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Everyone must work together for a better Internet
As officials prepare to gather for the ITU's big, global forum on the Internet, a plea for open minds, understanding and cooperation.
Supply chain 2013: Stop playing whack-a-mole with security threats
IT can never take all the risk out of a supply chain, but it can help organizations minimize their vulnerability in a world of new threats.
For credit card handlers, cloud computing guidelines just got clearer
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council has just issued guidance that anyone processing credit cards in the cloud will want to review.
A Declaration of the Interdependence of Cyberspace
On the anniversary of John Perry Barlow's issuing 'A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace,' a response and alternate call to action.
Google's antitrust settlement means few changes
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust settlement with Google will create few changes in the way the company operates, both critics and fans of the deal said.
CompTIA opinion: A technology agenda for Obama's second term
Among the issues that Congress and the president can tackle are taxation, STEM education and the need for a national standard on data breaches.
Preston Gralla: Tech talk seems to be taboo on the campaign trail
Discussions about technology issues are complex and not amenable to sound bites. But they are quite important nonetheless.
How to recycle your phone, PC and other tech gear
Recycling has become mandatory in many states -- here's how to choose the many different ways to sell, recycle, or give away all your unused or unusable gadgets.
Can the U.S. patent system be saved?
Getting people to agree on the problems, let alone the solutions, is no easy task.
NTIA to address mobile privacy at July 12 meeting
The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration will step up work on an effort to develop mobile privacy standards on July 12, when the agency meets with mobile carriers, app developers and other stakeholders in the first of a series of meetings on online privacy.
10 questions for The Children's Center CFO Michael Miligan
Name: Michael Milligan
Social Media Passwords In Jeopardy
Employers who demand that job applicants surrender their passwords could face unintended consequences.
Data Protection Officer Role Will Be Key If You Operate in the E.U.
The European Union is considering sweeping new data protection laws that would mandate many organizations in Europe formally appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). To get ahead of the potential high demand for qualified candidates, organizations should consider defining their needs now.
Cloud computing: You can't outsource your compliance obligations
Even if your cloud provider is at fault should your company fall out of compliance, the law will come after you.
Court Has Compromised Software Rights
This ruling is disastrous for any company that has developed software for internal use.
Why Google should be allowed to 'harvest' your Wi-Fi data
The FCC cleared Google of wrongdoing in the so-called 'WiSpy' case. It was the right call, says columnist Mike Elgan, because Google did nothing wrong.
Grading the Tech Policy Makers: A First Quarter Recap
It's been a busy 2012 on the Hill. As legislators and policymakers grapple with an array of issues central to the policy agendas of companies in the technology industry, CIO.com takes stock of how Washington has moved on intellectual property, cybersecurity, privacy and spectrum in the first quarter of 2012.
Are Google and Apple really 'monopolies'?
Recent charges claiming that Google or Apple are monopolies, are monopolistic or wield monopoly power are simply false. And those who use the M word about these companies are misleading you, writes columnist Mike Elgan.
SOPA Controversy
Internet censorship or protecting creative work from theft? The controversy over SOPA and PIPA legislation.
15 top quotes of 2011
As another year draws to a close, we look back on the IT-related comments that stuck with us.
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- Sepaton DBeXstream Enhancements
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Gov't Legislation/Regulation Webcasts
- 3 Reasons Why Sepaton is the World's Fastest Backup Solution
- Leading analyst, Storage Switzerland learns how Sepaton backs up and deduplicates massive data volumes while maintaining the industry's fastest performance - all in...
- Enterprise File Sharing: All You Need to Know
- Security. Scalability. Control. These are just some of the many benefits of enterprise cloud file-sharing that you'll discover in this KnowledgeVault, packed with...
- Bridging HTTP and FTP with FileXpress Internet Server
- What if you could take an FTP server on your internal network, and allow external users (partners or customers) to securely access it...
- MFT and FileXpress - An Overview
- Business users and applications exchange files on a regular basis. File transfer is a core part of the flow of business activity.
- Content Analytics: Big Data Conquered, Customer Service Elevated
- For organizations looking to start a content analytics program or improve their existing capabilities, Aberdeen Group and IBM will lay out several recommendations... All Gov't Legislation/Regulation Webcasts