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Microsoft says makers of more than half of all Android devices are now its licensees | Network World

Microsoft has signed a patent agreement with Taiwan's Compal Electronics that provides coverage under its patent portfolio for Compal's tablets, mobile phones, e-readers and other consumer devices running Android or the Chrome platform, the company said Sunday.

How to Manage Surveillance Video | Network World

Video management software (VMS) allows you to record and view live video from multiple surveillance cameras--either IP-based or analog cameras with an encoder--monitor alarms, control cameras and retrieve recordings from an archive. Because they are IP-based, VMS systems are more expandable and flexible than DVR-based systems, and employees can control the software from anywhere on the network. Surveillance and security teams can use the software for live monitoring, as well as investigative and forensic p

OS shoot-out: Windows vs. Mac OS X vs. Linux | Network World

2008 saw Windows' market share drop to less than 90 percent. Should you switch to Mac or Linux, too?

Mind Maps Fuel Productivity | Network World

When an Anthrax scare hit the Department of Human Services in Virginia's Arlington County in 2002, Christopher David, then the county's chief technology officer, sprang into action. "I knew there was a person who could help us [respond]," he says. "But I didn't remember his name or how to contact him." Rather than waste precious time searching through hundreds of documents housed on his desktop or in file cabinets, David opened his mind mapping application from PersonalBrain, entered a few keywords and, wi

Apple takes holiday customer satisfaction honors | Network World

Consumers were happier with their online shopping experience at Apple's site this holiday season than at any other computer or electronics maker, a customer satisfaction measurement company said.

Mobile providers form new digital wallet venture | Network World

Three of the four largest mobile phone carriers in the U.S. have formed a joint venture to turn phones into digital wallets, allowing subscribers to pay for groceries and other retail items using their phones, instead of credit cards or other methods.

Microsoft on Lync launch: The PBX era is over | Network World

Microsoft says its renamed unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) platform  – Lync – is ready to replace corporate PBXs, generating savings by centralizing call control and other phone features to reduce the number of devices that need to be maintained.

Microsoft’s Lync fills gaps in VoIP | Network World

Despite the name change and hype around its dramatic release candidate and RTM version, the net significance of Microsoft's Lync 2010 release is that it brings the company's unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) platform up to par in some areas with competitors – though it doesn't slingshot past them, experts say.

Indian regulator recommends mobile licenses cancellation | Network World

India's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended to the government that about 62 licenses for 2G services should be cancelled, as the companies involved met their service rollout obligations only partially or not at all in some service areas, according to media reports late Thursday.

Ballmer in 2010: Should He Stay or Should He Go Now? | Network World

Will 2010 be the year the Ballmer era ends at Microsoft?

Tap the Social Media Stream for Competitors’ Secrets | Network World

Ten years ago, Logicalis, a systems integrator, would have needed a wiretap to overhear the grumblings of a competitor's dissatisfied customer or prospect. But when a Logicalis sales representative stumbled across a LinkedIn status update revealing an individual's frustration with a rival company's cloud service, he knew just what to do.

Robots v. humans: Real steel or dumb metal? | Network World

Right from the start let's agree that the argument of humans or robots is getting close to being a dead heat in some areas. With advances in artificial intelligence and complex software, many robots are close to performing some duties better than their human counterparts.

Ubuntu to feature command line shortcuts | Network World

Canonical will outfit the next release of its Ubuntu Linux OS with a new type of interface that will allows desktop users to execute functions for any program through a command line interface, or by voice command.

6 sets of useful Apple iPad resources | Network World

Apple says it sold more than 3 million iPad tablet computers during the first quarter they were on the market and nearly 5 million in the quarter ended Sept. 25. One analyst expects Apple, which only rolled out the iPad this past spring, to sell 45 million of the tablets next year. You may or may not be among the growing legion of iPad owners, but here’s a collection of resources from Network World and its sister publications from the past few months that should be of use whether you own an iPad or have

Microsoft and Consumers: Friends or Foes? | Network World

Windows Mobile's failure to compete has put a spotlight Microsoft's struggles to win over consumers in general, whose Web-based needs and habits will soon spill over into the corporate world, say industry analysts.

Wireless bundle to bring contactless payments to mobile devices | Network World

Inside Contactless has announced a new packaging of its NFC silicon and firmware with a third-party security controller. The combination promises a complete system for secure mobile payments that can be easily integrated into a smartphone or tablet.

Five Things You Need to Know About Social Engineering | Network World

SOCIAL ENGINEERING IS GROWING UP. Social engineering, the act of tricking people into giving up sensitive information, is nothing new. Convicted hacker Kevin Mitnick made a name for himself by cold-calling staffers at major U.S. companies and talking them into giving him information. But today's criminals are having a heyday using e-mail and social networks. A well-written phishing message or virus-laden spam campaign is a cheap, effective way for criminals to get the data they need.

CRM on the Cheap: 5 Strategies That Really Work | Network World

Your company has acknowledged that the business needs a new CRM system. But the CFO is nervous about the costs, and starts to suggest strategies that could lower costs-or doom your project to fail . Now's the time to keep your eye on the business goals as you make choices. For instance, how important are your company's procurement issues versus project management? What are the policies and business process improvements that will fundamentally change the economics of your CRM system?

Six worst Internet routing attacks | Network World

Here's our list of the biggest security incidents involving the Internet's core routing protocol, the Border Gateway Protocol. Some of these incidents were attacks; others were accidental misconfigurations. But all of them disrupted traffic to Web sites or entire networks because of incorrect routing messages being propagated across the Internet through BGP.

Virtual SIM allows multiple connections on a mobile handset | Network World

Comviva Technologies, an Indian vendor of technology for value-added services, is targeting poor people in India, Africa and other developing markets with its "Virtual SIM" technology that allows users to connect to their mobile service using a shared or borrowed handset.

How to reduce WAN costs | Network World

There are basically two ways to cut WAN costs: reduce the amount of bandwidth used or find somebody who sells cheaper bandwidth.

LCD, e-ink challenger Mirasol will be on devices in months | Network World

Most tablets and e-readers today use LCD or e-ink technology, but a new challenger that promises sharp color and reduced screen power consumption could be used in devices in a matter of months.

5 Fixes for iTunes’ Famous Flaws | Network World

Apple's iTunes has it's flaws and isn't nearly as flexible as it should be. There are ways to fix some of the flaws via free or low-cost add-ons, here are five of the best options.

New high-speed I/O interface debuts at CES | Network World

The war is over and USB has won ... or has it? At CES this week a new wireless SATA interface will try to dethrone SuperSpeed USB by offering speeds of up to 6Gbps vs. USB 3.0's max of 5Gbps.

Telenor introduces mobile services in India | Network World

Norwegian telecom operator, Telenor, rolled out Thursday mobile services in the very competitive Indian mobile market, starting with seven telecom circles, or service areas.

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