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TechRepublic Member | October 21, 2010


If you choose to recommend or hire friends and family, take heed

If you hire a friend or family member at your organization, or even recommend one for a position, here are a few things to keep in mind. Read more

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The advantages of row and rack-oriented cooling architectures

This white paper contrasts room, row, and rack architectures and shows why row-oriented cooling will emerge as the preferred solution for most next-generation data centers. (Sponsored by APC)


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Don't dismiss Atom-based tablets yet

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Five Exchange 2010 gotchas and how to handle them

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Unix vs. Microsoft Windows: How system designs reflect security philosophy

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Review: Mikogo online conferencing

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Wrapping up my OutSystems Agile Platform application project

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Photos: 20 iPad competitors to watch

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