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Cloudian connects with Citrix for easier cloud rollouts

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Mikael Ricknäs) — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:42:00 GMT

Cloudian is integrating its platform with Citrix's CloudPortal Business Manager as it aims to make it easier to roll out and manage storage as a service.

Java developer says he built, launched basic open source office suite in 30 days

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Loek Essers) — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:39:00 GMT

A freelance Java developer claims it took him only 30 days to build and launch a basic open source office suite that runs on multiple OSes.

IT security vendors seen as clueless on industrial control systems

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Antone Gonsalves) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:51:00 GMT

Even the most innocuous security processes used for traditional IT systems could spell disaster in an ICS

AMD reveals next-gen mobile CPUs, claims unprecedented graphics performance

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Michael Brown) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:51:00 GMT

AMD hopes to have a big second half in 2013, launching three new CPUs featuring integrated graphics that perform on par with the company's discrete GPUs. On Thursday, AMD revealed key details of these next-generation mobile chips, code-named Temash, Kabini, and Richland.

Nation's power grid under constant cyberattack, but Congress lax

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (John P. Mello) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:50:00 GMT

Utilities' cyber defense efforts said to be rapped by legislators, Congressional report finds

Immigration Reform Bill Takes Aim at Indian IT Outsourcing Companies

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Stephanie Overby) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:50:00 GMT

India's application development and maintenance business will take a hit if a provision of the U.S. Senate immigration bill becomes law, and some experts say the restrictions will drive more outsourcing offshore.

Doing more with Messages

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Christopher Breen) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:46:00 GMT

Last week we wandered about Mountain Lion's Messages application to get a feel for the territory. In today's lesson we'll dig into some of Messages' less obvious features, including screen sharing, initiating remote slideshows and presentations, and viewing past chats.

New HP PCs include 20-inch all-in-one that lies flat for games

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Melissa Riofrio) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:27:00 GMT

HP's consumer PC sales continue to languish, but the game's not over yet--certainly not on the company's new Envy Rove, a 20-inch all-in-one that can lay flat for multiplayer games. The company also announced a raft of other all-in-ones and desktops today.

Infographic: How fast are America's wireless networks?

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Mark Sullivan) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:00 GMT

TechHive, together with testing partner OpenSignal, visited 20 U.S. cities throughout March and April to measure the real-life speeds of wireless networks across the country. We found that LTE speeds are getting faster, that AT&T has the fastest LTE speeds right now, that Sprint's and Verizon's respective 3G services are stuck in low gear, and that the differences between the speeds of the carrier's various services are considerable. This infographic should help you get a handle on our most prominent findings.

HP launches consumer laptops with plenty of touch

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (PCWorld Staff) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:11:00 GMT

On the same day that HP had to admit to lackluster consumer PC sales, the company is announcing a new raft of consumer notebook computers. Touchscreens will be available even on a lower-end models, a key move for HP to stay on-trend.

Battlefield 4 coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Patrick Budmar) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:00 GMT

While local release dates for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are still up in the air, EA has confirmed that the next generation editions of Battlefield 4 will be available on the same date as the current generation versions.

Major Nelson teases E3 for Xbox One news

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Alex Cocilova) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:59:00 GMT

Anyone expecting major bombshells about the newly announced Xbox One during an online chat featuring the Microsoft executive known as Major Nelson probably came away disappointed. But there were a few tidbits to be gleaned amid the marketing mumbo-jumbo about Microsoft's latest gaming console when Larry Hryb, director of programming for Xbox Live, fielded questions from Yahoo News's Jason Gilbert and the rest of the Internet during a 50-minute Q&A session on Wednesday.

Two in three Australian tweens are on a social network: McAfee

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Patrick Budmar) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:59:00 GMT

Tweens as young as eight are adopting technology faster than imagined, and as a result are joining up social networks.

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV is the all-electric SUV I want with the range issues I can't have

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Melissa Riofrio) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:58:00 GMT

At Maker Faire, not far from the 3D printers and robotic bartenders, I found Toyota's RAV4 EV. It might have a bit more spit and polish than the typical DIY project at Maker Faire, but it's definitely the result of some art and craft.

Remains of the Day: Holey wholesale holograms!

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Dan Moren) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT

A longtime industry watcher moves to Cupertino, Steve Jobs's email to James Murdoch is marked as read, and Tim Cook dodges an inane "rumor." The remainders for Wednesday, May 22, 2013 are live, in the flesh.

Huawei Australia 2012 revenue up 61 per cent to $368m

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Rimin Dutt) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT

Huawei Australia posted sales of about $368m in 2012, up 61 per cent from last year on what is the company's most successful year in the Australian market.

Sourcefire tracks malware with added trajectory capabilities

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Patrick Budmar) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:43:00 GMT

Sourcefire has introduced malware trajectory capabilities across its advanced malware protection portfolio.

Samsung has already shipped 10 million Galaxy S4 smartphones

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ross Catanzariti) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:42:00 GMT

Samsung has today announced that it has shipped 10 million Galaxy S4 smartphones globally, less than a month after the device officially went on sale in Australia.

Telstra restructure a correct step: Paul Budde

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Nermin Bajric) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:41:00 GMT

While Telstra's restructure, announced yesterday, has attracted negative attention, the telco's willingness to embrace the transformation is a major step in the right direction, according to independent industry analyst, Paul Budde.

Dell SecureWorks lands in Australia

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Nermin Bajric) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:40:00 GMT

Following its launch in Japan in February, information security services provider, Dell SecureWorks, is now moving into the Australian and New Zealand (A/NZ) market as part of the first phase of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) expansion strategy.

Ethernet filters out porn, plus 9 other facts (?) we learned from Bob Metcalfe's Reddit Q&A

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Bob Brown) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:36:00 GMT

Bob Metcalfe, who 40 years ago invented Ethernet along with David Boggs, spent two hours this week regaling Reddit users with his thoughts on everything from software-defined networking to Internet porn.

AusCERT 2013: NBN users need security professionals' help, says Google

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Hamish Barwick) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:34:00 GMT

Google has urged security professionals to help Australians stay safe on the National Broadband Network (NBN).

Microsoft boosts Japan Azure offering, adds data centers in two regions

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jay Alabaster) — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:03:00 GMT

Microsoft will boost its Azure cloud offering in Japan, adding two domestic data centers to speed response times and improve reliability in the face of natural disasters.

Adobe continues social push, acquires mobile app agency

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jay Alabaster) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:15:00 GMT

Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.

Electricity's in the air: Powermat ties the knot with PowerKiss

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Lucas Mearian) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:08:00 GMT

Two leading wireless power companies, Powermat and PowerKiss, have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.