Cyber jihad set for Nov. 11 ... Lenovo loses ground to Acer ... The ugliest products in tech history

In this issue:
- Lenovo has another strong quarter, but loses ground to Acer
- Cisco to spend $16B in China over next five years
- Report: Cyber jihad set for Nov. 11
- NEC gets first order for SX-9 supercomputer
- Google shares break $700 on reports of wireless talks
- Privacy groups call for do-not-track list
- How to influence anyone
- The ugliest products in tech history


IN THE NEWS

Lenovo has another strong quarter, but loses ground to Acer
Lenovo turned in another big jump in revenue and net income during its fiscal second quarter, boosted by strong demand for PCs in China and other markets. But a strong performance during the period wasn't enough to stay ahead of Acer.

Cisco to spend $16B in China over next five years
Cisco Systems Chairman and CEO John Chambers announced on Thursday $16 billion in new investments in China, including manufacturing, investment and educational programs.

Report: Cyber jihad set for Nov. 11
Security experts are saying that a reported al-Qaeda cyber jihad attack planned against Western institutions should be treated with skepticism.

NEC gets first order for SX-9 supercomputer
A week to the day since NEC launched its new SX-9 supercomputer, the company has its first order.

Google shares break $700 on reports of wireless talks
Google's stock topped $700 for the first time on Wednesday, as reports about its mobile software plans heated up.

Privacy groups call for do-not-track list
A coalition of nine privacy and consumer groups have proposed a U.S. do-not-track list that would allow consumers to opt out of advertising efforts that track their movements online.


TIP

How to influence anyone
By David Maxfield

When it comes to influence, we stink. We stink as individuals, we stink as organizations, and we stink as a society. But here's a new view of influence that will help you lead change within your IT organization and beyond. ...Continue


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