Copyright 2005, Network World, Inc. agaffin@nww.com Network World NetFlash http://www.networkworld.com/news/netflash.html Daily breaking news about networking products, technologies and services en-us Network World NetFlash http://www.networkworld.com/redesign2/logorss.gif http://www.networkworld.com/news/netflash.html 125 23 Daily breaking news about networking products, technologies and services. Sales of unused IPv4 addresses gathering steam http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052412-ipv4-resales-259588.html?fsrc=netflash-rss A growing number of U.S. carriers and enterprises are hedging their bets on IPv6 by purchasing blocks of unused IPv4 addresses through official channels or behind-the-scenes dealmaking. Obama orders agencies to optimize Web content for mobile http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052312-obama-orders-agencies-to-optimize-259580.html?fsrc=netflash-rss U.S. President Barack Obama has ordered all major government agencies to make two key services available on mobile phones within a year, in an effort to embrace a growing trend toward Web surfing on mobile devices. Are CEOs getting the social media thing? http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052412-ceo-social-media-259593.html?fsrc=netflash-rss IBM says a study it did of some 1,700 Chief Executive Officers worldwide found that many indeed - or should be -- grasping social media as a key enabler of collaboration and innovation. Google's Android did not infringe Oracle patents, jury finds http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052312-google39s-android-did-not-infringe-259570.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Google's Android operating system does not infringe Oracle's Java patents, a jury in San Francisco found Wednesday in a setback for Oracle. HP to trim 27,000 jobs as part of restructuring program http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052312-hp-to-trim-27000-jobs-259576.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Hewlett-Packard will trim 27,000 employees as part of its long-term restructuring plan, the company said Wednesday when it announced quarterly financial results. VMware acquires desktop management company Wanova http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052312-vmware-acquires-desktop-management-company-259558.html?fsrc=netflash-rss VMware has acquired Wanova, a developer of software used to centralize and simplify image management on physical and virtual desktops, the company said Tuesday. Privacy advocates fear CISPA http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/051512-insider-cispa-259297.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Privacy advocates are riled up after the recent passing of the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act by the House, which occurred despite opposition from privacy advocates, lawmakers and the White House. Groups launch gigabit-per-second broadband project http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052312-groups-launch-gigabit-per-second-broadband-259568.html?fsrc=netflash-rss An Ohio startup company has raised US$200 million to fund gigabit-per-second broadband projects in six university communities across the U.S., the company announced Wednesday. Windows 8 touchscreen devices to be priced higher, Dell says http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052212-windows-8-touchscreen-devices-to-259546.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Touchscreen laptops and tablets with the upcoming Windows 8 OS will be priced higher than their non-touchscreen counterparts, Dell's CEO said on Tuesday. Google warns users infected with DNSChanger as Web outage nears http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052312-google-warns-users-infected-with-259557.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Google on Tuesday hauled out a tool it last used nearly a year ago to warn users infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. SAP buying e-commerce vendor Ariba for $4.3 billion http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052212-sap-buying-e-commerce-vendor-ariba-259540.html?fsrc=netflash-rss SAP is buying cloud-based e-commerce vendor Ariba for US$4.3 billion, the companies announced Tuesday. Brocade outlines its SDN approach http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052212-brocade-sdn-259533.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Brocade this week said it added hardware-based support for the OpenFlow software-defined networking (SDN) API and protocol to its NetIron and MLX series 100Gbps routers as part of a broader SDN strategy. Managing Mobile Mania http://www.networkworld.com/research/2012/052112-managing-mobile-259488.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Unified communications isn't easy or cheap, but for companies that want to differentiate their customer service, it's becoming a must-have. Insider (registration required) Jailbreak of Apple iOS 5.1.1 due 'in days' http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052212-ios511-jailbreak-259532.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Hackers claim to be just days away from jailbreaking Apple devices running iOS 5.1.1, the latest firmware release for iPhones and iPads, letting users load applications from outside of Apple's iTunes App Store. Google has finally closed Motorola Mobility acquisition http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052212-google-has-finally-closed-motorola-259523.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Google has finally closed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, and will now start working on new devices while keeping Android open, it said on Tuesday. More networking news,features and forums http://www.networkworld.com/index.html