Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
Cloud users say scaling up a cloud is hard
But some BBM users say they get errors when downloading
IBM and Libelium have partnered to sell a starter kit to test sensor networks
Expect shortages if Mini goes Retina, but how tight it'll be remains uncertain until Apple reveals price
But digital rights groups warn that the proposal lacks sufficient safeguards for citizens' data
The US government has 'no excuse' for the problems that have plagued HealthCare.gov, the president says
The OS update remains unavailable from the Windows Store
Users of the social network awoke today to find they couldn't post updates or send messages to others on Facebook
The online encyclopedia's editors are investigating other allegations of suspicious edits and accounts
Drastically changing the infrastructure made Twitter more reliable
Smaller form factors favored, Gartner says
The company's software revenue, however, dipped 5 percent
A smartphone with a 6-inch screen and a colorful tablet based on Windows RT reportedly to debut at Nokia World
NSA intercepted calls of French citizens, according to newspaper Le Monde
Releases recovery image and detailed instructions to bring crippled device back to life after borked update
The NSA reportedly hacked into an email server used by the Mexican presidency in 2010
Chinese Internet services are taking away potential revenue from the carrier
Microsoft support blames device driver 'bug check' for some of the installation failures
Major stumbling blocks to wireless charging -- power loss and slow recharging time -- need to be worked out
The creator of the popular Linux distro talks candidly about his goals, his successes and his nightmares
Long-awaited update 'bricks' some tablets after it corrupts boot configuration data file
The U.S. government is calling in reinforcements to help it fix Healthcare.gov
The new interface has sparked a revolt, with thousands grumbling online
Critics say latest claims that court is tougher than thought on NSA and FBI requests lack key data
Better JavaScript memory management and HTML prefetching tags could make Web sites more responsive
iOS adoption pace is a bit slower than iOS 6
It still sells more smartphones than some competitors and offers unrivaled security
Industry observers estimate the new chips could be ready for the Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4 in about two years
Vulnerability could lead to denials of service
Brightstar distributes phones and other devices for carriers in more than 50 countries
Geolocation technology is convenient for you and your friends -- and for those who aren't your friends
Complain they must point each device to the Windows Store to download the update
Spacecraft enters lunar orbit and begins test on next generation laser communications system
Facts, warnings, gut feelings, and solid reasons
The space agency throws some cold water on speculation that giant asteroid could hit in 2032
Users can strip the audio tracks from video files and create audio-only streams.
The company promised a free book, then billed customers for an online magazine, the agency alleges
The 4.95-in. smartphone would run Android 4.4, known as KitKat, and probably launch Oct. 28
Changes were made to a router's software, the Belgian telecommunications group said
CIOs sound off at DEMO Fall 2013 about the best – and worst – ways to establish business with them.
Huawei issues report seeking to start a global cybersecurity dialog
Three of the four demonstrators in the wearable technology session employed Google Glass, even though none of them know when it will be commercially available.
Microsoft Windows 8 team fields questions about the Windows upgrade
US security concerns regarding Huawei may no longer carry much weight, according to analysts
Gen. Keith Alexander to depart as NSA director next spring
