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NETWORKING UPDATE    Friday, May 17, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY Innovation Isn't Working At 4 Out Of 5 Companies By Chris Murphy Companies are too afraid of risk, among other factors, according to Accenture. MUST READ Is Software-Defined Storage Right For You? Data centers have new storage options, but "new" isn't always "better." Google Strengthens Cloud Platform Google adds features and power to Cloud Platform, says it won't race Amazon to the bottom on price. Britain's 'Smart Meter' Project Delayed Utilities and firms looking to build new smart communications networks say they need at least another year to prepare. Vegas Resorts Bet On Location-Based Apps Location-based apps might be the wave of the future, but Cisco and MGM Resorts advise deployment must be preceded by careful planning. Enterprise Data Centers: A Buyer's Market What can you do with the money you'll save as data center needs decline, thanks to server and compute efficiency advances? MORE NETWORKING NEWS ALSO IN THIS EDITION • Vegas Resorts Bet On Location-Based Apps • Enterprise Data Centers: A Buyer's Market • Fundamentals: 3 Ways to Virtualize Mobile Devices • Operations Managers Must Rethink Their Approach to Private Cloud • Distilling Hadoop Patterns of Use and How You Can Use Them to Get Started Today • E2 Conference Boston     GRAB YOUR COPY OF INFORMATIONWEEK HEALTHCARE Innovation is tough amid today's regulatory checklists. The leaders on our Healthcare 20 list are getting it done. Also in our new, all-digital issue: Boston area CIO John Halamka reflects on the marathon bombing. Log In Or Register To Download     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS: FEATURED REPORT Fundamentals: 3 Ways to Virtualize Mobile Devices The notion of splitting smartphones and tablets into personal and business partitions is gaining strength, for good reason. Here are three paths, but be warned -- iOS shops will have a tougher go of it. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Operations Managers Must Rethink Their Approach to Private Cloud Organizations of all types are attracted by the promises of private cloud computing, but few actually have the virtual maturity to be successful. This Forrester report reveals the latest virtualization trends so you can see how far your peers are in their journey to the private cloud. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR STORIES Google Apps To Microsoft Office 365: 10 Lessons Switching from Google Apps to Microsoft Office 365, you will find good and bad surprises. But overall, Microsoft's Web apps make the migration worthwhile. Big Data Analytics Master's 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. 10 Great Android Apps For Tablets What Android apps really shine on tablets? Take a look at a few of our favorites. Google Lets You Send Money With Gmail New service integrates Google Wallet with Gmail but isn't widely available yet. Samsung Galaxy S IV: What To Expect Samsung's Galaxy S phones have become the closest thing to the mythical "iPhone killer" of Android fans' dreams. Here's a look at the next version's likely features.   WEBCASTS: Distilling Hadoop Patterns of Use and How You Can Use Them to Get Started Today Attend our webinar on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 to discover where Hadoop most often fits into the data landscape for the typical enterprise. You'll hear how common patterns of use can simplify your approach and help you to find a usage that makes sense for your business. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS: E2 Conference Boston E2 is the only event of its kind, bringing together business and technology leaders looking for new ways to evolve their enterprise applications strategy and achieve business value. Join us in Boston, June 17-19, for three days of 40+ conference sessions and workshops across eight tracks and discover the latest insights in enterprise social software, big data and analytics, mobility, cloud, SaaS and APIs, UI/U, and more. It happens March 25-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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