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Dropbox's Secure New Rival | Security Skills Shortage Or Training Failure?

Dropbox's Secure New Rival | Security Skills Shortage Or Training Failure?
August 21, 2012
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Between The Lines Columnist Security Skills Shortage, Or Training Failure?
By Mathew J. Schwartz
Most IT security groups are short-handed and can't find good people to hire, research says. But the real issue may be failure to invest in training new and current personnel.

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SpiderOak Encrypted Cloud Storage: Dropbox Alternative
Enterprise online storage can be secure and private, CEO Ethan Oberman insists. Defense Dept. is an early customer.

Intel's Plan To Make Laptops Sexy Again: Ultrabooks
Intel's ultrabook initiative has reinvigorated mobile PC design. But will ultrabooks steal some momentum from tablets, or are they too little, too late?

Microsoft Outlines Windows 8 Upgrade Discount
Some Windows 7 PC buyers can now register to purchase Windows 8 Pro upgrade at a big price cut.

Dell Expands Virtualization, Storage, Management Tool Lineup
Dell's focus on software and services continues; new offerings target cloud implementation and BYOD chores, simplify desktop virtualization rollouts.

Crisis Financial Malware Spreads Via Virtual Machines
Malicious code, disguised as a VeriSign-approved Adobe Flash installer, affects Macs, Windows PCs, and Windows Mobile devices.

DARPA Demos Inexpensive, Moldable Robots
Defense agency teams with Harvard on low-cost, silicone-based robots that can self-camouflage and navigate tough, narrow terrain.

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• DARPA Demos Inexpensive, Moldable Robots
• Buyer's Guide: Cloud Storage, Backup and Synchronization
• Enterprise Solutions for a World on the Move
• Samsung Gets In Last Word Against Apple
• Security and Privacy in the Age of Mobility
• InformationWeek 2013 Big Data Survey

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Samsung Gets In Last Word Against Apple
Despite Apple's expert witness barrage and time constraints, Samsung's Tim Williams manages to breathe new life into its case.

Motorola Mobility Hits Apple With Another Patent Claim
The smartphone patent wars show no sign of settling down.

Apple Suggests iMessage As SMS Bug Work-Around
Rather than fixing a security problem discovered last week, Apple tells users concerned with SMS spoofing to use its iMessage product instead of text messages.

Windows 8 RTM Free For 90 Days
Developers and IT pros can now get their hands on an evaluation version of Microsoft's new operating system.

Apple iPhone 5 Vs. Samsung Galaxy S III: What We Know
How will Apple's new iPhone stack up to Samsung's premier smartphone? Here's a look at some key considerations.

 


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Enterprise Social Networks: Must-Have Features Guide
Confused by the bevy of vendors promising enterprise social nirvana? Tour the core capabilities that you need when implementing social-focused tools in the workplace.   View Now

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Jelly Bean Demo On The Samsung Galaxy Nexus
BYTE reviewed Jelly Bean on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. We found that it operated faster and smoother than the previous operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich.   Watch

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Security and Privacy in the Age of Mobility
We'll explore the mobile threat landscape, offer prescriptive guidance on mobile security, and discuss how IBM securely enables mobile technologies to expand employee productivity. It happens Wednesday, August 29, 2012. More Information & Registration

 


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InformationWeek 2013 Big Data Survey
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