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Microsoft's Bing mobile app ships for iPhone, Android -- not Windows Phone

CCIE vs. MBA vs...? | Harris Corp. sees opportunity, challenges in the cloud

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Microsoft's Bing mobile app ships for iPhone, Android -- not Windows Phone
Microsoft has rolled out a new mobile app for Bing built with HTML5 and available first only to iPhone and Android users. It may be another indication that Microsoft is turning its attention away from its home-baked development platforms .Net and Silverlight and toward the industry-standard HTML5. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Intel

Enhance virtualization with HP and Intel
The rapid adoption of virtualization-enabled servers has created a major increase in I/O overhead. This paper describes a balanced platform approach that addresses virtualization enhancements and hardware assists even at the I/O and networking device levels. Click to continue

RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Palo Alto Networks

10 Things Your Next Firewall Must Do
Choosing a next-generation firewall is more than a simple comparison of technical features. It's about balancing the needs of the business with the risks associated with modern applications. Gain access to valuable information in one location- read articles and watch videos that will empower you to make the right decision. Learn more!

CCIE vs. MBA vs...?
When CIOs look to add talent to their staffs right now, who should they be recruiting: employees with deep technical skills or deep business skills? That's one argument raging in corporate IT departments over the benefits of hiring staff with technical certifications such as Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) or business degrees. Read More

Harris Corp. sees opportunity, challenges in the cloud
With all the security challenges encompassed in cloud services, one company is working to ensure that its users and other customers can rely on it for business critical computing. Read More

David vs. Goliath: 15 Potential Tech Shake-Ups
Here are 15 'Davids' out to take down larger competitors. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Dell

Is Your Infrastructure Mobile Ready?
From data encryption to secure printing, there are many challenges IT mangers at small and midsize businesses face to secure mobile devices. Check out the resources in this Mobility KnowledgeVault to help develop a master plan. Read now

HP releases new Slate tablet after retaining PC unit
Hewlett-Packard announced the new Slate 2 tablet with the Windows 7 OS, just under a week after the company announced it would retain its PC unit. Read More

New low-cost mobile carrier set for Tuesday launch
A new wireless carrier, Republic Wireless, is set to launch next week with plans offering unlimited data, voice and texting for $19 a month and no contract. Read More

Google explains (sort of) how it's watching you but now indexes some Facebook comments
Google on Wednesday told its search engine and Gmail users that it would be adding a new service that explains why they are seeing particular ads. It also reiterated the fact that users can opt out of personalized ads altogether. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Trend Micro

Before Taking the Cloud Plunge
Security and privacy are critical concerns for those considering cloud adoption. The differences between SaaS, PaaS and IaaS are significant and require careful due diligence. This paper will help you do the homework necessary to compare security practices and determine which model is right for your organization. Read More

The 33 hottest tech arguments
Network World and IDG News Service have assembled this collection of primers examining today's most explosive and intriguing networking and IT issues, from vendor rivalries to product battles to technology trends. Read More

Employees Refusing to Use Clunky Enterprise Software
Today's tech-savvy workers won't use IT's desk-bound enterprise applications. They want mobile access to corporate data via intuitive interfaces. Read More

NASA: If there was life on Mars, it was likely underground
NASA issued a study today that said if life ever existed on Mars, the longest lasting environments were most likely below the planet's surface. Read More

What Your Cloud Consultant is Trying To Tell You
Consultants have been a mainstay of IT departments forever. But in the cloud the commercial language is filled with a new set of euphemisms you need to understand. Here are some to look out for. Read More



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