Facebook nets billions in savings from Open Compute Project

10 common Android annoyances, solved. Hands on: Google's new $999 Chromebook Pixel makes big changes under the hood.

ITworld Today March 12, 2015 Facebook nets billions in savings from Open Compute Project Facebook reaps benefits and dollars in optimizations to data center, software, and network. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 10 common Android annoyances, solved 2. Hands on: Google's new $999 Chromebook Pixel makes big changes under the hood 3. ITworld Cram Session: How enterprise IT is taking data back from the consumer cloud 4. First medical apps built with Apple's ResearchKit won't share data for commercial gain 5. 'Dark' coins rising (via CSOonline.com) 6. First look: Office 2016 for the Mac closes the gap 7. What NOT to share on LinkedIn (via CIO.com) 8. INSIDER Tech hotshots: The rise of the chief data officer 9. IBM workforce declined 12% in 2014; losses tied to corporate divestitures 10. Google researchers hack computers using DRAM electrical leaks WHITE PAPER: CDW Risk Management and Security Consulting Security threats are out there, lurking. With the security landscape constantly changing, protecting your network can prove difficult. We get it. Our Security Assessment Services experts can help you identify security risks and vulnerabilities so you can keep your organization safe from threats. VIEW NOW 10 common Android annoyances, solved From insufficient storage and wonky auto-brightness to less-than-stellar stamina, certain problems seem to pop up often. Say so long to those pesky Android annoyances with these 10 simple fixes. READ MORE Hands on: Google's new $999 Chromebook Pixel makes big changes under the hood There's no sign of tablet-like functionality as rumored, but this new Pixel is once again touting a vision of greater online things to come. READ MORE ITworld Cram Session: How enterprise IT is taking data back from the consumer cloud Download this get-up-to-speed guide to enterprise file sharing and synchronization software. (FREE registration required.) READ MORE First medical apps built with Apple's ResearchKit won't share data for commercial gain That's the assurance from the companies involved with the mobile framework's first five apps. READ MORE 'Dark' coins rising (via CSOonline.com) Cryptocurrency users are stepping up efforts to make payments payments untraceable and fully anonymous. READ MORE : CDW Mobile Security Infographic "The Dawn of a New Era" Mobile technology is a critical tool for successful organizations, but the risks it faces are growing rapidly. Threats from mobile malware, hackers and other vectors are increasing in number and sophistication. VIEW NOW First look: Office 2016 for the Mac closes the gap After a five-year hiatus, Microsoft finally brings a worthwhile Office to the Mac. READ MORE What NOT to share on LinkedIn (via CIO.com) LinkedIn constantly encourages its users to share more about themselves, but more isn't always best. READ MORE INSIDER Tech hotshots: The rise of the chief data officer As CIOs become overwhelmed by IT demands, chief data officers (CDOs) are stepping in to serve as a centralized point of data governance and data management. READ MORE IBM workforce declined 12% in 2014; losses tied to corporate divestitures IBM's global workforce declined 12% last year, with most of the decrease due to corporate divestitures. READ MORE Google researchers hack computers using DRAM electrical leaks The 'Rowhammering' attack exploits electrical interference to change binary values in memory. READ MORE WEBCAST: CDW Mobile Security Video CDW's solution architect Ziyad Roumaya expands on the security threats introduced by a growing mobile workforce and the "Bring your own Device" (BYOD) trend; and provides tips for addressing those issues, including creating internal policies and employing a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution. VIEW NOW BECOME AN ITWORLD INSIDER Get exclusive access to premium content from ITworld, CIO magazine, Computerworld, InfoWorld, Network World, and CSO -- the best publications in the business. - R programming beginner's guide - IT Resume Makeover: Emphasize your 'X factor' - 4 open source monitoring tools that deserve a look - Free and cheap ways to learn about IT security - PowerShell for beginners: Scripts and loops - Six Ted talks that can change your career What are you waiting for? Sign up today! 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.