Monday, 8 July 2013

Big Data jumps to the cloud

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July 08, 2013
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Big Data jumps to the cloud

Kevin Walker's sales team was buried under information. Internal records, news reports, third-party data sources.
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WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems

Request For Proposal (RFP)

If you're looking to the cloud to flexibly deploy collaboration applications and experience predictable costs and services, it is important to take several things into consideration. Read Now

Top open source network management tools

As networking continues to expand and diversify, encompassing a growing number of wired and wireless devices, the demand for network monitoring tools remains high. While feature-packed commercial products abound, the growing market for monitoring tools has also fueled robust offerings from the open source community. READ MORE

Internet Explorer pegged for critical fix on Tuesday

Microsoft's monthly patch release for July will cover seven security issues, six of which could be remotely exploited by an attacker. READ MORE

Voice-over-LTE won't take off until 2015, will have to compete with telephony apps

The technology to implement Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) is maturing, but mobile operators won't roll out telephony services in earnest until 2015. At the same time apps like Skype and Fring are growing quickly in popularity, according to Infonetics Research. READ MORE

Office for iPhone downloads start with a bang, but fizzle before 4th

After an initial rush, downloads of Microsoft's free Office for the iPhone quickly tailed off, data from a mobile app analytics company showed Sunday. READ MORE
WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems

Research Report--Cisco vs. Microsoft for UC

Unified communications are critical for remote working, collaboration, and cost savings. Learn the critical factors to consider when evaluating unified communications solutions such as Cisco Jabber™ by downloading the research paper from respected analyst Zeus Kerravala. Read Now

FCC approves Softbank's $21.6B acquisition of Sprint

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved the $21.6 billion acquisition of Sprint by Japanese telecommunications group Softbank, saying it promises to bring consumers faster and more advanced wireless broadband Internet service. READ MORE

Solar-powered aircraft completes cross-US journey

A one-of-a-kind solar-powered aircraft completed a two-month journey across the United States at just after 11pm EDT Saturday evening (3am GMT Sunday) when it landed at New York's JFK Airport. READ MORE

Solar Impulse pilot talks about first cross-US solar flight

Solar Impulse pilot talks about first cross-US solar flight André Borschberg, pilot of the Solar Impulse plane, speaks with IDG's Martyn Williams via satellite phone as the aircraft prepares to complete a cross-US sol... From: networkworld Views: 20 2 ratings Time: 06:24 More in Science & Technology READ MORE

Nintendo's fan site hit by illicit logins, 24,000 accounts accessed

Nintendo said a main fan site was hit by a wave of illicit login attempts in Japan over the last month, with attackers gaining access to nearly 24,000 accounts containing users' real names, addresses, phone numbers and emails information. READ MORE
WHITE PAPER: IBM

The Power of Cloud: Driving Business Model Innovation

Companies worldwide are beginning to recognize cloud’s capabilities to generate new business models and promote sustainable competitive advantage. To manage and respond to these market pressures, IBM offers a comprehensive suite of system and software solutions that can help you scale your IT investments as your business grows. Read Now

Douglas Engelbart, inventor of the computer mouse, dies at 88

Douglas Engelbart, aged 88, passed away this past Tuesday night at his home in California. While the Engelbart name may not be in the mainstream vernacular, his invention fundamentally changed the way we use and interact with computers. You see, Douglas Engelbart invented the computer mouse. It's very rare that someone is able to make a contribution in the field of technology that is not only revolutionary... READ MORE

Landing on an a asteroid might cause an avalanche?!

As if landing on an asteroid wouldn't be dangerous enough. A microgravity experiment on the forces generated by an asteroid and its make-up suggests landing on one may cause a big avalanche. READ MORE

Surveillance court 'secret' rulings slaughter Fourth Amendment to help NSA spy

Unlike most court proceedings, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) only hears one side -- the government's side -- of any case. The public almost never learns about the rulings from the "secret" FISA court. READ MORE

Microsoft restores $14.3M in stock awards to ex-Windows chief Sinofsky

Microsoft has reached an agreement with former Windows chief Steven Sinofsky -- ousted from the company last November -- that will award him stock worth more than $14 million, according to an SEC filing. READ MORE

State finds grocery store price scanning 100% accurate?

A distrust of the technology and/or those who implement it can be the only explanation for Massachusetts having been the very last state to drop its requirement that every individual item on supermarket shelves carry a price tag. READ MORE
WHITE PAPER: A10 Networks

A10 Thunder Solutions

A10 Thunder Solutions-software defined 64-bit platform for any challenge. View Now
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