Review: 5 universal docking stations make quick connections

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Survey: Most Oracle Shops Don't Mandate Use of Security Patches
Only 32% of Oracle database users surveyed by the vendor and the Independent Oracle Users Group said their companies require security patches to be installed on all or some systems.

Most Oracle database shops don't mandate use of security patches, survey says
Only 32% of Oracle database users surveyed jointly by the vendor and the International Oracle Users Group said their companies require Oracle's security patches to be installed on all or some of their systems.

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Microsoft Cut Some H-1B Workers but Will Hire More
Microsoft is cutting H-1B workers as part of the layoffs it started in January, but the company also plans to continue hiring visa holders, according to a letter it sent to a U.S. senator.

First Federal CIO Wants to 'Democratize' Gov't Data
The U.S. government's first CIO, Vivek Kundra, wants to change the federal government's use of IT by adopting consumer technology and 'democratizing' government data by making it open and accessible.

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What Recession?
From the start, IT innovation and efficiency have defined how Kiva would achieve its mission, making it a model for doing more with less amid today's economic challenges.

Facebook adds Chat to apps, foresees adoption jump
Applications created for the Facebook platform can now include the company's instant messaging tool, Facebook Chat, a capability that might make programs written for the social network more appealing.

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Microsoft Cut Some H-1B Workers but Will Hire More
Microsoft is cutting H-1B workers as part of the layoffs it started in January, but the company also plans to continue hiring visa holders, according to a letter it sent to a U.S. senator.

First Federal CIO Wants to 'Democratize' Gov't Data
The U.S. government's first CIO, Vivek Kundra, wants to change the federal government's use of IT by adopting consumer technology and 'democratizing' government data by making it open and accessible.

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Review: 5 universal docking stations make quick connections
Don't have a dedicated docking station for your laptop? These universal docks work with an array of notebooks, connecting to your network, monitor and other peripherals with a single USB cable.

Cebit sees big drop in visitor numbers
Europe's largest IT fair saw an almost 20% drop in visitors this year but those that did turn up for the six-day event in Hanover were on average a higher quality of attendee than in the past, organizers said late Sunday.

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First Federal CIO Wants to 'Democratize' Gov't Data
The U.S. government's first CIO, Vivek Kundra, wants to change the federal government's use of IT by adopting consumer technology and 'democratizing' government data by making it open and accessible.

Global Dispatches
The European Commission is no longer monitoring Microsoft to ensure that it complies with its antitrust ruling; and AMD closed a deal with an Abu Dhabi investment firm to spin off its manufacturing operations into a stand-alone company.

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Review: 5 universal docking stations make quick connections
Don't have a dedicated docking station for your laptop? These universal docks work with an array of notebooks, connecting to your network, monitor and other peripherals with a single USB cable.

Robert Hagerty
Polycom CEO Robert Hagerty talks about the long-awaited arrival of 'spooky-good' videoconferencing and the next big thing: videoconferencing on handhelds.

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Data About Presidential Helicopter Leaked via P2P
In another example of the security risks of P2P networks, classified data about the systems used on the president's Marine One helicopter was found in a shared folder on a computer in Iran.

Cloud Computing Not Ready for Critical Apps
Cloud computing services still aren't ready to meet corporate IT needs, according to CIOs who pointed to shortcomings in security, reliability and other areas.

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Excel Bug Will Be Ignored on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft said last week that it plans to deliver three Windows security updates on Tuesday, one of them deemed "critical," but it will not fix an Excel flaw that attackers are now exploiting.

Hackers update Conficker worm, evade countermeasures
Computers infected with the Conficker worm are being updated with a new variant that sidesteps industry efforts to cut the link between the worm and its hacker controllers, researchers at Symantec Corp. said.

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Data About Presidential Helicopter Leaked via P2P
In another example of the security risks of P2P networks, classified data about the systems used on the president's Marine One helicopter was found in a shared folder on a computer in Iran.

Excel Bug Will Be Ignored on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft said last week that it plans to deliver three Windows security updates on Tuesday, one of them deemed "critical," but it will not fix an Excel flaw that attackers are now exploiting.

SERVERS AND DATA CENTER / more stories...

Cloud Computing Not Ready for Critical Apps
Cloud computing services still aren't ready to meet corporate IT needs, according to CIOs who pointed to shortcomings in security, reliability and other areas.

Server Virtualization Quiz
So you think you're an expert? Take our quiz -- you just may learn a few things. For those just getting started, here's some food for thought as you contemplate whether and where to use virtualization.

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Cloud Computing Not Ready for Critical Apps
Cloud computing services still aren't ready to meet corporate IT needs, according to CIOs who pointed to shortcomings in security, reliability and other areas.

Cebit sees big drop in visitor numbers
Europe's largest IT fair saw an almost 20% drop in visitors this year but those that did turn up for the six-day event in Hanover were on average a higher quality of attendee than in the past, organizers said late Sunday.

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DOJ: EMC Paid Kickbacks, Overcharged U.S. Agencies
The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened in a federal whistle-blower lawsuit charging that EMC gave kickbacks to federal IT consultants and overpriced hardware, software and technology services it sold to the government.

Global Dispatches
The European Commission is no longer monitoring Microsoft to ensure that it complies with its antitrust ruling; and AMD closed a deal with an Abu Dhabi investment firm to spin off its manufacturing operations into a stand-alone company.