Microsoft may preview Windows 8 at CES; IBM supercomputer goes up against Jeopardy! champs

	IBM Watson computer to play $1M game against Jeopardy! champs | Govt websites could face WikiLeaks revenge attack
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	TOP STORY: Microsoft may preview Windows 8 at CES Microsoft may show the first glimpse of the next generation Windows at CES, the New York Times reports. Read More WHITE PAPER: How CIOs Can Help Drive Business Returns (IBM) The challenges encountered during attempts to gather, codify and distribute knowledge can be daunting. The answer for many organizations and their CIOs is Web 2.0 adapted for business—an environment that provides secure and integrated collaboration tools which allow employees to harness the total knowledge of the extended enterprise. Read now! IBM Watson computer to play $1M game against Jeopardy! champs IBM is pitting its natural language Watson supercomputer against two of the biggest Jeopardy! champions in a $1 million man v. machine challenge for the ages. Read More Govt websites could face WikiLeaks revenge attack The UK's national security advisor has warned that government websites used to upload tax returns or claims benefits are at risk of attack from hackers who support WikiLeaks. Read More WHITE PAPER: Accelerating Data Migration with WAN Optimization (Riverbed) Migrating large amounts of data over distance can be costly and time consuming. It's also necessary for IT tasks such as remote office backup, data center moves, and cloud computing models. The good news is that WAN optimization gets the job done effectively, efficiently, and affordably. Read this technology brief to learn how. Learn More Now. Microsoft ends record security year with huge Patch Tuesday Microsoft's security team broke all sorts of records for issuing patches this year, and 2010's final Patch Tuesday was the biggest one of all. Read More HP creates 105 jobs, Yahoo to slash hundreds HP has announced that it will be adding 105 highly skilled jobs to its Enterprise Business unit in Galway, to boost the company's software engineering base. Read More WHITE PAPER: Mobility Management for Dummies (Sybase) In this informative Dummies Guide, you'll learn why mobility management and security is vital to your business. Plus, we'll introduce some of the best solutions and why you need to be prepared for the future—today! Read Now Android Market gets huge overhaul, but is it enough? Google is overhauling its Android App Market in an effort to improve the experience for both users and developers. The updates, which are due before the end of 2010, will be applicable to all devices running Android 1.6 or higher. But with the Market's running tally of drawbacks -- mainly its developers' dissatisfaction with the process -- the renovation may not be enough to amend relations or compete with Apple's robust App Store. Read More Microsoft expected to unveil new batch of tablets Ten years after it launched its first tablet PC, Microsoft is still struggling to come up with a hit product in the category. On the opposite side of the spectrum, Apple managed to sell more than 7 million iPads in just a few months. But Microsoft is planning a comeback next month, when it will introduce a bunch of new slate computers, according to a New York Times report. Read More WHITE PAPER: Seven Ways to Win with Win 7 (Dell & Intel) Are you ready for Windows 7? The migration doesn't have to be costly and difficult if you have the right support and services. Upgrading your desktop operating system will lead to improved efficiency and productivity, enhanced security, and a lower cost of ownership. Here's how to win with Windows 7. Learn More Today! Chrome OS 'encourages careless computing' The founder of the Free Software Foundation has criticised Google's Chrome OS, claiming it will force PC users to put their data at risk by storing it in the cloud rather than on a machine. Read More The rise of the ultra-low-cost mobile phone Shipments of ultra-low-cost mobile phones will grow to more than 360 million by 2015, while shipments of low-cost handsets will reach 249 million by the same time period. Read More 2010 Microsoft year in review: The video Microsoft saw 2010 as a year of ups and downs with bright spots in gaming, mobile and cloud computing. Nick Barber from the IDG News Service provides this video year-in-review piece. Read More How to revive an old computer with quick and dirty PC repair Are you fixing up a computer to give for the holidays? Kicking around a 3- to 6-year-old box that you want to breathe new life into? I've figured out a few ways to keep them going, especially in my job where I sometimes act like an OEM building and reviving systems that require a little TLC. Read More HP adds new service level for virtual data centers Hewlett-Packard has introduced a new level of service for customers running critical business applications on virtualized, x86-based hardware, the company announced Tuesday. Read More
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