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IBM replaces CEO in latest tech exec turnover

Juniper adds OpenFlow to its routers, switches | 'Big data' prep: 5 things IT should do now

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IBM replaces CEO in latest tech exec turnover
IBM's announcement Tuesday that company veteran Virginia Rometty will take over on Jan. 1 as president and CEO from Sam Palmisano is the latest in high-profile changes at the top in key technology companies, including Apple, Yahoo, and Hewlett-Packard. Read More


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10 Things Your Next Firewall Must Do
Choosing a next-generation firewall is more than a simple comparison of technical features. It's about balancing the needs of the business with the risks associated with modern applications. Gain access to valuable information in one location- read articles and watch videos that will empower you to make the right decision. Learn more!

Juniper adds OpenFlow to its routers, switches
Juniper Networks this week said it is making the source code of its OpenFlow application accessible to developers of applications for its Junos networking operating system software. Read More

'Big data' prep: 5 things IT should do now
Got your "big data" plan in place? If not, you may want to start thinking about implementing one. Read More

Nokia's strong start for its Windows Phone handsets
Nokia today unveiled its first smartphones based on Microsoft's mobile OS, Windows Phone 7.5, along with bold promises and big ambitions. Read More


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Virtualization: Progress and Opportunity
Standardizing on the latest server hardware, such as 11th-generation Dell PowerEdge servers featuring Intel processors, can help businesses overcome many of the challenges that keep them from capitalizing on virtualization's capabilities. Read now.

Top 15 Apps Enhanced for iOS 5
iOS 5 isn't just an operating system--it's a revolution. We collected 15 apps and games that make full use of the new functionality available in Apple's latest mobile OS. Read More

Citrix to unveil sub-$100 'system-on-a-chip'
Citrix Wednesday is set to unveil a prototype sub-$100 system-on-a-chip with a so-called "zero client" at its Synergy conference in Barcelona. Read More

Happy Tenth Birthday, Windows XP. Now Please Die
You were badly needed and came along at a time of great challenge and adversity and performed well for many years. But now it's time for you to go. Read More


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Leveraging Cloud Security to Weather Threatening Storms
This paper assesses the current cyber threat environment and discusses the use of distributed cloud services as an effective means to protect against evolving, modern day IT threats. It takes a close look at DDoS defense in particular. Read now

Google pays record $26K in Chrome bug bounties
Google paid out a record $26,511 in bug bounties to researchers who reported some of the 18 Chrome vulnerabilities patched today. Read More

John McCarthy, one of the fathers of AI, dies at 84
John McCarthy, one of the grandfathers of artificial intelligence, died Sunday. He was 84. Read More

Open Source: You Know, For Kids!
A few years ago, when I was working as a print magazine editor, a young girl approached my booth at LinuxFest Northwest in Bellingham, Washington. She was probably 12- or 13-years old, and she gave me some of the best feedback I'd ever had on our products. Read More

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich: Best New Features for Business
Google's Android mobile OS really wasn't designed for enterprise use; it's a consumer OS. But that doesn't mean the software won't be used in the enterprise. CIO.com's Al Sacco highlights eight new features in Google's latest mobile OS, Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich," that could be valuable to business users. Read More



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