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Special Edition: Most popular papers in November

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Top 5 for November   Last month, popular white papers focused on Training, Cloud Computing, Mobile, Windows 7, Virtualization, and Security. Check out the Top 5 white papers, by category, for November. Also, here are some of the papers and Webcasts that have recently been added to the directory. Data Management   Why Native Windows Defragmentation Isn't Enough Diskeeper Understanding Data Centers & Cloud Computing Global Knowledge Cloud Computing: What It Is and What It Can Do for You Global Knowledge Building a Better, Faster, and Stronger IT Infrastructure HP Data Center Physical Infrastructure: Optimizing Business Value APC Recently added Dec. 7 Webcast: Virtualization Essentials for Maximum IT Efficiency TechRepublic Dec. 14 Webcast: Building a Strong Foundation for End-to-end IT Virtualization TechRepublic Networking and Communications   Router Essentials Global Knowledge TCP/IP Troubleshooting Global Knowledge 12 Things to Know When Troubleshooting Your Network Global Knowledge Switching Essentials Global Knowledge Subnetting Shortcuts Global Knowledge Recently added Routing and Routing Protocols Global Knowledge As Mobile and Portable Devices Proliferate, so Do Your Risks Unisys Security   Ten Ways Hackers Breach Security Global Knowledge Eight threats your anti-virus won't stop: Why you need endpoint security Sophos The 10 myths of safe web browsing Sophos 10 Ways Malicious Code Reaches Your Private Network Global Knowledge Social Networking in the Business World: A Strategic Approach Bloxx Recently added Dec. 8 webcast: PC Lockdown Strategies: Security Benefits, Not User Backlash Dell KACE Dec. 15 Webcast: Web Attacks: Using Malicious JavaScript to Deliver Malware Sophos Servers and Server OS   Solving the Mysteries of Subnetting Global Knowledge Introduction to Cloud Computing Architecture Sun Microsystems 10 Security Concerns for Cloud Computing Global Knowledge What's Needed for Cloud Computing Riverbed IIS Cloud Computing WP IBM Recently added Dec. 9 Webcast: Are You Ready for the Second Phase of Server Virtualization? VKernel Dec. 16 Webcast: The Top 10 Considerations for a Server Refresh TechRepublic Professions and Industries   Training Vs. Hiring: Developing Your Staff When Hiring Is Not an Option SkillSoft 5 Rules of Effective Negotiating Global Knowledge How To Use the Six Laws of Persuasion during a Negotiation Global Knowledge Developing Leadership Skills Business, The Ultimate Resource Dealing With Specific Types of Difficult People Global Knowledge Recently added Healthcare Security Oversight for HIPAA Audit and Compliance ArcSight Overcoming the Online Trainer's Dilemma Citrix Online Software and Web Development   Testing Mobile Business Applications: A Hybrid Approach Caritor What is Scrum? The 5-minute Explanation for Folks not yet Practicing It CollabNet DWBI - XML: Changing the Data Warehouse IBM Top Ten Things Every DBA Should Know About SQL Server Global Knowledge Access Cookbook: VBA O'Reilly Media Recently added Introduction to Windows Phone Development Microsoft Managing Distributed Software Development Teams IDG Technology, perspective, and insights shaping the world. Visit SmartPlanet.com today. Training Courses   Check out the IT and Business courses offered by Global Knowledge in our Training Directory, including these popular titles: CCNA Boot Camp v2.0 PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp MCITP: Server and Enterprise Administrator Combo Boot Camp Enterprise Applications   6 Mistakes Companies are Making - and How to Avoid Them SAP A Best-Practices Approach to Software Asset Management ManageSoft IT Strategy Maps: A Tool For Strategic Alignment Forrester Research Top 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing an ERP Solution Inside ERP Create a Process Documentation Guide: Developing a Template That Can Be Used to Document Any Process IBM Recently added Dec. 16 Webcast: Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment Tableau Software Break From The Routine Symantec IT Management   Top 10 Skills in Demand in 2010 Global Knowledge 10 Dying IT Skills Global Knowledge 2010 IT Skills and Salary Report Global Knowledge The IT Strategic Plan Step-By-Step Forrester Research Mastering Problem Management Global Knowledge Recently added 2011 Guide to Enterprise Mobility and Innovations TechRepublic Webinar: How to make project success contagious in your organization Jama Software, Inc. Desktops, Laptops and OS   77 Features for Windows 7 that Every IT Professional Should Know About Global Knowledge Ten Things You Should Know about Windows 7 Global Knowledge Windows 7 Tips and Tricks Part 3 Dell Ten Things You Should Know about Windows 7 vs. Windows XP Global Knowledge Top Ten Things Every IT Pro Should Know about IE8 on Windows 7 Global Knowledge Recently added Dec. 9 Webcast: Maximized Productivity with Simplified MFP Device Management Canon The Different Types of UPS Systems APC Storage   SAN Conceptual and Design Basics EMC SAN and NAS FalconStor Software Storage Networking 101 Cisco Systems RAID Theory: An Overview Cuddletech Considerations for the Design and Implementation of a SAN Infosecwriters.com Recently added A Better RAID Strategy for High Capacity Drives in Mainframe Storage Oracle Agile Storage Infrastructure for Mainframe Environments Hitachi WHITE PAPERS FROM OUR SPONSORS Increase innovation with Google Apps Businesses see Google Apps as an affordable solution for effective business communication and collaboration. Join this TechRepublic Webcast to learn why IT and business decision makers are making transition to Google Apps. A Powerful Platform for Virtualization Businesses of all types and sizes are rapidly virtualizing their physical infrastructures to lower costs and simplify administration. Find out how the next generation of servers can also help achieve a rapid return on investment. Technology Report: Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers Beat the heat in your data center. Compare the efficiency benefits of row-based cooling with other common cooling architectures. How the Right System Design Can Boost Phone System Reliability Compare the approaches of IP telephony vendors in this white paper and learn how system design and architecture dictate the redundancies that can be deployed to increase reliability and produce a system that is easy to use and manage. EXPLORE RESEARCH AREAS DATA MANAGEMENT Data Infrastructure, Data Tools, More... DESKTOPS, LAPTOPS and OS Client System Hardware, Components, Desktop Client OS, Handhelds, Portable Device Client, More... ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS Customer Management, Enterprise Planning, Workflow Management, More... IT MANAGEMENT Business Functions, IT Budgeting, IT Infrastructure, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, User Satisfaction, More... NETWORKING and COMMUNICATIONS LAN - WAN, Mobile and Wireless, Network Management, Network Technologies, Telecommunications, More... PROFESSIONS and INDUSTRIES Government, Homeland Security, Education, Financial Services, More... SECURITY Authentication - Encryption, Intrusion - Tampering, Security Administration, More... SERVERS and SERVER OS Server Hardware, Server Platforms - OS, More... SOFTWARE and WEB DEVELOPMENT E-commerce - E-Business, Internet and Web, Software Development Tools, More... STORAGE Management, Storage Hardware, More...

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[TechRepublic] Samsung Focus, a Windows Phone 7 powerhouse

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Verizon LTE 4G will go live Dec 5; pricing starts at $50 for 5GB Verizon Wireless will light up its long-awaited LTE 4G network on Sunday, December 5. See how much it will cost and learn the plans for LTE devices. Read more Slideshow: Samsung Focus, a Windows Phone 7 powerhouse Resource of the day End-to-end Business Visibility with On-demand ERP All organizations are challenged by the rising amount of information that is now tightly woven into everyday business. Learn about promising innovations and trends for the comprehensive command and control your most important asset, information. Additional TechRepublic resources   Have the mobile OS wars really been decided already? A research report concludes that the mobile OS war has been decided and Apple's iOS and Android are the big winners. In the long run will that really be the case? Read more Mobile device support: What you need to know The explosion of mobile device usage in business has led to some tricky and unexpected support challenges. Brien Posey lists some of the concerns IT pros should be aware of. Read more Extend smartphone functionality with hardware add-ons You can bring your smartphone closer to being the ultimate "ultra-portable computer" with hardware add-ons. Dell Shinder tells you about some options that are available. Read more Mobile device policy considerations and tips Westminster College recently drafted its first formal mobile device policy, which covers smartphones and cell phones. Scott Lowe highlights the primary areas the IT department considered when drafting the policy. Read more NASA astrobiology news and concept art What do you think NASA will announce at today's press conference on astrobiology? Read what some news outlets are speculating, and check out our gallery of NASA concept art. Read more Geek Gifts 2010: Call of Duty: Black Ops According to Sonja Thompson, there are a lot of things to like about Call of Duty: Black Ops. Find out what new features she enjoys the most (did somebody say "zombies"?) and where she thinks the video game is lacking. Read more Featured multimedia   'Fail Whale' artist stars in first North American exhibition (photos) Road Trip at Home: Yiying Lu, who made the iconic Twitter image, has a show to help launch her 'art for everywhere' startup, Walls360. View on site Motorola Flipside--photos The Motorola Flipside is an Android 2.1 smartphone from Motorola's stable. You can get it for about $100 from AT&T with a two-year service agreement. View on site Best, worst cell phone ads of 2010 An over-the-top iPhone 4 spoof, irritating gender ads, cyborg sci-fi, and Microsoft's disaster and eventual triumph were the bright and dark spots of 2010's cell phone ads. View on site Best cell phones of 2010 (photos) CNET takes a look back at the best cell phones we reviewed this year. View on site Shopping apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry (screenshots) Looking for a way to make shopping even easier this holiday season? One of these apps for your iOS, Android, or BlackBerry device could help. View on site TR Pro: iPhone management solutions   This TR Pro download contains details about how the iPhone stacks up to common enterprise needs that are critical in a management solution and outlines the pros and cons for three iPhone enterprise management tools. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment (Tableau Software) Double Your Virtualization Value: Pay-as-You-Grow with HP (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Improve Messaging Capabilities with Virtualization (VMware) The Latest Trends in Desktop Virtualization and OS Migration (VMware) Free Trial: IBM LotusLive Engage for Online Collaboration (IBM) The Windows Phone 7 App Hub experience Justin James explains why working within the Windows Phone 7 ecosystem in terms of getting support and having your app published is not a fun ride. TechRepublic newsletters   Get Mac tips, the latest IT news updates, product reviews, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Macs in Business IT News Digest Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things NASA galleries NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space NASA images: More desktop wallpaper from the space program A retrospective of NASA experimental planes NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight

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[TechRepublic] Companies should get more creative with perks

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Companies should get more creative with perks Transcendental Meditation is on the rise in the workplace now that studies have shown its health benefits. What other perks would you like to see? Read more Resource of the day Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication Think increasing productivity is difficult? Join this live webcast as we review how one company's migration to Google Apps was successful for employees and profitable to the organization. Two reasons Outlook 2011 isn't ready for prime time Erik Eckel notes the improvements made in Outlook 2011 for the Mac, but finds that there are two big obstacles that still hold it back for use in the enterprise. Read more 10 Sysinternals tools you shouldn't be without The Sysinternals utilities offer a powerful, convenient way to knock out all kinds of Windows tasks. Derek Schauland zeroes in on the ones he finds most useful. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   The secret to succeeding with social media apps in your organization When Marc Schiller talks about social networking, he doesn't mean Facebook. He means creating a collaborative, user-driven environment that connects people to a common purpose. Read more Remove HomeGroup from Windows Explorer in Windows 7 In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to remove HomeGroup from the navigation pane in Windows Explorer. Read more Two reasons Outlook 2011 isn't ready for prime time Erik Eckel notes the improvements made in Outlook 2011 for the Mac, but finds that there are two big obstacles that still hold it back for use in the enterprise. Read more Useful applications for the PC-to-iPad convert Derek Schauland is a PC guy who has recently delved into the Mac world. Here, he lists some of the iPad apps that are helping him to make the transition. Read more Quick Tip: Improve your SATA disk performance by converting from IDE to AHCI In this Windows Quick Tip, Jack Wallen shows you how to improve the performance of a SATA hard drive using a Windows Registry tweak. Read more 10 tips for troubleshooting VPN connections Targeting the cause of a VPN problem requires a systematic troubleshooting process. Brien Posey explains steps you can follow to zero in on the culprit. Read more Featured multimedia   Desktop Wallpaper: NASA concept art Some of the most interesting images available on the NASA.gov website are artist renderings of space exploration concepts. Here are a few of my favorites. View on site NASA galleries NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space NASA images: More desktop wallpaper from the space program A retrospective of NASA experimental planes NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight Project Management Resource Kit   TechRepublic's Project Management Resource Kit features 70+ tips from experienced PMs about Agile PM, how to get the most out of Microsoft Project 2007, and more. Purchase the download today! Today's recommended downloads Save Money and Increase Collaboration with Google Apps (Google) Small Business Protection Guide (Symantec) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Web Attacks: What's behind the malware (Sophos) Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment (Tableau Software) Apache vs. Oracle: A new front in the Java war Oracle has already picked a fight with Google over Java implementations, and it seems to have its sights set on Apache now. Both seem ready and willing to fight back. What is Oracle's endgame? The CIO's Role in PLM - Aberdeen Report Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has never been more crucial to business continuity and, as a result, has been swept onto the CIO's strategic agenda. To identify which strategies and tactics CIO's of successful manufacturers are doing to deploy, integrate and support PLM, Aberdeen conducted a study of over 160 manufacturers. This resulting report provides actionable guidelines to CIO's. Download this report from PTC TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Featured training courses   PMP Exam Prep Boot Camp IT Project Management Introduction to Project Management Introduction to Information Technology Management and Leadership Skills Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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