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If you need ammo, Bing is your search engine

Posted May 8, 2013 - 6:00 am

If comparing Bing and Google on regular search results isn’t enough, try comparing them based on autocomplete suggestions
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Thornton May: Stalking the elusive data scientist

Posted May 6, 2013 - 6:08 am

Since it is virtually impossible to find all needed analytical skills resident in the same human being, it might be wise to adopt an 'ensemble' approach to your organization's deficit in those skills. Insider (registration required)
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One Size Shouldn't Fit All: Achieving Partner Engagement with Flexible B2B Integration

Posted April 29, 2013 - 4:00 pm

Learn how IBM delivers tools to effectively connect with partners across your value chain, automate processes for increased cost savings and customer satisfaction, and enhance collaboration to drive greater success for your organization.
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Software Asset Management - Program Considerations to Help Reduce Risk and Lower Costs

Posted April 25, 2013 - 7:00 pm

SAM: A must have IT tool to help reduce costs and minimize business and legal risks.
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Software Asset Management: Practices for Success

Posted April 25, 2013 - 5:45 pm

This white paper discusses best practices that can dramatically increase your success rate of a SAM deployment.
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Software Asset Management: Getting Started

Posted April 25, 2013 - 5:45 pm

Find out what steps to take that can lead your organization down the smooth path to SAM deployment.
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Crowdsourcing offers a new and wider path to innovation

Posted April 25, 2013 - 4:08 pm

GE, Allstate try crowdsourcing contests where external brainiacs compete to produce the best answers to big-data analytics questions.
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Top 5 Considerations For Selecting Backup And Recovery Tools

Posted April 25, 2013 - 11:45 am

Watch a webcast to learn about the most critical functionalities you need in a backup and recovery solution, including VMware and Windows server backup support. Watch webcast.
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FAQ Windows Server 2012 Recycle Bin

Posted April 25, 2013 - 11:45 am

Find answers to your frequently asked questions about the Recycle Bin in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012. Learn what it can and can't do, and your options for fast and easy recovery.
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Pivotal launched from VMware, EMC technologies

Posted April 24, 2013 - 2:26 pm

Making good on a promise made in December, VMware and parent company EMC have launched a new company, called Pivotal, to offer an enterprise-ready data analysis platform as a service (PaaS) based on software from both companies.
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Content Analytics Explained

Posted April 23, 2013 - 4:15 pm

Content Analytics Explained - Listen to Bob Foyle, Sr. Product Manager, IBM talk about Content Analytics and the Analytics Imperative.
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Forrester - Successfully Consolidating Branch-Office Infrastructure In The Face Of More Users, Services, And Devices

Posted April 22, 2013 - 12:00 pm

Forrester Consulting recently analyzed the requirements for consolidating branch office infrastructures while simultaneously supporting the demands of emerging business goals.
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Fast Facts: 10 Reasons to Deploy Granite

Posted April 22, 2013 - 11:00 am

Fast Facts: 10 Reasons to Deploy Granite
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Infor partnering with Amazon on Redshift-powered cloud analytics platform

Posted April 22, 2013 - 9:04 am

Infor is planning to offer customers a cloud-based data warehouse and analytics platform based on its own ION and Business Vault technology as well as Amazon's Redshift service.
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What IBM's x86 exit may mean for rivals

Posted April 19, 2013 - 2:32 pm

IBM's reported interest in selling parts of its x86 server business to Lenovo may bring major changes to the global market.
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MarketScope for Enterprise File Synchronization and Sharing

Posted April 12, 2013 - 3:00 pm

In this research report, Gartner analyzes the emerging market for enterprise file synchronization and sharing products, and cloud-based services. These enable better productivity and collaboration for mobile workers.
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It is time to start doing something with all of that data: IBM

Posted April 11, 2013 - 6:31 pm

The data is there, but according to IBM business analytics and optimisation leader, Graham Kittle, it is what we do with it that counts.
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IDC - Datacenter Transformation and Its Impact on Branch IT

Posted April 11, 2013 - 11:45 am

Server consolidation, Virtualization, and cloud trends
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Optimizing Collaboration Environments for Maximum Productivity Riverbed Performance Solutions for SharePoint

Posted April 11, 2013 - 11:45 am

Microsoft SharePoint is proliferating throughout enterprises in various deployment models (e.g., SaaS) for consistent data delivery and universal access.
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The CIO's Guide to Optimizing Virtual Desktops

Posted April 11, 2013 - 11:45 am

Desktop virtualization promises many benefits, including simplified and standardized desktop support, greater consistency and control, and better security and compliance.
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Advice for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Posted April 11, 2013 - 11:45 am

Global Businesses Demand Thorough Protection
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Optimizing Collaboration Environments for Maximum Productivity Riverbed Performance Solutions for SharePoint

Posted April 11, 2013 - 11:45 am

Microsoft SharePoint is proliferating throughout enterprises in various deployment models (e.g., SaaS) for consistent data delivery and universal access.
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IRS's big data play built on shaky foundations

Posted April 11, 2013 - 10:04 am

The IRS is scaring taxpayers silly this season with boasts about its Big Data prowess and 'robo audits.' But recent reports suggest the agency is struggling to keep its IT operations afloat.
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IT spending on (slight) rise, mobile tops the list

Posted April 10, 2013 - 2:14 pm

Forty-eight percent of the CIOs surveyed expect to increase spending this year, up slightly from this time last year. Mobile, business intelligence, and cloud infrastructure and services are the most cited categories.
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Oracle rolls out new in-memory applications, scaled-down Big Data Appliance

Posted April 9, 2013 - 3:56 pm

Oracle is planning to release a series of applications that take advantage of in-memory computing, a move that will up the competitive ante between itself and SAP.
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