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	HP has new cloud certifications for technical experts HP has a new set of expert-level cloud certifications for IT professionals who can design and develop cloud computing solutions based on open systems. The training for the certification exams helps technical professionals gain hands-on experience and knowledge across the cloud technology spectrum. Read More WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies The Changing Role of IT This white paper analyzes research conducted by IDG Research Services about the changing role of IT: what's driving the change, what skill-sets will be more valued and what should forward-looking IT executives consider as IT shifts increasingly towards an IT supply chain model. Learn More In this Issue Changes Coming To The CISO Position 'Server huggers' present obstacle to cloud adoption Hottest Tablets for Your Holiday Wishlist Shopping at work? More CIOs say it's not allowed WHITE PAPER: VeriSign Protecting Your Critical Information Infrastructure A strategy that assures the availability and reliability of vital resources while protecting them from malicious attacks is at the core of network operations and security. This paper defines four key components of such a strategy, and offers a practical set of guidelines for ensuring its success. Read Now! Changes Coming To The CISO Position It's that time of year when industry experts of all types look into their crystal balls and make bold predictions for what's coming in 2012. As far as security goes, lots of these predictions will center on threats (i.e. new attacks patterns, malicious code, etc.) and defenses (i.e. security technologies, services, etc.). Allow me to make offer a trend that has nothing to do with either area.... Read More WHITE PAPER: Meraki Application Traffic Shaping in a Campus WLAN Meraki is the only wireless LAN to include a Layer 7 application-aware traffic shaper, empowering organizations to limit apps like BitTorrent while prioritizing critical services. Learn how Rainbow School District utilized this technology to control iPads and facilitate learning activities. Learn more. 'Server huggers' present obstacle to cloud adoption Chipita America CIO Scott Martin didn't see a competitive advantage in managing internal systems, believing that moving to the cloud would provide time to focus far more on business needs. Read More WHITE PAPER: Quest Software Proactive Performance Management for Enterprise Databases In this Quest Software white paper, read about the inherent challenges of proactive database management, and the what to look for when choosing the right management tool for your company. Read it today. Read now! Hottest Tablets for Your Holiday Wishlist Tablet PCs have become the must-have holiday gift. This year though, Apple's iPad is no longer the only tablet on the market with significant "wow factor." CIO.com's Al Sacco presents a list of the best tablets available for this 2011 holiday season. Read More Shopping at work? More CIOs say it's not allowed As scores of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping deals start piling up, do you know what your end users are up to? Are you being asked to curb your fellow workers' online shopping activities? If so, you're not alone. More companies are taking steps to restrict holiday shopping at work, according to CIOs surveyed by Robert Half Technology. Read More
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