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Tuesday, February 12, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ Microsoft Surface Pro: Right For You? By Jeff Bertolucci Microsoft's business-friendly Windows 8 tablet-laptop hybrid isn't perfect. From battery life to weight considerations, we break down whether Surface Pro will suit your needs. RELATED • Microsoft Surface Pro: Too Much Tablet? • Surface Pro Demand: Don't Believe The Hype Apple iWatch: 7 Reasons It Won't Fly Squeezing a processor into an iPod Nano form factor mostly means a less-capable computing device, and adding a wristband doesn't change that. Zombie Alert Hoax: Emergency Broadcast System Hacked Bodies of the dead are rising from their graves, warns CBS affiliate. News at 10. IBM's Watson Could Be Healthcare Game Changer IBM's cognitive computing technology moves past Jeopardy and into serious healthcare challenges, including cancer treatment. IBM's rivals seem stuck on more prosaic problems. Social Tools Meet Obama's State Of Union Address White House unveils a host of social media initiatives to engage citizens in the State of the Union speech. At London Startup, Internet Of Things Meets Whiskey Bottles Evrythng offers open standard and engine that will help manufacturers label objects so that they can communicate with people and other objects. When Security Experts Forget Passwords What happens when you forget a crucial password? Here's what WhiteHat Security's CTO learned from his experience. Nexus Devices Getting Android 4.2.2, Google Now Widget Android 4.2.2 update hits some Nexus devices, as details leak about a new widget that could make Google Now more powerful. MORE NEWS QUOTE OF THE DAY "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes." -- Marcel Proust ALSO SEE • When Security Experts Forget Passwords • Nexus Devices Getting Android 4.2.2, Google Now Widget • Research: Security Staffing Survey • Best Kept Secrets Of Peer Review • Microsoft Surface Pro: 7 Questions To Ask • What Does Big Data Mean To Your Business? • Don't Miss Interop Las Vegas JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By AustinIT: "MS created Win8 as a way to unify the platform across devices... not splinter them as you suggest they should. Developers and users alike would agree with me on that." In reply to: "Surface Pro Demand: Don't Believe The Hype" View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply     DOWNLOAD INFORMATIONWEEK'S LATEST DIGITAL ISSUE Terabytes are growing into petabytes: The era of big data has arrived in government. Make sure you have a plan to keep up and the skills to make it work. ALSO: Federal gun control won't succeed without an IT overhaul. DOWNLOAD NOW FREE (Registration Required)     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS FEATURED REPORTS Research: Security Staffing Survey Hiring the wrong security pro can be a costly mistake that could set your company back years in terms of risk reduction. But finding the right person isn't easy. But don't despair. We'll walk you through the steps you need to take to find the best security professionals. Download Now (Registration Required) Strategy: One-Click Disaster Recovery Automation and orchestration are all the rage among IT architects these days. One of the best places to apply the technology is to disaster recovery. Most organizations still want a "go" button, but after that, timely recovery requires automation. Here's what you need to know to make it happen. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Best Kept Secrets Of Peer Review Developers are often reluctant to do reviews because they traditionally take the form of a heavy-weight, meeting-based process. Download this eBook to turn this notion upside-down and learn how to perform effective lightweight code review fast and easy. Download Now (Registration Required) Survey: Next-Generation Firewall Management Organizations struggle to realize benefits of next-generation firewalls. Learn what IT professionals had to say about adopting and migrating to next-generation firewalls at their organizations, including adoption drivers, priorities, and the challenges they encounter. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR NEWS Microsoft Surface Pro: 7 Questions To Ask Is Surface Pro right for you? Consider these points as you decide whether a laptop-tablet hybrid makes sense. 10 Best Android Apps Of 2012 Check out these 10 gems that stood out from the crowd of 700,000 Android apps. Classroom Technology Faces Skeptics At Research Universities Professors at research universities prefer teaching with old-fashioned whiteboards, one study says. Surface Pro Out, But You Can't Get It The 128GB Surface Pro from Microsoft sold out mere hours after becoming available for purchase. The much-maligned 64GB version is available. Microsoft says that this model has 30GB, not 23GB of built-in storage free, and another analysis shows that the 128GB Surface Pro's free storage compares to that of Apple's MacBook Air. Facebook Login Bug: Lessons Learned Service interruption at dozens of prominent websites including CNN and Hulu reminds that third-party code integration carries risks.   SLIDESHOWS Samsung Galaxy S IV: What To Expect Samsung's Galaxy S phones have become the closest thing to the mythical "iPhone killer" of Android fans' dreams. Here's a look at the next version's likely features.   View Now ALSO SEE • BlackBerry 10: Visual Tour Of Smartphones, OS • 7 Portals Powering Patient Engagement MORE SLIDESHOWS VIDEOS Bob Metcalfe Plans Ethernet's 40th The 'Father of Ethernet' comes back to PARC, the scene of the crime, to talk about Ethernet's future -- including a 40th birthday bash in May.   Watch ALSO WATCH • CES 2013: It's A Wrap! • CES; the car show MORE VIDEOS   WEBCASTS What Does Big Data Mean To Your Business? The onslaught of data growth is challenging CIOs to look for new ways to manage and scale their IT infrastructure. In this live Webcast on Thursday, February 21, 2013, we'll discuss key storage challenges, the requirements of a modern IT infrastructure, and the targeted next steps IT leaders must take in order to provide value to the business. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS Don't Miss Interop Las Vegas Attend Interop Las Vegas May 6-10, and attend the most thorough training on Apple deployment at the NEW Mac & iOS IT Conference. Use Priority Code DIPR02 by Jan. 26 to save up to $500 off the price of Conference Passes. Join us in Las Vegas for access to 125+ workshops and conference classes, 350+ exhibiting companies, and the latest technology. Get More Details and Register Today This e-mail was sent to sojo.blo@gmail.com InformationWeek Daily -- Published By InformationWeek 600 Community Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 To update your profile, change your e-mail address, or unsubscribe, click here. Thoughts about this newsletter? Give us feedback. 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