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TOP STORIES - April 5, 2011 • Android Malware Threat Implies Risks to All Smartphones • Windows 8 Could Include Ribbon, Mobile Unlock Screen • Epsilon Data Breach Hits Banks, Retail Giants • Google Shoring Up SSL Certificates After Comodo Attack • IEEE Launches Cloud Computing Initiative SPOTLIGHT Great Google April Fools' Gags To celebrate the rich history of Google's jokester ways, we take a look back at some of the search engine's better pranks. READ MORE >> BEST OF eWEEK • iPad 2 Raises the Bar on Competitors • Why AT&T, T-Mobile Deal Is Bad News • Verizon Unveils HTC Thunderbolt 4G • Addressing Looming Urban EV Problem FEATURED VIDEO Managing Mobile with VDI We look at how to employ network management strategies in a mobile world. WATCH NOW >> MOST READ STORIES • 10 Problems Plaguing iPad 2 • Google's April Fools' 2011 Antics • iPad 2 vs. Xoom: Tablet Face-Off • Dell Vostro 460 Is All Work, No Play IN THIS ISSUE Android Malware Threat Implies Risks to All Smartphones The revelation of new Android malware applications illustrates the risks users take when getting apps from unknown sources. But Android devices aren't alone in their vulnerability, which means that users and the companies they work for need to be aware of the threat. That said, there is no clear-cut answer to the issue. READ MORE >> Windows 8 Could Include Ribbon, Mobile Unlock Screen Microsoft's next version of Windows could include an Office-style ribbon, and an unlock screen reminiscent of Windows Phone's, according to a new report and screenshots. READ MORE >> Sponsored by Dell The Virtual Integrated Systems blog provides IT managers in healthcare, government, and education with best practices in leveraging a virtual computing environment. Visit the blog ADVERTISEMENT Epsilon Data Breach Hits Banks, Retail Giants Marketing company Epsilon is reporting a data breach that could affect the email addresses of thousands of customers of major banks, retail and hotel chains. READ MORE >> Google Shoring Up SSL Certificates After Comodo Attack Google is working on two security projects to improve the public key infrastructure, which was rocked by the Comodo digital certificate spoofing incident late last month. READ MORE >> IEEE Launches Cloud Computing Initiative The IEEE standards body launched a new Cloud Computing Initiative aimed at helping engineers get off the ground with cloud computing efforts. READ MORE >> How to Get Started with Cloud Computing View this panel discussion with IBM cloud computing leaders on how enterprises can get started with cloud computing -- reviewing which workloads make sense to move first and the right type of cloud for workloads. DOWNLOAD NOW >> Oracle Databases on VMware vSphere 4: A Guide This document will also show that the same best practices, tuning tips and tricks, and skill sets necessary to deploy Oracle databases in physical environments can be leveraged when deploying Oracle databases in virtual environments. DOWNLOAD NOW >> Channel Insider Alert: Managed Services: Where to Begin? Apr 14, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific (60 minutes) Join the Channel Insider for this interactive eSeminar where industry experts will examine these questions and many more. Experts will discuss how to begin changing your business model around to focus on high value and high customer interaction. REGISTER >> Smart Ways to Incorporate Social Networking Into Your Enterprise Apr 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 11:00 a.m. Pacific (60 minutes) Join this free eSeminar to hear from industry leaders CDW and NetApp about the latest techniques for reducing the impact of data growth on your infrastructure. REGISTER >>

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