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	Richi Jennings: SHUT UP on the plane! But DOT may save us from FCC cellphone rule FCC votes to allow cellphones at 10,000 feet. The Federal Communications Commission proposes a new rule, permitting cellphones in the air. Unsurprisingly, many are unhappy about the prospect of sitting next to a loud yapper for hours. However, help could be at hand, in the form of the Department Of Transportation. It may prohibit voice calls, for being unfair to consumers. In IT Blogwatch, frequent bloggers whip out their gold cards and head to the lounge. Then they pre-board and fill up all the overhead bins. Read More WHITE PAPER: Citrix BYOD Invasion: Report on the Consumerization of IT Welcome to Computerworld's latest Digital Spotlight, a themed electronic edition of the magazine featuring content that was specially selected by Computerworld editors. This report looks at all the ways consumerization is changing enterprise IT -- and fast. Learn more In this Issue Jonny Evans: 12 iPhone facts you probably don't know Preston Gralla: Nokia to release an Android phone in 2014? Don't believe it! JR Raphael: Hands on: What the Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition is actually like to use Greg Lambert: That's a wrap: One more urgent fix for the last Patch Tuesday of 2013 Sharon Machlis: What school testing data really tells us Sharky: Why we love our technology WHITE PAPER: SAS What Manufacturers Must Know About Managing Technology A successful Information Management strategy improves the ability to make decisions based on the latest, most accurate information. Analytics can be used to optimize routine data management responsibilities, providing the basis for strategic information management. Learn more Jonny Evans: 12 iPhone facts you probably don't know Apple's iPhone 5S has already become the world's biggest-selling smartphone, to mark the achievement I've put together 12 iPhone facts you probably don't already know. Read More Preston Gralla: Nokia to release an Android phone in 2014? Don't believe it! Nokia is said to be readying a low-cost Android phone for release next year -- but will it ever see the light of day? Here's why the phone will almost certainly be killed before customers ever see it. Read More JR Raphael: Hands on: What the Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition is actually like to use Stock Android software in a gorgeous plus-sized phone? Meet the Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition -- an unusual device that tests just how big you're willing to go. Read More WHITE PAPER: Innotas Escape Plan: Clear the Chaos of Healthcare IT Learn to efficiently manage complex projects such as major system implementations; increase accountability across projects; and gain full visibility into IT programs to achieve strategic alignment within the business. Download the free eBook and get started now. Read Now Greg Lambert: That's a wrap: One more urgent fix for the last Patch Tuesday of 2013 The final set of Patch Tuesday updates for 2013 sees Microsoft deliver 11 patches, with five updates rated as Critical ─ one exceptionally so ─ and the remaining six rated as Important. Interestingly, all five Important updates for December relate to Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities. And, though we have old favorites among the Important updates ─ Remote Code Execution, Elevation of Privilege, Information Disclosure ─ we have a new vulnerability rated by Microsoft as "Security Feature Bypass." Read More Sharon Machlis: What school testing data really tells us It'd sure help the rest of us if all who opine about standardized test results first had a basic understanding of statistics. Read More Sharky: Why we love our technology This IT department inherits responsibility for the company's electronic door lock system -- which isn't so bad, even though the only person who understands has left for greener pastures. But then a special request comes in. Read More
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