Monday, June 27, 2011

Android lovers: Don't overlook Nook

Healthcare IT jobs lucrative but tough to land | They're back! Data breach notification bills resurface

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Android lovers: Don't overlook Nook
Among the multitude of Android tablets that have been released, or are about to be this year, the Nook Color has managed to achieve impressive sales and spark a cult following. (Since its release in November 2010, it has reportedly sold 3 million units.) Read More


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How does your IT truly measure up to that of your peers?
IDG polled 350 global CIOs and IT leaders and developed a benchmark survey that you can take now. The report you'll receive afterward details just how your IT efforts in business-critical performance areas stack up against those of these leaders. Learn more here!

Healthcare IT jobs lucrative but tough to land
Companies in the healthcare industry are willing to pay a premium for scarce IT talent, but they're choosy about selecting new hires. For people with the right experience, it's a great time to be job hunting. Read More

They're back! Data breach notification bills resurface
Following a string of high-profile data breaches, lawmakers push (again) for federal data breach disclosure. Read More

Zillow's rewrite of real-estate history upsets some homeowners
According to Zillow, the estimated value of Louis Gray's home recently jumped more than $40,000 overnight, a startling development that offered Gray at least the appearance of relief from a year of sharp declines, but also shook his confidence in the real estate tracking site. After all, nothing happened to Gray's home or the real estate market; Zillow just started using new math.   Read More


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Unavailable IT systems can compromise business results. As organizations strive to minimize planned and unplanned downtime, the importance of IT infrastructure choices, administrative skills, and operational processes increases. Learn more.

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Deconstructing the Cloud
Cloud services are evolving quickly and the lines between managed hosting, co-location, and cloud services are getting fuzzy, especially as marketers interject the word "Cloud" into just about anything to capitalize on the current cloud hype. Nemertes defines three primary classes of cloud services: Read More

Pipeline installs new Sprint fixed 4G wireless system at Houston facility
Explorer Pipeline has deployed Sprint's new fixed wireless WiMax-based 4G Enterprise WAN at its Houston fuel storage facility. Read More


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Bringing Unified Communications to Life
Research indicates enterprises are increasingly integrating video in with the rest of the comm fabric. This creates an integrated comm infrastructure that includes the easy-to-use, consistent capabilities people need. Learn More

SETI sets up $200,000 challenge to get insolvent telescopes back on line
The SETI Institute wants to get its Allen Telescope Array (ATA) system, out of hock and get it back in the radio astronomy business and has announced a community challenge to raise $200,000 by August 1 to get that job done. Read More

CA modernizes the mainframe with updated stack
CA Technologies has added fresh user interfaces to its stack of mainframe management tools Read More

Houston, We Have an Xbox: Microsoft Opens 10th Store
Microsoft may actually be serious about this retail thing as it opens store number 10 in a Houston mall complete with a performance by pop singer Kelly Clarkson. At least four more Microsoft stores are set to open this year. Read More



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