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The US government is exploring cloud computing to address budget cuts, aiming to save part of the USD $76 billion spent annually on over 10,000 systems.

Former global supply manager, Paul Devine, admits taking bribes in return for giving information that led to manufacturers winning Apple contracts.

2011 sees a surge in technology focusing on compliance, consumer-inspired enterprise tools, and deepening of social media integration in business processes.

THQ's Homefront envisions a Korea-occupied US, exploring civilian life amid oppression. A bold step in gaming aiming to redefine the shooter genre.

A Maryland man was asked for his Facebook password during a job interview with the Department of Corrections, sparking a privacy debate led by the ACLU.

Juniper Networks welcomes Mark Iles as VP for Australia and NZ, aiming for a customer service-driven approach to bolster its market lead.

Homefront redefines FPS gaming with a near-future US invaded by Korea, mixing gripping realism with innovative gameplay. #gamingnews.

PC gaming skyrockets as WoW's Cataclysm sets a global sales record, debunking myths of its demise with 3.3 million copies sold on day one.

Plus: Intel goes after the cool factor by employing Black Eyed Peas mouthpiece will.i.am as Director of Creative Innovation - seriously.

JFK's inspiring legacy goes digital, thanks to Sitecore and Velir, as the world marks 50th anniversary of Kennedy's inauguration.

Fujitsu has signed up CA Technologies in Australia and New Zealand to its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform.

Mitel appoints Richard McBee as CEO, eyeing growth with his 20+ years in telecoms and plans to steer the firm towards global expansion.

NZ households with broadband soar to 63%, driving online sales and challenging local retailers against global giants like Amazon.

Anonymous defends WikiLeaks against US government attacks with botnet DDoS attacks, in act of rebellion against political censorship.

From the writer of Red Dawn and Apocalypse Now comes the scarily plausible FPS scenario of a Korean-invaded USA in the not-too-distant future.

WikiLeaks' claims of exposing the secret history of the Iraq war have been dismissed by The Washington Post as old news.

How often have we pointed this out? You lock your house, you lock your car, but when it comes to securing your computer, you act like an idiot.

A consumer survey reveals that poor mobile web performance can harm retailer reputations. Amazon and Walmart excel, but many lag behind. Here's how to improve.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has seized over 70 domains in a major crackdown on torrent and piracy sites, citing an ongoing investigation.

THQ treated Game Console to an early look at what promises to be one of the most topical and frighteningly plausible shooters of 2011.