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  • Microsoft Launches ‘Building Windows 8’ Blog

    Microsoft’s ramp-up to Windows 8 is beginning in earnest. In the quarters leading to the release of Windows 7, Microsoft devoted reams of digital ink to discussing not only the features, but also the development philosophy undergirding the operating system. Whether or not that contributed in any meaningful way to Windows 7’s eventual success (pent-up…

  • Virtualization ‘Crawl and Stall’ Gets a Fix From Astute

    Astute Networks, which specializes in NAND flash-based appliances for virtualized infrastructures, Aug. 15 introduced a network performance accelerator specifically for VMware environments designed to clear out workloads faster via more efficient use of resources. Astute ViSX G3’s first job is to enable efficient adoption of server and desktop virtualization within a network. But it also…

  • ViewSonic Offers Dual OS Intel Atom Processor-Based Tablet

    ViewSonic announced its latest 10.1-inch Windows and Google Android dual OS tablet—the ViewPad 10pro, which is powered by the 1.5GHz Z670 Intel Atom processor. Designed specifically for tablets, this new CPU minimizes power consumption, while enabling smaller and thinner product designs. Users of the ViewPad 10pro, which  boasts a 1,024-by-600 capacitive multitouch panel, can employ…

  • 10 Reasons Why Smartphones Are Better Than Tablets

    10 Reasons Smartphones Are Better Than Tablets 1. Ultimate MobilityTablets and smartphones both offer mobility. However, smartphones deliver even more mobility, making them an ideal option for road warriors and others who spend time away from home. No Title 2. No OS AdvantageOne of the key reasons many people opt for tablets over lightweight computers…

  • IT Skills, Pay Premiums Decline in Value: Report

    The average market value for 265 noncertified skills dipped slightly (-0.2 percent) from April to June following consistent gains in the previous five calendar quarters, while pay premiums for 237 IT certifications continued their abysmal performance for the 18th time in the last 19 quarters, posting an overall loss in market value of nearly 2…

  • Hackers Taking Aim at Bigger Targets

    Cyber-attacks have dominated headlines this summer as government agencies, large organizations and small businesses have been hit by malware, distributed-denial-of-service attacks and network intrusions. On the personal front, individuals’ email and social networking accounts have been hijacked. Most cyber-attackers are motivated by money, whether it’s by looting bank accounts or selling stolen information to other…

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