Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
Black Hat DC conference preview: 802.11p is a secure standard, but implementation could leave systems vulnerable, researchers say
Symantec report finds porn sites, plus Microsoft and Adobe vulnerabilities, most often exploited
Vendor also unveils a data deduplication archive array for long-term backups of data
Top designs, fast speeds expected as 20 local firms adopt Sandy Bridge
A university team's panel would let users wave to turn appliances on or off
Surveys conducted in 2009 and 2010 show a marked increase in general use of EHRs, but fully-functional systems use remains low
The lack of a common update mechanism complicates security for businesses and consumers
New tool allows users to transfer files from Windows and Mac OS desktops to the cloud
The elastic storage offering is open to beta users this week
Sno-Isle, Wash., library system expects to save $400,000 this year
Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook story snags 4 Golden Globe Awards; Big Bang Theory actor also nets a Globe
Move seen as simple way to cover increased data use
Pair is charged with fraud and unauthorized access of a computer.
Steve Jobs' medical leave will promote current COO, put Jobs in advisory, chairman roles
Stanton led VoiceStream before it became T-Mobile USA, a possible partner for Clearwire
The House of Representatives will move quickly to undo the FCC's Dec. 21 vote, Blackburn predicts
Sprint customers can still get unlimited data but for a higher price
Microsoft targets Apple iPhone with OneNote Mobile digital notebook; no word on Android
First IDC report on 'media tablet' business expects devices running Google's Android and other OSs to lead to further growth in 2011
Novell reveals that CPTN Holdings will get patents tied to system management, file management and collaboration technology
Data storage company also announces its first rebranded products from its Isilon Systems acquisition
The November seizure of 82 domain names helps make the Internet safer, ICE's director says
Growth markets and software drive up the company's profits
IPhones and iPads continue to drive Apple earnings
Stuxnet worm helps to bring into the open the offensive capability of cyber weapons, experts say
Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Standard Suite is in a heated battle with Google Apps
The WiMax operator copied its swirly green symbol, Sony Ericsson alleged
Enterprises can 'rent' secure networks as managed service
The eBox uses motion-sensing technology like that in Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect controller
By breaking into the phone's radio firmware, hackers can take control of the iPhone or Android devices
While cyber threats are increasing, those willing to work in the field are scarce
New York Times cites strongest clues yet of Israel-U.S. involvement
Unless you live in China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Turkey or South Africa
Analysts however caution that a lot of the business is pent-up demand after the recession
Steve Jobs asks Apple board for leave so he can focus on his health
Microsoft is rolling out its CRM Online service globally
In Jobs' absence, Apple should be fine for about two years, but things would be more challenging beyond that, experts say
Symantec NetBackup 5200 and FileStore N8300 get appliance treatment
The tool recommends items for sale based on buyer profiles
Clues suggest Apple moved Wi-Fi antenna inside, added second cellular antenna
Edward Amoroso's book, 'Cyber Attacks: Protecting National Infrastructure,' envisions massive data collection for purposes of security
From Stephen Colbert and Rush Limbaugh to Adolf Hitler: a history of Wikipedia hoaxes
Scheduled maintenance will now count against the SLA
