10 Reasons Why Security Problems Persist at Microsoft

News Analysis: As much as Microsoft would like security problems to just go away, they won’t. The chances of Microsoft eliminating most of the software flaws that invite new attacks are slim to nil

Cisco CRS-3 Router Meets Growing Bandwidth Demand: Analysts

Despite the hype around it, Ciscos powerful CRS-3 router is a significant step in meeting the rapidly growing demand for bandwidth driven by video, cloud computing and mobility, according to analysts. However, officials with Ciscos closest rival, Juniper, are less than impressed

CA Adds to Cloud Business with Nimsoft Buy

CA is continuing its aggressive push to build up its cloud computing capabilities through acquisitions with the announcement that it plans to buy Nimsoft for $350 million. Nimsoft joins other acquisitions, including Cassatt, NetQoS, Oblicore and 3Tera, aimed at growing CAs cloud comput-ing portfolio.

GDC: iPhone Developers Face Hidden Risks

Most iPhone developers don’t fully understand the regulatory compliance challenges that accompany app distribution.

Verizon Incident-Sharing Framework Brings Sanity to Security Checks

The 2009 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report offers insider knowledge based on forensic investigations of 90 confirmed breaches in 2008.

Kaiser Permanente Finishes EMR Rollout

The health insurer will continue to tweak its electronic medical records system to comply with the federal government’s upcoming meaningful use criteria.

Google Gesture Search Rekindles Android Fragmentation Debate

Google’s Gesture Search feature for Android smartphones reignited the complaint about fragmentation and inconsistency among Google’s mobile operating system platform because it only works on devices running Android 2.0 or greater, such as the Motorola Droid and Google Nexus One. Laptop Magazine’s Mark Spoonauer said this means Google is favoring newer versions of its OS, punishing owners of devices running older flavors of Android, as well as Google’s partners. Kevin Tofel tried to diffuse the situation by arguing that Google isn’t the only mobile platform maker that faces this quandary.

IT Managers Seeking — and Getting — More Help to Control Far-flung Assets

The No. 1 most talked-about product genre at Data Center World 2010 is data center management software. Avocent, Aperture, AccessIT, BMC, EMC, Dell, Methode, nLyte, Aptare, Modius, Rackwise — those are just some of the companies coming to the fore with interesting products and services.

Apple, Other Smartphone Makers Hit With Infringement Suits

A little known company called SmartPhone Technologies files lawsuits against Apple, AT T, Research in Motion, Samsung, Sanyo, LG and Motorola for violating patents owned by the company. – The smartphone patent lawsuit derby continues with a company named SmartPhone Technologies LLC suing Apple, AT amp;T, RIM (Research in Motion), Samsung, Sanyo, LG and Motorola for violating patents owned by the company. Filed in the U.S

Global CIO Quick Take: 100 Questions Your Boss Asks

Column about list of 100 questions that general managers always think about, from management consultant Patty Azzarello.