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TOP STORY Cloud Jobs: 7 Million In 3 Years, IDC Says By Paul McDougall Microsoft-sponsored IDC report says there are currently 1.7 million open cloud positions just waiting to be filled. MUST READ Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012 The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8. Dell KACE's K3000 Offers On-Premises MDM Alternative New MDM appliance offers a new option for BYOD programs as well as a look at how Dell is managing its various acquisitions. 7 SMB Technology Predictions For 2013 What's in store for small and midsize business technology in the New Year? Which Vendors Dominate Enterprise Collaboration? What will the social software market look like in four years? IDC's market share report offers some early clues. MORE NETWORKING NEWS

JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By Nokuchikushi: "I don't know anyone who craves Windows. Ballmer and Gates think people love Windows. The truth is most people tolerate it because they don't have a choice." In reply to: Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012 View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply

 

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FEATURED REPORT Research: 2013 InformationWeek Outlook Survey Our Outlook survey finds 71% of companies with rising demand for IT projects, just 8% cutting IT staff and 60% expecting higher IT budgets than in 2012. But respondent priority lists continue to trend toward IT-centric projects. Instead, we need to focus more externally, on projects that affect customers directly. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS

FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application Development Platforms Mobile application development is a very important and strategic IT topic. In 2012, Gartner is making major updates to this research to reflect market convergence. We analyze platforms that allow enterprises to build, support and manage mobile applications for both customers and employees. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE WHITEPAPERS

 

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