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Blue Coat Systems to acquire security analytics firm Solera Networks

Blue Coat Systems, a provider of Web traffic filtering and business assurance products and services, plans to buy security analytics specialist Solera Networks, which uses data mining techniques to classify network traffic and detect potential security threats.

Salesforce.com aims its customer service, social monitoring apps at governments

Salesforce.com is hoping to set the standard for how government bodies deliver online services to citizens using mobile devices.

Samsung's Galaxy S4 infringes on 5 patents, Apple says

Samsung's Galaxy S4 infringes on 5 Apple patents, according to a court filing by Apple.

New Citadel malware variant targets Payza online payment platform

A new variant of the Citadel financial malware is targeting users of the Payza online payment platform by launching local in-browser attacks to steal their credentials, according to researchers from security firm Trusteer.

Chinese rival bolsters search engine against Baidu with Alibaba partnership

China's Baidu has long dominated the country's search market. But a local rival to the company is bolstering its own search services with the help of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group.

Apple to build Macs in low-tax Texas

Apple will build Macs in Texas using some parts made in the U.S., CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday, putting a little flesh on a pledge from last December.

Farewell Xbox 720, hello Xbox One. Microsoft reveals its next gen home entertainment console

Some thoughts about the presentation and about questions not yet answered, such as how Xbox One will impact used game sales and what the truth is about the rumored 'always connected' requirement.

Sony to stream PlayStation games to non-consoles as part of turnaround

Sony will leverage its streaming technology to bring PlayStation games to devices other than dedicated consoles as part of its ongoing turnaround, but said gaming profits will still suffer and lowered sales targets for its smartphones and cameras.

Jive's Producteev task management app now free for unlimited users

Jive Software has eliminated the limit on the number of people who can use its social task management application Producteev for free within a company.

Does Yahoo's 1TB of Flickr storage signal bigger cloud plans?

With Flickr now offering users 1TB of free photo storage, Yahoo may just be getting started when it comes to cloud storage.

The geek skills challenge: 10 talents worth mastering

From replacing a hard drive to picking a lock, these are the skills you need to earn the name 'geek'

Spotlight on cybersecurity

Cybersecurity events make splashy news headlines, with damages from data breaches running in the millions of dollars and the spectre of attacks on government agencies and critical infrastructure looming large. Here's what you need to know about cybersecurity and cyber threats.

True tech confessions II: sinners and winners

Recursive deletes, deep-sixing servers, bugs that become rewarding features -- let he who is without IT sin cast the first bits

Computing fossils: Old tech holding on for dear life

Some ancient technology is still useful -- and some just won't die.

12 effective habits of indispensable IT pros

Ditch the slackers, take on dirty work, do it with data -- here's how to get the inside track on a highly rewarding career in IT

10 must-have tools for cloud power users

For many of us, the cloud has changed the way we work and play. Thanks to well-known services like Gmail, Dropbox, Facebook and Instapaper, practically our whole lives -- photos, documents, contacts and more -- are online. So isn't it time to take control?

Six crucial tech companies you've never heard of

Behind the headlines, these firms help form the foundation of the IT industry.

Thunderbolt: Beyond USB and eSATA

Very quietly, there's been a war brewing in computer peripheral interfaces. Backed by Apple and Intel, Thunderbolt may end up surpassing both USB 3.0 and eSATA. Here's what you need to know about the new interface technology.

Running Windows on a Mac (Part 2): The good, the bad and the ugly

Tempted by the beautiful Mac hardware? Need or want to run Windows? This 3-part series is your ultimate guide to running Windows on a Mac.

Decoding compliance certification icons

What software developers need to know about product safety and other hardware compliance certifications.

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