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Block AT&T; T-Mobile Merger Says Senate Antitrust Chief
Members of Congress blast the proposed deal as anti-competitive, but Verizon COO thinks it'll go through anyway, with restrictions.
4G Wireless Bill Asks Carriers To Prove Speed
Vendors throw around the term 4G around in the same way that some snack companies abused "low fat." One lawmaker wants the carriers to clearly...
Dept. Of Education Proffers New Privacy Rules
The U.S. Department of Education has proposed a number of new initiatives aimed to better safeguard student privacy.
Who Are The Top CIOs in Government?
The editors of InformationWeek Government are putting together our list of the top CIOs in federal, state and local government, and we'd like to...
Incoming House Leadership Interested In IP Reform
Congress will get a new tech-related subcommittee that looks at intellectual property and the Internet when the House of Representatives' new...
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Who Should Buy RIM?
August 25, 2011Mobile-watchers debate the merits of a sale to Google, Microsoft, or Samsung. Or does RIM need a buyout at all?
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Apple's Past And Future: Analysis Around The Web
August 25, 2011As Steve Jobs resigns, we all wonder what the next chapter will be for the technology company like no other. Here's a look at historic moments and...
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Health IT's Top Needs For Next Five Years
August 25, 2011Healthcare reform spells big product changes for health IT customers and vendors in the next five years, says IDC. Collaboration tools, CRM, and...
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Army Partners With Google, Apple On Secure Tablets
August 25, 2011The military arm and its technology partners are testing an "iPad-like" device now, to shore up security before deployment.
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4 Tips To Protect Data During Cloud Migration
August 25, 2011Expert advice for SMBs on minimizing risk of data loss and other disruptions in a move to the cloud.
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Google+ Gets +1 Button Connection
August 25, 2011Rewired +1 button on third-party websites lets users share site content with Google+ Circles.
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Tech Industry May Face H-1B Visa Shortage
August 25, 2011Immigration lawyer says economic turnaround could leave high-tech employers again scrambling for foreign help.
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Oracle Has Fusion But PeopleSoft Lives On
August 25, 2011Despite plans for Fusion app 'coexistence,' Oracle will keep offering PeopleSoft releases after this week's update and a major release next year.
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Defending Tape, Once Again
August 25, 2011Tape and disk both have a role to play, especially in the larger enterprise. Be wary of the vendor that says you only need one or the other.
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs: The Man, The Method and Classic Jobs Moments
August 25, 2011These classic Steve Jobs videos reveal a side of Jobs you might've missed.
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Steve Jobs Resigns As CEO Of Apple
August 24, 2011Tim Cook, who led Apple during Jobs's medical leave, has been selected to take over as CEO.
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Apple's Jobs Resigns: The Speech We Wish He'd Given
August 24, 2011During June's Apple WWDC, the thought was unavoidable: Was this the last time we'd see Steve Jobs on stage? Here's how I wish -- selfishly, of...
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Mobile App Counts Don't Mean Much
August 24, 2011Most people spend the majority of their time with a very small number of programs, so don't be swayed by boasts of hundreds of thousands of mobile...
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Steve Jobs Resigns As Apple's CEO, Names COO Tim Cook His Successor
August 24, 2011Apple CEO Steve Jobs resigns. COO Tim Cook will replace him.
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How To Invite Up To 150 Contacts To Google+
August 24, 2011Here's how to use the new sharing invite link to bring up to 150 people into your Google+ network.
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5 Ways Google Should Expand Google+
August 24, 2011Google has made a small stride toward integrating Google+ with Gmail. Here are five ways we'd like to see Google+ expand.
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Feds Seek Facebook App, Tools For Disaster Prep
August 24, 2011As Hurricane Irene looms, federal agencies seek new applications and technology to help people better prepare for emergencies.
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Bunchball Brings Gamification To Salesforce.com
August 24, 2011Now that you've automated your sales force, Bunchball wants to help motivate them.
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How Sprint iPhone Could Reshape Your Options
August 24, 2011If the Apple iPhone becomes available from three of the top four U.S. wireless network operators--AT&T;, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless--watch for...
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Google Pays $500 Million Over Illegal Drug Ads
August 24, 2011Google says it should not have run online ads for Canadian pharmacies that illegally shipped drugs to U.S. consumers.
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Ford Shares Google+ Early Feedback
August 24, 2011Ford Social Media Director Scott Monty shares early customer reactions, and some business wishes, related to Ford's unique brand page on Google+.
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Oracle VM 3.0 Puts Muscle Into VMware Fight
August 24, 2011Third-generation Oracle VM server virtualization and management software emphasizes scalability, OVF support. But Oracle places a distant fourth...
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Rural Emergency Departments Lag In E-Prescribing
August 24, 2011Cloud computing could boost adoption of computerized physician order entry systems necessary for Meaningful Use, says consultant.
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Twitter Co-Founder Launches New Startup: Lift
August 24, 2011Biz Stone and fellow Web entrepreneurs have announced in a series of cryptic blog posts a forthcoming app aimed at "unlocking potential."
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Google+ Naming Policy Causes Social Butterflies
August 24, 2011How far out there do you want to be? Readers debate rising tensions related to social network privacy.
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How Your Smartphone's Motion Gives Away Keystrokes
August 24, 2011Using a smartphone's accelerometers, security researchers achieved a 70% accuracy rate in deducing numeric keys pressed on a virtual keyboard.
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RIM Updates PlayBook OS, Bridge App
August 24, 2011Research In Motion is rolling out some significant updates to its tablet today. It also made the beta of the Native SDK for BlackBerry Tablet OS...
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Windows Phone Tango Confirmed?
August 24, 2011Microsoft reported to be prepping a slimmed down version of its mobile OS for basic phones.
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Android Hackers Craft GingerMaster Rootkit
August 24, 2011GingerMaster malware exploits Android, providing attackers with root-level access to the devices.
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HP Launches 3PAR Array, Migration Software
August 24, 2011With cloud needs in mind, HP rolls out business-critical 3PAR storage system; new migration software eases moves of changing application workloads...
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Apple Wins Samsung Phone Ban In Dutch Court
August 24, 2011Apple has won a strategic battle against rival Samsung--and Android--in a Dutch court, which has told the Korean company to stop importing select...
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Direct Messaging Energizes Wisconsin's Health Information Exchange
August 24, 2011The Direct Project, the national protocol for secure clinical messaging, will soon be available to all Wisconsin healthcare providers.
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Microsoft's Vista Hacker Speaks: 7 Lessons Learned
August 24, 2011Chris Paget served on the "final security review" team that assessed Vista before release. Check out what he learned about software hardening.
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Android Phone Maker Considers Jump To Windows Phone
August 24, 2011Google's planned purchase of Motorola Mobility has INQ openly examining alternative mobile operating systems.
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For SMB, Automated Time Tracking Creates Big Wins
August 24, 2011How a small, virtual architecture firm specializing in green technology projects wins large federal contracts by automating its time and expense...
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OneDesk Translates Customer Feedback Into R&D;
August 24, 2011Platform for managing online and social contacts emphasizes business needs related to product and service development.
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Motorola, Google Deal Highlights Patent System Mess
August 24, 2011The only people winning today are the attorneys; the rest of us merely see technology product delays, product doubts, and higher prices.
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Amazon Goes After Cloud App Speed Bumps
August 24, 2011Self-service ElastiCache, an on-demand caching system, works with database applications and application servers to boost response times.
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New Facebook Privacy Controls, Sprint for iPhone 5, Sony NEX-5N and RIM's Curves: BYTE Newsbriefs
August 23, 2011New Privacy Settings for Facebook, iPhone 5 to support Sprint service and RIM BlackBerry Curve smartphone news. August 23, 2011 BYTE Briefs.
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Ford Hosts Google+ Hangout Chat On Millennials
August 23, 2011Ford uses its unusual position as one of the first business brands on Google+ as part of seminar on marketing to the millennial generation.
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Western Pennsylvania Gets Its First Health Information Exchange
August 23, 2011University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and eight other health systems are building the first regional HIE to make it easier to share patient data.
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Cheap iPhone 4 Coming In Weeks
August 23, 2011A less expensive iPhone 4 with only 8GB of storage is already being manufactured in Asia, reports say. Sprint looks to be in line to distribute...
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NASA Invests $175 Million In Next-Gen Space Technologies
August 23, 2011Space agency plans to build an optical communications system, an atomic clock, and a solar sail as part of its Technology Demonstration Missions.
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How To Install Java Runtime Environment In Windows
August 23, 2011Here's a quick guide to installing the Java Runtime Environment, a must-have for some Web-based services.
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IBM Develops Better Flood Prediction System
August 23, 2011Ready for flood modeling as a service? Check out how IBM and researchers at the University of Texas at Austin are trying to give earlier flood...
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Navy To Allow Use Of iPhones, iPads, Androids
August 23, 2011iPhones, iPads, Android-based devices, and BlackBerry tablets soon will be approved for use on the Navy's unclassified network.
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5 Key Facts On Facebook Privacy Revamp
August 23, 2011Facebook has once again tweaked its privacy options, giving users more control. Here are the most important changes to understand.
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Doctor Groups Seek Changes To CMS Disclcosure Rule
August 23, 2011Proposed rule on the use of Medicare claims data to measure clinicians' performance would burden doctors and healthcare IT staff, the AMA and...
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How To Update OS X Lion To 10.7.1
August 23, 2011Already switched to OS X Lion? Here's how to get the latest update.
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Lock Your iPad, iPod Touch, Or iPhone
August 23, 2011Keep your device private. Lock your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch with a four-digit passcode.
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