Search This Blog

Thursday, April 24, 2014

New net neutrality proposal allows payments for speedier traffic

Here's how Apple is spending $1 billion on sapphire

China working on Linux replacement for Windows XP

ITworld Today
April 24, 2014
Share this email

FCC will seek input on latest net neutrality proposal

An upcoming proposal allowing pay-for-priority service is not finalized, an official says.

READ MORE
 

Issue highlights

1. Here's how Apple is spending $1 billion on sapphire

2. China working on Linux replacement for Windows XP

3. BOOK GIVEAWAY: Java SE8 for Programmers, 3rd Edition

4. Nokia won't hand India smartphone factory over to Microsoft

5. Apple patches Secure Transport, but not because of Heartbleed

6. Meet the most profitable PC company you've never heard of

7. Heartbleed prompts joint vendor effort to boost OpenSSL, security

8. HBO wises up; brings its content to Amazon Prime Instant Video

9. Windows 8.1 tablets with 8-inch screens: Which one is right for you?

White Paper: Perforce Software

Continuous Delivery: 5 Habits of Successful Practitioners

Whether it's New York Stock Exchange or Netflix, Samsung or Salesforce.com, companies of all kinds have embraced the design practice known as Continuous Delivery--a discipline in which software can be released to production at any time. In this Best Practices eBook, discover 5 habits that set top practitioners apart. Learn more >>

Here's how Apple is spending $1 billion on sapphire

From rare gemstone to mass market material for future iPhones, iPads and more? READ MORE

China working on Linux replacement for Windows XP

Government acknowledges threat from unsupported Microsoft Windows XP. READ MORE

BOOK GIVEAWAY: Java SE8 for Programmers, 3rd Edition

Five will win. Enter the drawing today! READ MORE

Nokia won't hand India smartphone factory over to Microsoft

The plant was among assets frozen by Indian authorities over a tax dispute. READ MORE

White Paper: IBM

Edison Group - Economic Advantages of SmartCloud Entry

This white paper provides an assessment of the business value of implementing IBM SmartCloud Entry for Power Systems versus comparable private cloud solutions from VMware on Intel. Learn More

Apple patches Secure Transport, but not because of Heartbleed

'Triple-handshake attack' threat quashed in update for OS X Mavericks and Mountain Lion, and iOS 7. READ MORE

Meet the most profitable PC company you've never heard of

Dell's Original Equipment Manufacturer division makes custom PCs for companies in a variety of industries. It also makes money. READ MORE

Heartbleed prompts joint vendor effort to boost OpenSSL, security

Cisco, Dell, Facebook, IBM, Intel, Google and Microsoft are among those backing the initiative via the Linux Foundation. READ MORE

HBO wises up; brings its content to Amazon Prime Instant Video

I've long called for HBO to make its content available to stream for people with no cable subscription. Finally we're making some progress! READ MORE

Windows 8.1 tablets with 8-inch screens: Which one is right for you?

Dell, Toshiba, Acer, Lenovo and ASUS battle it out for supremacy in the market for low-cost tablets pre-installed with Microsoft Office. READ MORE

White Paper: Riverbed Technology

Accelerating the Delivery Microsoft Office 365

Many organizations use Office 365's cloud-based mail, collaboration and communication services as the dominant workload. However, as services move to the cloud, data centers are no longer local, and end-user experience can suffer. Learn more >>

BOOK GIVEAWAY:

We've got 5 copies of each of these new books to give to some lucky ITworld readers. Enter today for your chance to win!

Quality Code: Software Testing Principles, Practices, and Patterns
Using real-world code examples, Stephen Vance introduces patterns, principles, and more than two dozen detailed techniques for testing any software system more fully, effectively, and painlessly.

Java SE8 for Programmers, 3rd Edition
Hundreds of complete Java programs with thousands of lines of proven Java code, and hundreds of tips will help you build robust applications.

DON'T MISS...

16 terrible computer pranks that could get you fired

Your new PC needs these 22 free programs

8 books every IT leader should read this year

A method to the madness: How 13 programming languages got their names

IT Salary Survey, 2014: How IT pros really feel about their pay, stress, and career prospects

Follow ITworld

Share this email

You are currently subscribed to itworld_today as security.world@gmail.com.

Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy

Learn about INSIDER

If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com

Copyright (C) 2014 ITworld, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701

** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **

No comments: