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	Five billionth device about to plug into Internet Sometime this month, the 5 billionth device will plug into the Internet. And in 10 years, that number will grow by more than a factor of four, according to IMS Research, which tracks the installed base of equipment that can access the Internet. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Cisco Cisco FabricPath for Highly Scalable Data Centers This special workshop on Wednesday, August 18, 10-11a.m. PST, will explore the advantages of Cisco FabricPath, an innovative Cisco NX-OS technology that can transform the way data center networks are conceived. Join us to learn how Cisco FabricPath enables you to build highly scalable and resilient layer 2 networks. Register Now! In this Issue Microsoft and Google fight over e-mail, but agree on $5 inboxes Malicious widget hacked millions of Web sites EFF Warns of Untrustworthy SSL, Undetectable Surveillance Laptop e-mail cache tipped Apple to kickbacks scheme RIM Halves BlackBerry Torch Price to Boost Sales Oracle isn't completely wrong to sue Google over Android Make Your Laptop Battery Last Longer: 3 Tips Smart printers for students An iPad at the office: Can it work as a PC? Report says Apple to launch 7-inch iPad by Christmas The (better) future of tech support WHITE PAPER: Red Hat Planning Guide: SAP to Red Hat Migration Lower costs and improve performance migrating SAP to Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Download this guide today and discover how you can perform a basic installation and migration in less than 1 day. Examine pre- and post-migration considerations and other upfront planning topics to help avoid potential problems. Read more Microsoft and Google fight over e-mail, but agree on $5 inboxes When it comes to cloud-based e-mail, there are four major vendors vying for your IT dollars: Microsoft, Google, IBM and Cisco. Each has its pros and cons, but no matter which vendor you choose the price of e-mail will be roughly the same: $5 per user per month. Read More Malicious widget hacked millions of Web sites A security expert estimates that between 500,000 and 5 million Network Solutions-hosted Web sites have been spreading malware for months. Read More EFF Warns of Untrustworthy SSL, Undetectable Surveillance EFF warns of a weak link threatening security, possible surveillance and eavesdropping by untrustworthy certificate authorities. Read More DOWNLOAD: BlackBerry Free Download from RIM BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express offers IT control and security features you can trust even for employees that choose to bring their own BlackBerry smartphones into your business. Download this free license to support up to 75 users on your existing Exchange Server. Download Today! Laptop e-mail cache tipped Apple to kickbacks scheme Court papers filed by the U.S. Government and Apple against a former manager detail a scheme that allegedly saw confidential Apple data supplied to Asian electronics companies over more than three years in return for kickbacks of more than US$1 million. Read More RIM Halves BlackBerry Torch Price to Boost Sales Research in Motion slashed the price of its new BlackBerry Torch 9800 down to $99 to boost flagging sales against rival handsets, such as the iPhone 4. But, is it worth it? Read More Oracle isn't completely wrong to sue Google over Android So Oracle wants a piece of Google's action and late Thursday filed a patent -infringement lawsuit against Google over Android's use of Java. One thing is clear. There are no victims here. The crux of the issue is that when Google created Android, it wanted a way to use pieces of Java Micro Edition without paying royalties to Sun. Read More WHITE PAPER: NeuStar, Inc. Holiday Readiness Guide for Ecommerce This white paper is all about Internet Gifting Essentials as it is critical that merchants ready their sites from both a performance and selling perspective. Based on the e-tailing group's Annual Mystery Shopping Survey, highlighted Internet gifting essentials were present in three-out-of-four of the 100 websites we surveyed last holiday season. Read More Make Your Laptop Battery Last Longer: 3 Tips I never give the battery in my laptop much thought. I charge it when I need to and forget about it. That changed a couple of weeks ago when I couldn't get to the Web at home, and was reduced to working at an Internet café. Since there's lots of competition for seats with power outlets here in blogger-heavy San Francisco, I made sure my laptop was charged before I left the house. Read More Smart printers for students Back to School: The best budget multifunction printers. Read More An iPad at the office: Can it work as a PC? In some cases, you can get rid of your laptop -- but only after figuring out app, data-access, keyboard, display, and power issues. Read More Report says Apple to launch 7-inch iPad by Christmas Apple is readying another tablet similar to the iPad but with a 7-inch touchscreen for launch as early as the end of this year, according to a major Taiwanese newspaper. Read More The (better) future of tech support 7 emerging 'hero' technologies should make it easier and less frustrating for tech support pros and users alike. Read More
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