EMC sues startup for stealing trade secrets through staff hires

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12 must-have iPad apps for newbies Five ways IT can prepare for wearable devices at work Network World Daily News AM November 06, 2013 Share this email EMC sues startup for stealing trade secrets through staff hires EMC has sued Pure Storage for allegedly colluding with some of the storage giant's former employees to misappropriate and bring to the startup confidential EMC information and trade secrets, including lists and notes on current and potential customers. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 12 must-have iPad apps for newbies 2. INSIDER Five ways IT can prepare for wearable devices at work 3. Intel regroups to address small devices, wearable tech, DIY crowd 4. Amazon woos mobile developers with free analytics and testing tools 5. NIST to review standards after cryptographers cry foul over NSA meddling 6. Big Switch swaps out its CEO 7. Review: Box beats Dropbox -- and all the rest -- for business 8. LiFi's blazingly fast connectivity uses LEDs, just don't turn off the lights 9. 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