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	First look: Opera 12 ups the ante The latest release of Opera has some obvious cosmetic and UI changes, as well as several new under-the-hood functions. Overall, here are 12 changes worth noting. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: TE Connectivity TE Fiber Connectivity Solutions TE Connectivity is helping private networks improve security and simplify management by delivering innovative fiber technology from data center to desktop. TE's QUAREO makes the physical layer an integrated part of the network. For the first time ever, enterprises have total visibility, security and control across the entire well-managed network. See how TE Connectivity is building the critical connections that make fiber deployment faster, capacity greater, installation simpler and networks more reliable. Read our Fiber Innovation Brief In this Issue VMware snubs partner Cisco for network virtualization 18 notable Apple alumni War policy makers could learn from these robots Microsoft mum on whether it can tap Skype phone calls Apple to formally attend Black Hat Security Conference for the first time Clemson CIO tapped for new Internet2 post Tatu Ylonen, father of SSH, says security is 'getting worse' Trash can moves to where you toss the trash INSIDER Tech execs earn how much? Black Hat makes light of accidental password-reset email SSDs still no threat to notebook hard drives WHITE PAPER: Aerohive The iEverything Enterprise Virtualization, cloud computing, and wireless technology are fundamentally changing enterprise computing, providing revolutionary gains in productivity and cost savings. Powerful enterprise applications can now be delivered to almost any device, anywhere, at any time. Learn more. VMware snubs partner Cisco for network virtualization VMware's $1.26 billion purchase of network virtualization startup Nicira this week is expected to increase competition and strain between VMware and longtime partner Cisco. VMware, the leader in server virtualization, is broadening its reach into network virtualization with the Nicira acquisition. Read More 18 notable Apple alumni In its 36 years, Apple has watched a lot of its employees walk out the door and into great success of their own. While some with Apple ties are already well-known, others may be surprising to find on the list. Read More War policy makers could learn from these robots The Boston Globe this morning reports that some 248 robots belonging to the Navy -- specifically, 248 Man Transportable Robotic System MK 1 MOD 1 robots -- will be getting new software from their manufacturer, iRobot. The upgrade will cost taxpayers $7.7 million, which would seem a bargain considering the capabilities being touted. Read More WHITE PAPER: Cisco Cisco Bring Your Own Device This paper explores the challenges mobile devices create for IT, offers key considerations before adopting a BYOD strategy and highlights a comprehensive architecture from Cisco that enables freedom of choice for users while affording IT security and control. Learn more. Microsoft mum on whether it can tap Skype phone calls Microsoft may or may not have the ability to tap Skype phone calls, but the company just won't say, and it's not clear why. Read More Apple to formally attend Black Hat Security Conference for the first time For the first time, Apple will officially be in attendance at the annual Black Hat security conference which is scheduled to run through Thursday of this week. This is a notable development for two reasons. First, Apple has never formally attended the conference. Two, many of the more prominent stories to emerge out of previous Black Hat events have centered on Apple security. Read More Clemson CIO tapped for new Internet2 post Clemson University CIO Jim Bottum has been named Internet2's first Presidential Fellow, a post that will entail serving as a liaison between Internet2 and the research community, other CIOs, government agencies and others. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP Bring Your Own Mobile Devices to School In today's educational environments, more and more students, guests, and faculty are bringing in their own Wi-Fi devices into the school's network. This paper discusses the challenges and solutions IT administrators are facing and how to address the security and management of the multiple devices being introduced into the wireless/wired network. Learn more. Tatu Ylonen, father of SSH, says security is 'getting worse' Tatu Ylonen has garnered fame in technology circles as the inventor of Secure Shell (SSH), the widely used protocol to protect data communications. The CEO of SSH Communications Security -- whose crypto-based technology invented in 1995 continues to be used in hundreds of millions of computers, routers and servers -- recently spoke with Network World on a variety of security topics. Read More Trash can moves to where you toss the trash Just in case you haven't quite gone paperless yet, here's a prototype trash can that moves to where you toss those scrunched up balls of paper over your shoulder. The invention, out of Japan, appears to use a Microsoft Kinect sensor system to spy incoming trash, including drink cans and stuffed animals. Read More INSIDER Tech execs earn how much? Be honest, you salivate when you see those stories about mega rich people. You are a bit envious, definitely jealous but then say to yourself that you must have a better quality of life than that millionaire. Anything to rationalize the situation. Read More Black Hat makes light of accidental password-reset email In explaining email, Black Hat organizer quotes Murphy's Law joke. Read More SSDs still no threat to notebook hard drives Notebooks equipped with hard drives will dominate the market for years to come, meaning the market for notebooks with SSDs pose no threat, according to a new report from iSuppli. Read More
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