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EMA Radar Report: Hosted Message Security Services
This leading industry report discusses one of the more complete hosted message security service suites on the market today. Offerings include message filtration, message archiving, message continuity and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities. This suite of service offerings competes effectively against major contenders, with the added advantage of a considerably lower price point relative to many.

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Proven ERP Strategies
The proven efficiencies of ERP are no longer just for large enterprises. Learn about affordable business management solutions specifically designed for midsize companies. You'll be able to seamless integrated sales, customers, financials and operations to easily monitor performance, eliminate efficiencies and identify profitable opportunities.

The Cloud Gives a Competitive Edge
Is your enterprise still dragging its anchor, not taking off in the cloud? Are you still saying that the cloud is fine for tiny startups, but not for large enterprises? Here are five good reasons why the cloud is ready for your enterprise... and why you can't afford not to use it any longer.

10 Ways to Increase Power System Availability in Data Centers
This paper explains how organizations can significantly mitigate their exposure to power-related down-time by adopting proven changes to their business processes and electrical power system management practices. It discusses 10 underutilized best practices for building and maintaining a highly available data center. Leveraging these best practices can help IT pros stay ahead of data center challenges.

Practical Fundamentals for Master Data Management
Enterprisewide programs are often designed to improve business processes and business decisions through enhanced information sharing -- based on a more reliable foundation of data. For this purpose, these initiatives promise significant organizational benefits along a number of dimensions of value, but, as with any business project, they can also carry significant risks and complexity.

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Simple ways to avoid Excel headaches, Windows 8 wish list, how to become an IT superstar

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10 ways to keep Excel from biting you in the butt Little decisions you make when you first build a worksheet can lead to big problems down the road. Here are some things to watch out for. Read more Resource of the day Change the Way You Migrate Apps to the Cloud Every time a browser reads "Service temporarily down, please wait," you can be sure a developer is making frantic, reactive decisions. Learn proactive steps you can take to ensure successful migration of enterprise apps to the cloud. 10 ways Microsoft can make Windows 8 a game changer Now that we've had a chance to see some of the things Windows 8 can do, let's talk about a few of the things it SHOULD do. Read more 10 ways to become an IT superstar Becoming a sought-after industry expert requires dedication, planning, and hard work. Here are some things you can do to make it happen. Read more 10 open source projects that could really use a donation Even a small donation can go a long way toward providing support for these deserving open source projects. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Use Group Policy to manage the Windows firewall Manage computer account profiles for Windows Firewall centrally with Group Policy, but beware of a potential risk. Read more Top IT skills wanted for 2012 A new Computerworld survey indicates the nine IT skills that will be in demand in 2012. Read more Confessions from the PM of a chaotic project If you've ever had the misfortune of managing a project that spiraled out of control, you'll relate to this story. Read more Add customized shaded bands to a Word table Adding shaded bands to a Word table is easy. You can apply an AutoFormat or create a custom table style. Read more Hot TechRepublic blog posts The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011 The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks 10 things you can do to boost PC performance Five future technologies I can't wait for The complete list of Windows Logo keyboard shortcuts Today's recommended downloads Business System Case Study: The Medicines Company (IBM) Business Strategy for Cloud Providers (IBM) Strategies for Mitigating Risk in Financial Services (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Server Case Study: Unique Express (IBM) Coca-Cola's ERP Story (IBM) Making money on free software How can anyone make money from software development if nobody pays for software? Chip Camden thinks the answer is to stop treating software as a product. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise (launching soon) Web Designer (launching soon) Five Apps

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Simple ways to avoid Excel headaches, Windows 8 wish list, how to become an IT superstar

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10 ways to keep Excel from biting you in the butt Little decisions you make when you first build a worksheet can lead to big problems down the road. Here are some things to watch out for. Read more Resource of the day Download CEO White Paper: A Brave New (Security) World Secure your journey to the cloud. Download your complimentary resources from Trend Micro, including white papers, analyst reports & articles. 10 ways Microsoft can make Windows 8 a game changer Now that we've had a chance to see some of the things Windows 8 can do, let's talk about a few of the things it SHOULD do. Read more 10 ways to become an IT superstar Becoming a sought-after industry expert requires dedication, planning, and hard work. Here are some things you can do to make it happen. Read more 10 open source projects that could really use a donation Even a small donation can go a long way toward providing support for these deserving open source projects. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Use Group Policy to manage the Windows firewall Manage computer account profiles for Windows Firewall centrally with Group Policy, but beware of a potential risk. Read more Top IT skills wanted for 2012 A new Computerworld survey indicates the nine IT skills that will be in demand in 2012. Read more Confessions from the PM of a chaotic project If you've ever had the misfortune of managing a project that spiraled out of control, you'll relate to this story. Read more Add customized shaded bands to a Word table Adding shaded bands to a Word table is easy. You can apply an AutoFormat or create a custom table style. Read more Hot TechRepublic blog posts The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011 The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks 10 things you can do to boost PC performance Five future technologies I can't wait for The complete list of Windows Logo keyboard shortcuts Today's recommended downloads Quantify the Value of Application Performance Testing KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Download CEO White Paper: A Brave New (Security) World Prepare an ERM classification scheme Moving your Infrastructure to the Cloud: How to Maximize Benefits and Avoid Pitfalls (Rackspace Hosting) Making money on free software How can anyone make money from software development if nobody pays for software? Chip Camden thinks the answer is to stop treating software as a product. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise (launching soon) Web Designer (launching soon) Five Apps

Send us your feedback here. Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic! To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is ceasar@cesabarre.com. Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2011 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.

[TechRepublic] Microsoft will never regain tablet dominance

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Three reasons why Microsoft will never regain tablet dominance Patrick Gray explains why he thinks Microsoft will never regain dominance of the tablet market. Do you agree? Read more Resource of the day Hold Back the Data Tsunami Wondering how to safely store, move, protect, and manage the ocean of data that threatens to drown current IT infrastructure and personnel? You're not alone. Learn how deploying the right storage solutions can hold back the tsunami. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G is a worthy contender for power tablet users Jack Wallen reviews the Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G. Find out why he thinks this is one of the best tablets available for power and business users. Read more Dear Google, consumers would buy a Droid 2 tablet Donovan Colbert wants to buy an Android tablet, but he's holding out for a device that meets his requirements. He thinks a giant Droid 2 would be a hot selling tablet. Do you agree? Read more Google Talk provides quality video chat on Android tablets Jack Wallen believes that Google Talk is the best video chat application for Android tablets. Find out why and how to use Google Talk. Read more IT leadership often determines iPad success in the enterprise Patrick Gray believes that the success of the iPad in your enterprise depends on the IT leadership's perspective of the device. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Android's apps are comparatively ugly: Is Linux to blame? Donovan Colbert didn't realize how nice WP7 was until he had to go back to the Android platform. He predicts that Microsoft will come from behind to steal Android's thunder if Google fails to make huge improvements. Read more Sony Tablet S teardown: Wild wedge-shaped case hides unique hardware Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S and finds internal hardware that's as unique as the Android tablet's wedge-shaped exterior. Read more Featured multimedia   15 best free iPad games (screenshots) You can get something for nothing after all, if you've already bought an iPad. Check out these awesome games, none of which costs a dime to download. View on site Sony Tablet S (photos) Take a closer look at the Tablet S Android tablet from Sony, which takes a unique spin on the classic tablet design. View on site Smart grid meets the iPad (photos) This week's GridWeek conference focused on the benefits of the smart grid to consumers who can get more control over their home energy with new tech tools. View on site How to make a capacitive stylus (photos) A step-by-step tutorial on making a touchscreen-compatible pen for your tablet or smartphone using inexpensive parts from around your home or office. View on site Today's recommended downloads Anatomy of a Data Breach (CDW & Symantec) Free Guide: 10 Ways to Increase Power System Availability in Data Centers (Eaton) Choosing a Server: Know the Options (IBM) Balancing Security with Performance in Your Virtual Environment (Sophos) Sizing Up The IBM x3400 M3 Server (IBM) Perennial favorites   Enterprise: 95 percent are choosing iPad over Android tablets Tablets are for people who hate computers Tablets at work: Disney uses iPads to drive construction project Five tips for improving your tablet experience Windows 8 will enable IT pros to implement the private cloud At TechRepublic Live 2011, Dr. Tom Shinder explained how Windows 8 will make cloud computing a reality. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise TR Dojo 10 Things Hot TechRepublic blog posts The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011 The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks 10 things you can do to boost PC performance Five future technologies I can't wait for The complete list of Windows Logo keyboard shortcuts

Send us your feedback here. Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic! To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is laoanganon@gmail.com. Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2011 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.

[TechRepublic] Microsoft will never regain tablet dominance

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Three reasons why Microsoft will never regain tablet dominance Patrick Gray explains why he thinks Microsoft will never regain dominance of the tablet market. Do you agree? Read more Resource of the day Quantify the Value of Application Performance Testing Prevent performance problems by detecting bottlenecks before a system deployment or upgrade. Discover the potential business benefits offered by HP LoadRunner. Access the business value calculator, short demo & white papers now! Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G is a worthy contender for power tablet users Jack Wallen reviews the Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G. Find out why he thinks this is one of the best tablets available for power and business users. Read more Dear Google, consumers would buy a Droid 2 tablet Donovan Colbert wants to buy an Android tablet, but he's holding out for a device that meets his requirements. He thinks a giant Droid 2 would be a hot selling tablet. Do you agree? Read more Google Talk provides quality video chat on Android tablets Jack Wallen believes that Google Talk is the best video chat application for Android tablets. Find out why and how to use Google Talk. Read more IT leadership often determines iPad success in the enterprise Patrick Gray believes that the success of the iPad in your enterprise depends on the IT leadership's perspective of the device. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Android's apps are comparatively ugly: Is Linux to blame? Donovan Colbert didn't realize how nice WP7 was until he had to go back to the Android platform. He predicts that Microsoft will come from behind to steal Android's thunder if Google fails to make huge improvements. Read more Sony Tablet S teardown: Wild wedge-shaped case hides unique hardware Bill Detwiler cracks open the Sony Tablet S and finds internal hardware that's as unique as the Android tablet's wedge-shaped exterior. Read more Featured multimedia   15 best free iPad games (screenshots) You can get something for nothing after all, if you've already bought an iPad. Check out these awesome games, none of which costs a dime to download. View on site Sony Tablet S (photos) Take a closer look at the Tablet S Android tablet from Sony, which takes a unique spin on the classic tablet design. View on site Smart grid meets the iPad (photos) This week's GridWeek conference focused on the benefits of the smart grid to consumers who can get more control over their home energy with new tech tools. View on site How to make a capacitive stylus (photos) A step-by-step tutorial on making a touchscreen-compatible pen for your tablet or smartphone using inexpensive parts from around your home or office. View on site Today's recommended downloads Prepare an ERM classification scheme Download CEO White Paper: A Brave New (Security) World Quantify the Value of Application Performance Testing KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study The Importance of Backups When Virtualizing (Quest Software) Perennial favorites   Enterprise: 95 percent are choosing iPad over Android tablets Tablets are for people who hate computers Tablets at work: Disney uses iPads to drive construction project Five tips for improving your tablet experience Windows 8 will enable IT pros to implement the private cloud At TechRepublic Live 2011, Dr. Tom Shinder explained how Windows 8 will make cloud computing a reality. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise TR Dojo 10 Things Hot TechRepublic blog posts The 20 most useful Android smartphone apps of 2011 The 20 best iPhone apps of 2011 for productive geeks 10 things you can do to boost PC performance Five future technologies I can't wait for The complete list of Windows Logo keyboard shortcuts

Send us your feedback here. Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic! To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is ceasar@cesabarre.com. Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2011 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.