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Cloud will be key for Oracle at OpenWorld

The massive annual conference, which gets underway Sunday, will also introduce Oracle's new executive structure

Mobile users favor productivity over security — as they should

If you force employees to choose between productivity and security, you're the problem

‘Extortion’ claims fly, and telecom double-talk hits new heights

While AT&T, Comcast, and Verizon spin and lobby, the U.S. falls further on Internet speeds

Shellshocked: Yes, it’s a huge threat, and here’s why

Shellshock is not overhyped. Systems of every size will be affected for a long time to come. Patch now!

Sexist like me: The Evan Thornley startup manifesto

An Australian tech exec reveals the secret to his success: Categorically underpaying women. Give the man a medal!

Apple asks iPhone 6 users in trouble to revert to iOS 8

A fix for Wednesday's update, which caused phones to lose cellular service and Touch ID functionality, is coming in a few days

Meeting the DevOps Challenge: Lessons from Five Tech Leaders

HP leads Microsoft in Metro app usage

Only 17 percent of Microsoft's usage was on Surface Pros, showing that people who have a choice rarely chose Metro apps

Microsoft, frustrated as ever with H-1B policy, considers options

Conference on immigration policy gives Microsoft an opportunity to voice its frustration, which is unaffected by its recent layoffs

John McAfee advises Larry Ellison on his retirement

From one tech legend to another: You think you'll retire, but you never will