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	How dead is Nortel? Analysts are mixed on whether Nortel, the disintegrating telecom titan, will survive in some form or die off, becoming a distant memory of a bygone era and century. Read More WEBCAST: HP Need to Backup 10TB+ per Night? Data deduplication based on grid technology has significant advantages over alternate methods. This video explains how enterprises can; backup 17TB per hour from a single VTL, eliminate human error through advanced automation, increase capacity as needed; save floor space with a smaller footprint, and lower energy costs, Learn more. In this Issue 80% of government Web sites miss DNS security deadline Clinton: US gov't will push harder against Web censorship Airnergy's Wi-Fi power harvester: Is it real or not? News podcast: Network World 360 Data center density hits the wall Microsoft confirms 17-year-old Windows bug Mobile router hack reveals user's location Alcatel hikes optical speed with less energy Military wants protection from laser weapons WHITE PAPER: Zscaler How Hackers are Targeting Enterprise Users via Web 2.0 Browser Exploits Securing enterprise servers with firewalls and intrusion detection is critical, but the most common threats are executed on thousands of mobile end users through the Web. Lean how to protect your clients with more than desktop anti-virus/anti-spyware and HIPS. Learn more! 80% of government Web sites miss DNS security deadline Most U.S. federal agencies -- including the Department of Homeland Security -- have failed to comply with a Dec. 31, 2009, deadline to deploy new authentication mechanisms on their Web sites that would prevent hackers from hijacking Web traffic and redirecting it to bogus sites. Read More Clinton: US gov't will push harder against Web censorship The U.S. Department of State will launch several new initiatives focused on fighting Internet censorship, including working with businesses and other groups to develop mobile applications that help residents of countries with repressive governments report problems, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday. Read More Airnergy's Wi-Fi power harvester: Is it real or not? Airnergy, a Wi-Fi hot spot power harvester under development by Audiovox Accessories Corp., is either an intriguing green power technology for smartphones or complete alchemy, depending on whom you ask. Read More WEBCAST: HP Shifting Role of Network Managers Webcast - More and more network managers are tasked with ensuring optimal application performance 24/7. No one wants to be in a position where end users are the first to notice application degradation. This webcast addresses the shifting role of network managers and provides best practices on fault and performance management. View today! News podcast: Network World 360 Most U.S. federal agencies -- including the Department of Homeland Security -- have failed to comply with a Dec. 31, 2009, deadline to deploy new authentication mechanisms on their Web sites that would prevent hackers from hijacking Web traffic and redirecting it to bogus sites. Also, carrying memory sticks around in pockets can lead to data loss, according to results of a survey that found 4,500 of the USB devices were absentmindedly left in clothing sent to the cleaners last year in the United Kingdom. (6:01) Read More Data center density hits the wall Industrial Light & Magic has been replacing its servers with the hottest new IBM BladeCenters -- literally, the hottest. Read More Microsoft confirms 17-year-old Windows bug Microsoft warns that a bug in the kernel of a 32-bit windows versions could allow hackers to hijack PCs. The company said the bug is 17 years old. Read More WHITE PAPER: Qwest Mobile Security: The Essential Ingredient for Today's Enterprise Software and technology solutions help mitigate security risks and safeguard from threats, but they require IT staff to select, deploy and maintain them. Problem is, today's IT environments are lean. This paper examines the current mobile security landscape, including myths surrounding the risks and threats, and how organizations can establish a solid mobile security strategy. Learn More Mobile router hack reveals user's location A user of Novatel Wireless's MiFi 'portable Wi-Fi' hotspot appears to have stumbled on a security flaw that could allow an outsider to work out a user's location without their knowledge. Read More Alcatel hikes optical speed with less energy Alcatel-Lucent will try to tackle the growing volume of traffic on carrier networks with an optical switch that can handle 4T bits per second (bps) while consuming less power per bit than today's equipment. Read More Military wants protection from laser weapons The US military, one of the world's largest developers of laser-based weapons is looking to develop technology that protects its own systems from the same weapons. Read More
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