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January 18, 2013

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Intel reports lower profits
Intel says its profits were down 27% in the fourth quarter and down 15% for 2012, although both figures beat analysts' estimates. The company said its data-center unit was a bright spot, with sales up 6%. The Wall Street Journal (1/17), ITWorld.com/IDG News Service (1/17)

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Technology & Trends

A look at those who turn Big Data into stories
Data scientists are a driving force in Big Data, says Guy Cuthbert of Atheon Analytics. "There's an awful lot of value in data, in telling a story from it," Cuthbert says in citing data scientists' role. InformationWeek (1/17)

Researcher: To fix encryption keys, first know where they're weak
Understanding the vulnerabilities in encryption keys on hardware chips and smart cards is crucial for improving security, Cryptography Research's Pankaj Rohatgi says. "It doesn't matter what manufacturer it is, any circuitry leaks information if you observe emissions out of the circuitry," Rohatgi says. Network World (1/17), eWeek (1/17)

Other News

Lenovo targets rugged laptop at students
Computerworld/IDG News Service (1/17)

IT Channel

Tips to make incentive programs do more than drive sales
Incentives are becoming a strategic tool to improve resellers' commitment, engagement and product knowledge, writes Mae Reeves, who suggests "10 channel behaviors to reward and encourage in 2013." DestinationCRM.com (1/18)

Cisco invests in Windows-to-Apple-software-maker Parallels
Cisco Systems has invested in Parallels, which makes virtualization software to let Windows run on Mac OS X. Cisco's Hilton Romanski says the minority stake is part of the firm's commitment to innovation. The Register (U.K.) (1/18), Reuters (1/17)

Other News

Avnet exec touts need for vertical mindset
CRN.com (U.S.) (1/17)

IT Workforce

The benefits of IT certifications
Certified IT skills are important to employers, Caitlin Murphy writes, citing credentials from organizations that include CompTIA. Careerealism.com (1/18)

Indian universities to offer cybersecurity degrees
Universities in India plan to offer advanced degrees in cybersecurity, based on recommendations from the National Security System task force. India's University Grants Commission is calling on colleges and technical schools to begin cybersecurity programs for undergraduates and postgraduates. The Times of India/Press Trust of India (1/17)

Policy Watch

Feds confront concerns on oversight for EHR systems
Federal officials say they're working to ease health care providers' concerns that the process for creating electronic health records systems is too complex and time-consuming. Computerworld (1/17)

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CompTIA IT SmartStat: Jan. 18, 2013
45% of firms that provide managed services are likely to increase their managed services offerings in the next year. CompTIA IT SmartStat

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