Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
AMD may reduce the server CPU cores if GPU computing takes off
Defective Inspiron laptops had faulty power supply, motherboard and poor cooling system
Mobile, location-based services will change everything, but only after everything changes
Blog post calls next-gen Internet a “win” for openness, security
Verisign was notified of the problem but domains still 'live, resolving and still serving malware'
Fusion Garage also announced a partnership with new investor, Malaysia's CSL Group.
Growing iPhone use spurs efforts to expand unified communications tech
Offer to spend $9.5 million on privacy foundation fair and adequate, company says
The company saw mixed results in its electronics business
Lenovo is developing more Android handsets to follow its Lephone
STMicroelectronics owns the name IPAD in Europe but wants Apple as a customer, not an adversary
Exports are expected to grow by 13 to 15 percent in the next fiscal year, a trade body said
Some believe the ubiquitous chips have five years left -- at most
The phishing scheme resulted in losses of up to €3 million from companies
A new radio module lets operators keep GSM and simultaneously offer faster 3G services on the same frequency band
Pregnant women can sign up for health tips under the new program
IDC says 54.5 million ship in period; Apple iPhone shipments grow by 98%
Black Hat demo shows IE browser flaw; Microsoft issues security advisory
Network security algorithm from Penn State researchers halts worm outbreaks quickly
Facebook, eBay planning their moves; Microsoft, Twitter play close to vest
Maker of Frankenstein-esque 'Modbook' Mac tablet dishes on Apple's iPad
Black Hat presentation discusses iPhone privacy and security mechanisms
But it still offers the broadest Web productivity suite
The legislation would give money to R&D and scholarship programs
'Robonauts' could perform dangerous space missions and build cars (see video, below)
State agency soliciting bids from top cloud computing vendors like Google, Microsoft, IBM
Al Sacco offers up details--and download links--for ten of his favorite, free BlackBerry smartphone applications.
Proprietary systems from Apple and BlackBerry still hold tremendous value
U.S. researchers will have access to Azure for three years under the new program
Google, NSA may partner on cybersecurity, Washington Post says
Ties record with 13 security updates, plans to fix 26 bugs in Windows, Office
Air Force-IBM contract looks to boost security of cloud computing
The platform uses hardware and software in order for support personnel to remotely solve PC problems
New Agito software shifts smartphone voice calls to cheaper data plans
Since many enterprise users run multiple browsers, IE's use is under-reported
Miami man faces 25 years in prison for theft of $1.4 million worth of VoiP minutes
It's a step in the right directon, analysts say
Skype aims to break into small business. But are there security concerns to consider before adopting it in your organization?
IT-CMF framework seen as another tool for showing the business value of IT
A new IETF wiki documents the successes and failures in developing protocol standards
The tools are for calculating data center efficiency and for designing an efficient power distribution network
The exchange operator expects to need Terabit Ethernet within three years
Workers posting about game, downloading video highlights could clog networks
Social network said it will disclose details of the makeover later today
