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Open source software

Open source software can be defined as computer software for which the human-readable source code is made available under a copyright license (or arrangement such as the public domain) that meets the Open Source Definition. This permits users to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified form. It is very often developed in a public, collaborative manner.

Open source is not free; cheap is not always the answer

When is free really "free" and when does free becomes beneficial to both consumers and enterprises? Does open source really mean free? And if there is no such thing as free, is cheap the answer?

5 reasons why open source is good for govt infrastructure implementations

Harish Pillay, the open source evangelist at Red Hat, is never shy to express his opinion. In this exclusive interview, he shares 5 reasons why open source is the ideal platform/strategy for most government infrastructure implementation projects.

HK Medical Association launches open-source clinic management tool

An open-source based clinic management tool will be available to all registered doctors in the SAR free of charge from Aug 28, said the Hong Kong Medical Association Friday.

Cloud computing for governments

What is the implications of cloud computing in the government or public sector. Harish Pillay, open source evangelist for Red Hat, discusses the potential impact of cloud computing on government data centers.

Indian government intriduces ultra-low-cost, low-power computing device

A low-cost computing device for education purposes, introduced by the Indian government, can run the office suite from OpenOffice.org, besides offering users the ability to browse the Web, a government official said.

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Dummy sites used to peddle malware

This white paper discusses in detail Android.Opfake, malware written for Android devices that use dummy sites that demand payment for applications or content through Short Message Service (SMS) messages.

Consumerization of IT: Impacts and security issues for the enterprise

Consumerization of IT is very likely to increase in importance as new and more intelligent devices invade the workplace. This paper examines the impacts of this phenomenon and its security implications for the enterprise.
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H3C powers Saint Paul School Macau's IT transformation

As Saint Paul School (Escola São Paulo) in Macau moves to a technology-rich learning environment, it required a robust networking infrastructure to support the technologies used to change pedagogical strategies. H3C designed the new network infrastructure.

Government enterprise virtualizes server technology

A systems integrator redesigned and re-engineered the architecture of a large government customer to create a consolidated, standardized, and centrally-managed server and storage platform in a virtualized environment.

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