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No, programmers don't code all day

Posted April 9, 2013 - 12:00 pm

A new survey finds out what software developers already know: writing code is only one part of the job
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GameStick delay underscores the gamble of Kickstarter

Posted April 9, 2013 - 11:40 am

PlayJam, which got Kickstarter support for its GameStick console, has delayed release of the portable device to its backers to early June from its initial April target.
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5 tips for running a successful crowdsourcing campaign

Posted April 9, 2013 - 11:31 am

More entrepreneurs are raising money via crowdsourcing sites like Kickstarter, but it doesn't mean you're guaranteed a home run.
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NetApp Storage with SAP NetWeaver Landscape Virtualization Management

Posted April 8, 2013 - 5:00 pm

Data centers currently face a trend of dramatic changes because they are turning into service organizations.
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Google search dominance may not last in mobile age

Posted April 8, 2013 - 11:35 am

For more than a decade, Google has become synonymous with search. Despite Microsoft's well-funded efforts to get users to "Bing It," people are still "googling" with wild abandon. However, there are some signs that the company's dominance may not extend into the mobile age.
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Transforming Virtualized Infrastructure: The Key to Enabling Mission-critical Databases and Applications

Posted April 5, 2013 - 5:15 pm

This Technology Spotlight reveals that IT organizations have come to realize that the underlying infrastructure, particularly storage, plays a key role in successfully realizing the benefits of a virtualized applications.
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The Weekly Hash - April 5, 2013

Posted April 5, 2013 - 10:53 am

A goofy romp through this week’s top tech stories and, also, the only time today (or probably ever) that Justin Bieber and Harvard University will be mentioned in the same article
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HP Chairman Ray Lane steps down amid discontent over Autonomy

Posted April 4, 2013 - 5:16 pm

Hewlett-Packard's Ray Lane is giving up his role as chairman amid ongoing shareholder disapproval of HP's troubled Autonomy acquisition.
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Samsung to roll out dedicated 'Experience Shops' in 1400 Best Buy locations

Posted April 4, 2013 - 4:24 pm

Samsung's getting into direct retail with a bang. Today, the company announced plans to partner with Best Buy to open 1400 so-called ' Experience Shops,' which are Samsung mini-stores set up within existing Best Buy locations.
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Key Metrics for Measuring Your Field Service Business

Posted April 4, 2013 - 4:00 pm

This paper will present a unique and powerful method for identifying and monitoring field service metrics and reveal how to use data to expose the real story behind your operations.
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What's behind Apple's mea culpa in China?

Posted April 4, 2013 - 10:54 am

Apple CEO Tim Cook's overboard apology to China about the company's alleged disregard of customer service highlights an East-West cultural clash about how to do business.
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Robotic tick collector, therapist/patient app among top Tufts $100K biz plan contenders

Posted April 4, 2013 - 10:17 am

Tufts University's Gordon Institute has named 13 finalists for two $50,000 business startup prizes, and the techier contenders' focus areas run the gamut from scooping up ticks to crowdsourcing new videogame ideas.
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Live tweeting the Facebook Home event

Posted April 4, 2013 - 9:22 am

I was tweeting during the Facebook Home announcement event. Here's what happened
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The 7 silliest Kickstarter projects

Posted April 3, 2013 - 11:13 am

If you've ever wanted to invest in technologies like LED pixel art or a locator of sunny bars, here's your chance
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MP3 resale ban could close doors for Apple and Amazon's second-hand media plans

Posted April 3, 2013 - 11:01 am

A judge's ruling that resale of MP3s constitutes copyright infringement may be bad news for Apple and Amazon.
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History of the O'Reilly cover animals

Posted April 3, 2013 - 10:56 am

O’Reilly’s cover designer tells the story of how they came to use animals on the covers of their popular books
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2012 HP Cyber Risk Report

Posted April 3, 2013 - 10:30 am

Read the 2012 HP Cyber Risk Report to learn about the intelligence your enterprise needs to better understand how to deploy security programs to minimize risk and protect against a breach.
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Social media certifications prepare students, employees for social business

Posted April 2, 2013 - 2:14 pm

Social media certifications are a growing trend, but is a training course right for you?
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Analyst: iPhone price pressure means smartphone profits have peaked

Posted April 2, 2013 - 2:05 pm

The overall profitability of the smartphone market hit its apex in 2012, according to a prominent equity analyst.
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More proof that our copyright laws are busted

Posted April 2, 2013 - 12:11 pm

Recent rulings in the ReDigi and Aereo cases highlight what we already know: it’s high time for Congress to overhaul the copyright laws
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Phoenix NAP's Exceptional customer service + superior technology = successful growth for Unicorn Media

Posted April 2, 2013 - 7:45 am

Unicorn Media Chief Technology Officer AJ McGowan discusses how the leading provider of Internet video solutions leverages the services of Phoenix NAP to support its IT infrastructure requirements while sustaining growth.
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12 LinkedIn mistakes IT pros make

Posted April 1, 2013 - 7:15 pm

Don't wait until you decide to leave your current job to update your LinkedIn profile. Start today, and avoid these mistakes.
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When Application Performance is Better, Business Works Better

Posted April 1, 2013 - 6:15 pm

Poor application performance can cost more than you think. In fact, Enterprise Management Associates reports that it can exceed $1 million per hour in large enterprises.
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Mobile Device Management Buyers Guide

Posted April 1, 2013 - 2:45 pm

Mobile device management (MDM) solutions allow IT organizations to centrally manage, monitor and support mobile devices. In this guide, you'll learn what you need to consider to find a MDM solution that best fits your needs.
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IDC Report: The Future of eMail is Social

Posted April 1, 2013 - 12:15 pm

This 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.
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