InfoWorld Daily: Afternoon Edition

Jun 07, 2016

Don't panic: There's more to May's dismal IT jobs numbers

Government stats for IT jobs in May took a nosedive. But take away the impact of the Verizon workers' strike and the picture is less dire, though still not rosy. Read More ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	The Linux features you can't live without

•	44% off LOOP International Travel Plug with USB Charging and Power Bank - Deal Alert

•	Verizon to bid $3B for Yahoo's core Internet business

•	How Linux Mint saved the day for an Ubuntu 16.04 user

•	Massive DDoS attacks reach record levels as botnets make them cheaper to launch

•	Printer security: Is your company's data really safe?

eGuide: Silver Peak Systems Inc

eGuide: The Software-Defined WAN

Today's hyper-connected, cloud-based envrionments demand greater agility and efficiency. Enter the software-defined WAN, which can address this shortcoming in traditional WAN architectures by putting an overlay on top of them. Read More ▶

The Linux features you can't live without

Also in today's open source roundup: How to mount your Google Drive in Linux, and DistroWatch reviews Sabayon Linux 16.05. Read More ▶

44% off LOOP International Travel Plug with USB Charging and Power Bank - Deal Alert

If you travel internationally, or know someone who does, this may be one to consider. LOOP Electronics travel adapter is an all-in-one travel plug that not only keeps you powered in over 150 countries, but also includes dual USB charging ports and a battery backup (power bank) for when you need power or charging but can't locate a plug. Read More ▶

Verizon to bid $3B for Yahoo's core Internet business

This the second-round bid and may be followed by a final bidding cycle. Read More ▶

How Linux Mint saved the day for an Ubuntu 16.04 user

Also in today's open source roundup: Android N won't fix Google's update problem, and how to easily install Google Earth in Ubuntu or Linux Mint. Read More ▶

Massive DDoS attacks reach record levels as botnets make them cheaper to launch

Nineteen attacks that exceeded 100Gbps were recorded during the first three months of 2016. Read More ▶

Printer security: Is your company's data really safe?

IT managers have found that printers can pose major cybersecurity risks -- assuming they pay any attention to them at all. Read More ▶

White Paper: Silver Peak Systems Inc

Gartner Market Guide Details Why SD-WAN Should Be Part of Your WAN Architecture

Silver Peak has been recognized as meeting key operating requirements for SD-WAN, according to the recent Gartner Market Guide for Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN). Read this report and learn why enterprises are embracing this new and disruptive technology. Read More ▶

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