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	Richi Jennings: Apple trolls net-neutrality fans, waves cash at Comcast Apple and Comcast, sitting in a tree. F. C. C. B. A. I. T. I. N. G. (even Chris is upset). Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) are in talks to get 'round network-neutrality rules, it's said. Apple's secret new Internet streaming TV service would supposedly do an end-run around Comcast's FCC consent agreement, by pretending that it wasn't really on the Internet at all. Of course, it could all be a malicious rumor. But... y'know... it's Monday. In IT Blogwatch, bloggers stick it to The Man. Read More WHITE PAPER: BMC Software MyIT- Consumer Cool for Business Apps Rich Ptak discusses how BMC's MyIT combines the ease and familiarity of accessing today's consumer apps with the stability, security and strengths of the enterprise IT infrastructure. Learn More In this Issue Preston Gralla: Microsoft snoops on blogger's email account. Is yours safe? JR Raphael: This Android app will change the way you use your phone Richi Jennings: Allegations of email pilfering fly at major Internet companies Lucas Mearian: Why The Government Shouldn't Protect Big Business Barbara Krasnoff: Hands-on: Plantronics Voyager Edge -- a headset that means business Sharky: Everybody's doing it (right) now WHITE PAPER: BlackBerry Choosing an MDM Platform: Where to Start the Conversation If you're in the early stages of choosing an MDM solution, or you're considering switching vendors, here are seven critical questions to ask – followed by the opening response from BlackBerry® to each one. Learn More Preston Gralla: Microsoft snoops on blogger's email account. Is yours safe? As part of an investigation into a leak of Windows 8, Microsoft snooped on the Hotmail emails and instant messages of a blogger. The company claims it was all legal. Is your Microsoft account safe from the company's prying eyes? Read More JR Raphael: This Android app will change the way you use your phone Every now and then, an Android app comes along that has the potential to change the way you use your device. This is one of those apps. Read More Richi Jennings: Allegations of email pilfering fly at major Internet companies Email: Everyone reads it. Email. Bloggers everywhere are checking it, along with the terms of service agreements of the companies providing it. News that Microsoft (NASDAQ:MS) riffled through an inbox to catch an alleged intellectual property thief has prompted a flurry of bloggy finger-pointing and I-told-you-so's... In IT Blogwatch, bloggers find local Internet providers. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Make Better Decision Faster with Business Analytics Watson's success in the Jeopardy! challenge was inspiring, but the business impact of optimized systems design is just beginning. With smarter analytics solutions optimized on IBM Power Systems, you can put Watson's technology to work. Learn More Lucas Mearian: Why The Government Shouldn't Protect Big Business The assault on Tesla by state governments is weakening our free enterprise system, and ultimately robbing you of choice while incentivizing politicians make decisions based on campaign contributions. Read More Barbara Krasnoff: Hands-on: Plantronics Voyager Edge -- a headset that means business Plantronics will be introducing the Voyager Edge, a reasonably priced ($130) headset in April. It is a lightweight well-designed device with some very nice features. Read More Sharky: Everybody's doing it (right) now IT contractor IT pilot fish is tapped to lead a team to back up this investment firm's PCs, swap in new ones and restore the data -- all overnight. Unfortunately, there's just one little hitch. Read More
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