computer system news from FierceCIO
NewsWhy can't I choose my office computer?
At home, you've got the best new tech that discounts can buy. You are plugged in and flying high. At work, it's a different story. Your boss hasn't refreshed your computer system in three years. Your Read more...
Is your office printer secure?
There's a firewall around your computer system. You've spent half your budget on security tools. Your workers are trained to help prevent security lapses. But you forgot one big thing: The office Read more...
Ex-Goldman Sachs exec arrested for stealing code
A former Goldman Sachs executive dipped into the company's data base and allegedly stole quite a few secrets. He allegedly took propriety computer programs that the financial giant uses to make rapid Read more...
Foreign entity hacks Obama, McCain computers
Newsweek reports that the computer systems of both the Barack Obama and John McCain presidential campaigns were victims of sophisticated cyber attacks this past summer. The attacks prompted an FBI Read more...
IBM may bolt groups that set tech standards
IBM sent signals this week that it may withdraw from organizations that set technical standards if they don't have policies for "quality and openness" in reviewing specifications for software and Read more...
Computers snarl U.S. air traffic
In a software nightmare this week, a breakdown in the Federal Aviation Administration's system for processing flight plans caused massive airline delays. The FAA said a software problem caused the Read more...
Spam is everywhere--even on your cell phone
Spam is everywhere--even on your cell phone You thought you had wrestled spam to the ground, and maybe you have on your computer system. But now comes a new trend reported by the New York Times that Read more...
Employers looking for the ROI
It may be hard to believe, but despite the virtual world that we live in, the CIO's job is not always protected. There is plenty of unemployment in the IT industry, despite the continued growth in Read more...
Data thieves hit universitiesA university in Idaho and a college in Arizona are busy doing what they can to quell students' and staffers' fears about personal data gone missing. The University of Idaho reported that three Read more... Editor's Corner
Apple's still fighting for the enterprise market
The very first computer system I worked on was called a varityper and it was the epitome of clunkiness. My first 'true' PC was an Read more... | Press ReleasesNew Survey Finds Consumers Are Cautious About Being Online But Need More Vigilance When Protecting PrivacyAnonymizer, Inc. Releases Infographic Illustrating the Dangers of Online Privacy BreachesSAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Online consumers are increasingly savvy about being online, but many Read more >> USRobotics Enters Tablet Accessory Category with Five New ProductsIncludes Tablet/Netbook Adjustable Stand, Slim Tablet Stand, Charging Stand for iPad/iPhone and Two Wireless Bluetooth Keyboards to Maximize Tablet Use CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- USRobotics, a Read more >> Cost Savings of Data Performance SoftwareBURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In running a computer system, the last thing you want is to spend extra money and time to keep it up and running. Without the right tools though, that is what will Read more >> Pixels. Performance. Power. AMD, Inc. Lists the Top 5 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a New Laptop for Back-To-School SAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Laptops are becoming a necessity at work, in the classroom, and for entertainment at home for people of all ages. With their popularity, there is an overwhelming list Read more >> Stability of Performance across Your NetworkBURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stability is a sought-after quality in just about anything. In a marriage, a career, or even something as simple as the running of a piece of machinery—one is going Read more >> |
