Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
After company's plea, users point out that upgrading XP to Windows 8.1 is 'impossible'
SVP and GM Mayer now running HP's new telco NFV shop
The prototype can convey the feel of rough textures like an alligator's skin
The waterproof, dustproof 5-inch "phablet" is aimed at rail yards and construction zones
The company is combining Android and Microsoft services in the new X family
The new SmartBand will go on sale globally in March
Intel's new Atom chips code-named Merrifield and Moorefield will be in smartphones during the second half
New Xperia Z2 smartphone pairs with Smartwear devices running on Core sensor
Mark Karpeles is the second high-profile departure from the foundation in as many months
The Snapdragon 801's CPU is 14 percent faster than its predecessor, and its GPU 28 percent
Qualcomm's new 64-bit, eight-core Snapdragon 615 will be in mobile devices during fourth quarter
Apple's Mail, FaceTime, Calendar, Safari browser and Software Update could be vulnerable, a researcher said
HP assigns networking chief Bethany Mayer to head up strategy in hot new networking technology for telecom companies
Even so, it renews vow to push touch strategy
The launch of the Gear 2s can act as a catalyst for others to come out with products, project manager said
One aim is to help blunt domination by two mobile OS's, Android and iOS, Mozilla CEO Sullivan declares
The company also debuts the MediaPad M1 and the TalkBand smartwatch
HP's ElitePad 1000 G2 will ship worldwide in March for $739.99
HP's $399.99 Pavilion X360 hybrid can be placed in a tent mode, making it easier to place on tables to watch movies
The Gova is powered by a Qualcomm processor developed to cut the cost of 4G smartphones
The update brings a lot of new security options to enterprise users and will be here soon, Microsoft said
Juniper unveils controllers, hardware and software for programmable service creation
Less expensive phones from a wider range of brands should be appearing later this year
The Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo are lighter and more powerful than Samsung's orginal smartwatch
Apple has released a patch for iOS and says an OS X fix will be released 'very soon'
Report cites 70% price reduction on Windows 8.1 to OEMs building sub-$250 tablets and notebooks; another signal that Microsoft faces unprecedented competition
A full day of talks attended by the CEOs of both companies didn't bring agreement that would stop a March jury trial
Three in four have no processes for managing keys that provide access to critical servers
New changes do away with previous visibility restrictions
Researchers have developed tag-based software to control who can see your files
Blocking others will also remove them from a user's network
After a slow start, Microsoft Windows Azure is finally gaining a foothold in the emerging cloud marketplace
Stays on course to hand over shareholder crown to another former CEO
Experts say the nation's critical infrastructure remains woefully vulnerable
The feature would show users heavily trafficked areas for rides
Just disclosed Project Tango 3D smartphone effort may just be scratching the surface for Google
Google's data collection and use of intellectual property could also raise alarm
New phones based on Firefox OS and Ubuntu will be on display in Barcelona
While WhatApp and Facebook will get some significant benefits from the $19 billion deal, it's unclear what happens to users of the messaging app
The cloud storage firm gives customers 30 days to 'opt out' of the new terms
The Tegra Note 7 with LTE will be available in the second quarter
Spider.io helps advertisers spot billions of fake ad views generated by networks of hijacked devices
Virginia Tech scientists study bats' flexibility, control to help in creation of micro flying bots
The leaked source code could lead to a larger number of attacks using the mobile malware, security researchers from RSA said
Humanoid robot in training to put in IVs, sutures and perform surgeries on space station, Mars voyages
Dell takes leadership of CloudNFV
The digital currency touched a low of $91 amid concerns about the solvency of the exchange
Google is looking for developers who will develop unusual applications around its platform
