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6 must-have free downloads for your network

Posted October 4, 2013 - 2:51 pm

If you've got a small or medium-sized network and you need to manage it yourself, you're not alone. I've rounded up size great free network tools that make it much easier to handle and troubleshoot your network.
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Top 10 productivity tips for iOS 7

Posted October 2, 2013 - 2:16 pm

Want to get more out of iOS 7? I've got ten tips to make you more productive on it immediately.
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Revenge of the nerds: 11 titans of technology who tackled sports

Posted October 2, 2013 - 1:59 pm

These geeks got rich and then bought their way into sports, but, unlike in tech, they didn’t all hit it out of the park
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Embracing BYOD Through Secure App and Data Delivery

Posted October 1, 2013 - 11:31 am

Enterprise mobility management in the real world. BYOD isn't just a trend; it's an important new model for allowing people to choose the best way to work, including full mobility and productivity on their choice of device.
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Zetta Raises Series B Funding, Gains Momentum in Hybrid Cloud Backup/Recovery Fray

Posted October 1, 2013 - 10:15 am

This independent report by 451 Research explores the offerings by Zetta highlighting its differentiation particularly in the areas of high performance and a plug-in for backing up NetApp systems.
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Proxy Security Gateway -- The Right Tool for the Job

Posted September 30, 2013 - 6:45 pm

Roofing and flooring contractor CentiMark uses a Blue Coat ProxySG security appliance to lock down its web traffic and streamline network management. Sometimes, the need for change stares a company right in the face.
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The Power of PaaS

Posted September 30, 2013 - 5:15 pm

At a time when budgets are especially tight, organizations may find it hard to justify investments in the latest programming tools and testing platforms. Platform as a service (PaaS) solutions provide a viable option
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DCIM: Total Management Insight

Posted September 30, 2013 - 2:45 pm

The pace of change in the data center continues to accelerate. At the same time, organizations are demanding more from IT. The ever-growing stores of data they collect equate to more storage requirements as well as faster and more agile servers
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Apps to power up and cash in on your personal brand

Posted September 30, 2013 - 2:00 pm

Whether you work in a company or by yourself, you're a brand, not just a person, and that brand has value. Here are apps and Web sites you can use to increase its value and cash in on it.
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Foster Better Decisions with Big Data Visualization

Posted September 30, 2013 - 10:46 am

Read this paper to learn how strong visualization tools are providing better, simplified business intelligence from a variety of sources, whether real-time or industry-specific - to allow your organization to make better business decisions faster.
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Intel partners to expand app-level energy management

Posted September 30, 2013 - 8:05 am

Intel has partnered with startup TSO Logic in a move that should give more companies tools to track how much power their server applications consume.
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Server Refreshes: Timing is Everything

Posted September 27, 2013 - 5:15 pm

When it comes to transporting customers to airports or special events, EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffured Services is all about riding in style. Serving 650 cities worldwide, it counts itself as the largest ground transport company in the world.
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Protect Your Business & Simplify IT with Symantec VMware

Posted September 27, 2013 - 4:00 pm

Symantec Backup Exec™ 2012 V-Ray Edition is targeted at customers who are fully or primarily virtualized--that is, have all their file servers, print servers, application servers, etc. moved into a VMware® or Microsoft Hyper-V® virtual environment.
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Unified Storage Goes Mainstream

Posted September 27, 2013 - 4:00 pm

Taken together the benefits of unified storage and performance tuning are prompting data center IT staffs to rethink policies that require distinct NAS and SAN implementations.
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Data Center Convergence: The All-In-One I.T. infrastructure

Posted September 27, 2013 - 4:00 pm

Data centers are feeling the pinch of uncontrolled internal growth and more demanding requirements -- making it painfully obvious that there is a need for a more structured approach.
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Adapting networking strategies and techniques for today's challenges

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:46 pm

Without a reliable network, many (probably most) organizations would have to simply shut their doors.They could not operate on a daily basis.
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6 Essential tips for building a complete and cost effective back-up solution

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:46 pm

Data is every company's most essential asset, yet for many small and midsize businesses, protecting it has never been harder.
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Convergence in Control

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:46 pm

Traditional data center models can't keep up with today's growing demand for applications, storage and resources on servers and networks. Fortunately, we've got the people, partners and plan to create Data Center Tranquility.
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An overview of datacenter optimization

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:46 pm

The time to compress the data center is now. Next-generation technologies are creating new possibilities. The traditional data center just can't deliver the eﬃciencies needed by new technology.
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Why RMS built its cloud environment in Iceland

Posted September 27, 2013 - 2:14 pm

While Iceland has long been touted as an ideal spot for a data center, companies have been slow to take advantages of its climate, renewable energy and government incentives. Risk Management Solutions, though, jumped at the chance to put its new cloud environment on the Nordic island.
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Big Security for Big Data

Posted September 27, 2013 - 11:31 am

In order to meet current security problems, a new paradigm shift needs to occur. Businesses need the ability to secure data, collect it, and aggregate into an intelligent format. This white paper will give you the information you need to get started.
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Smartphone shootout: Which mobile OS is the biggest productivity-booster?

Posted September 27, 2013 - 10:21 am

Want to get more done faster with your smartphone? iOS 7, iOS 6, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone all have their fans. But if you really want to know the truth, you need to go to the pros: Usability experts who have put them through their paces. Here's what they found.
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HP consumerizes IT infrastructure management platform

Posted September 25, 2013 - 2:39 pm

HP unveils its HP OneView infrastructure management platform, which boasts a Facebook-inspired interface and automation designed to radically simplify management of data center processes.
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5 great free apps for customizing Android

Posted September 25, 2013 - 12:05 pm

Android is the most customizable smartphone OS, but if you want more ways to master it, I've got help. Here are five free apps that will help you customize Android and be more productive.
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Improving Legal Compliance Through Security Awareness Training

Posted September 24, 2013 - 10:30 pm
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