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	2012 looking ripe for disgruntled IT pros to switch jobs Are you underpaid, underappreciated and overworked in your IT department? Cheer up, because 2012 looks like an opportune time for IT professionals to look for new, higher-paying jobs. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Alcatel-Lucent Discover the new currency for the networked-community age Alcatel-Lucent's Allison Cerra and Christina James spent a year pursuing the essence of identity in the virtual world and beyond. With Identity Shift, they examine how technology, identity and expectations intersect, offering a compelling look at how we present and protect ourselves, build trust, and find value in the networked-community age. Click to continue In this Issue Business incubators tap university talent Goodbye 2011 ... What a year! IT groups reveal their best enterprise tablet tricks Cisco impresses with UCS Remote management of applications frees your people from mundane tasks Entry-level IT jobs will be plentiful in 2012, experts predict Cisco continues to restructure internally 15 top quotes of 2011 3 tips for avoiding tablet management headaches Online retailers turn to social networks for holiday profits WHITE PAPER: Quest Software Data Protection Solutions The simpler a backup plan is to plan and execute, the more likely it is to be done. Read Now! Business incubators tap university talent Across the U.S., research and technology parks are playing a role in job creation and driving economic growth. These business incubators for emerging companies, typically in the science, healthcare and technology fields, are often affiliated with universities, which are prime sources for new ideas and fresh talent in need of a place to grow. Read More Goodbye 2011 ... What a year! Gibbs ponders the year that just shot past ... Read More IT groups reveal their best enterprise tablet tricks New generation tablets are being adopted en masse by enterprises, despite the lack of any support infrastructure from the manufacturers. Many enterprise users, and IT groups, are making determined efforts to secure and manage tablets with whatever tools are available. Read More WHITE PAPER: Quantum Big Data: Managing Explosive Growth Are you experiencing a data explosion? The trend toward leveraging Big Data for competitive advantage helps IT professionals successfully meet business goals. Learn how to reliably manage, store and access vast amounts of archived data while protecting it and keeping costs low. View Now Cisco impresses with UCS If you're tempted to think of Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS) as just another blade server — don't. In fact, if you just want a bunch of blades for your computer room, don't call Cisco — Dell, HP, and IBM all offer simpler and more cost-effective options. Read More Remote management of applications frees your people from mundane tasks Do you have a portfolio of commodity applications like email, collaboration, mobile device management and directory and identity management that require multiple staff members to administer? Could their time and expertise be put to better use? Here's a business model that lets you outsource the remote monitoring and management of common in-house applications, freeing up your people for more strategic IT work. Read More Entry-level IT jobs will be plentiful in 2012, experts predict Here is good news for college seniors with technology skills: The entry-level job market for IT workers looks solid in 2012. Read More WHITE PAPER: Sybase Enterprises Falling Short with Analytics Tools This paper examines the use of analytics and reporting, and offers best practices for integrating solutions for improved business decision-making. Learn More Cisco continues to restructure internally Cisco continues to tinker with its organizational structure, even after completing a major restructuring begun last summer. Most recently, Cisco revamped its engineering operations to further streamline them and improve execution against company strategy, according to a blog on the Cisco site. Read More 15 top quotes of 2011 As another year draws to a close, we look back on the IT-related comments that stuck with us. Read More 3 tips for avoiding tablet management headaches Tablets are a tricky proposition for many IT departments since they have many of the content creation capabilities of laptops but lack mature security software. Read More Online retailers turn to social networks for holiday profits Retailers are going out of their way this year to integrate holiday season sales efforts with social networking sites to boost bottom line profits. Insider content (registration required) Read More
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