Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
Companies expected to increase IT spending, but show caution on hiring
This is the second time the two companies have called off talks for an alliance
The new agreement sets up international review panels to oversee the organization
SAP, Siemens also participate, pass for first time
Free security software installs only on legitimate Windows
Microsoft CEO's pay off 5.5%; overall exec pay down 29% at Microsoft
Distracted Driving Summit eyes personal behavior; AAA sees a 'public health crisis'
Google collaboration tool could prove popular among social networking crowd, analysts say
Data was sent to an unidentified law firm
Investment group plans to acquire air traveler service, NYT says
The new quad-core Itanium chip won't go into existing systems, so HP plans to refresh its Integrity line with new servers
Don't look for Microsoft to fix the vulnerability early, argues Immunity's CTO
After a decline this year, semiconductor sales should grow through 2012, the company said
A new study finds that 86 percent of respondents don't want to be tracked across Web sites
10G Nexus 4000 designed for server aggregation
Dell also is bundling the Arm chip in laptops for quick boot capabilities
The 8GB iPhone 3G will cost 5,999 yuan or less, and the 32GB iPhone 3GS will cost 7,999 yuan or less
Gets Microsoft Exchange instant-on environment that can run up to 48 hours (see image, below)
Google cried foul over Cyanogen developer's distribution of its mobile apps, but he says he's found a workaround
Microsoft looks to gain high-end database and server share, play bigger role in cloud computing
Four Democratic senators will introduce a bill to repeal lawsuit immunity for telecoms
Microsoft security, identity integration tools due in early 2010
The company says it responded to reports of abuse, but critics say complaints were ignored
Clarifies plans to eliminate the traditional menu bar in browser
SolarWinds introduces product to monitor Cisco IP SLA and voice metrics, as well as WAN and site-to-site performance
AT&T says the public should decide on legislation; rival Verizon backs Senate bill
New card issuances are done to minimize risks associated with past, known card breaches, Citigroup says
Users would be told how their files might be shared
A new agreement could include the U.S. and international oversight of the DNS organization
Some search results now feature FTC public service ads
Firefox maker backs Microsoft in heated dispute over IE plug-in
Ford, Continental Airlines, Intel say they can no longer ignore new collaboration tools
Symantec, Trend Micro diss Security Essentials as 'poor product' with no future
The Akamai HD Network will work on Flash, Silverlight and iPhone
Microsoft's CEO acknowledged the tough environment but said its new OS can help businesses save money
Dell has put Arm processors into its business laptop to run the quick-boot function
As U.S. set to release H-1B visas, Senator renews calls for tougher enforcement
Popular GovLoop social networking site is bought by GovDelivery, plans to grow
Upcoming product aims to help companies better manage and protect important data
