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Cisco, Juniper, Check Point, Palo Alto among firms in security contest – Computerworld

On November 30, 2011, in Security, by transxfer

Cisco, Juniper, Check Point, Palo Alto among firms in security contest – Computerworld.  The big guys battle it out.  Email me if you are interested in learning more about Palo Alto Networks.  colin.mackinnon@transitionit.com

A Look At Three Popular Sites That May Be In Trouble Under SOPA | Techdirt

On November 17, 2011, in Cloud, by transxfer

A Look At Three Popular Sites That May Be In Trouble Under SOPA | Techdirt.  Watch for increased legal challenge to the “wild west” climate of website development worldwide. The day is coming when many of us will want to pay small fees to services that filter content and sources of questionable or illegal marketplaces. [...]

Its a Crime!

On November 16, 2011, in Identity, by transxfer

As if it matters to the bad guys, but tampering with Internet resources like commercial or government websites is, indeed, a crime.  That means that if you or your company are victimized by such activity, the perpetrator(s) can be sought by authorities throughout the world, arrested, and brought to justice. There are seven types of [...]

GAO makes 105 recommendations to patch IRS information security holes – FierceGovernmentIT

On November 15, 2011, in Security, by transxfer

GAO makes 105 recommendations to patch IRS information security holes – FierceGovernmentIT.  We can’t expect perfection when it comes to privacy, even with our Federal information systems.

Facebook Plans to Establish a Cloud Data Center in Taiwan | CENS.com – The Taiwan Economic News

On November 8, 2011, in Cloud, by transxfer

Facebook Plans to Establish a Cloud Data Center in Taiwan | CENS.com – The Taiwan Economic News.  Obviously the off-shore location and Taiwan hardware sourcing is a sore point for a U.S. economy that is struggling.  The commodity nature of cloud data center servers makes the plan sound from a business standpoint.  Anyway, Facebook is [...]

Our Kindle Fire impressions and why Amazon is destined to dominate

On November 5, 2011, in Mobile, by transxfer

Our Kindle Fire impressions and why Amazon is destined to dominate.  People have bought the iPad thinking they would get a more modern laptop. NOT.  Kindle has a better idea and most of us Techies with modest incomes can still have a laptop or netbook, and a smartphone, and afford the Kindle Fire for multi-media, [...]

Google CEO’s latest privacy quote « USA Privacy Research

On November 4, 2011, in Identity, Privacy, by transxfer

Google CEO’s latest privacy quote « USA Privacy Research.  Interesting perspective from the leader of the most open communication system every known.

On November 4, 2011, in Identity, Privacy, by transxfer

Google CEO’s latest privacy quote « USA Privacy Research

On November 4, 2011, in Identity, Privacy, by transxfer

Google CEO’s latest privacy quote « USA Privacy Research.  Interesting ideas coming from one of the most open systems ever known, Google.

Locus Online Perspectives » Cory Doctorow: It’s Time to Stop Talking About Copyright

On November 4, 2011, in Identity, Privacy, by transxfer

Locus Online Perspectives » Cory Doctorow: It’s Time to Stop Talking About Copyright.  Here’s a really good article IMHO that I “COPIED”.