Boston Bombers Can't Elude City IT | Why PaaS Is The Future

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NETWORKING UPDATE    Friday, April 19, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY Boston Bombers Can't Elude City's Tech Infrastructure By John Foley Video surveillance played key role in identifying suspects in Boston bombing, setting precedent for increasing use of sophisticated security systems nationwide. MUST READ Why PaaS Is The Future Platform-as-a-service will become standard for Web applications. It's time to evaluate your options and plan a migration strategy. VMware Adds Interoperability With Ubuntu OpenStack Cloud The next Ubuntu release, coming soon, will include VMware plug-ins for the Quantum networking platform in OpenStack. As Innovation Competitions Grow, Prize Money Shrinks Latest crowdsourced contests aim to attract data scientists with $100,000 prizes -- not yesterday's millions. Best Of Interop: Meet The Finalists Finalists for the 2013 Best of Interop awards have been chosen in seven IT categories, including cloud and virtualization, networking and security. The winners will be announced next month at Interop Las Vegas. MORE NETWORKING NEWS • NEW Best of Interop Finalists Announced! • Big Data: Hype Vs. Hope At Interop • InteropNet's Live Wire Act • Interop Preview: Expert Advice On Building Private Cloud Exclusive for IWK Readers: Attend Interop and help Build IT Innovation. Click here or use Priority Code MP_BTMNLIWKNET to save an additional $200 off advanced pricing on All Access and Conference Passes. Join us for access to 125+ workshops and conference classes, 300+ exhibiting companies, and the latest technology. see also... Why You Should Attend Interop     INSIDE THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF DARK READING People are your most vulnerable endpoint. Make sure your security strategy addresses that fact. Also in the new, all-digital issue of Dark Reading: Effective security doesn't mean stopping all attackers. Log In Or Register To Download     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS: FEATURED REPORT Data Center Debate: Standardization vs. Specialization Most IT pros like uniformity: 60% have explicit policies to ensure consistency, and 57% of these respondents have enforcement mechanisms. But there's something to be said for systems purpose-built for a specific task, given that 45% err on the side of looser standardization. There's also the hard fact that in the age of BYOD and cloud, we're often fighting a losing battle. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Demands for Agility Many organizations are struggling to test more with less, as it requires planning and strategic execution - something very hard to do if your quality teams are constantly being pulled from their duties to fight fires. Find out why smart quality professionals are turning to automation in order to cut execution time. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR STORIES Google Nexus 7, Take Two: What To Expect Google watchers expect a new version of the 7-inch Nexus tablet to debut soon. Here's what it might look like. 10 Great Android Apps For Tablets What Android apps really shine on tablets? Take a look at a few of our favorites. Windows Blue: Restoring The Start Button Isn't Enough Many consumers also resent that Windows 8 forces them to boot to its tablet-focused Live Tile interface. Is Microsoft listening? Big Data Analytics Masters Degrees: 20 Top Programs These one-year and two-year graduate programs are just what's needed to close the big-data talent gap. Read on to find a school that fits your ambitions and background. Smartphones With Physical Keyboards Do you want a physical keyboard on your smartphone? The new BlackBerry with a hard keyboard will be here soon, but there are alternatives. Here we show you eight phones, including six not from BlackBerry.   WEBCASTS: Choosing an Approach to Data Integration and Governance in a Big Data World Join Gartner analyst Eric Thoo on Tuesday, April 23, as he describes four different approaches to data integration. Eric will map the different approaches to five key use cases to help you identify the capabilities you need and provide insights into evolving data integration challenges and the capabilities that are emerging to address them. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS: Take Our Data Center Survey -- You Could Win A Tablet! InformationWeek is conducting a survey to gauge the state of enterprise data centers in 2013. Take our survey and you could win a 32GB Google Nexus 7 tablet! It happens March 25-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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