July 2010

Barnes & Noble launches eBook software for students

July 20, 2010July 18, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Barnes & Noble has joined the growing list of companies and organizations giving college students electronic alternatives to their pricey textbooks with the book retailer’s free NOOKstudy software…

Around the Web

Is computer science a dead end in the workforce?

July 16, 2010 by Denny Carter

As software development tools grow more advanced and more coding moves offshore, the need for advanced development expertise is on the decline, InfoWorld reports.

IT Leadership

What to do with passwords once you create them

July 16, 2010 by Denny Carter

Password management isn't sexy, but it's a problem that touches everyone who touches a computer, CNET reports.

IT Leadership

College CIO: Embrace virtualization, but not too much

August 9, 2012July 16, 2010 by By Dennis Carter, Assistant Editor

Using one computer to power many has saved money as college budgets have been slashed, but too much of this good thing can lead to “virtualization sprawl”—an emerging…

IT Leadership

Apple to address iPhone troubles on July 16

July 15, 2010 by Denny Carter

Apple Inc. said it will hold a press conference on July 16 to discuss the latest iPhone model, which has been beset by complaints about its antenna, reports…

IT Leadership

Blackboard to include McGraw-Hill content

July 15, 2010 by Denny Carter

Blackboard Inc., a provider of software to schools and colleges, on July 14 said it will make content and learning technology from The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. available to…

Campus Leadership

Government working on wireless spectrum inventory

July 15, 2010 by Denny Carter

Federal officials are beginning work on a comprehensive inventory of the nation's radio spectrum in hopes of finding more capacity for wireless high-speed internet connections, reports the Associated…

IT Leadership

No known identity theft from virus on OU computer

July 15, 2010 by Denny Carter

A virus infiltrated an Oklahoma University employee's laptop that had names and Social Security numbers of OU students. No identity theft has been reported, but at least one…

IT Leadership

Google putting its digital library to the test

July 16, 2010July 15, 2010 by From staff and wire reports

Google Inc. is giving researchers nearly a half-million dollars to test the academic value of its rapidly growing online library.

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