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How has Time Warner failed users? Let us count the ways Third time's the charm? Canonical tries Ubuntu for IoT

Today's InfoWorld Headlines: Wrap Up January 24, 2015 Windows 10 January Technical Preview, build 9926, is available now The Windows 10 January Technical Preview has arrived. You might want to download it before the servers melt down. It’s build 9926. If you’re running Windows Technical Preview build 9879, install the feed-switching KB 3025380. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. How has Time Warner failed users? Let us count the ways 2. Third time's the charm? Canonical tries Ubuntu for IoT 3. In open source, no one cares if you're a dog 4. 10th time's the charm: Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 problems solved 5. LibreOffice for Android takes its first small steps Webcast: Citrix Systems Building a User-Friendly, Secure Clinical Mobile Workspace In this webinar, hear how Southcoast Health System designed an integrated platform leveraging virtual desktop infrastructure and application virtualization to deliver its integrated EMR system plus a multitude of other critical applications as well as an enterprise mobility management solution to support their bring-your-own-device policies. LEARN MORE How has Time Warner failed users? Let us count the ways Tired of skyrocketing cable bills, bait-and-switch billing tactics, terrible customer service, and not receiving the Internet speeds promised? Well, this could be the year that telecoms get their comeuppance. READ MORE Third time's the charm? Canonical tries Ubuntu for IoT Canonical's next move with Core positions the Linux distribution as a smart device OS -- a substrate for "internet things [sic], connected devices and intelligent objects," as Canonical puts it. READ MORE White Paper: Citrix Systems 10 Reasons to Strengthen Security Data security has become an increasingly critical concern for all organizations. In this paper, we explore 10 reasons why app and desktop virtualization should be the foundation for your layered approach to information security. LEARN MORE In open source, no one cares if you're a dog On the Internet, no one cares if you're a dog. And in the open source world, code is king (or queen). The people who write it don't necessarily matter. READ MORE 10th time's the charm: Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 problems solved Microsoft's Jan. 15 firmware update for the Surface Pro 3 has solved almost all outstanding issues with Wi-Fi connections, hibernating, Bluetooth connectivity, battery drain on standby, Hyper-V interference with Wi-Fi, and more. READ MORE LibreOffice for Android takes its first small steps Is it the fate of every popular app -- especially the open source ones -- to be ported to Android? LibreOffice just made that leap, but don't expect to take your work on the road with your tablet just yet. READ MORE White Paper: Hughes Network Systems, LLC The Enterprise Network Enables Business Innovation Customer engagement, internal collaboration, and the emergence of digital products and services all rely on a quality network infrastructure. As a result, the enterprise network no longer functions as a commodity but becomes a key function for success in the age of the customer. LEARN MORE Join the IDG Contributor Network The IDG Contributor Network is a collection of blogs written by leading IT practitioners about the technology, business opportunities and challenges you face everyday. We invite you to participate by applying to be a contributor today.