Saturday, January 15, 2011

IT News HeadLines (IT World Canada) 15/01/2011



New Cassandra DB packs two billion columns in one row
Apache says its just-released Cassandra 0.7 comes is useful for big data cloud computing projects and large-scale Web applications
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Website attacks raise questions about African data security
Hackers are increasingly hitting local government websites
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SocialMiner is a ‘Web 2.0 cockpit’: Cisco
Cisco Systems showed off the first customer test case using the now generally available social media monitoring and collaboration tool. But an IDC Canada analyst warns it may not be scalable to large enterprises that also have the challenge of integrating tools with existing systems
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Companies competing for IT talent
Increased workload, new applications and organizational growth are driving demand for skilled IT workers. Find out what skills are in demand
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Three fired for accessing EHRs of Tucson victims
However, private records of the shooting victims were not released publicly, the hospital says
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Cisco brings Compact line out of the closet
The network equipment maker is now ready to tout a line of switches for retail stores and offices aimed at saving cabling costs
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Ovum: Efficiency will drive gov't outsourcing, cloud use
Public sector will prefer to outsource non-core functions
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Intel, Nvidia sign US$1.5 billion licensing deal
In the agreement, the two companies will resolve ongoing patent litigation. Intel will begin making payments to Nvidia this month, with $300 million due next week
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What BlackBerry admins should know about PlayBook
RIM finally let media, analysts and developers get their hand on its much-hyped Playbook tablet. Find out what IT shops need to know about the device
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Apple redesigns antenna in Verizon iPhone
The iPhone antennae are in a different location from the original iPhone. The new antenna layout includes four band slits on the left and right sides
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Black Duck buys Olliance, inherits consulting service
The open source management tools provider can now offer consulting services to enterprises looking to manage open source development. The wrong approach to open source that many enterprises take
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SLIDESHOW: The five biggest stories from CES
While this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was certainly dominated by tablet announcements, other interesting products were also launched at the event. Find out what made top five
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McAfee launches an enterprise app store
It's designed to help organizations select which applications will be available for workers on their smart phones and tablets. They can also restrict or deny access to certain applications like games
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Canada needs a CIO to boost innovation, author says
But not the CIO you think, says John Kao, a San Francisco-based author and consultant who advises governments around the world on innovation. The global consultant wants Canada to create a chief innovator post
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CWC THIS WEEK: Gaga for gadgets
VIDEO Ortsbo demoes an instant messaging translation engine, we announce a new mobility conference and Lady Gaga premieres Polaroid product at CES
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Microsoft fights Apple trademark on 'App Store'
Microsoft is asking the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to deny Apple a trademark on the name "App Store," saying the term is generic and competitors should be able to use it
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The Fortune 500's disappearing CIOs
Several Fortune 500 companies are eliminating their corporate CIO positions. They plan to move IT into the business units, on the theory that an IT staff that isn't distracted by corporate initiatives can provide better support
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Big day out for CIOs
Today's CIOs are busier than ever, but business strategist Donna Sturgess says a day off from the office for an "immersion" will refresh their view of the organisation
Read More ...

New Cassandra DB packs two billion columns in one row
Apache says its just-released Cassandra 0.7 comes is useful for big data cloud computing projects and large-scale Web applications
Read More ...

Website attacks raise questions about African data security
Hackers are increasingly hitting local government websites
Read More ...

SocialMiner is a ‘Web 2.0 cockpit’: Cisco
Cisco Systems showed off the first customer test case using the now generally available social media monitoring and collaboration tool. But an IDC Canada analyst warns it may not be scalable to large enterprises that also have the challenge of integrating tools with existing systems
Read More ...

Companies competing for IT talent
Increased workload, new applications and organizational growth are driving demand for skilled IT workers. Find out what skills are in demand
Read More ...

Three fired for accessing EHRs of Tucson victims
However, private records of the shooting victims were not released publicly, the hospital says
Read More ...

Cisco brings Compact line out of the closet
The network equipment maker is now ready to tout a line of switches for retail stores and offices aimed at saving cabling costs
Read More ...

Ovum: Efficiency will drive gov't outsourcing, cloud use
Public sector will prefer to outsource non-core functions
Read More ...

Intel, Nvidia sign US$1.5 billion licensing deal
In the agreement, the two companies will resolve ongoing patent litigation. Intel will begin making payments to Nvidia this month, with $300 million due next week
Read More ...

What BlackBerry admins should know about PlayBook
RIM finally let media, analysts and developers get their hand on its much-hyped Playbook tablet. Find out what IT shops need to know about the device
Read More ...

Apple redesigns antenna in Verizon iPhone
The iPhone antennae are in a different location from the original iPhone. The new antenna layout includes four band slits on the left and right sides
Read More ...

Black Duck buys Olliance, inherits consulting service
The open source management tools provider can now offer consulting services to enterprises looking to manage open source development. The wrong approach to open source that many enterprises take
Read More ...

SLIDESHOW: The five biggest stories from CES
While this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was certainly dominated by tablet announcements, other interesting products were also launched at the event. Find out what made top five
Read More ...

McAfee launches an enterprise app store
It's designed to help organizations select which applications will be available for workers on their smart phones and tablets. They can also restrict or deny access to certain applications like games
Read More ...

Canada needs a CIO to boost innovation, author says
But not the CIO you think, says John Kao, a San Francisco-based author and consultant who advises governments around the world on innovation. The global consultant wants Canada to create a chief innovator post
Read More ...

CWC THIS WEEK: Gaga for gadgets
VIDEO Ortsbo demoes an instant messaging translation engine, we announce a new mobility conference and Lady Gaga premieres Polaroid product at CES
Read More ...

Microsoft fights Apple trademark on 'App Store'
Microsoft is asking the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to deny Apple a trademark on the name "App Store," saying the term is generic and competitors should be able to use it
Read More ...

The Fortune 500's disappearing CIOs
Several Fortune 500 companies are eliminating their corporate CIO positions. They plan to move IT into the business units, on the theory that an IT staff that isn't distracted by corporate initiatives can provide better support
Read More ...

Big day out for CIOs
Today's CIOs are busier than ever, but business strategist Donna Sturgess says a day off from the office for an "immersion" will refresh their view of the organisation
Read More ...

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