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Workload Automation Challenges and Opportunities
Organizations are aggressively implementing private and hybrid cloud strategies that rely heavily on virtualization, self-serve workload management, and automated orchestration technologies. This Executive Brief discusses IDC's perspective on how enterprise workload management requirements are changing and highlights the ways that workload automation solutions can address these emerging requirements

Migration Performance and Speed Considerations for SharePoint 2010
No one has ever complained that a migration operation went too quickly. This white paper focuses on directly addressing performance aspects of a SharePoint migration using third-party solutions, discusses migration techniques, and suggests changes to back-end server architecture that can greatly improve the overall speed of your migration.

Six Things Your CIO Needs to Know About Requirements Maturity
If your organization is not predictably successful in technology projects, there is likely an issue in requirements. CIO's must take action and own requirements maturity improvement. They are in the best position to sell requirements maturity improvement to the organization and can greatly help the process by effectively communicating required actions, and ensuring a suitable resources allocation.

The ABCs of Data-as-a-Service
Through virtualization of the data files in the production database, Data as a Service (DaaS) removes the cost, time and effort required to make copies of production databases. Leverage DaaS to enable users to instantly create, via self-service, their own virtual copies of production databases without impacting production operations, increasing storage requirements or increasing compliance risks.

First 100 Days: Enterprise Content Management Initiatives
Planning and preparation are essential to ensure the success of an enterprise content management (ECM) initiative, now more so than ever given the challenging economic times. Project activities in the first 100 days provide the foundation for the follow-on vendor selection and implementation. Read this guide for key findings and recommendations on implementing ECM systems.

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The Hail Mary pass is in the air for Windows Phone

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | January 12, 2012

Windows Phone: The Hail Mary pass is now in the air Windows Phone had a big CES with major announcements from Nokia, HTC, and AT&T. It's now do-or-die for Microsoft in mobile. Learn why. Read more Resource of the day IBM's Migration Factory IBM has made it easy to migrate from HP or Oracle to Power Systems. Check out this white paper to learn more about IBM's Migration Factory tool. More from TechRepublic   Cracking Open Live at CES: Samsung Galaxy Nexus Five must-crack-open devices from CES 2012 10 Things Call for Feedback: What are the dumbest tech predictions for 2012? Apple's unofficial presence at CES 2012 Facebook takes steps to reward bug hunting: White hat debit cards Install the Android 3.2 update for tablet enhancements Infographic: Android vs. iOS mobile security News from ZDNet   FTC asked to probe Google+, search integration Microsoft's Ballmer: If I had it to do all over again... Best Ultrabook of CES 2012: Samsung Series 9 Best tablet of CES 2012: ASUS Transformer 700 series (Prime refresh) Google fixes up offline Gmail app for Chrome iPad 3 - But what about battery life? Amazon enables sending documents from the PC to Kindle Kindle owners borrowing more than 295,000 books per month News from CNET   How Microsoft-Nokia could go from risk to success Foxconn settles with workers who threatened mass suicide Microsoft probing report of Foxconn mass-suicide threat Ballmer profile reveals little beyond his wealth, Microsoft love The future of data storage (infographic) Atoms as bits? IBM is getting close (images) IBM creates data storage at the atomic level Google's love-hate relationship with China back on Next-gen iPhone, iPad could deliver 20 times the graphics power ICANN: Time to register your generic domains The quirky side of CES Featured multimedia   Women in Tech: Progress still to be made (photos) At CNET's Women in Tech panel at CES, Google's Marissa Mayer, Flickr founder Catarina Fake, and Padmasree Warrior of Cisco discuss their experiences and share career advice. Hint: Take that promotion. View on site Lenovo meets Android with K800 smartphone (photos) Lenovo jumped into the smartphone business at CES 2012 when it announced the K800. Powered by an Intel chip, the Android smartphone will be the first in a series of handsets. View on site Sony's concept tablets rock the house at CES 2012 (photos) Company teases computer enthusiasts with two tablets that are unlike anything we have seen from the company before. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps Check out this live webcast from Google. You'll learn all about Google Apps, how it works within the cloud, and what it can do for your business. Tune to learn more. Today's recommended downloads ZDNet 2012 IT Priorities Survey - Participate Today for a Chance to Win $500. (ZDNet) SAP on IBM System x3650 M3 (IBM) Malware Security Report: Protecting Your Business, Customers, and the Bottom Line (VeriSign) IBM's Migration Factory (IBM) Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps (TechRepublic)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow: My Twitter feed: @jasonhiner My Google+ feed: +Jason Hiner Connect with TechRepublic 10 tips for IT pros who have to travel during the winter Winter travel can turn a short hop into a long, frustrating journey. Here are some practical ways to get where you're going with fewer problems. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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[TechRepublic] Tablet-friendly newsreaders

Tablets in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | January 13, 2012

Tablet-friendly newsreaders for news junkies Jack Wallen highlights two newsreader applications for the Android tablet, Google Currents and Pressreader for Honeycomb. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps Check out this live webcast from Google. You'll learn all about Google Apps, how it works within the cloud, and what it can do for your business. Tune to learn more. Install the Android 3.2 update for tablet enhancements Jack Wallen installed the Android 3.2 update on his Samsung Galaxy Tab. Learn about some of the changes and enhancements made by this upgrade. Read more RIM's spectacular technology demise Find out why Patrick Gray thinks RIM is fighting a losing battle, as related to tablets and IT in general, and what we can learn from its struggle. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Apple could distract enterprise customers away from Google offerings Google is in the odd position of trying to maintain a foothold on the Apple iPad while also trying to help partners develop alternatives. Read more Apple iPad rumors for the spring Apple isn't at CES 2012, but that doesn't mean their presence isn't felt, including an alleged iPad 3 sighting. Here is a round-up of the latest rumors for a March iPad 3 release. Read more Tablets: What Amazon and Apple know that all the CES tablet peddlers are still missing Tablets are everywhere again at CES 2012, but none of them combine the two big reasons why Apple and Amazon tablets have succeeded. Read more Featured multimedia   Sony's concept tablets rock the house at CES 2012 (photos) Company teases computer enthusiasts with two tablets that are unlike anything we have seen from the company before. View on site Samsung showcases really smart TVs and Galaxy gadgets (photos) At its CES event today, the company highlights TVs with voice and gesture control, a 55-inch OLED model, and new mobile devices like the Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab 7.7, and new Series 9 notebook. View on site The best of CES 2012 (photos) CES 2012 promises to be another show driven by tech excess with scads of tablets, ultrabooks, laptops and more devices that could possibly end up in your office or home. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps Check out this live webcast from Google. You'll learn all about Google Apps, how it works within the cloud, and what it can do for your business. Tune to learn more. Today's recommended downloads IBM's Migration Factory (IBM) Live Webcast: Is 2012 the Year of the Cloud? Then It's Also the Year of Google Apps (TechRepublic) ZDNet 2012 IT Priorities Survey - Participate Today for a Chance to Win $500. (ZDNet) Find an Assured Unix Platform For Oracle Applications with SPARC and Solaris (Oracle) Enterprise Data Center Modernization (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 Connect with TechRepublic Tablets: What Amazon and Apple know that all the CES tablet peddlers are still missing Tablets are everywhere again at CES 2012, but none of them combine the two big reasons why Apple and Amazon tablets have succeeded. 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

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[TechRepublic] Tablet-friendly newsreaders

Tablets in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | January 13, 2012

Tablet-friendly newsreaders for news junkies Jack Wallen highlights two newsreader applications for the Android tablet, Google Currents and Pressreader for Honeycomb. Read more Resource of the day ZDNet 2012 IT Priorities Survey - Participate Today for a Chance to Win $500. ZDNet and TechRepublic invite you to take a short survey on IT trends and priorities shaping global organizations in 2012 and beyond. Take our brief survey to receive a free copy of the 2012 IT Priorities Report, and be entered for a chance to win $500. Install the Android 3.2 update for tablet enhancements Jack Wallen installed the Android 3.2 update on his Samsung Galaxy Tab. Learn about some of the changes and enhancements made by this upgrade. Read more RIM's spectacular technology demise Find out why Patrick Gray thinks RIM is fighting a losing battle, as related to tablets and IT in general, and what we can learn from its struggle. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Apple could distract enterprise customers away from Google offerings Google is in the odd position of trying to maintain a foothold on the Apple iPad while also trying to help partners develop alternatives. Read more Apple iPad rumors for the spring Apple isn't at CES 2012, but that doesn't mean their presence isn't felt, including an alleged iPad 3 sighting. Here is a round-up of the latest rumors for a March iPad 3 release. Read more Tablets: What Amazon and Apple know that all the CES tablet peddlers are still missing Tablets are everywhere again at CES 2012, but none of them combine the two big reasons why Apple and Amazon tablets have succeeded. Read more Featured multimedia   Sony's concept tablets rock the house at CES 2012 (photos) Company teases computer enthusiasts with two tablets that are unlike anything we have seen from the company before. View on site Samsung showcases really smart TVs and Galaxy gadgets (photos) At its CES event today, the company highlights TVs with voice and gesture control, a 55-inch OLED model, and new mobile devices like the Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab 7.7, and new Series 9 notebook. View on site The best of CES 2012 (photos) CES 2012 promises to be another show driven by tech excess with scads of tablets, ultrabooks, laptops and more devices that could possibly end up in your office or home. View on site Today's recommended downloads IBM's Migration Factory (IBM) ZDNet 2012 IT Priorities Survey - Participate Today for a Chance to Win $500. (ZDNet) Keep Your Storage Area Network at Peak Performance (Diskeeper) The Mainframe Virtualization Advantage (IBM) Optimize the Virtual Environment without Draining Your Resources (Diskeeper) 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 Connect with TechRepublic Tablets: What Amazon and Apple know that all the CES tablet peddlers are still missing Tablets are everywhere again at CES 2012, but none of them combine the two big reasons why Apple and Amazon tablets have succeeded. 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

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