VA set to spend billions on IT

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The U. S. Veterans Administration is making upward of $12 billion in IT contracts available to businesses over the next five years, as part of an effort to modernize its operations.

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They're (almost) here: Android tablets to rock the market

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Android isn't just for smartphones anymore. Google's mobile operating system is coming to tablets that could rival the iPad in portability and usefulness for business.

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PCs can kill. Here's how to survive

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Working as a computer columnist is dangerous work. Living on the cutting edge of technology is fun, but it's an edge that cuts both ways -- it's a life-threatening lifestyle, according to new research.

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AirTight defends Wi-Fi WPA2 'vulnerability' claim

AirTight is defending its claim to have uncovered a vulnerability in the 802. 11 specification, and to have mounted an undetectable insider attack based on it. Some have dismissed it as a "publicity stunt. "

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Anatomy of a Cisco data center convert

Cisco almost didn't make the cut. NightHawk Radiology Services was ready to hand its data center consolidation project to another vendor until a facility leasing issue delayed its decision.

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Novell upgrades Mono Tools for Visual Studio

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:27:18 +0000

Novell this week unveiled Mono Tools for Visual Studio 2. 0, which enables development of Microsoft . Net applications for Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X from within Microsoft's Visual Studio IDE.

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Microsoft schedules emergency Windows patch for Monday

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:18:20 +0000

Microsoft today said it will issue an emergency patch for the critical Windows shortcut bug on Monday, August 2. The company said it is satisfied with the quality of the "out-of-band" update -- Microsoft's term for a patch that falls outside the usual monthly delivery schedule -- but also acknowledged that it has tracked an upswing in attacks.

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Samsung wins FCC approval for first LTE phone

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:11:12 +0000

Samsung appears to have won the race to be the first device manufacturer to gain approval from the Federal Communications Commission for a phone based on the 4G LTE standard.

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How to Steal Corporate Secrets in 20 Minutes: Ask

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A few companies in the Fortune 500 need to upgrade their Web browsers. And while they're at it, a little in-house training on social engineering wouldn't be a bad idea, either.

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CRM's Evolution to Be Showcased At NY Event

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

CRM (customer relationship management) users, vendors, analysts and consultants are set to gather in New York next week for the CRM Evolution conference, which will feature discussions on how technologies and economic forces are changing the software segment.

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Mobile Health Requires Grasping Smartphone, User Connection

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Health-care providers looking to implement a mobile strategy need to understand the strong bond people have with their smartphones, said panelists Friday at the World Congress' Summit on mHealth in Boston.

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FBI rings organizers over Defcon contest

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A Defcon contest that invites contestants to trick employees at U. S. corporations into revealing not-so-sensitive data has rattled some nerves.

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Black Hat video feed hacked

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A security expert found a way to catch the talks at Black Hat for free, thanks to bugs in the video streaming service used by the security conference.

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U.S. Should Seek World Cooperation on Cyber Conflict, Says Ex-CIA Director

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The U. S. needs to consider working with other leading nations to develop rules of engagement in cyberspace, retired general and former director of the CIA Michael Hayden said during a keynote address at the Black Hat conference here on Thursday.

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'Unhackable' Android Can Be Hacked

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:47:00 -0700

Once thought to be unhackable, the Android phone is anything but, according to researchers presenting at Black Hat 2010. Black Hat - Android - Handhelds - Hacking - Black Hat 2010

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Microsoft Partners Slow to Patch, Report Says

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:00:00 -0700

Microsoft's bug reports fail to result in prompt corrections, the Microsoft Vulnerability Research program reports. Microsoft - Patch - Business - Allegedly Unethical Firms - Monopolies and Oligopolies

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New Kindle Rocks the E-Book World - PCWorld Podcast #87

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:04:00 -0700

The gang takes a look at the new Amazon Kindle, and puts Apple's iPhone 4 antenna claims to the test. IPhone - Apple - Amazon Kindle - Handhelds - Smartphones

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Mac Gems: Organize your home inventory with Compartments

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:08:00 -0700

Organize your home inventory.

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DXG to offer $600 3D Pocket Camcorder

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:29:00 -0700

DXG hopes to be at the forefront of the 3D camcorder trend with its DXG-5D7V 3D Pocket Camcorder that will sell for $600.

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The Macalope Weekly: They're on to us!

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0700

iPad owners are selfish, Apple fans are cultists, and one pundit cracks the secret of the iPhone's success. Fortunately, the Macalope's here to clear the air.

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Deal Flow, Networking and Tech Innovation: Top Reasons to Attend DEMO

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:02:19 -0400

DEMO is coming to Silicon Valley this fall, Sept. 13-15, to provide you with immediate access to a hand selected group of innovators and innovations poised to define new markets and shake up existing ones. DEMO has been introducing the most likely to succeed products and prototypes for 20 years. Please ...

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DEMOFall Launch/Pitch Deadline is July 16

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:58:15 -0400

The July 16 deadline to launch or pitch your product at DEMOFall 2010 is fast approaching. If you are an entrepreneur seeking exposure and/or funding for your product or business plan,or, if you are a VC with a porfolio company ready for a debut, the DEMO Conference is coming to Silicon Valley, Sept. 13-15 and ready to deliver the exposure and business opportunities so critical for a product launch. Three key reasons to launch at DEMO: Read more

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Top 10 Reasons to Launch at DEMO

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:35:45 -0400

Top 10 reasons why you should launch at DEMO It's time to launch your product. But where? Choosing the right platform to make your product's first public appearance is critical. Sure, you have other options from going it alone to other launch events, but. . .   DEMO sets itself apart from all other ...

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How do I combine activity data with preference data for even more-relevant e-mail campaigns?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:01:00 EST

The data you collect on your customers and prospects from your preference center is a great place to start to make your cross-channel communications more relevant, but you can do even better.

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Tips for transactional e-mails

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:01:00 EST

Transactional e-mails have long been seen as a lost opportunity for marketers.

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StrongMail acquires digital agencies, forms social mashup unit

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:01:00 EST

Redwood City, Calif.

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Blog: Disney?s Playdom Acquisition, and Memories of a Certain Social Network Acquired By News Corp

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:01:00 GMT

I understand why entertainment giant Disney bought social game developer Playdom. I also understand that sometimes it’s better to buy than build, and this is probably one of those times [. . . ]

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Blog: eMarketer Webinar: The Evolving Online Video Landscape

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:01:00 GMT

Speaker: Paul Verna, eMarketer Senior Analyst What: The Evolving Online Video Landscape When: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 1 PM ET To listen and watch playback of the Webinar, click here. You can view [. . . ]

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Article: LiveWorld Touts Online Health Conversation and Community

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:01:00 GMT

Peter Friedman Chairman & CEO LiveWorld Inc.

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