HP pivots, says open sourcing SDNs is right

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Windows XP die-hards can slash attack risk by dumping IE Microsoft Azure tools aim to help companies manage hybrid clouds Network World Daily News PM May 12, 2014 Share this email HP pivots, says open sourcing SDNs is right Seven months after dismissing OpenDaylight, HP has raised its membership in the vendor-driven open source SDN consortium to its highest and most expensive tier. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Windows XP die-hards can slash attack risk by dumping IE 2. Microsoft Azure tools aim to help companies manage hybrid clouds 3. Wayback Machine indexes 400 billionth page 4. 10 crucial issues around controlling orbital debris, directing space traffic 5. Microsoft extends deadline for Windows 8.1 Update requirement 6. FCC's Wheeler: Reregulating broadband remains an option 7. Video: Letting the blind 'see' a smartphone display 8. How adorable: NSA hatches "lablets" at 4 universities 9. Ban killer Robocops before it's too late, rights groups say 10. 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