News podcast: Network World 360 Does transitioning to virtualization increase security risks? Some state CIOs are hoping that their aging IT systems -- some so old that the source code is missing -- can get a similar makeover. (7:05) Beam up my shape-shifting robot, Scotty: Layer 8's Best of 2008 Layer 8 is Network World's coffee break for your head, but sometimes it feels more like a relief from reality. This year we had shape shifting robots, unbelievably hard math problems and submersible airplanes to contend with. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Read on! Cisco: A look forward and a look back at Cisco news We at Cisco Subnet have watched and commented on Cisco tirelessly this year and we're looking forward to another year of Cisco-watching. Let's recap on the highlights of the year and take a look ahead to what to expect from the networking giant in 2009. We'll recap on how it did in the security and data center sectors, and discuss its ambitions in the consumer space. We'll also take a look at the state of the CCIE market. Microsoft's mobile challenge: creating a browser you can love With the pending 2009 release of Internet Explorer Mobile 6, Microsoft is making a major change in its approach to the mobile Web. And it's about time, according to some. Does the AT&T breakup still matter 25 years on? When AT &T agreed to break itself up 25 years ago, it was seen as one of the most momentous events in the history of the telecommunications industry. Today, however, some analysts are questioning not only whether the ... RIM sees Storm leading stronger results Research In Motion announced financial results on Thursday that matched a warning it gave earlier this month, but executives said sales of the BlackBerry Storm touch-screen handset and other new products are brightening ... Mobility, faster call handling goal of cutting-edge call centers Innovations in presence, service-oriented architecture and mobility are what the most aggressive users of IP contact centers are looking for, according to a Gartner report. IPhone users lean heavily on Wi-Fi for Web access More than 40% of all U.S. traffic last month between Apple Inc.'s iPhone and the world's largest mobile ad network took place over WiFi connections, not over AT&T's cellular data network, AdMob said Thursday. Plus: Rumors build on Wal-Mart's iPhone plans 2009 security predictions: Deja vu all over again The security industry is fueled largely by FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt.) So it's not unusual for most forecasts in the industry to be full of grim prognostications of imminent chaos and calamities. Oops! Mozilla forgets Firefox 2 patch, must re-issue update A "clerical error" by Mozilla omitted one of the security patches that was supposed to be included in the Windows version of Tuesday's Firefox 2.0.0.19 release, a company executive said Wednesday. Today on Google Subnet Quiz: Are you a Google expert?; Top Google posts of 2008; John Brandon says Google ’s treatment of IE is just the first battle in the Chrome Wars; Mark Murphy explores ways Android can become a stickier platform. |
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