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9 cutting-edge programming languages worth learning now

Twitter's MoPub ad exchange grabs Verizon tracking cookies, and more may follow

Seagate gives Ethernet-connected drives their own IP address

ITworld Today
November 03, 2014

9 cutting-edge programming languages worth learning now

These strong alternatives to the popular languages are gaining steam -- and may be the perfect fit for your next project.

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Issue highlights

1. Twitter's MoPub ad exchange grabs Verizon tracking cookies, and more may follow

2. Seagate gives Ethernet-connected drives their own IP address

3. Number of new IT outsourcing deals hits all-time high

4. Samsung acquires flash caching software developer Proximal

5. FCC eyes new rules to protect consumers as voice networks transition to IP

6. Adobe's e-reader software collects less data now, EFF says

7. China is eyeing a bigger role in robotics

8. How brands can convert Facebook users into customers

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Twitter's MoPub ad exchange grabs Verizon tracking cookies, and more may follow

The privacy and security critics were right: Third-parties can and are using Verizon's UIDH strings for their own purposes. READ MORE

Seagate gives Ethernet-connected drives their own IP address

The new Kinetic drives eliminate the need for storage servers. READ MORE

Number of new IT outsourcing deals hits all-time high

The multisourcing trend continues in an increasingly competitive market while government spending on outsourcing now outpaces that of the private sector, according to a report by outsourcing consultancy Information Services Group. READ MORE

Samsung acquires flash caching software developer Proximal

Proximal's AutoCache product aims to remove I/O bottlenecks in virtualized server environments. READ MORE

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FCC eyes new rules to protect consumers as voice networks transition to IP

An agency proposal would require incumbent carriers to share last-mile networks with competitors. READ MORE

Adobe's e-reader software collects less data now, EFF says

Tests on the latest version of Adobe System's e-reader software shows the company is now collecting less data following a privacy-related dustup last month. READ MORE

China is eyeing a bigger role in robotics

Already a major manufacturer of electronics, China is preparing to bolster its presence in robotics with the help of government support and investments. READ MORE

How brands can convert Facebook users into customers

Converting users into customers on Facebook isn't a science, but the social network is quickly becoming a valuable way companies to boost sales. READ MORE

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