Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
With Windows 8 in pre-release, focus now shifts to tablet developers
Copper wires are working better than expected in the interconnect technology, an Intel executive said
Google said in April that a formidable patent portfolio is a defense against litigation
SAP pleads guilty to unauthorized computer access and IP theft charges
StrikeForce says unfixed glitch in IE9 is preventing its keystroke encryption product from running on the browser
Despite Microsoft's enthusiasm for placing Windows 8 on ARM processors, Windows Server 8 will not have an ARM edition
SnapApp, SocMetrics and Yesware give you some intriguing reasons to try out their wares
Match.com bought a 20 percent stake in Zhenai.com
The Foundry Innovation Center in Palo Alto will help developers create hardware and software
Cybersecurity threats are manifold says Army General Keith Alexander, commander of US Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency
But criminals continue to target U.S. businesses, with the FBI currently investigating 400 wire transfer cases
The new feature will let Facebook users follow others' public posts without necessarily being approved friends
Some attacks "gain" more than others; a basis for smart counter-attacks
IDC found that while competition hurt Android tablets in Q2, Android market share should start growing again soon
The study's results highlight an unemployment trend that is based on education and skill levels
Activations coincide with sale of first Droid Bionic phones for LTE
A smartphone with an Intel chip and Google Android will ship in the first half of 2012
Windows Server 8 includes storage array management and virtual hard disk live migration
Motorola was considering settling suits brought by Apple and Microsoft when it agreed to the Google acquisition
Algorithms search for commonly-used phrases in emails, though take privacy concerns into account
New feature targets enterprises that want workers to run secure systems while away from the office
Twitter to offer new user interface in Chinese language in the coming weeks
Say goodbye to 20 minutes of Kenny G, company claims
Retrofitted RTP1 focuses on app dev, but can double as a disaster recovery site
NLRB judge's ruling sets some rules for companies seeking to implement social media policies
The Genesis 2 series SSD holds up to 800GB
Sony's new flagship handheld console will debut in time for the holiday season in Japan with a 3G version and 26 game titles.
Besides seeking clearance from U.S. and European regulators, the companies will also file in China, Russia
Cisco and its CEO slammed rivals while admitting it had slipped in some areas
Anyone can download an early look at the next-generation OS
Designed for high-performance computing, the E5 is based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture
The world's third-largest ERP (enterprise resource planning) vendor is rolling out Infor10, a next-generation suite
Windows 8 an exciting overhaul, but tight integration with Windows Live could cause grief for the enterprise
A tablet with Android 3.0 and Intel's upcoming Atom processor Medfield was shown at IDF
The proposal uses incentive auctions to finance a nationwide public safety network
The lawsuit centers on the use of 'orphan' works whose copyright owners can't be located
Malware urges users to switch to Android if they haven't already
Officially ships security updates four days after leaking detailed info
The new Metro interface 'looks great,' but what's in it for enterprises?
Retailer's new Missoni product line goes a bit off target
Surveyed users show more pent-up demand for next iPhone than prior versions
