Cisco playing network defense
Cisco’s 6-year-old Self-Defending Network strategy for securing converged networks remains a work in progress: Acquisitions and internal developments are moving it forward even as customers push Cisco to go above and beyond its initial plans.
IBM stores data on an atom
IBM Corp. has demonstrated how to perform certain computer functions on single atoms and molecules, a discovery that could someday lead to processors the size of a speck of dust, the company said Thursday.
Microsoft purchase of RIM nice to consider, but unlikely
Rumors that Microsoft Corp. may purchase BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. are likely just that because of RIM’s high price tag, though there would be benefits for both parties if a deal were struck, analysts said Friday.
OLPC parts shortage manageable, says maker
The company manufacturing the One Laptop Per Child notebook played down the impact of component shortages in the industry, rebutting local …
Facebook attracts developers — and controversy
Many Web developers these days feel a sleep-depriving mix of unbridled enthusiasm and nagging concern over Facebook Inc.’s social-network …
Outsourcing can save companies big bucks, report says
Outsourcing noncore infrastructure management and application services can save companies between 12% and 17% on average, a Forrester Research report shows.
Citrix stock remains on Nasdaq pending review
Citrix Systems’ stock will remain listed on the Nasdaq, until the exchange’s Listing and Hearing Review Council completes a review of why the …
Blogs
Today on Microsoft SubnetEnter to win a copy and visit Platt’s blog, hosted all this month on Microsoft Subnet. Blogger Micheal Noel shows you how to secure SharePoint sites with ISA Server 2006. Hot Topic: Was the WGA meltdown really such a black eye for Microsoft?
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Today at Cisco SubnetShow us your home lab and win a fabulous prize: If you love your home lab tell us about it and you may win a prize. Rational Security blog asks: Cisco, Trend Micro cozy up; where does that leave IronPort? Cisco’s efforts to eradicate counterfeit goods stops short of working with UNEDA; Channelguy says now is the time for Cisco and the secondary market to work together to stamp out fake goods forever. Blogger Michael Morris wants to know what’s your longest running Cisco device.
