Friday, May 31, 2013

Microsoft outs the new features in Windows 8.1: Here's what you need to know

First look: Gmail's latest redesign

What Do CMOs and CIOs Really Think of Each Other?

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May 31, 2013
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Microsoft outs the new features in Windows 8.1: Here's what you need to know

Desktop diehards will find a present waiting for them in Windows 8.1, the impending upgrade colloquially dubbed "Windows Blue." A wonderful, horrible, oh-so-teasing present.

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Issue highlights

1. First look: Gmail's latest redesign

2. INSIDER What Do CMOs and CIOs Really Think of Each Other?

3. Gearhead's 2013 Summer Reading List

4. US road safety agency issues policy on driverless cars

5. iPad 5 rumor rollup for the week ending May 29

6. US allows export of communication devices, software and services to Iran

7. EFF to podcasters: Help us bust bogus patent

8. Network builders tackling cell vs. Wi-Fi choices

9. The 5 best alternative video chat apps--all completely free

10. Sun's stars: Where are they now?

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Join us on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 11:00 AM EDT and learn how your agency can create an analytics culture that will enable you to improve budgeting and financial reporting. Learn More. Learn More.

First look: Gmail's latest redesign

Google's new Gmail interface attempts to do away with the headaches of email management READ MORE

INSIDER

What Do CMOs and CIOs Really Think of Each Other?

It's widely predicted that more technology-related budget will move to the marketing department, which leads to a natural question: Will CMOs and CIOs become business partners or merely grit their teeth and co-exist? READ MORE

Gearhead's 2013 Summer Reading List

As I note in Backspin, as of the 24th of this month, I've been writing for Network World for 20 years and 6 days. And my first Gearhead column published a mere 17 years, 4 months and 5 days ago (see page 52). I'm going to leave the peering into the rearview mirror to see how we got here to Backspin and, instead, do as I always do: Talk about cool, geeky stuff you need. Today, I have your summer reading assignments. READ MORE

WEBCAST: IBM

Boost Profitability with Better Planning & Mobile Reporting

This session will discuss how Ashurst, a top-tier legal service provider for private and public sector clients worldwide, was able to effectively manage organizational change and improve their profitability using IBM Business Analytics. Learn More.

US road safety agency issues policy on driverless cars

Self-driving vehicle technology is not yet at a stage that it can be authorized for use by the public for general driving, according to a U.S. Department of Transportation recommendation to state governments. READ MORE

iPad 5 rumor rollup for the week ending May 29

Hilarity is rare in the iOSphere, rumors being serious business. But this week a post at a Korean tech website, describing a 12.9-inch iPad maxi in the works, triggered hilarity at 9to5Mac for reasons that are unclear. READ MORE

US allows export of communication devices, software and services to Iran

The U.S. government has lifted sanctions on the export of a variety of consumer communications devices, software and services including mobile phones to Iran ahead of elections in that country. READ MORE

WEBCAST: IBM

Leveraging SaaS to Drive Innovation and Results

Learn how sales, finance, marketing, procurement, and supply chain leaders are leveraging SaaS to become more agile and serve the customer better. Learn More.

EFF to podcasters: Help us bust bogus patent

The Electronic Frontier Foundation, striking an unusually combative tone, this afternoon is calling upon podcasters of all stripes to help identify the "prior art" necessary to invalidate a patent that has been wielded by a Texas company against the likes of How Stuff Works and Adam Carolla. READ MORE

Network builders tackling cell vs. Wi-Fi choices

Handoffs between networks are about to get smoother, but vendors are pushing their own tools to make them smarter READ MORE

The 5 best alternative video chat apps--all completely free

Regular phone calls are over--these days, it's all about video chatting. If you've got a smartphone, you're likely holding a video-chatting machine (in all its forward-facing 1.3 megapixel glory). And regardless of what OS your smartphone is running, it likely came with some built-in video chatting software. READ MORE

Sun's stars: Where are they now?

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WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks

Tackling Peak Traffic Demands in Today's Data Center

As demands on data center infrastructure increase, both IT professionals and their tools will need to adapt. Learn how application delivery controllers (ADCs) can accommodate enterprise needs for performance and scalability while providing a unified platform for application services. Download the report today. Download Now

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The 20 best iPhone/iPad games of 2013 so far

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