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	Microsoft Lync to play nice with Cisco, Android Microsoft is accommodating Cisco conferencing systems and Android tablets to help make Microsoft Lync and Skype communications platforms able to connect any customers by voice, video, messaging and conferencing regardless of what device they use. Read More WHITE PAPER: Crittercism Top 10 Internet Applications Most Likely to be Mobilized Effective mobile application performance management optimizes application availability and response time, ensuring the best user experience. Learn the difference the right management tools make and why tools that monitor the network or focus only on performance at the device level are not enough. Read now! In this Issue California fights drought with big data, cloud computing FCC will establish new net neutrality rules in light of court decision A10 Networks files IPO intent for up to $100 million Alcatel-Lucent works with Red Hat to virtualize mobile networks The 12 most powerful security companies 15 Non-Certified IT Skills Growing in Demand Microsoft pushes ahead with Skype-Lync integration WHITE PAPER: IBM Anticipate, Engage and Deliver Exceptional Web Experiences IBM Customer Experience Suite and IBM Intranet Experience Suite help organizations delight customers through a consistently exceptional web experience and empower employees with the social business tools they need to drive better business results. Learn More. California fights drought with big data, cloud computing California is facing its worst drought in more than 100 years and with no end in sight. Conserving water has never been more important, and the problem this poses may offer Silicon Valley a new opportunity. Read More FCC will establish new net neutrality rules in light of court decision The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will not seek further judicial review of a January court ruling that struck down the agency's net neutrality regulations, but it does plan to issue a new set of rules covering ISPs. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell Software A New Set Of Network Security Challenges IT faces conflicting mandates from the business. On one hand, employees demand access from devices beyond the firewall such as smartphones, tablets, home PCs and laptops. On the other hand, risk management dictates corporate data must remain protected. The overarching challenge: balance productivity and security. A Must Read! A10 Networks files IPO intent for up to $100 million A10 Networks, the California-based manufacturer of application delivery controllers, filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday night for a $100 million initial public offering, capping an apparent resurgence in the company's fortunes – and joining its rivals on the stock exchange. Read More Alcatel-Lucent works with Red Hat to virtualize mobile networks Alcatel-Lucent is betting big on operators wanting to virtualize their mobile networks using NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) technology, in order to become more nimble and less reliant on proprietary hardware. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM IDC Report: The Future of eMail is Social This IDC white paper takes a look at the current state of enterprise email and the perceived and real problems that surround its use. The paper discusses the changing nature of collaboration and work fueled by the social Web by examining current email trends and the emergence of new social collaboration tools. Learn More. The 12 most powerful security companies Read More 15 Non-Certified IT Skills Growing in Demand Whether you're a senior IT executive evaluating staffing needs and preparing budgets or an IT pro deciding where to invest your time to gain new skills, knowing what technologies are in demand should be a key part of your strategy. Read More Microsoft pushes ahead with Skype-Lync integration Microsoft will demonstrate on Tuesday how Lync and Skype users will be able to communicate via video conferencing, the next stage of the integration between its enterprise unified communications server and its consumer IM and IP telephony network. Read More
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