Connectivity - Still an issue

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	Connectivity - Still an issue As mentioned in the last newsletter, this newsletter will be going away at the end of September, so we're taking a quick look back at some of the major changes we've seen over the past 13-plus years. And while there is no way that we can cover all of the issues, we're looking at some major trends. Read More WHITE PAPER: Xsigo Systems Building a Flexible Private Cloud Datacenter This quick case study examines how a VMware vCloud services provider increased VMware performance and got 17 times more VMs per server with a converged infrastructure. Get insights on VMware best practices from a company that runs VMware for a living. Read now! In this Issue Strangeloop enables faster downloads for Apple, Android, Microsoft smartphones Judge sets trial date for AT&T merger case Oracle scoops up GoAhead Software HP reportedly on verge of naming Whitman CEO 15 Best iPhone Apps for Busy CEOs WHITE PAPER: Xsigo Systems VDI Meets the Private Cloud This in-depth 32-page guide provides a close-up look at running VDI in a cloud infrastructure. It includes architecture, cost, and performance discussions, and reviews the benefits and best practices of a fabric-based infrastructure. Get tips to deliver a better user experience at less cost. Read now. Strangeloop enables faster downloads for Apple, Android, Microsoft smartphones Strangeloop is coming out with a Web-site optimizer that speeds up page builds on mobile devices based on Apple, Android and Microsoft operating systems. Read More WHITE PAPER: GFI Software Protecting Against the New Wave of Malware Learn why traditional antivirus approaches don't work and why a new approach to endpoint security is required to better protect your company from malicious threats. Learn about the scope of the malware problem and strategies that can help you defend against evolving malware threats. Read now! Judge sets trial date for AT&T merger case A U.S. district court judge has scheduled a trial to begin on Feb. 13 in the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit opposing AT&T's proposed acquisition of rival mobile carrier T-Mobile USA. Read More WHITE PAPER: GFI Software Security Considerations for SMEs It is never possible to guarantee that a company is totally secure or that a breach will not occur, however implementing the latest tools and providing ongoing, end-user education will minimize those risks and allow companies to focus more on growing their business rather than repairing it. Read now! Oracle scoops up GoAhead Software Oracle is buying GoAhead Software, which makes products designed to help network equipment providers improve service delivery. Terms of the deal, which is expected to be completed before year's end, were not disclosed. Read More HP reportedly on verge of naming Whitman CEO Kara Swisher is reporting on All Things D: Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman is poised to be named the new CEO of Hewlett-Packard later today after the markets are closed, said multiple sources close to the situation. The full board of HP, which is meeting today in Silicon Valley, has not officially voted on move and the situation could certainly change, sources said it is nearly a done deal. This would... Read More 15 Best iPhone Apps for Busy CEOs For executive road warriors and super-busy CEOs, the iPhone has become indispensable. Here are 15 must-have free and paid business apps that tap into the great mobile experience and keep executives productive all day long. Read More
	SLIDESHOWS 16 essential Android apps for IT pros There are hundreds of thousands of Android apps, including many that are useful for IT professionals on the job. These apps can help connect to servers, monitor computers, access databases, analyze the airwaves, scan networks, and serve as a reference. Here are 16 of these apps, most of them free. GOODIES FROM MICROSOFT SUBNET We've got books on System Center and Microsoft training of the winner's choice from Webucator.. Enter here.Also: Please take our survey on certifications and your career MOST-READ STORIES Lync not enterprise-ready, claims Microsoft ISV-turned-rival Next-gen boot spec could forever lock Linux off Windows 8 PCs MySQL moves closer to closed Open this malware or I'll sue you HP CEO Apotheker on his way out? Google chief promises Senate: We'll be good! Windows XP to Windows 8: Don't go there 15 essential open source tools for Windows admins FBI, DHS, police raid 7 IHOP restaurants Facebook's redesigned news feed: Things you need to know
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