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Ron Miller
Ron Miller   2/3/2012   24 comments
A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon it adds up to real money. -- Senator Everett Dirksen
Mary E. Shacklett
Organizations are gaining experience and confidence with cloud-based solutions. But are they getting the most out of their cloud investments? “Two or three years ago, we were hearing about data safety and overall control concerns, and companies were in the process of still determining what the cost benefits of cloud would be,” said Vijay Takanti, VP of security and collaboration solutions at Exostar , an aerospace industry cloud services provider. “Now there is a much higher knowledge level in the cloud, and most of these initial concerns, with the exception of security, have been resolved -- but there are still business processes that organizations are hesitant to put into the cloud. They are also not leveraging cloud to get the most out of the technology.”
Joe Stanganelli
About a month ago, a federal grand jury issued indictments against Megaupload Limited and seven of its principals on charges related to copyright infringement, racketeering, and money laundering. (See: Of SOPA, the DOJ, & Anonymous.) A couple of weeks later, law enforcement officials conducted a raid seizing the defendants' assets, copying files from Megaupload servers, and shutting down Megaupload.com and its affiliated sites.
John Myers
John Myers   2/1/2012   27 comments
So, you finely got your new smartphone. Shiny! (If you don’t get the reference to “shiny,” you’re not a Firefly fan, but I won’t hold that against you.) You waited patiently until your carrier offered just what you wanted -- with just the right features, at just the right price -- and your new phone discount was finally available again.
David Harley
David Harley   2/1/2012   17 comments
George Santayana said a great deal more than “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” but it’s probably the one quotation that nearly everyone in the security field will remember approximately verbatim.
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Clouds Aren't Just for Outsourcing
Mary E. Shacklett
Organizations are gaining experience and confidence with cloud-based solutions. But are they getting the most out of their cloud investments? “Two or three years ago, we were hearing about data safety and overall control concerns, and companies were in the process of still determining what the cost benefits of cloud would be,” said Vijay Takanti, VP of security and collaboration solutions at
Exostar , an aerospace industry cloud services provider. “Now there is a much higher knowledge level in the cloud, and most of these initial concerns, with the exception of security, have been resolved -- but there are still business processes that organizations are hesitant to put into the cloud. They are also not leveraging cloud to get the most out of the technology.”

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Clouds Aren't Just for Outsourcing
Mary E. Shacklett
Organizations are gaining experience and confidence with cloud-based solutions. But are they getting the most out of their cloud investments? “Two or three years ago, we were hearing about data safety and overall control concerns, and companies were in the process of still determining what the cost benefits of cloud would be,” said Vijay Takanti, VP of security and collaboration solutions at
Exostar , an aerospace industry cloud services provider. “Now there is a much higher knowledge level in the cloud, and most of these initial concerns, with the exception of security, have been resolved -- but there are still business processes that organizations are hesitant to put into the cloud. They are also not leveraging cloud to get the most out of the technology.”

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Timeline Means (Social) Business
Joanne Korman Goldman
Are you skittish about using Facebook’s Timeline because your yearbook picture was
inappropriate or growing up you looked like Urkel on Family Matters? Before you dismiss the new format, consider other ways to use Timeline, besides posting your past. In particular, you may find it helps your organization or group to implement social business objectives.

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'Androidophobia' Hits the Web Again
David Harley
George Santayana said a great deal more than “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” but it’s probably the one quotation that nearly everyone in the security field will remember approximately verbatim.

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Kim Davis
Neil Young Flies a Pirate Flag

2|3|12   |   2:56   |   8 comments


Neil Young has been flying the flag for music piracy, but he says there's a role for the music labels too. Everybody wins!
Wisdom of the Big Chair
Feds Provide Solution to Android's Security Problems

2|2|12   |   2:24   |   4 comments


Malware designed to infect Google Android smartphones has increased dramatically, and now the government is stepping in. The National Security Agency has developed SE Android, a system that tries to close up its security holes.
Mary E. Shacklett
DR Should Include User Empowerment

2|1|12   |   2:59   |   6 comments


Disaster recovery is about restoring service to users, but when restoration times are protracted, companies should empower users so they have maximum flexibility for dealing with their situations.
what.the.ferraro
Google+ Age Minimum Makes No Difference

1|31|12   |   2:29   |   17 comments


If you're worried sick about 13-year-olds now being allowed on Google+… don't be. Here's why.
Reiter's Block
Twitter Caves to Censors but Isn't the Enemy

1|30|12   |   2:49   |   13 comments


The Internet erupted in rage when Twitter said it could block tweets on a country-by-country basis. But avoid knee jerk reactions!
Second Shooter
SOPA: Forget Technical, Think Constitutional

1|27|12   |   2:09   |   4 comments


We're getting wrapped around the wrong issues with SOPA. The problem isn't in how it's enforced. It's the fact that the basic concept is a violation of due process.
Reiter's Block
Forget Wristwatches as Internet Devices

1|26|12   |   3:09   |   16 comments


There's a resurgence of interest in using wristwatches as data devices. Forget it!
what.the.ferraro
Google Pushing Users Onto Google+

1|24|12   |   02:11   |   15 comments


Larry Page is "super excited" now that people are getting Google+ accounts whether they like it or not!
Second Shooter
Video In-Home & In-Roam

1|23|12   |   2:09   |   7 comments


The drive to stream TV directly to HD sets, to tablets, or to PCs in the home may create a broader demand for streaming, and this could create a major new source of traffic pressure on mobile networks, mobile pricing, and mobile service policies.
Wisdom of the Big Chair
Make Way for Wearable Devices

1|20|12   |   2:30   |   4 comments


As smartphones and tablets forge into the mainstream, vendors can begin work on the next big wave: wearable devices. Apple and Google are two of the heavyweights reportedly investing time, effort, and money here. This broad category spans the range from devices that can be worn like watches to computers integrated with people's clothing.

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