product supply constraints at Cisco has some customers waiting months for key Ethernet switches, firewalls and other network gear -- and those who can't wait are turning to competitors. Also, hackers broke into a server used by the Apache Software Foundation to keep track of software bugs. (5:09) Read More

Researcher shows new clickjacking methods
A computer security researcher has released a new browser-based tool that can be used to experiment with next-generation "clickjacking" attacks along with details of the four new techniques. Read More

Trade group wants techie in Supreme Court
U.S. President Barack Obama should appoint a justice with a background in technology issues to fill an upcoming opening at the Supreme Court, a tech trade group said. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Aerohive

Understand the Network Impact of 802.11n
As performance and reliability increase with 802.11n, the WLAN becomes a viable alternative to the wired network for mission- critical applications. This paper outlines the drawbacks of centralized controller-based approaches and how they will provide unavoidable roadblocks when faced with the increases in bandwidth provided by 802.11n. Read More!

Intel says its Light Peak optical cables may succeed USB
Intel sees its Light Peak technology for linking devices by optical cable as potentially succeeding USB 3.0, a change that in several years could mean the disappearance of a port used almost universally in gadgets today. Read More

Oracle Tries to Reassure the Open Source Community, But They Aren't Buying
With the open source community seriously doubting Oracle's commitment to open source software, Oracle tried to smooth over some ruffled feathers by announcing a new release of MySQL Cluster server today. Read More

Man who left USB drive in shared PC waived privacy claims, court rules
A person who forgot to remove a thumb drive from a shared computer that he was using waived his privacy claims to the content on that device, a federal judge in Florida has ruled. Read More

ICND1 and ICND2 vs CCNA
Well today I would like to talk about a topic that has been mentioned or taught somewhere many times. What is the difference between taking the ICND1 & 2 exams against just taking the one CCNA exam? Read More

NASA: Humanoid robot slated to live on space station
NASA announced that a humanoid robot it built jointly with General Motors engineers is scheduled to be delivered to the International Space Station in September. Read More

Obama set to defend NASA's new mission
President Obama will be at the Kennedy Space Center tomorrow to defend his plans to change NASA's mission. Read More



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15 copies of CompTIA A+ study kits (book, video, flash cards) are available from Cisco Subnet.Deadline April 30. 15 books on Microsoft Systems Center Enterprise suite are available, too.

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