Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
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
Data center applications already demand the coming 100-Gigabit version
HR 4061 will boost funding for cybersecurity research, training and education
ABI expects media tablets to zoom past Mobile Internet Devices (see image, below)
Price declines on LCD panels hit nine-month sales at Sharp
The Garmin-Asus M10 with 3.5-inch touchscreen will debut in Taiwan on Thursday
Some in China fret over social ills allegedly brought by pastimes like online games
Companies are overlooking obvious threats in the rush to tackle new ones, says TrustWave
Users claim Windows 7 has ruined notebook batteries
Sprint has promised a 4G phone this year, but has not confirmed these reports
The company blames declining subscriptions from its ISP business and weak online advertising
Online banks, travel sites and e-stores lose revenue if their Web performance is subpar
Security Certifications and Jobs
Cache Creek Casino's IT boss talks about innovation through social networking
NASA’s Solar Dynamics satellite will deliver tons of high resolution images of the Sun.
The move follows Informatica's acquisition of Initiate's rival Siperian
UK study finds that people who replace human contact with online friends can be troubled
NASA needs to overcome key business issues, GAO report finds
IDC, others re-assess the recession's impact on outsourcing practices in Canada and forecast outsourcing trends for 2010
