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Mathworks released MATLAB 2013a today. See www.mathworks.com for product information. We are placing a free 2013a download in the Software Store accounts of customers with active subscriptions.

Oracle released Java 6 Update 43 and Java 7 Update 17 on March 4. Oracle strongly advises Java 6 and Java 7 customers to apply the applicable update as soon as possible. See www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2013-1493-1915081.html for more information. Oracle also announced Java 6 Update 43 would be the last publicly available update for Java 6. Oracle advised Java 6 users to upgrade to Java 7.

Dell's March 2013 discounts for Vanderbilt students and employees incude: •Now through April 28: Buy a select Dell PC for $783.99+ and get an XPS 10 tablet powered by Windows RT for $299.99 (a $200 savings) •Now through March 11: Use coupon code D$XCBNX$1XSFTW to save $50 off laptops $599.99 and above •Now through March 11: Use coupon code 68RD5VF4MDLBV7 to save $100 off laptops $899.99 and above Shop at www.dell.com/dellu/Vanderbiltuor call 888.243.9964.

Mathworks is providing a complimentary MATLAB seminar at Vanderbilt: • Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2013 • Location: 134 Feathering Hall • Time: 2-5 PM • Topic: Data Analysis and Speeding up MATLAB Applications • Register: **mathworks.com/seminars/Vander2013** • Directions: Go to **www.vanderbilt.edu/map/** and select building “Featheringill-Jacobs Hall” Contact Scott Benway at scott.benway@mathworks.com or 508-647-7741 if you have questions.

Oracle released a Java SE Critical Patch Update (i.e. Java 7 Update 15) earlier this week. The update addresses zero-day vulnerabilities (i.e. previously unknown vulnerabilities) in Java browser plug-ins. The updating feature in Java 6 will ask users to download and install Java 7 Update 15. Alternatively, you can download the update from Java.com. Oracle strongly recommends applying the update as soon as possible. Oracle also announced an accelerated Java patch release schedule.

On February 13, 2013, Adobe announced security issues with Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The vulnerabilities can permit an attacker to take control of unprotected computers when users click on PDF files delivered via email. See https://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa13-02.html for the list of affected Adobe products and the steps you can take to protect your computer.

HP’s new Pavilion Sleekbooks are on sale for President’s Day starting at $355.99. Get a touchscreen capable laptop for under $650 by upgrading to the HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15z-b000 Sleekbook. The sale runs from 2/17/2013-2/23/2013. Take advantage of these offers through the HP Academy Program. Visit http://www.hpdirect.com/academy/vanderbilt or call 1-800-632-8251.

Thomson Reuters introduced EndNote X6 for iPad for $9.99 on February 12. You can order EndNote X6 for iPad through the Apple AppStore (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/endnote-for-ipad/id593994211?mt=8). See http://endnote.com/en/anywhere for product information.

Gartner released its February 2013 Magic Quadrant report for Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Platforms. In the report, Gartner places Microsoft above Tableau Software in the leader’s quadrant. Departments that use Tableau software can save money by moving to the Microsoft platform through Vanderbilt’s Campus Agreement. Access the Microsoft products by visiting http://softwarestore.vanderbilt.edu.

The Software Store is receiving reports of spam domain registration renewal alerts. In addition, Network Solutions, Vanderbilt’s primary supplier for domain registrations, renewals, and transfers, sent an alert advising us that Network Solutions customers are receiving fake renewal notifications and/or invoices for DNS services related to their existing domain names. This is a deceptive sales tactic.