Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Steve Ballmer's Departure From Microsoft Isn't News, But Timing Is

NSA Revelations Prompt Tech Industry to Call for Privacy Safeguards

Report: NSA Broke Into UN Video Teleconferencing System

CIO Insider
August 27, 2013
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Steve Ballmer's Departure From Microsoft Isn't News, But Timing Is

Microsoft observers knew CEO Steve Ballmer was due to step down soon, but announcing his impending retirement weeks after an executive reorganization seems odd. With that in mind, CIO.com contributor Jonathan Hassell examines the triumphs and missteps of Ballmer's 13-year tenure in Microsoft's corner office.

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Issue highlights

1. NSA Revelations Prompt Tech Industry to Call for Privacy Safeguards

2. Report: NSA Broke Into UN Video Teleconferencing System

3. Red Hat Unveils New Offerings, Cloud Certification at VMworld

4. Data Security Lagging at Midmarket Industrial Firms

5. 6 Meeting Avatars and Apps That Will Simplify Your Day

6. Nokia Lumia 1020 Ads Blur Line Between Marketing and Editorial in Sports Illustrated

7. SSDs Still Maturing, New Memory Tech Still 10 Years Away

8. 3 (Free) Must-Have Android and iOS Apps You've Never Heard Of

9. How to Tell if Your PC is Infected with 'YellowMoxie' Malware - Then Remove It

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CRM Best Practices

As we move further into an era when the manipulation and assessment of data and consumer information represents a primary competitive advantage, having a strategic plan for customer relationship management (CRM) is essential. Read Now

NSA Revelations Prompt Tech Industry to Call for Privacy Safeguards

Leading trade organizations representing tech firms call on White House to tighten privacy and transparency requirements associated with government's electronic surveillance programs. READ MORE

Report: NSA Broke Into UN Video Teleconferencing System

The agency reportedly cracked the system's encryption to snoop on internal UN communications READ MORE

Red Hat Unveils New Offerings, Cloud Certification at VMworld

he open source solutions provider is showing off demos of its forthcoming CloudForms 2.1 cloud management technology at VMworld in San Francisco. It also announced a new product that integrates Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server as well as a new training and certification program for OpenStack. READ MORE

Data Security Lagging at Midmarket Industrial Firms

Executives at midsized industrial firms believe their data is at little or no risk, even though they hold valuable intellectual property and business process data sought by criminals, according to consulting firm McGladrey. READ MORE

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Facebook says NO to HTML5 - Should you?

Are you considering HTML5 development? While it's ideal for some mobile apps, there are limitations and challenges that should be considered before committing. Watch this Webcast to hear how you can: - Overcome browser fragmentation issues - Keep development costs in check - Test for all target devices - Optimize performance across platforms View Now!

6 Meeting Avatars and Apps That Will Simplify Your Day

Does the technology that's supposed to make your life easier only make things more complicated? You're not alone. These six apps will juggle your schedule, check the weather and remember that it's your wife's birthday. READ MORE

Nokia Lumia 1020 Ads Blur Line Between Marketing and Editorial in Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated magazine ran a number of images taken with the AT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 smartphone in two of its August issues, followed by full-page Lumia ads. CIO.com's Al Sacco think SI should have been clearer about the line between ads and editorial content. Here's why. READ MORE

SSDs Still Maturing, New Memory Tech Still 10 Years Away

Solid-state drive adoption will continue to grow and it will be more than 10 years before it is ultimately replaced by a new memory technology, experts said. READ MORE

3 (Free) Must-Have Android and iOS Apps You've Never Heard Of

It's easy for quality Android and iOS apps to slip under your radar. CIO.com blogger James A. Martin spotlights free mobile apps that let you make your own postcards, get rid of all the loyalty cards on your keychain and dial directly into a person's mobile voicemail. READ MORE

How to Tell if Your PC is Infected with 'YellowMoxie' Malware - Then Remove It

The pesky "YellowMoxie" malware is making the rounds. If you see suspicious yellow links on webpages, you may be infected. CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder shares step-by-step instructions on how to remove YellowMoxie from your PC. READ MORE

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Be Ready for Big Data

Big Data Analytics has become synonymous with Hadoop. As with any new technology, there is many times a lack of expertise – and at a minimum a learning curve. Learn about the choices you have for implementing a Big Data environment. Metascale, a Big Data service provider, manages all of Sears Big Data processing along with other companies. View Now

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