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Is it too late to save RIM?

Thorsten Heins poses for a portrait at RIM headquarters in Waterloo. REUTERS/Geoff Robins

New Research In Motion CEO Thorsten Heins has a small window of opportunity to resuscitate the long-stumbling smartphone maker.

Hadoop wins over enterprise IT, spurs talent crunch

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Hadoop is coming out of the shadows and into production in enterprise IT shops. But the relative newness of the open-source platform and a shortage of experienced Hadoop talent pose hurdles that enterprise IT teams need to address as they advance deeper into the world of Hadoop.

Microsoft India store hacked, user database exposed
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 5:39 am
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Microsoft is investigating a "limited compromise" of the company's online store in India, the company said Monday.
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Apple files complaint against Motorola in the US to prevent iPhone 4S litigation
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 1:28 am
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Apple has asked a federal court in California for an order enjoining Motorola Mobility from suing the company in other courts for patent infringement in connection with its use of chips from Qualcomm in its products.
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Google Wallet suspends prepaid credit card functions
- Posted Feb 12, 2012 - 1:33 pm
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Google has suspended prepaid capabilities on credit cards linked to its mobile wallet after a security flaw was exposed.
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Online dating sites: Looking for love, finding violations of privacy
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 - 4:47 pm
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If any category of social networking site should have decent privacy it would be online dating sites. Who wants the world to know the details of what we look for in a mate (though Julian Assange's leaked out). Unfortunately, privacy isn't on the agenda at most dating sites.
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FCC map: Large areas not covered by mobile broadband
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 - 2:56 pm
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Large portions of the western half of the U.S. do not have access to 3G or faster mobile broadband service, according to a new map released by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
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Pickpocketing Google Wallet on Android phones
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 - 10:42 am
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Simple, non-tech hack opens Google Wallet giving full access to phone funds.
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Will Google or Facebook buy LinkedIn?
- Posted Feb 10, 2012 - 3:31 pm
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LinkedIn reported a 30% increase in fourth-quarter profits, but the social network site's success and small size make it an attractive takeover candidate.
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How to kill Web trackers dead
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 - 10:55 am
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Abine's DoNotTrackPlus browser plug-in stops trackers in their tracks -- and it's free. My new Web mantra: Don't track me, bro.
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New York attorney general settles case against Intel
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 - 5:00 pm
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The New York Attorney General settled an antitrust case it brought against Intel in 2009, the chip maker announced on Thursday.
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Microsoft details Windows 8 for ARM devices
- Posted Feb 9, 2012 - 4:13 pm
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Microsoft has released technical design details about the new version of Windows for devices that use ARM chips, outlining in a lengthy blog post different ways in which this OS, called WOA and still in the works, will be alike and different from existing versions of Windows.
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Tech Business Today

by Chris Nerney

IPOs destined for the clouds

Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 06:16 pm

While the focus last year was on social media IPOs, this year could be all about cloud-based companies going public.
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ITworld.TV

by Keith Shaw

1984 video on microprocessors shows early mobile phones in action

Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 05:15 pm

The AT&T Tech Archives are the gift that keeps on giving. After last week's video showcasing the Infoquest center, the team over there are adding new videos based on those shown at the exhibit.
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Mobilize!

by Kevin Purdy

Sprint dares to break with the two-year upgrade pack

Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 05:09 pm

One carrier is willing to step outside the two-year mindset and give phone droppers and eager upgraders something sweeter than a kick in the wallet
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CoreIT

by Kevin Fogarty

Anonymous took down CIA.gov Friday, then didn't, then did, then did it again today

Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 12:47 pm

Anonymous first took credit for the DDOS attack that downed CIA.gov Friday, then said it was just reporting the outage, before discovering it had, actually, been behind the attack. CIA.gov is down again today, though it would be wise to wait to give credit this time.
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Open for Discussion

by Brian Proffitt

Move to mobile will bring big changes for Linux

Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 12:12 pm

Linux is free, Linux is ubiquitous. What cxould that mean for distributions, interfaces, and the future of mobile platforms?
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by CIO Executive Council

Measure the success of your IT-business partnerships

Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 11:31 am

Members from the CIO Executive Council weigh in on whether attempts to partner with the business are making a difference. Add your opinion and advice.
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The TechnoFile

by Peter Smith

Is Google developing a Google TV+Music device?

Posted Feb 13, 2012 - 08:30 am

The latest juicy gossip out of the rumor factory has Google introducing a new consumer electronics device that will, at a minimum, help you stream music throughout your house. And depending on who you ask, it may be capable of doing much more.
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Thank You For Not Sharing

by Dan Tynan

Will Do Not Track kill the 'free' Internet?

Posted Feb 12, 2012 - 12:42 pm

Some folks say Do Not Track will kill off Internet advertising and cause some Web sites to die off or be forced to charge for content. I'm not buying it.
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Data Center Diaries

by Beth Bacheldor

Bangalore gets a data center with screaming capacity and tight security

Posted Feb 09, 2012 - 04:59 pm

This data city is a mega data center.
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Your IT Career

by Eric Bloom

5 great jobs and 6 great company startup ideas for people with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) skills

Posted Feb 07, 2012 - 06:09 pm

There are some technical specialties that not only provide great employment opportunities, but also create the possibility of using them to start your own business. The Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of these skill sets.
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