The developer's guide to future car tech. Plus: 8 companies to watch in cloud single sign-on

With Windows 8.1, Microsoft seeks redemption of bold, flawed OS redesign 8 players to watch in the emerging cloud single sign on market ITworld Today October 17, 2013 Share this email The developer's guide to future car technology Forget the Jetsons. Instead, think tech innovations from a developer's point of view: embedded systems, networking challenges, human-machine interaction, and software standards. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. With Windows 8.1, Microsoft seeks redemption of bold, flawed OS redesign 2. 8 players to watch in the emerging cloud single sign on market 3. US gov't still has no enrollment numbers for Obamacare website 4. BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Official Ubuntu Server Book, 3rd Ed. 5. Apple's claim of unbreakable iMessage encryption 'basically lies,' researchers say 6. Will Android survive the chaos of Google, Samsung and HTC? 7. Whirlpool CIO: Google's consumer-driven innovation led us to Apps 8. Oracle plugs severe security holes that put systems at hijack risk 9. 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READ MORE US gov't still has no enrollment numbers for Obamacare website More than two weeks after launch, officials still aren't releasing the numbers of people who have successfully navigated the error-prone process. READ MORE BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Official Ubuntu Server Book, 3rd Ed. We've got 5 copies to give to some lucky ITworld readers. Enter now for your chance to win! READ MORE White Paper: CDW Improving customer interactions with powerful technology Social tools and strategies are now crucial to building a successful CRM strategy. Learn how to take advantage of social CRM to improve business processes and enhance customer loyalty without a complete "rip-and-replace" of traditional CRM tools. Read Now Apple's claim of unbreakable iMessage encryption 'basically lies,' researchers say A close look at Apple's iMessage system shows the company could easily intercept communications on the service despite its assurances to the contrary, researchers claimed Thursday at a security conference. READ MORE Will Android survive the chaos of Google, Samsung and HTC? In today's open source roundup: Android seems adrift in chaos right now, will it survive? Plus: Twenty reasons why you should switch to Linux. And you can download Ubuntu 13.10 right now. READ MORE Whirlpool CIO: Google's consumer-driven innovation led us to Apps In another example of the blurred lines between business and personal computing, Whirlpool chose Google Apps because it's convinced Google's focus on consumers gives it a special innovation edge as a provider of enterprise software. READ MORE Oracle plugs severe security holes that put systems at hijack risk Oracle fixed on Tuesday 127 security issues in Java, its database and other products, patching some flaws that could let attackers take over systems. READ MORE Microsoft's "Week of Xbox Live" showcases Xbox One features Microsoft declared this week the "Week of Xbox Live" and they've been sharing all kinds of videos about the new console. READ MORE Webcast: CA Technologies Why IT Needs to Focus on Business Services The pace of business is fierce. Do you know how to achieve an exceptional customer experience for the business? Have you transformed your security approach for today's interconnected world? Learn the answers to these questions and more at the Business Service Innovation KnowledgeVault Exchange. Learn more now! BOOK GIVEAWAY: We're giving away 5 copies of each of these two new books to give to some lucky readers. Enter today for your chance to win! The Official Ubuntu Server Book, 3rd Ed. 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