Are You Holding Out For Windows 9?

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Friday, February 15, 2013

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TOP STORY Are Businesses Waiting For Windows 9? By Michael Endler Analysts don't expect Windows 8 to establish enterprise dominance -- but Microsoft's real problem continues to be lack of enthusiasm from consumers. MUST READ Cisco's Future Focuses On Cloud, SDN Cisco posted record revenue for the eighth consecutive quarter even as it redefines its business for a future of virtualized networks and the Internet of Everything. U.K. Company Swears Off Mainframe, Carefully As Redcats Group trades its out-of-date mainframe for Sopra Group's software platform, it tries to ensure a seamless transition for its customers. Hybrid Cloud Management Is Within Reach New generation of IT management products is easier to deploy and less costly to operate than conventional systems. MORE NETWORKING NEWS

ALSO IN THIS EDITION • U.K. Company Swears Off Mainframe, Carefully • Hybrid Cloud Management Is Within Reach • 3 Steps to a Hands-Free Cloud • The Unified Communications Journey • BlackBerry's Comeback Doesn't Convince Some Analysts • Big Data Analytics: Is Your Elephant Enterprise Ready? • Interop Las Vegas

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FEATURED REPORT 3 Steps to a Hands-Free Cloud Virtualization let IT automate the entire life cycle of a server, from -provisioning and initialization through steady-state and change -management to termination. But this is only the first step on the path to fully coordinated, automated and managed systems. The -ultimate goal: -orchestration, where business needs can be defined and executed -without human intervention. We'll examine the essential elements of -orchestration, focusing on public and private clouds. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS

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