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RIM Targets September For BlackBerry 10 Launch
Research in Motion 2012 product plans point to a September launch for its BlackBerry 10 platform and two more tablets, says a leaked roadmap.
RIM Might License BlackBerry Platform: Crazy Or Genius?
Research In Motion is talking to Samsung and HTC about licensing its Blackberry 10 smartphone platform, says analyst. All kinds of crazy, or crazy...
Open Source And Other Tech Solutions For Small Businesses
SMBs must stay agile and creative to take advantage of the latest technologies and avoid IT failures.
RIM's Stock Tanks After Poor Quarterly Numbers
Research In Motion's stock was down as much as 10% Friday after the company reported dismal numbers for its most recent quarter.
5 Things RIM Must Do In 2012
Research In Motion has a tough year ahead of it. Here is what the company needs to do to turn itself around.
Android Security: Threat Level None?
Security firms are fanning the flames of fear about mobile malware and viruses, while others accuse such firms of being scammers. Who's right, and...
Domain Name Land Grab Poses Risks For SMBs
Small and midsize businesses may lose out as ICANN begins to create new top-level Web domains. But you can take steps to protect yourself and your...
Nokia Trades Windows Phone Innovation For Speed
When Nokia World kicks off in London on Wednesday, look for the company's first Microsoft Windows Phone devices. But don't look for unique.
Why Mobile Needs More Googles
Yahoo's recent leadership change underscores how some of the earliest Web pioneers have failed the mobile industry.
WebEx Drops Pricing For SMBs
Companies get unlimited virtual meetings for up to 8 participants using the same software as large enterprises.
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How IT Views RIM's Future: Exclusive Research
February 04, 2012IT professionals have strong feelings about RIM, its products, and its plight. But the real issue is end user device preference.
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Motorola Tablet Goof: 4 Security Lessons For Users
February 04, 2012Motorola accidentally shipped 100 refurbished tablets with old customer data still intact. Here's what you can do to ensure your information isn't...
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Microsoft Windows 8 Unification Plan: Grand, But Risky
February 04, 2012Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 appear to look very much alike. That's great news for users, but can Redmond pull off one OS across desktops, mobile...
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Google's Bouncer Ejects Malware From Android Market
February 03, 2012Meet Bouncer, a technology Google has been using to continuously scan and test apps in the Android Market for malicious behavior.
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Virus Hits Part Of U.S. Commerce Dept.
February 03, 2012Economic Development Administration has disabled its website and email while attack is investigated.
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iPhone App Contains Secret Tethering Capability
February 03, 2012By entering the codes "1984" and "31337" in iRandomizer Numbers, you can create a sharable Internet connection using your iPhone.
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KDE Plans Open Source Linux 'Spark' Tablet
February 03, 2012Unlike the Kindle Fire and iPad, this hacker-oriented device was built to be customized by the end user.
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Google Rejects EU Request On Privacy Policy Consolidation
February 03, 2012EU regulators want Google to delay its plan to combine privacy policies. But Google doesn't like that idea.
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National Security Agency Plans Smartphone Adoption
February 03, 2012NSA is piloting secure smartphones now and plans broader adoption of commercially available devices that can access classified networks.
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How To Spot A Fake Facebook Profile
February 03, 2012Check out these telltale characteristics of the phony Facebook 'Friend,' courtesy of Barracuda Networks.
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DHS Simulation Software Predicts Bomb Blast Paths
February 03, 2012New tool uses interface based on Google Earth plus modeling and simulation to predict how car or truck bombs would impact the streets of lower...
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Don't Trust Satellite Encryption, Say German Researchers
February 03, 2012Researchers have cracked two common voice encryption protocols, enabling low-tech interceptions of satellite calls.
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Health IT Managers Say Tablets Can Cause Problems
February 03, 2012IT managers at healthcare organizations say tablets pose challenges for entering data into enterprise healthcare applications and can raise IT...
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Anonymous Hacked FBI Conference Call
February 03, 2012FBI confirms legitimacy of 16-minute call, posted by hacktivists, that discussed sentencing and future arrests of LulzSec and Anonymous participants.
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It's Browser Version Madness!
February 03, 2012Major versions of a major program used to be a major event. Thanks to Google and Mozilla they are downright commonplace, but still as disruptive...
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RIM Sees Continued BlackBerry Growth From Government Users
February 03, 2012RIM hopes new government security certifications and a device management platform will bolster the platform's position against iOS, Android.
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Mannequins Recruited To Teach Medicine
February 03, 2012SimView captures video, audio, data logs, and simulated patient responses for live observation or retroactive review of medical simulations.
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Tech News: It's All A Joke
February 03, 2012IT leaders are funny--even when they don't mean to be.
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When 'Nice' Bosses Fail
February 03, 2012IT is a service business, where nice guys often finish first. But you'd better be effective too, because scorched-earth leaders are just waiting...
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National Field: The Data Driven Social Enterprise
February 03, 2012Take a tour through the latest iteration of the enterprise social platform the Obama campaign used to track, share data on its outreach efforts.
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iPad PowerPoint App Swims Into The Enterprise
February 03, 2012Brainshark rolls out SlideShark Team Edition, bringing PowerPoint compatibility to the Apple tablet on an enterprise scale.
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Skype 5.8 For Windows Adds HD Video, Facebook Calls
February 03, 2012Update also fixes several bugs that affect proxy settings and call duration display.
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Kinect For Windows Adds Gesture Recognition To PCs, Laptops
February 03, 2012Microsoft cosponsors algorithm contest with $200,000 pot to spur development of gesture-based games and other apps.
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Google: Digital Music Case Has Cloud Law Implications
February 03, 2012In a cloud computing legal battle, Google sides with ReDigi instead of Capitol Records, but court rebuffs its attempt to file a...
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9 Security Technologies For Super Bowl And Beyond
February 03, 2012From the Super Bowl to the World Cup, sports fans are being watched in new ways. Consider these technologies changing sports security.
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Jive CEO: Social Tools Are Essential, Not Extras
February 03, 2012Companies must get on the social business bandwagon or risk falling behind, says Jive Software chief Tony Zingale.
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Physicians: iPad Not Ready For Clinical Use
February 02, 2012Most doctors still use desktops because iPads lack speech processing capabilities. One expert, however, says iPad EHRs are coming.
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3 Hot Gadgets: Basis Watch, HP Ultrabook, Lytro Camera
February 02, 2012Check out three compelling devices, from a fitness gadget to a ground-breaking camera, recently featured on our Valley View web TV show.
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NRC Identifies High-Priority Technologies For NASA
February 02, 2012Council recommends focusing on 16 technologies, from radiation mitigation to solar power, in pursuit of NASA's goals relating to space exploration...
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SAP's Bold Bet: Rule Cloud, Mobile, Big Data
February 02, 2012SAP President Sanjay Poonen makes the case for SAP's dominance beyond just the traditional software market. Check out our video interview.
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Windows Phone 8 Details Leak
February 02, 2012Windows Phone 8 has major changes en route, according to Microsoft's Joe Belfiore. Look for better hardware support, Windows 8 compatibility, and...
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VeriSign 2010 Hack: DNS Data Theft A Possibility
February 02, 2012SEC data breach disclosure report triggers admission from VeriSign that attackers might have accessed sensitive domain name system data. What...
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2 Ways To Ease Hadoop Growing Pains
February 02, 2012EMC Isilon and RainStor address enterprise gaps in the open source Apache Hadoop framework.
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Sprint Debuts $99 Android Tablet From ZTE
February 02, 2012Sprint targets budget-conscious shoppers with Android Optik tablet from Chinese manufacturer ZTE.
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ZipKord: A Better Car Charger
February 02, 2012It's a mundane product category, but car chargers can be important and some are better than others.
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Big Data Makes Banks Rethink Storage
February 02, 2012As banks gather skyrocketing volumes of data, their traditional storage technologies just don't cut it.
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Google Calls Microsoft Privacy Claims 'Myth'
February 02, 2012Microsoft attack ad draws quick retort from Google, as controversy over new privacy policies heats up.
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Cool, Ad-Hoc Photo Postcards From Your Smart Phone
February 02, 2012Want to send a great, cheap valentine? Take an appropriate photo with your phone, write a note, and send it as a fragrant postcard.
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New CEO Won't Stop RIM's Bleeding: Exclusive Research
February 02, 2012IT pros are split on whether a bolder move might have helped the BlackBerry maker, but they almost universally agree that elevating Thorsten Heins...
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Megaupload Hosting Provider Seeks Out Data Owners
February 02, 2012No promises, but MegaRetrieval campaign tries to reunite legitimate Megaupload users with their data.
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The Social Enterprise: Your Path To Job Security
February 02, 2012Make it easier for knowledge workers to do their jobs, and you're in for the long haul.
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Microsoft ERP Release Streamlines Retailing
February 02, 2012Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail integrates processes from supply chain to point of sale, spanning in-store, Web, and mobile retailing.
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4 Things SMBs Should Demand From Vendor Pitches
February 02, 2012Skip the sales and marketing fireworks in favor of vendors that show you how you'll get real results.
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Do iPads Belong At Sporting Events?
February 02, 2012You can bring your iPad to the Super Bowl. Should you be allowed to?
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E-Prescribing Could Save $240 Billion, Study Says
February 02, 2012Surescripts research tracks higher Rx fill rates, better patient medication adherence with electronic prescriptions.
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The New IT Rulebook: Not For The Faint Of Heart
February 02, 2012Smaller, lighter, and more agile are more than just industry buzzwords. IT organizations that fail to lead those charges will get relegated to...
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Roomba Maker Sets Sights On Telemedicine
February 02, 2012iRobot partners with InTouch Health to develop new generation of 'telepresence' robots that could help people with chronic diseases remain at home.
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Facebook's IPO Filing: A Quick Read
February 01, 2012What Facebook's public offering says about social media and social business.
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How To Do Cloud Apps With Microsoft
February 01, 2012Microsoft's Office cloud apps and storage are one of the Web's best-kept secrets. Why settle for Google Docs?
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A Reality Check For Feds' Health IT Projections
February 01, 2012National Coordinator for Health IT is predictably optimistic, but observers take a more skeptical view.
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