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Friday, January 22, 2010

Apple tablet courted by AT&T and Verizon; Java's future uncertain under Oracle grip

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Apple tablet courted by AT&T and Verizon
Apple's rumored tablet device will be available through both Verizon and AT&T, according to reports. Read More


WHITE PAPER: IBM NWW

An Executive's Guide to Web Application Security
Unfortunately, network firewalls and network vulnerability scanners can't defend against application-level attacks. Cyber-criminals are leveraging relatively simple application exploits to gain access to sensitive information for fun and profit. It's more important than ever to implement secure application strategies to effectively protect your business. Learn More

WEBCAST: Citrix

NetScaler VPX: Harness the Power of Virtualized Web App Delivery
Want to make your Web app delivery more flexible, dynamic and cost effective? Then attend this exclusive technical seminar which shows you how Citrix NetScaler VPX - a virtualized app delivery controller appliance - can improve your network infrastructure by offering: increased physical, functional, and operational flexibility for delivery of all of your Web apps and more. Click here to register today.

Java's future uncertain under Oracle grip
Would the Java community thrive as well under Oracle's control as it did under Sun Microsystems'? Vendors of Java products seem split about the question. Read More

F5 Networks Financials Tell a Bigger Story
These results say a lot about F5 Networks, a leader in the Application Delivery Controller (ADC) market staffed by a bunch of smart people who are also pretty fun to hang out with. In my opinion however, these results suggest a few other market trends. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Force10

Data Center Optimization Strategies
Enhance the efficiency of your data center by improving power and cooling. Learn the strategies you can use to refine power efficiency, thereby boosting your TCO and lowering your budget. Read More

Me Versus QoS...Round 1...
QoS is very different per vendor, per device and even the type of QoS you use. Config'ing QoS is truthfully, not too bad IF you keep good records and trace the path of the traffic flow to make sure QoS is preserved end to end. But since we are looking at this flow on a redundant, meshed out, high speed network many issues really come into play here. Read More

Steve Ballmer: Google Android "just some words on paper". You can say the same about Windows Mobile 7 today.
Google Android is winning over customers, whether Microsoft's Steve Ballmer wants to admit it or not. In a Tokyo press conference in 2007, Ballmer referred to Google's upcoming Android OS as "just some words on paper right now" and "right now they have a press release -- we have many, many millions of customers…" Read More


WEBCAST: HP

Shifting Role of Network Managers
Webcast - More and more network managers are tasked with ensuring optimal application performance 24/7. No one wants to be in a position where end users are the first to notice application degradation. This webcast addresses the shifting role of network managers and provides best practices on fault and performance management. View today!

Computer games, Facebook blamed for rickets surge
Computer games and social networking sites such as Facebook are being blamed for the surge in the number of children suffering from rickets. Read More

Google's reports blockbuster Q4 but modest FY09 growth
Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) raked in $6.7 billion in revenue in its fiscal fourth quarter, which ended Dec. 31, and finished 2009 with $23.7 billion in revenue. Its fourth quarter was a whopping 17% increase over Q4 2008 yet its year-end came in at a modest, single digit 8% increase. Read More

NASA: Astronauts start Twitter from space station
NASA said a new wireless connection with the International Space Station allowed one of its astronauts to send the first tweet from the orbiter this morning. Read More

8 Amazon Kindle Apps We Hope to See
When Amazon's Kindle e-reader gets an app store later this year, app developers will have to get creative. Though the Kindle has a big screen and can surf the Web, it's no iPad in terms of capabilities. We've heard that the Kindle app store will include travel books with weather and news updates, simple games such as crossword puzzles, and a continually updating Zagat restaurant guide, but here are some other ideas. Read More



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