Network World reports on the most significant news for infrastructure and operations professionals.
Kindsight is offering an intrusion protection system subsidized by behavioral advertising
The outsourcer now plans to merge with parent company Tech Mahindra
Limited coverage and a lack of devices leaves operators with little else than pricing to compete with, says analyst
Calxeda also fills out executive team with hires from IBM, Polycom
New launch date for the controversial database is Dec. 15
'Modern messaging system' will use e-mail, IM, SMS and Facebook messages
Pen tests must accomplish business goals, not just check for random holes. Here's how to get the most value for your efforts.
Security experts take sides over Java patching
The FCC wants to free up at least 300MHz of new spectrum for voice and data dual use by 2014
A new report recommends that U.S. agencies turn over or share 115 MHz of spectrum
Cisco is building virtualization and collaboration capabilities into the Cius business tablet
Carrier may be holding a fire sale to clear out inventory, analysts say
Microsoft set to launch Lync unified communications and collaboration platform
Gives enterprises 12-month grace period before SP1 automatically reaches PCs
Price is $21 higher than iPad, and is seen as not undercutting iPad sales
Facebook users can view -- but not edit -- Word, Excel and PowerPoint files using Office Web Apps
Lawmakers could address a handful of tech issues during a lame-duck session this month, TechAmerica says
Verizon tweets that it is now 'excited' about selling WP7 devices after getting over some initial qualms
The copyright agreement is ready for approval, the trade representative's office said
Top executives from Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter and Adobe will speak at the conference
Two 20-petaflop systems planned for 2012, but China's Tianhe-1A expected to rank No.1 on Top500 list this year
Criminals behind the botnet made more than $2 million in one year
Amazon, VMware and even Microsoft partners threatened by Windows Azure move
Mark Hurd said he wasn't motivated by other job offers after he left HP
The company doesnt deny layoffs outright but calls reported figure 'misleading'
AT&T customers between 2005 and 2010 might benefit from the suit over alleged improper charges
Executives from Google and VMware criticized Oracle and other vendors for hindering cloud adoption
A panel of TV executives puzzles over why the most talked-about shows aren't always the most widely watched ones
The European Union is funding the smart cloud initiative
IBM Research in Haifa, Israel, will lead the project, which looks into security and data portability
Mid-size oursourcers will have to differentiate by industry vertical, services or geography, says Everest Group
But a U.S. seller unloaded one on eBay two months ago for 'just' $22,766
iFixit teardown finds lots to like in Android-based Galaxy Tab
But questions remain about whether Java apps will be allowed in the Mac app store
Complex, real-time analyses fuel demand for specialized analytics platforms, report says
Watchdog planned for online privacy, WSJ report says
A gov't spending dip hits Cisco, but PC sales appear stable, mobile and e-commerce sectors are poised for a strong season
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