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Hello net neutrality, goodbye Internet

As the old adage goes, "Be careful what you wish for — you might get it, and wish you hadn't." Proponents of net neutrality might want to keep that in mind now that net neutrality regulations from either the FCC, Congress or both are a virtual certainty.

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FCC on Apple, DOJ on Google -- the Feds Tackle Tech

Watch out, libertarian techies -- big government has upped its ante in a number of tech issues dominating headlines. In the near future we could see the Feds impact the future of unfettered Internet access, electronic books, and Apple policy for how its products are used.

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Security & Data Privacy Compliance Guide

In today’s digital environment, it’s easier and more convenient than ever to share, access, and store data. Many organizations depend on technologies that make the data easily accessible and communicated to colleagues, partners, and clients in order to go about their daily business.

| Opinion | Security | 09/14/09 at 10:42 am |


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U.S. Expands H-1B Fraud Case Against N.J. Firm

The U.S. government has filed a new, expanded indictment against a New Jersey IT services firm that prosecutors say fraudulently used H-1B visas to reap millions of dollars from reduced employee wages.

| News | Government | 09/08/09 at 8:42 am |


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Food Safety & the Electronics Supply Chain

Vice President Biden spoke at a White House ceremony recently introducing a new approach to regulating the food supply chain. In order to ensure foods are delivered safely to Americans, the administration is pushing for a broad set of supply chain controls that will increase visibility of foodstuffs all the way from farm to shelf.



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