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Why password-only authentication is passe
The rapid growth of mobile devices that can access corporate networks and data, the expanding use of cloud-based IT services, and the increasing popularity of apps such as online banking mean that IT needs to pay closer attention to authentication. Read More

WEBCAST: Ipswitch, Inc

VIDEO: Layer 2 Discovery & Asset Reporting
WhatsUp Gold includes Layer 2 discovery as part of the core product bringing you automatically generated Layer 2 topology maps, IT asset reporting, current & historical network documentation, and easy-to-use troubleshooting tools. All of this available within the same interface as all your network management data. View now.

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WHITE PAPER: Aruba Networks

10 steps to Improve Mobile User Experience
Mobile devices have rapidly become a de facto platform for the enterprise. New endpoints connecting to the wireless network are likely to be tablets and smartphones, many of which are employee-owned (BYOD). Mobile users expect always available connectivity, high performance, and seamless user access. View Now

14 manliest high-tech Father's Day gifts
Techie gifts for the serious male role model in your life Read More

Gartner reveals Top 10 IT Security Myths
When it comes to information security, there are a lot of "misperceptions" and "exaggerations" about both the threats facing businesses and the technologies that might be used to protect their important data assets, according to Gartner analyst Jay Heiser. Read More

Microsoft criticized for botnet takedown tactics
Security pros are said to be against any vendor modifying a person's computer without permission, even if the intention is good Read More

WHITE PAPER: IBM

A Step-by-Step Approach to Successful Business Intelligence
Organizations that have the most success with BI typically approach it incrementally. Discover a step-by-step strategy for success in this newsletter featuring research from Gartner. Learn More.

NSA revelations could push terrorists to other channels
With options including mobile apps, social media and virtual worlds, knowing the capabilities may push more bad guys to 'go dark' Read More

SMS spam cruises for suckers
Top texting scam in May tantalizes vacationers Read More

Android Trojans spread by Bluetooth, hijack bank codes
Mobile malware gets more complex, defeats two-factor authentication Read More

WHITE PAPER: HP, Microsoft & Intel

Easing the Online Overload
Many transaction processing systems have reached their capacity limits, so the time is right to consider the potential for running tier 1 mission-critical workloads on opens standards. This white paper highlights the key components of a properly structured and highly optmized SQL Server OLTP reference architecture. Read Now!

Obama's Cybersecurity Mandate Hits First Milestone
Government officials stress collaborative, voluntary approach as first wave of deliverables under the White House's executive order on cybersecurity comes due.. Read More

Stopwatching.us: Reddit, Mozilla, EFF and others join forces to fight for privacy
A group of high-profile advocacy organizations, businesses, and important figures in the technology world have started a petition aimed at pressuring U.S. lawmakers into action over controversial digital surveillance activity undertaken by the government. Read More

How to protect your PC from PRISM surveillance
Thursday afternoon, a bombshell dropped: Two leading reports claimed that the U.S. government has been spying on emails, searches, Skype calls, and other electronic communications used by Americans for the last several years, via a program known as PRISM. Read More

Products of the week 6.10.13
Our roundup of intriguing new products from companies such as Belkin and Fortinet Read More

SLIDESHOWS

8 struggling technologies: Which ones will survive?

The following technology platforms appear to be struggling – some may ultimately flop and some may end up surviving and thriving.

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