Fave Raves: 33 tech pros share favorite IT products

	Why cloud companies are watching the Aereo, Supreme Court case very closely | Survey respondents shun much-hyped mobile shopping technologies
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	Fave Raves: 33 tech pros share favorite IT products It takes many tools to keep IT systems running smoothly, and tech pros have their personal favorites. What made the cut? Everything from security products and mobile device management tools to data analytics and cloud services. If your favorite tech product didn't make the list, tell us about it. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Spirent Top 5 Reasons You Need Network Testing NOW The availability, security, and performance of applications and services on the network are among the most important aspects of an IT organization, and must be tested to ensure performance. Download this white paper to learn the top 5 reasons why you should test your network sooner rather than later. Learn More In this Issue Why cloud companies are watching the Aereo, Supreme Court case very closely Survey respondents shun much-hyped mobile shopping technologies It's now possible to wirelessly charge 40 smartphones from 16 feet away Raspberry Pi alternatives emerge to fill need for speed Apple kicks off public OS X beta testing Go time traveling with Google Maps What the rumor mill expects from iOS 8 Cool tech and hot cars from the N.Y. Int'l Auto Show Ex-FCC commissioner to head CTIA in latest Washington shuffle 7 Ways to Advance Your Project Management Career Inside the Boston Selfie-thon 27 of the worst product knockoffs in tech WHITE PAPER: Dell Software   Optimization Strategies to Better Support Mobile Grow your mobile workforce without risking security or increasing administrative complexity. This new white paper explains how Dell Mobility Solutions can help you increase mobile/BYOD performance and capacity while protecting company resources and streamlining IT management. Learn more Why cloud companies are watching the Aereo, Supreme Court case very closely The U.S. Supreme Court this week heard arguments in a case involving Aereo, a startup that allows users to access broadcast television networks without paying big-brand cable companies expensive contracts. Cloud storage services are wrapped into this case as well though because Aereo uses hosted servers to store the content, giving its customers the ability to stream it on demand. Read More   Survey respondents shun much-hyped mobile shopping technologies A survey of iOS and Android users show the vast majority of them know little, and care less, about the so-called "mobile shopping experience," despite the endless hype about its benefits. Overall, the "mobile shopping experience" … isn't. Read More   It's now possible to wirelessly charge 40 smartphones from 16 feet away Korean researchers have shown it's possible to wirelessly transmit power over a distance of 16 feet and charge up to 40 smartphones. Read More   Raspberry Pi alternatives emerge to fill need for speed   Raspberry Pi isn't planning a hardware upgrade of its popular US$25 computer anytime soon, but faster options are emerging for users attracted to such board-like devices. Read More   Apple kicks off public OS X beta testing Apple today followed Microsoft in opening up pre-release, or beta, versions of its personal computer operating system to all comers. Read More   Go time traveling with Google Maps Google added past images of places noted in Street View for the desktop version of Google Maps. The goal is to give users the ability to see how places have changed over time. Read More   What the rumor mill expects from iOS 8 Mobile payments, smarter Siri, better maps and more Read More   Cool tech and hot cars from the N.Y. Int'l Auto Show   The New York International Auto Show, which runs through April 27, allows automakers to show off the latest technology on four wheels. Here are some of the highlights from this year's big event. Read More   Ex-FCC commissioner to head CTIA in latest Washington shuffle   Completing the circle of Beltway life, the mobile industry group CTIA has named a former member of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission as its president and CEO. Read More   7 Ways to Advance Your Project Management Career Project management experts and executive IT recruiters provide tips to project managers on what they can do to give their careers a boost. Read More   Inside the Boston Selfie-thon Read More   27 of the worst product knockoffs in tech With so much money to be made selling electronics, many just try to copy what's already successful. Read More
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