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- Security concerns grow as BYOD gains ground
 Security and the user experience are seen as concerns as enterprises embrace bring-your-own-device policies, a study indicates. A majority of security leaders said they view BYOD as a significant risk, specifically regarding access to applications and cloud systems. "The positive news is that information security professionals are using a growing array of security technologies to stem this risk," says Michael Suby of Frost & Sullivan. ComputerWeekly.com (U.K.)
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- PC-makers battle to compete with tablets
PC-makers are working to develop hybrid devices that offer the power and capabilities of a laptop with the portability and touch features of tablets. "The iPad is not replacing the laptop. It's hard to create content. That's the niche that Microsoft is going after. The Surface can fill that gap," SAP's Oliver Bussmann says. Reuters
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- Intel works toward computing based on silicon photonics
Intel is moving to revolutionize the way computers operate by replacing the electrical wiring inside them with silicon photonics, which rely on fiber optics and light to transfer data. The work -- which Intel says is the foundation for a new server architecture -- is the first step in a process of introducing silicon photonics for interserver communication, which could support speeds of 100 gigabit per second. CIO.com/IDG News Service
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- Channel plays an increasing role for Red Hat
Red Hat says it will boost training and streamline its sales-lead process as part of efforts to do more to help resellers and partners, which account for 65% of quarterly bookings. The open-source vendor also says it will focus on partner alignment and channel engagement. The VAR Guy
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- Tech firms team up to expand Ireland's IT workforce
A shortage of IT skills in Ireland has prompted tech giants such as Microsoft and Google to collaborate in an effort to lure more IT workers to the country. Skills most in demand include software development, support and marketing. "Dublin has become one of the world's leading tech hubs. There are fantastic career opportunities for people with IT, business and multi-lingual skills, and it's one of the best cities in the world to live in," said John Dennehy, CEO of Zartis. Silicon Republic (Ireland)
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- Feds provide insight on power-plant cyberattack
A Department of Homeland Security report details how a cyberattack shuttered a power plant for several weeks, including the methods being used in the attack and how aging infrastructures create opportunities for hackers. Reuters
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CompTIA IT SmartStat: Jan. 17, 2013
 50% of firms that provide managed services say that they retrained technical staff when they decided to add some degree of managed services. CompTIA IT SmartStat
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