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Streaming the Desktop
Application streaming can create a virtualized desktop that is centrally manageable, yet it offers the speed of local execution.

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EU seeks to limit data retention rules to one year
European Parliament wants telcos and ISPs to hold data for one year
Opera patches two browser security flaws
It has released an upgrade that addresses the vulnerabilities


Library of Congress plans world digital library
The effort is being kicked off with a $3M donation from Google
SenSage, EMC offer security monitoring bundle
SenSage Compliance Bundle ships in three scalable configurations


Cancer center follows optical wireless plan
It's using the technology to link buildings in New York, cites performance and cost
AirMagnet's WLAN analyzer goes remote
Laptop Analyzer 6.0 allows remote scanning over any LAN or Internet connection and can run on a Centrino-equipped laptop without a separate Wi-Fi card.


Microsoft snags Cray's chief scientist
The move indicates Microsoft's keen interest in high-performance computing
Samsung may face probe over Apple memory deal
It reportedly sold NAND flash memory at below-market prices


Cancer center follows optical wireless plan
It's using the technology to link buildings in New York, cites performance and cost
Converged network gives Canadian ski resort a lift
The IP-based technology has lowered costs, increased functionality


Opera patches two browser security flaws
It has released an upgrade that addresses the vulnerabilities
Microsoft making RSS a two-way street
It’s devising extensions that could be used to synchronize data across different apps


Well, it SEEMED like a good idea
November 23,2005
Pilot fish has been keeping this school's IT infrastructure limping along until some major improvements can be made. And finally, after several years, it looks like that's going to happen. Read on...





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Latest Headlines
Forget the malls; Online retailers await 'Cyber Monday'
Retailers are expected to launch major sales and discounts to drive traffic
Dutch firm looks to rid Net of suffixes
What's a Web site without the .com, .org or .net?
Microsoft snags Cray's chief scientist
The move indicates Microsoft's keen interest in high-performance computing
Q&A;: Vint Cerf on Google's challenges, aspirations
He also explained why 'mashups' are a good thing
Software group seeks role in Microsoft case
Free Software Foundation Europe asks to intervene in European antitrust appeal
EU seeks to limit data retention rules to one year
European Parliament wants telcos and ISPs to hold data for one year
Difficult crossings: Windows-to-Linux migration barriers
Very few users have switched from Windows to Linux, or vice versa
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This week, find out why global CIOs may have the toughest job in IT as they juggle constant travel, shuttle diplomacy and cultural diversity. Also, find why some IT users believe supercomputers may soon see wider adoption. And find out what CA users had to say about the company's new security management tools.

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Email security has become a top priority for large companies, government agencies, and other large organizations. As email attacks become more sophisticated, vendors are fighting back with cryptography, rules-based email filtering and 'reputation' databases, while IT managers implement strategies to manage network defenses and improve employee awareness of the threat. The bulletin looks at these issues and delves into specific concerns, ranging from corporate liability to targeted attacks.
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