Computerworld First Look
September 01, 2015
Inside the head of your company's cyber traitor
Employers misjudge how potential insider cyberattackers will judge the risks and payoffs from their crimes. READ MORE
Issue highlights
1. Apple's deal with Cisco will lay out a red carpet for critical iOS apps
2. 8 free apps that pump up Google Drive
3. Microsoft launches new tools for building Office add-ins
4. Adobe Flash: Kill it now
5. Apple iPhone jailbreak? STOP! KeyRaider is your worst iOS nightmare come true
6. Samsung unveils its new circular Gear S2 smartwatches
7. Bought a brand-new phone? It could still have malware
8. VMware touts container management and live migration of virtual machines
9. Google to expand tests of self-driving cars
10. Tired of memorizing passwords? A Turing Award winner came up with this algorithmic trick.
11. Russia, China said to use hacked databases to find U.S. spies
12. ITC reverses course, rules Microsoft's phones don't infringe on patents
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Mac in Business: 5 Things IT Leaders Should Know
With the global success of iPhone and iPad, many businesses are now embracing Mac computers in their organizations. Check out this Enterprise Brief and learn why more and more business users and IT staff are seeing why the Mac is a smart fit for their organization. Learn More
Apple's deal with Cisco will lay out a red carpet for critical iOS apps
Cisco and Apple announced a deal to integrate iOS devices more tightly with enterprise networks and Cisco collaboration tools. READ MORE
8 free apps that pump up Google Drive
Google Drive can do much more than you realize. Ready to unlock its productivity potential? READ MORE
Microsoft launches new tools for building Office add-ins
Microsoft released a new set of tools on Monday to help developers make slick-looking add-ins for Office apps, at a time when the company wants to boost the ecosystem of third-party applications and services that work with its productivity suite. READ MORE
Adobe Flash: Kill it now
It's time to put Flash out of our misery once and for all. And, thanks to Google, it may finally happen. READ MORE
Apple iPhone jailbreak? STOP! KeyRaider is your worst iOS nightmare come true
Don't jailbreak your iPhone or iPad. That's the stark warning given by some commentators after a huge hack came to light. Hundreds of thousands of Apple accounts got hijacked, thanks to the KeyRaider iOS malware from a Cydia repo in China... READ MORE
Samsung unveils its new circular Gear S2 smartwatches
Samsung showed off its latest foray into the smartwatch market today, announcing the new Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic --smartwatches with circular screens that run its Tizen software platform. READ MORE
White Paper: Citrix Systems
2015 State of the WAN Report
A discussion of wide area networking is extremely timely because after a long period with little if any fundamental innovation, the WAN is now the focus of considerable innovation. The goal of this e-book is to provide research-based insight into the current state of the WAN. Learn More
Bought a brand-new phone? It could still have malware
Security company G Data has identified more than 20 mobile phones -- most sold in Asia and Europe through third parties -- that have malware installed despite being marketed as new, according to a research report. READ MORE
VMware touts container management and live migration of virtual machines
At the VMworld conference in San Francisco, VMware demonstrated how to move a live virtual machine across two different data centers, and showed off its new container management software. READ MORE
Google to expand tests of self-driving cars
Google will for the first time take its marshmallow-shaped, self-driving car beyond its home turf in California and onto the streets of Austin, Texas. READ MORE
Tired of memorizing passwords? A Turing Award winner came up with this algorithmic trick.
Passwords are a bane of life on the Internet today, but one Turing Award winner has an algorithmic approach he thinks could make them not only easier to manage but also more secure. READ MORE
Russia, China said to use hacked databases to find U.S. spies
Russian and Chinese cyberspying units are reportedly cross-checking hacked databases to identify U.S. intelligence operatives. READ MORE
ITC reverses course, rules Microsoft's phones don't infringe on patents
Microsoft has prevailed over InterDigital in a years-old patent infringement action that was originally brought against Nokia. READ MORE
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eGuide: Data Center Efficiency
In this eGuide, Computerworld, CIO, and Network World examine recent trends and issues related to data center efficiency. Read on to learn how a more efficient data center can make a difference in your organization. Learn More
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Computerworld's 2016 Premier 100 Technology Leaders: A Call for Nominations
Computerworld is seeking to honor technology professionals who have demonstrated leadership in their organizations through the use of IT and have the strategic vision to align technology with business goals. Nominations close July 31. To make a nomination, click here.
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Special Report: Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2015
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