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HP Hits Oracle With Lawsuit for Hiring Hurd

The tech giant says its secrets could be jeopardized by its former CEO joining a competitor.

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Researcher Unearths Microsoft Zero-Day Flaw

A security researcher who also happens to be a Google employee is warning of a new zero-day exploit affecting Internet Explorer 8 that could automatically send out unintended tweets.

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White House, FCC Get With the Program at Gov 2.0

At a prominent conference celebrating the drive toward open government, officials from the White House and Federal Communications Commission come with announcements in hand.

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White House, FCC Get With the Program at Gov 2.0

Researcher Unearths New Microsoft Zero-Day Flaw

A security researcher who also happens to be a Google employee is warning of a new zero-day exploit affecting Internet Explorer 8 that could automatically send out unintended tweets.

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Microsoft Boosts IT Certification Effort

The company’s Elevate America initiative aims to get IT education and certifications in the hands of more potential workers.

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Cybersecurity Czar: Privacy Won’t Be a Casualty

NSA Director Gen. Keith Alexander reaffirmed his view that protecting U.S. government, military and civilian data networks doesn’t mean sacrificing citizens’ right to privacy.

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Cybersecurity Czar: Privacy Won’t Be a Casualty

Oracle’s Surprise, Mark Hurd Named President

How will the high profile signing of HP’s ex-CEO Mark Hurd help Oracle in its quest to take on IBM and other systems providers?

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Oracle’s Surprise, Mark Hurd Named President

Google Faces Heat Over Privacy Tweaks

A move to reduce legalese has one privacy advocacy group up in arms.

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Cisco Sprucing Up Call Centers With Social Media

Building on the portfolio it acquired from GeoTel more than a decade ago, Cisco is planning to layer in social media technologies as it revamps its call center products.

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Dell Regains No. 2 Spot in PC Market Share

After falling behind Acer in global sales, Dell’s now back in the number two slot behind Hewlett Packard

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Dell Regains No. 2 Spot in PC Market Share