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Hospital system pursues identity-management Holy Grail
It's an ideal in identity management: a centralized role-based access control system that supports single-sign-on (SSO) user access to authorized applications tied into the human resources systems for automated provisioning and de-provisioning, and the ability to integrate physical-security identity badges for room access.
Juniper to license Radware tech for data center?
Juniper Networks is negotiating a deal with Radware to license application delivery controller technology from the company, according to investment firm Oppenheimer & Co.
Samsung is the big daddy of Android phones
Samsung has become the clear leader in sales of Android smartphones as Gartner today reported that it accounted for 40% of worldwide Android sales in the first quarter of 2012.
Android, Samsung top smartphone sales, topping Apple's iPhone
Android smartphones made up 56% of the global smartphones sold to end users in the first quarter of 2012, giving them a far higher share than the 22.9% held by Apple's runner-up iPhone, Gartner said Wednesday.
Consumerization trends hit IT service management
While the technology is moving forward, some still struggle with how to implement and integrate tools meant to help them get a grip on IT processes.
T-Mobile cuts 900 jobs in restructuring
T-Mobile USA will cut 900 jobs in a restructuring on top of a 1,900-job reduction at its call centers that was announced in March.
From laptop to legion - turning one computer into many
A recently launched Kickstarter-funded project aims to bring $50 thin clients to schools and small businesses, allowing them to turn almost any computer into a multi-user hub.
Microsoft tunes up Windows 8 multi-screen
When Microsoft launches Windows 8 Release Preview next month the operating system will have improved navigation features for users who like more than one monitor to display all their applications.
Developing world fuels rise in software piracy, claims BSA
Four out of every ten programs used in the world are pirated or unlicensed, a loss of revenue to the software industry of $63.4 billion (APS39.5 billion) a year, the Business Software Alliance's (BSA) latest annual study has calculated.
What Tech Issues Loom Large for Election 2012?
After three-and-a-half years of Obama's presidency, progressive and conservatives have developed pointed assessments of his administration's handling of tech policy issues. From cybersecurity to net neutrality, how does the tech agenda fit into the fall election?
Facebook raises stock offering, shoots for $18.5B with IPO
Facebook is working to increase the size of its IPO by 85 million shares, an increase could lift the company's upcoming offering to about $18.5 billion.
HTC One X, Evo 4G LTE Denied U.S. Entry Over Patent Dispute
U.S. Customs is holding up imports of HTC's One X and Evo 4G LTE Android phones because of HTC's ongoing legal battle with Apple. "U.S. availability of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE has been delayed due to a standard U.S. Customs review of shipments that is required after an ITC (International Trade Commission) exclusion order," an HTC official told PCWorld. "We believe we are in compliance with the ruling and HTC is working closely with Customs to secure approval."
Senate bill slots 55,000 tech green cards
There's a new push in the Senate to set aside as many as 55,000 green cards to science, technology, engineering and math graduates -- so-called STEM workers.
Google releases Chrome 19, adds tab sync and patches 20 bugs
Google released Chrome 19, patched 20 vulnerabilities in the browser and doled out $16,500 in bug bounties and rewards to independent researchers.
LightSquared's bankruptcy is a cautionary tale
After more than a year of active testing and debate over LightSquared's plan for a nationwide, wholesale 4G network, the now bankrupt company may end up as no more than a cautionary tale for mobile investors.
Appsbar gives small businesses a simple (and free!) template for app building
If you've ever wanted to build a mobile app for your small business but have been intimidated by the cost of hiring developers, Appsbar has a proposition for you.
Microsoft Awaits $250 Mn Windfall from Facebook IPO
Microsoft is all set to get a $250 million windfall when it sells 20 percent of its estimated 1.8 percent stake in Facebook in the forthcoming initial public offering (IPO) of the social networking giant. At the higher end of the proposed $34-$38 per share price band for the IPO, Microsoft's entire stake in Facebook would be valued at about $1.25 billion.
A Secure BYOD Policy at MasterCard? Priceless.
More than a year into its bring-your-own-device program, MasterCard Worldwide continuously assesses the security technology and policies that allow 30 percent of its employees worldwide to use their personal iPhones, iPads and Android devices at work.
10 hacks that made headlines
In our first Rogues Gallery, we looked at ten infamous social engineers -- con men who exploited human weaknesses rather than technical vulnerabilities.
No tablet comes close to touching iPad, reports iSuppli
After a brief dip in late 2011, the Apple iPad has firmly reasserted its position as the dominant player in the tablet market.
Zeus variant tricks Facebook, webmail users into exposing card details
A new variant of the Zeus trojan tricks users into exposing their debit card details by displaying rogue offers when they visit Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail, according to researchers from security firm Trusteer.
Red Hat preps RHEL 7 for second half of 2013
The next major release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), version 7, is targeted for release in the second half of 2013, Red Hat said on Tuesday, as it also celebrated the tenth anniversary of its enterprise OS.
New Zeus malware scam promises rebates, security
A new Zeus P2P malware variant is attempting to scam users of some of the Internet's most popular and trusted brands -- Facebook, Google Mail, Hotmail and Yahoo -- with promises of rebates and new security measures.
Tech managers aren't doing a good job developing IT talent: survey
Tech managers need to do a better job developing talent, IT pros say. There's too much judgment and not enough instruction, according to new poll data from Dice.com.
Angry Birds tops companies' app blacklist
It seems that your boss doesn't want you to launch digital birds at evil green pigs during office hours.
PC Users Admit to Pirating Software--$63 Billion Worth of It
Software trade association reports that surging PC usage in emerging markets contributed to the economic losses from piracy; more than half of respondents to new survey admit that they pirate software at least occasionally.
Wikipedia warns users about malware injecting ads into its pages
Rogue browser extensions might inject commercial ads into Wikipedia pages, Wikimedia Foundation said
Debut of Cut-Rate Mobile Plan Marred by Alleged Malicious Attack
The launch of a cut-rate unlimited $39-a-month mobile plan offered by upstart Voyager Mobile was marred Tuesday by what the company claims is "a malicious network attack to its primary website." The company now says it's postponing the launch of its budget plan until an unspecified date.
Richard Stallman recovers after being taken ill during speech
Free software and GNU Linux icon Richard Stallman was taken ill at a weekend conference in Spain, reportedly being taken to hospital suffering from symptoms of high blood pressure.
Apple forced to drop 4G iPad claims in UK
Apple has announced it will drop advertising claims in the UK that its new iPad has "4G capability" to join high-speed mobile broadband services, following pressure from the Advertising Standards Authority.

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