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Cloud Computing Adopters Satisfied with Benefits: Survey
Experienced cloud adopters see public cloud solutions as a significant improvement from their traditional on-premises counterparts, and cite the cloud’s positive and strategic impact on their business and IT organization, according to a survey commissioned by cloud solution provider Appirio. More than 60 percent of cloud adopters surveyed said cloud solutions are better than on-premises…
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Panda Security Releases Cloud Antivirus Version 1.3
Cloud security specialist Panda Security announced the launch of Panda Cloud Antivirus version 1.3, the latest in its anti-malware service for home computer users. The release features a new security safeguard against malicious Websites, as well as improvements to the user experience, in both the Free and Pro Editions. Users of both Cloud Antivirus products…
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WiFi Alliance Unveils Wi-Fi Direct Certification
The WiFi Alliance, a trade association that promotes Wireless LAN technology and certifies products if they conform to certain standards of interoperability, announced that it has begun certifying products capable of making device-to-device connections, designating those products WiFi Certified WiFi Direct. WiFi Direct devices directly connect with other devices for applications such as content sharing,…
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Facebook Pledges to Fix Privacy Problem
(Reuters) – Facebook users are inadvertently providing access to their names and in some cases even their friend’s names to advertising and Internet tracking companies, through some popular applications, the Wall Street Journal said. According to the Journal’s investigation, the issue affects tens of millions of Facebook app users, including people who set their profiles…
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Spiceworks Updates Free IT Management Application
IT management specialist Spiceworks, Inc. announced the availability of the fifth generation of its free social IT management software application, with new features including the ability to monitor and manage applications, devices and cloud services based on the people who use them within the organization; advanced network configuration management capabilities; and a centralized help desk…
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Hacker Attacks Rise Among Business, McAfee Reports
Security specialist McAfee released research finding mid-sized organizations have seen increased attacks on their networks and systems since last year. According to the McAfee report The Security Paradox, more than half of midsize companies surveyed globally have seen more security incidents in the past year, 40 percent have had data breaches and 75 percent believe…