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	Richi Jennings: Twisted qubits: NSA quantum computer gonna take your sister's crypto This is Edward's life. This is Snowden's song. OMG NSA! In an (ahem) astounding report, the Washington Post breathlessly 'reveals' that the National Security Agency is researching quantum computers, so they can decrypt all our info. Because terrorists. The classified 'secret' was 'unveiled' by that Edward Snowden bloke, who may by now be scraping the bottom of his naughty barrel. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers roll their eyes, saying this 'news' is trite and jaded. Not to mention: HAIR!... Read More   WHITE PAPER: CDW A framework for making business decisions about cloud This paper discusses how cloud computing provides organizations with new ways to deploy and maintain enterprise applications -- allowing for greater flexibility and reduced complexity. View Now In this Issue Jonny Evans: Apple iBeacon tech lights up CES 2014 Preston Gralla: Does Microsoft see open source in its future? Darlene Storm: Court says no stinking suspicion required for gov't to search devices at U.S. border JR Raphael: 6 New Year's resolutions for Android fans in 2014 Jonny Evans: iFixit hints Apple's DIY expansion plan for Mac Pro upgrades Sharky: Maybe an expert witness is just not what you want WHITE PAPER: Dell Bloor Research: The Economics of Cloud-Managed Integration Save time and money with cloud-managed integration Are you concerned about the cost and length of time it takes to integrate applications and data? You shouldn't be – cloud-based integration platforms dramatically speed results, increase productivity and lower costs. Learn more in this new white paper by Bloor Research. View now Jonny Evans: Apple iBeacon tech lights up CES 2014 It's the same every year at CES: Apple doesn't appear at the show but its shadow looms large across the show. This year's a little different, because Apple's iBeacon support will be part of the event. Read More   Preston Gralla: Does Microsoft see open source in its future?   Microsoft may be gearing up for something of an open source future, with a new programming language open source project possibly slated for release in 2014. Is it for real, or just a cheap, easy way for Microsoft to get good PR? Read More   Darlene Storm: Court says no stinking suspicion required for gov't to search devices at U.S. border U.S. border agents don't need any stinking reasonable suspicion to search laptops, cell phones or other electronic devices at the border, according to a federal judge who tossed out a case challenging such electronic gadget searches as unconstitutional. Although the judge ruled that such "rare" electronic device searches do not violate your First or Fourth Amendment rights, he suggested for people to go back to pre-21st century travel across the U.S. border . . . meaning just don't take any gadgets with you. 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 JR Raphael: 6 New Year's resolutions for Android fans in 2014 Love Android? Consider these six resolutions to make your mobile life better than ever in 2014. Read More   Jonny Evans: iFixit hints Apple's DIY expansion plan for Mac Pro upgrades The Mac Pro shows Apple is listening to its professional customers. The system delivers power and performance while being the most easily upgradable Apple system of 2013. On price it competes with the highest spec Windows systems. Read More   Sharky: Maybe an expert witness is just not what you want This pilot fish does consulting work for a family-operated tour company for a decade, and when it goes bankrupt he figures that's that. But a year after it goes bust, he gets a call from the company's owner. Read More
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