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• Startup founded by ex-Cisco execs pushes software-defined networking

  Software-defined networking startup Embrane this week came out of stealth mode to unveil its product and strategy for virtualizing network services.

• Refurbished HP TouchPad fire sale is happening this Sunday

  Just when we thought the $99 Hewlett-Packard TouchPad was gone forever, the tablet that refuses to die is coming back for one last sale, according to online reports. A limited quantity of refurbished TouchPads will reportedly go on sale at HP's eBay Store starting at 6 p.m. US Central Time (7 p.m. Eastern) on Sunday, December 11.

• WebOS lives on! HP's mobile OS to go open source

  The future of webOS has been hazy since HP announced in August that it will discontinue its webOS line of devices. The HP Veer 4G faded into oblivion, but the HP TouchPad has enjoyed numerous fire sales since the announcement. Today, HP announced that webOS will live on as an open source platform.

• DreamWorks uses Cloud, scalable WAN for Puss in Boots

  DreamWorks Animation SKG has revealed details of its use of HP technology in its latest film, Puss in Boots.

• Outsourcing — the right decision for Elders CIO

  When rural services company, Elders, made the decision to overhaul its IT infrastructure, Adelaide-based CIO, Shaun Hughes, was faced with the difficult task of cutting his IT department staff.
  

• New Cisco cloud computing framework pushes management, collaboration

  <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/1860">Cisco</a> this week unveiled products and packaging options for customers looking to implement public, private and hybrid <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2009/ndc3/051809-cloud-faq.html">cloud computing</a>.

• DoHA seeks Web portal to combat chronic disease among indigenous Australians

  The Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) is on the hunt for a provider to develop and host a Web portal with the aim of better managing and preventing chronic disease among indigenous Australians.

• Country Fire Authority preps for bushfires with HP

  Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) has entered into a three-year deal with HP for the supply of ICT services to improve the management of information in its Advanced Warning System (AWS) in time for the impending bushfire season.

• Execs from NASDAQ, HP Show Operations Some Love

  One of the great joys I have in serving the CIO community is witnessing the openness and transparency you have with each other-especially when given the chance to sit down face-to-face at one of our events. Whether the perspectives you share come from your experience with business, technology or overall leadership, I'm always impressed by how generous IT executives are in exchanging invaluable insights and guidance that ultimately improves everyone's performance.

• HP wins ICT deal for Royal Adelaide Hospital

  HP Australia has won a contract to supply and maintain ICT services to a portion of South Australia’s new $2.1 billion digital Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH).

• iPad sings a sad tune for security vendors

  Is the cost of Windows security driving people to Apple? Afterall, running a Mac without any security software is inadvisable but running
  Windows without any is insane.

• Security vendors push intrusion-detection, professional services

  Established vendors and startups last week announced products and services for network intrusion-detection and outsourced security management.

• HP's 'Secure Boardroom' gives execs comprehensive view of corporate security posture

  HP today unveiled "Secure Boardroom," an online portal where the corporate CEO, CIO and risk officer can be presented with a view of technical and business information related to operational security.

• Will HP leave PC users out in the cold?

  The future of Hewlett-Packard's PC business may be a bit cloudy, but that's not stopping the industry leader from forging ahead with new consumer products. The world's largest computer-maker has announced an upgrade and price drop to the very popular Pavilion DM1 laptop.

• What are you using your HP TouchPad for?

  Were you one of the lucky Australian consumers to get your hands on HP's TouchPad tablet for $98 yesterday?