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Microsoft Security Essentials Hitting Beta Soon
Codenamed "Morro," the free security service is currently in internal testing within Microsoft. Look for it to begin a public beta test in the United States this week.
Free Upgrades to Windows 7 Coming Soon
PC buyers this summer will get a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it launches in the fall.
Wanted: 10,000 Security Experts
The Defense Cyber Crime Center is conducting a talent search to find 10,000 security experts for the government.
Windows Delivers 10 Security Bulletins
Microsoft calls six of the 10 security bulletins critical. All told, 31 vulnerabilities are addressed, including one in the newest version of Internet Explorer.
Data Storage Sales Hit the Skids
Symantec, Dell and Hitachi were the three bright spots for the data storage market in the first quarter.
Juniper Rolls First 100 Gigabit Ethernet Card
After years of standards wrangling, 100 Gigabit Ethernet is now almost a reality. And Juniper is out of the gate early-on.
Dell Ramps Dedupe to Complement Any Vendor's Storage
A simple change in the dedupe process will make it faster and more efficient, the company says.
WAN Optimization Grows Up
The market for WAN optimization is maturing, but companies like Riverbed and Blue Coat are still going strong.
Data Storage Industry Mid-Year Report Card
The normally staid and predictable data storage industry is ripe with turbulence.
Power by Proxy (Server)
From Iran's recent election to a Microsoft lawsuit against alleged purveyors of advertising click fraud proxy servers are front and center.

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