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‘Hadoop alternative’ to be open sourced

Information provider LexisNexis is releasing its HPCC Systems technology, but it may have an uphill battle

3 tips for migrating applications to Windows 7

Application compatibility may be the biggest challenge in OS migrations.

Google live streams lunar eclipse

Don't worry about missing the eclipse today. Google will help you catch it

Google prepping an LTE “superphone”?

Report details dual-core 1.2GHz processor, LTE connectivity, Android 4.0 and more

Cloud economics favor the small workload

Who needs a cloud? Microsoft sold 31 million copies of Office 2010

Free Office Web Apps attracts 50 million users

Cloud CIO: In Defense of Corporate IT

PMC-Sierra doubles performance of SAS controller

SSDs, virtualization saturate storage systems with data traffic

Gartner: IT should be planning, moving to private clouds

Virtualization, cloud computing involve unique challenges

Cisco fabric launch seeks to undermine Arista, IBM

No new products, but a commissioned test to crow about

Google’s Chrome OS and Samsung’s Chromebook

New plans to use 1.4GHz could to solve EU’s spectrum crunch

Harmonization of spectrum use at EU-level is essential

Wipro manufactures the products it designs for customers

Customers like Cisco want Wipro to do both product development and manufacturing

France invites mobile operators to 4G spectrum auction

The French government wants at least €2.5 billion for spectrum in the 800MHz and 2.6GHz band

EU ministers seek to ban creation of ‘hacking tools’

Critics say a draft directive doesn't account for malicious use of legal software

Adobe AIR 2.7 improves performance for mobile devices

Smartphones and tablets create huge corporate security challenge

Securing rising number of Apple iPhone and iPad, Google Android devices and others is a big corporate challenge

Adobe patches second Flash zero-day in 9 days

Hackers exploiting bug, company confirms as it also updates Reader, ShockWave and ColdFusion

Enterprises get new guidance on PCI compliance in virtual environments

PCI Security Standard Council's document should benefit greatly, analysts say

Democrats seek major H-1B, green card reform

New bill would gives green card to science, advanced-degree tech grads and people who create businesses

U.S. questioned China about Change.org attack

Change.org, an online petitioning platform, was the victim of DDoS attack coming from China in April

LightSquared report due amid criticism

The carrier will report on interference to GPS from its planned LTE network

LulzSec attacks gaming sites … just for laughs

The Escapist, League of Legends, Eve Online and others were hit with attacks

5 New Google Apps Features to Keep You Organized, Productive

Ethernet vendors racing to meet demand

Mobile and cloud computing are pushing bandwidth needs faster than technology development

Corporate IT Spending Gets Boost As Hiring Increases

Starbucks extends smartphone payment app to Android devices

NFC-based system may not be in place for three years, Starbucks exec says

Building a more resourceful cloud

Usenix researchers are looking at ways to offer more flexible pricing and services for cloud computing services

Brocade fulfills Army base’s IPv6 marching orders

Fort Carson net showcases routers' IPv6, MPLS and 100 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities

Obama: ‘We don’t have enough engineers’

A look at the numbers behind the president's call for 10,000 new engineers in the U.S.

Microsoft patches critical IE9, Windows bugs

Fixes 34 flaws, including multiple 'drive-by' vulnerabilities, in host of products

i-FlashDrive transfers files between iOS and Mac or PC

The PhotoFast device comes with auto-file backup functionality

Verizon’s latest LTE expansion: 5 things you should know

With major markets covered, Verizon starts expanding LTE to midsize metropolitan areas

How the Cloud Changes the CIO-CFO Conversation

What’s Your Enterprise Social Networking Style?

Why CIOs Should Care About Privacy

IBM at 100: How Big Blue helped redefine corporate architecture

Led by IBM President Thomas Watson Jr., Big Blue's building boom cemented IBM's role as design patron

Windows XP, Vista AutoRun update reduces malware infections by 82%

February 'backport' of Windows 7 feature worked like a charm, says Microsoft

Data center startups emerging to solve virtualization and cloud problems

Big Switch Networks, ZeRTO and more launching at GigaOM conference

How to Market IT More Effectively Companywide

Why CIOs Should Hire Interns for IT jobs

The Dawning of the Age of Mobility

Using Enterprise Data to Fuel New Business Ideas

Comcast bringing Skype to bring HD video calling to your TV

Skype HD video calling coming to your living room TV, Comcast says

How to Tame Negotiation Nerves

Apple iCloud Draws CIO Concerns

How Do You Generate Ideas? Highlight Examples From Your Team

University, Aruba test iPad’s Wi-Fi video performance

100 Apple iPads run video at the same time over 802.11n

No. 1 Gripe with Outsourcers: Lousy Service

Apple sells unlocked iPhones in U.S. for first time

Analyst sees move as more evidence of pressure from Android