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Apple's co-founder and chairman had struggled with a rare form of pancreatic cancer for a number of years
The technology is planned for 2013's Java SE 8 and offers a big performance boost over the present Rhino engine
OpenStack developers plan to start a nonprofit foundation to guide the cloud technology's development
The whole world has become interested in the next-generation Internet protocol gun to watch IPv6 in earnest. Here's one expert's list of the top thought leaders shaping IPv6 adoption.
Forms new group dedicated to sell billions in routers, switches and telepresence in North America
Reuters report speculates that Microsoft is studying whether to make a new move to acquire one-time Internet pioneer
Nephos6 says enterprises can save money, time with dual rollout strategy
Companies that embrace security standards could get tax breaks or protection from lawsuits, a new report says
.Net skills shortage creates opportunity for entry-level, mid-career IT pros, says Dice.com
The mobile trade group has sued to block enforcement of a law requiring warnings about phones
iPhone usage grew slightly, holding steady in second behind Android, comScore reports
New York's CIO says wireless is being brought to traffic lights and smart meters
After his OpenWorld keynote is cancelled, the Salesforce.com CEO vents
A new set of appliances for running Check Point security triples performance over current models
At issue: Just how far a person or company can go to patent a design
Likely to release Mac OS X 10.7.2 on or before Oct. 12 launch of new free service
Investment house says Google is 'weakening' in face of strong competition
The bank has replaced its standard online Web page with an alternate
Developers say that HP is obligated under open-source licensing terms to share the code
The long-awaited suite was demonstrated Wednesday at OpenWorld
Google also added a feature to prevent a post from being re-shared prior to publishing it on the social networking site
What are the best ways for strategists, tacticians and followers to become IT security leaders with mature processes?
SportSense software from Rice University/Motorola Mobility can be used by fans and advertisers
Job gains in the first six months of this year nearly cancel out losses during 2010, the foundation says
New customers will also favor Sprint's unlimited data plans, analyst says
Version 6.0 includes tools for building private cloud systems
This 'malvertisement' scam does not require any user action, making it much more dangerous
The company has set aside US$4,400 for rewards for working exploits for 12 vulnerabilities
HP 5900 switch bolsters FlexNetwork architecture, an alternative to Cisco Borderless Networks scheme
The country had earlier talked about an Indian designed device, as a symbol of national pride
Fraud detection software and increased consumer awareness have helped cut losses
It will leverage its technologies to deliver range of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS capabilties
A venture founded by the country's largest broadcasters will send TV, games, and magazines to phones on analog airwaves
The proposed law requires publishers to correct content within 48 hours, without review
Beat Windows 7 to the 10% penetration mark, boasts CEO Tim Cook
It has anti-'death-grip' antenna technology, will work as a 'world phone'
Twitter goes wild over iPhone 4S, though Apple fans wanted an iPhone 5
Rhapsody tries to defend its U.S. turf as Spotify swoops in after great success in Europe
New smartphone goes on sale Oct. 14, pre-orders start Oct. 7
Users take to Twitter to vent their frustrations about the downed site
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer received compensation valued at $1.38 million in 2011, well below his peers
