Putting Big Data on Pause
Before you invest in Big Data, you need to know what you’re up against when it comes to putting that data to use. This isn’t to say you shouldn’t use Big Data; just be very careful in how you interpret it. More>
Zen and the Art of IT Infrastructure
The Rising Social Networking Security Threat
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01.31.12
Study Finds Integration Big Challenge for Analyzing Big Data
Integration is a major issue when it comes to analyzing Big Data, according to a recent report by Ventana Research. Almost two thirds of participants in the benchmark study said integration is a major obstacle to analyzing data. While there are third-party solutions that claim to help access and... More >
01.30.12
Report: Cloud to Create 'Significant' Job Opportunities
As noted a couple of weeks ago, more than 10,000 job ads have been posted online in the past three months that include requirements for cloud computing skills, an increase of 61 percent over the same period last year, according to talent-market BI vendor Wanted Analytics. Cloud computing is... More >
01.31.12
Oracle vs. HP: Oracle’s Fraud Gambit Implodes
The litigation between HP and Oracle took another turn this week when the Superior Court ruled against Oracle on its claim that the contract between it and HP was void due to alleged fraud by HP. This fraud was the alleged cover up of the killing of Itanium. This position was a surprise to both Intel... More >
Wrench in the System Excerpt
If technology is supposed to make us more productive, then why is it so hard to use?
IT Initiatives Portfolio
Record and promote your team's success with the help of this Excel-based tool.
Disaster Recovery of a Local Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 Computer
A tutorial on restoring Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 computers.
Bring Your Own Device
BYOD: Time to Roll with the Changes
Big changes are afoot in the enterprise, but none is as far-reaching in terms of the way people engage data environments as the rise of consumer devices. More >
BYOD Acceptance Grows, but Far from Universal
CES — Not Just for Consumers Anymore
BYOD: User Policy Considerations
Top 8 Identity & Access Management Challenges with SaaS Applications
This white paper presents the eight biggest identity and access management (IDM) challenges associated with adopting and deploying cloud and SaaS applications, and discusses best practices for addressing each of them.
IBM's Watson: Redefining Systems Design
IBM's Watson, the computing system that competed with human contestants on Jeopardy!, represents an impressive leap forward in systems design and analytics. Read this data sheet to see how an advanced analytics solution can provide the same kind of workload-optimized system for your business that powers Watson.
Amazon Unveils AWS Storage Gateway for Easier Cloud Backup
Today Amazon announced the release of its AWS Storage Gateway, which will make it easier for businesses to upload on-premise data directly to the cloud. According to Alyssa Henry, general manager of AWS Storage Services, “The AWS Storage Gateway works with your existing applications using a... More >
Cleversafe’s 10-Exabyte Storage System Tackles Big Data
Cleversafe, an object-based storage vendor, is looking to address organizations’ needs for storage at the exabyte level. It announced today that it is offering a 10-exabyte storage system to accommodate volumes of unstructured data, or Big Data. Computerworld’s Lucas Mearian puts the... More >
Apple Leads in Semiconductor Purchases for 2011
A new report from Gartner shows that Apple was the largest purchaser of semiconductors during 2011. Slashgear’s Chris Davies points out that the company’s insatiable appetite for smartphone, tablet and solid-state drive chips led to it consuming 5.7 percent of the total available market. ... More >
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