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The danger of open-source

Using open-source code to help develop new software sounds like a great idea, but beware. If developers uses a piece of code that has been distributed under the GPL, for example, the entire piece Read more...

Issues to ponder in security outsourcing

If you've been hemming and hawing over a decision to outsource security to a partner, don't make the decision without checking out every potential nightmare scenario--and what your partner must Read more...

Editor's Corner


A week ago, I wrote about how some companies are taking a pretty shoddy approach when it comes to laying off employees. A UK company text messaged a sales woman, telling her Read more...

EU antitrust battle may delay Vista

Microsoft's continuing antitrust battle with the European Union could end up delaying or impacting the future of its newest operating system, Vista, which has great potential to become the next Read more...

Press Releases

Carousel Industries to Participate in Government Cloud Readiness Panel Hosted by Technology Association of Georgia

Philip Magnuszewski, Carousel's director of data center technologies, will discuss cloud preparedness, best practices and key technologiesATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Carousel Industries, a Read more >>

LexisNexis® Study Finds Fraud Rates and Data Breaches Could Increase for Retailers Next Year

Fraud Continues to Plague Retail Industry with more than $100 Billion in Losses over the Past Year NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For every $100 in fraudulent transactions, retailers incurred a “true” Read more >>

Beazley Identifies Top Misconceptions That Leave Small Businesses Vulnerable to Data Breaches

Company urges small businesses to educate themselves on the full ramifications of data breach attacksFARMINGTON, Conn., Aug. 17 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently released research reveals a high Read more >>

Independent Writers Find New Hope With Amazon.com's Book Publishing Plans

HOUSTON, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Slush Pile" just got an exciting makeover courtesy of the bookselling pioneer Amazon.com. The Seattle-based giant, which sells more books than any other Read more >>

Aurora Networks Sees Cable Opportunity to Capitalize on Emerging Trends

As a Cable-focused Equipment Vendor, Company Poised to Support Industry in Current Environment SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In an industry where new challenges and opportunities are rapidly Read more >>