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Between The Lines Columnist Apple Wins, But Android Game Not Over
By Thomas Claburn
Samsung lost an important legal round to Apple. But looking ahead, Google has Android patent weapons of its own.

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iPhone 5's 'One More Thing': NFC?

VMware Focuses On Private Cloud, Dumps Unpopular Pricing
On day one of VMworld, VMware launches vCloud Suite for managing private cloud environments, backs OpenStack, and ditches vRAm-based pricing.

IBM Launches New Mainframe For Big Data Analytics
IBM's zEnterprise EC12 offers direct links to the company's Netezza analytics appliance, which can support scenarios like real-time fraud detection.

Java Zero-Day Attack Could Hit Enterprises Hard
In-the-wild exploit targets unpatched Java 7 vulnerability affecting Windows, OS X, and Linux. Security experts advise disabling Java in browsers.

Oracle Real-Time Advance Taps Compressed Data
Oracle GoldenGate 11g R2 upgrade handles Oracle Database tables previously untouched by change data capture.

Wireless LAN's New Standard, 802.11ac: Prep Time
First products appearing based on wireless LAN standard that delivers 1.3 Gbps, and up to 7 Gbps in some cases. Start planning now.

Android Smartphones to Power NASA Satellites
NASA plans to use Nexus Android smartphones as the on-board computers on tiny, low-cost satellites.

Seeking Top 10 Social Business Leaders
InformationWeek's The BrainYard seeks your help to identify CIOs and business leaders who are making the best use of social business strategies.

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"Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together." ~ Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

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Back to Basics: Fundamentals of Test Data Management
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Security and Privacy in the Age of Mobility
InformationWeek 2013 Big Data Survey

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9 Vital Questions On Moving Apps To the Cloud
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Windows 8 Vs. Windows RT: 8 Key Differences
With the introduction of Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft splits its flagship OS into two distinct flavors. Examine the most important contrasts.

Microsoft SkyDrive Vs. Dropbox, Google: Hands-On
How does Microsoft's improved cloud filesharing and storage service stack up against the biggest names on the market? Consider a Dropbox fan's experience.

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.

Are You Part Of The 1%?
That's how many U.S. Internet users are IPv6-capable. However, World IPv6 Launch showed new signs of movement. Are things finally poised to change for the 99%?

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.

 


SLIDESHOWS
Team Oracle Points New Tech At America's Cup
Fueled by advances in boat design and all the data expertise you'd expect in an Oracle-sponsored project, Team USA looks to gain a high-tech advantage as it defends its America's Cup championship.   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
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InformationWeek 2013 Big Data Survey
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