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Nokia And Windows Phone: No Fallback Plan
Nokia is all-in with Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, says one exec. If Plan A fails, there is no Plan B.
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.
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5 Tactical Security Metrics to Watch
February 10, 2012Wondering how secure your corporate network is? Experts offer a checklist of things to do and areas to monitor.
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NOAA Dumps BlackBerrys For iPhones
February 10, 2012National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration wants to cut costs by switching to Apple iPhones and getting rid of its RIM smartphones in June.
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9 Powerful Business Uses For Tablet Computers
February 10, 2012From the warehouse to the sales floor, see how companies creatively use iPads and other tablets to save time and money, sell more, and delight...
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RIM Updates BlackBerry Mobile Conferencing, App World
February 10, 2012Research In Motion updated a wide range of software and services this week for users of its BlackBerry smartphones.
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The New Storage Bottlenecks
February 10, 2012To eliminate performance bottlenecks, you have to look past the solid state disk and consider the system as a whole.
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Social Media Survey: Privacy, Security Concerns Persist
February 10, 2012Facebook and other social networking sites don't do enough to protect privacy, say users.
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Four Things I'd Like To See At Cloud Connect
February 10, 2012There are many issues that need to be resolved as the new cloud glitterati gathers in Santa Clara. But don't hold your breath.
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Cloud Success Stories In Spotlight At Coud Connect
February 10, 2012This year, implementing cloud computing will take precedence over defining it at the annual Santa Clara show that helped define cloud architecture.
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IRS Adds YouTube, News Feeds To Mobile App
February 10, 2012Users can use the app to watch IRS videos and check their tax return status on iPhones and Android devices.
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Don't Squander Your EHR Investment
February 10, 2012Why spend all that money on an office-based electronic health record system and not take full advantage of its features?
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Apple Manufacturer Foxconn Hit By Hacktivists
February 10, 2012Hacktivist group Swagg Security releases log-in credentials for the electronics manufacturing giant and its customers, numerous servers taken offline.
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Microsoft To Patch 21 Bugs Tuesday
February 10, 2012Microsoft previews fixes in apps including Internet Explorer and Windows. Meanwhile, Google patched 20 bugs in its Chrome browser.
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Windows 8 ARM Tablets: 8 Must-Know Facts
February 10, 2012Microsoft is building a version of Windows specifically for tablets and ultralight notebooks that will run ARM SoC chips, and it’s unlike any...
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Help Your Business Avoid Social TMI
February 10, 2012TMI, or too much information, can sink ships--or careers. Businesses need to learn how to balance promotion, education, and safety when working...
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Big Data Brings Customer Challenges, Opportunities To Banks
February 10, 2012As banks amass exabytes of data on their customers, they are responsible for mining and responsibly using it.
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Google Wallet PIN Cracked
February 10, 2012Fix for mobile payment vulnerability could require banks to take over some security responsibility.
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India's Outsourcing Economy Booms
February 10, 2012Despite calls from Washington to keep jobs onshore, U.S. companies seem to be sending more tech work to the subcontinent, as offshoring sales...
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CIOs Need To Engage Docs In ICD-10 Transition
February 10, 2012Focus group suggests that CIOs need to get clinicians enthusiastic about the new diagnostic coding system, but they don't know how to make that...
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Google Preps Dropbox Cloud Storage Rival
February 10, 2012Google will soon release an update to its long-rumored "GDrive" and a home entertainment system, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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Socialtext, NetDocuments Team Up On Social Collaboration
February 10, 2012The nonprofit ClimateWorks Foundation integrates the social and content management tools to boost communication across its global network.
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iPhones Retain Higher Resale Value Than Androids
February 10, 2012Priceonomics argues that iPhones hold a higher value for longer than Android or BlackBerry smartphones on the used phone market. But is...
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Health IT Factors Into Leapfrog's Hospitals Rankings
February 10, 2012Leapfrog Group's 2011 list of 65 top hospitals in U.S. highlights facilities that use health IT to prevent deadly dosing mistakes.
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The Public Sector CRM Opportunity
February 10, 2012Disconnected governments and disempowered citizens are why we need a full-blown, nationwide public sector CRM program.
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How To Get Color Right In Your Video
February 09, 2012Getting colors in video to look right is tricky. You will do better if you white balance the shot before you begin.
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Motorola Aims To Make Android Business Ready
February 09, 2012Motorola's new mission: Make its products consumerization-of-IT friendly. Will it pay off?
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SMTP.com Aims To Cut Spam Complaints
February 09, 2012Email specialist will pool spam complaints to cleanse its customers' lists and keep aggressive marketers out of trouble with ISPs.
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NASA Receives New Atmospheric Data From Suomi Satellite
February 09, 2012Advanced instrument on polar-orbiting satellite is helping scientists better forecast weather and study the climate.
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Steve Jobs: The FBI File
February 09, 2012Jobs had Department of Defense Top Secret clearance, though it's not clear why.
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Webcam Bug Enables Virtual Home Invasions
February 09, 2012Trendnet releases firmware updates to prevent home security cameras from being accessed without a password.
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DARPA Tackles Poor Cell Signals In War Zones
February 09, 2012Through new Fixed Wireless at a Distance program, military hopes to make connections over both commercial and traditional military mobile devices...
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Use Facebook Apps To Woo Customers: 6 Examples
February 09, 2012Several savvy organizations use Facebook apps to increase brand awareness and engage new and existing customers. Consider these interesting examples.
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Social Business: What's An Introvert To Do?
February 09, 2012Extroverts and introverts both bring advantages to the loud cocktail party that is social networking.
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Are Health CIOs Ready For Pay For Performance?
February 09, 2012With Meaningful Use Stage 2 requirements just around the corner, a CSC report says IT managers should prepare with a more robust system that...
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Point Of Sale Gets An iPad Makeover
February 09, 2012Tablets aren't just for conventional computing. This point of sale system for salons shows how varied the markets can be.
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Android Botnet Exploits Gingerbread Root Access
February 09, 2012Malware grabs rootkit exploit code to obtain temporary access privileges, poses a "serious threat," says researcher.
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Nokia And Windows Phone: No Fallback Plan
February 09, 2012Nokia is all-in with Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, says one exec. If Plan A fails, there is no Plan B.
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Oracle Counters SAP Cloud Plan With Taleo Bid
February 09, 2012Responding to SAP's (delayed) SuccessFactors deal and Salesforce.com's rapid growth, Oracle makes a $1.9 billion deal in the cloud-computing arena.
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Partnership Helps Rural Hospitals Move Fast On EHRs
February 09, 2012Anthelio lends project management expertise to help Healthland EHR customers quickly gear up for federal Meaningful Use incentives.
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Advanced Persistent Threats Get More Respect
February 09, 2012When it comes to combating APTs, the odds are against your organization's security team, say security experts such as Bruce Schneier. This type of...
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Windows 8 Preview Timing Suggests Late 2012 Launch
February 09, 2012Microsoft's next operating system could be generally available in time for the 2012 holiday season if its development timetable follows that of...
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'Factory Outlets' Sell Stolen Facebook, Twitter Credentials
February 09, 2012Are cybercriminals' inventories overstocked? New bulk sales pitch could be an indication, researchers say.
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TigerText Investment To Tighten Up Messaging Security
February 09, 2012As text messaging among healthcare providers increases, TigerText secures $8.2 million to improve security.
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iPad 3 Unveil Set For Early March
February 09, 2012Apple has scheduled an event in San Francisco to reveal the next-generation iPad. Will LTE be on board?
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Want IT Flexibility? Demand Jailbreaking Be Legal
February 09, 2012Why should CIOs care about the DMCA's jailbreaking rules? Despite Pollyanna assurances that locking down a box will make everybody more secure,...
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DDoS Tools Flourish, Give Attackers Many Options
February 09, 2012More than 55 DDoS tools and services on the market offer hacktivists, increasingly driven by ideological or political goals, a wide range of...
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Adobe Reborn
February 09, 2012Scorned for its Flash platform, Adobe has bounced back to become a credible provider of digital media and marketing products and services.
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Free Storage In Cloud's Secret: Leftovers
February 08, 2012Startup Symform offers up to 200 GBs free using a network of participants' excess capacity.
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview Date Confirmed
February 08, 2012Microsoft is set to release a trial version of its touch-centric operating system to everyday computer users.
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Is Server-Based Storage Tiering Right For You?
February 08, 2012Maybe we're making the whole job of improving network performance more complicated than it has to be.
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Shopper Market Research Firm Taps Social Community
February 08, 2012Core4 brings customer research panels online while also putting a mobile app in the hands of secret shoppers.
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