[TechRepublic] Google Apps v. Office 365: Comparing features

The Enterprise Cloud TechRepublic Member | May 07, 2012

Google Apps v. Office 365: Head-to-head comparison of features Ian Hardenburgh compares the core features of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps to see which one comes out on top and includes a downloadable chart for at-a-glance comparison. Read more Resource of the day Moving your Infrastructure to the Cloud: How to Maximize Benefits and Avoid Pitfalls This white paper outlines the benefits and risks associated with cloud computing. Read it now to learn how your IT department can get started on the right foot. Additional TechRepublic resources   An emerging cloud trend: Solution-as-a-service? Thoran Rodrigues recognizes an emerging trend in the cloud, perhaps, even a new layer in the cloud stack. Where does Solution-as-a-Service fit in and what is it? Read more Load-testing a web service: How to interpret what you see Nick Hardiman performs load-testing on his AWS EC2 machine to see how his web service performs under increasing loads. Read more SohoOS: Helping sohos get it done Daryl Lucas takes a look at SohoOS, an online service for small office and home office businesses. Read more 10 things you should know about moving to Office 365 If you're planning a move to Office 365, expect a few surprises. Brien Posey shares some of the gotchas he encountered during the transition. Read more Four free upgrades that make Google Drive better Kevin Purdy shares a few clever tricks and workarounds he uses to get more out of Google Drive. Read more Create data visualizations and analytics with Google Fusion Tables Google Fusion Tables gives power users the tools they need to manage, analyze, and visualize business intelligence data. Read more Cloud storage wins approval from CIOs - despite the risks The benefits of cloud storage outweigh the risks, say tech chiefs - but several remain wary of using a public service for corporate data. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Galaxy Tab 7.7. Inside the Android tablet, he finds an AMOLED display, replaceable battery, and lots of Samsung's homegrown hardware. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business Check out this webcast to learn about three steps you can take to double your business. Discover the simple tips, along with the more complicated ones, in this webcast. Today's recommended downloads The Coolest Data Center in Town (APC by Schneider Electric) Ten New Topics on Security+ 2011 (Global Knowledge) Impact of Hot and Cold Aisle Containment on Data Center Temperature and Efficiency (APC by Schneider Electric) The Truth About Virtualization (Global Knowledge) Avoid these Mistakes that Compromise Cooling Performance (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic I don't know why or how you would say good-bye to Microsoft Declaring yourself Microsoft-product-free may be more difficult than you think. 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 Cracking Open 10 Things

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[TechRepublic] Google Apps v. Office 365: Comparing features

The Enterprise Cloud TechRepublic Member | May 07, 2012

Google Apps v. Office 365: Head-to-head comparison of features Ian Hardenburgh compares the core features of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps to see which one comes out on top and includes a downloadable chart for at-a-glance comparison. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business Check out this webcast to learn about three steps you can take to double your business. Discover the simple tips, along with the more complicated ones, in this webcast. Additional TechRepublic resources   An emerging cloud trend: Solution-as-a-service? Thoran Rodrigues recognizes an emerging trend in the cloud, perhaps, even a new layer in the cloud stack. Where does Solution-as-a-Service fit in and what is it? Read more Load-testing a web service: How to interpret what you see Nick Hardiman performs load-testing on his AWS EC2 machine to see how his web service performs under increasing loads. Read more SohoOS: Helping sohos get it done Daryl Lucas takes a look at SohoOS, an online service for small office and home office businesses. Read more 10 things you should know about moving to Office 365 If you're planning a move to Office 365, expect a few surprises. Brien Posey shares some of the gotchas he encountered during the transition. Read more Four free upgrades that make Google Drive better Kevin Purdy shares a few clever tricks and workarounds he uses to get more out of Google Drive. Read more Create data visualizations and analytics with Google Fusion Tables Google Fusion Tables gives power users the tools they need to manage, analyze, and visualize business intelligence data. Read more Cloud storage wins approval from CIOs - despite the risks The benefits of cloud storage outweigh the risks, say tech chiefs - but several remain wary of using a public service for corporate data. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Galaxy Tab 7.7. Inside the Android tablet, he finds an AMOLED display, replaceable battery, and lots of Samsung's homegrown hardware. View on site Today's recommended downloads The Best Ways to Migrate Lotus Notes Applications to SharePoint and Office 365 (Quest Software) Increasing Efficiency in the IT Environment (Condusiv Technologies) Video: Panasonic Chooses Collaboration (IBM) Dissolving Distance: Silver Peak's Technology Overview (Silver Peak Systems, Inc.) Business Execution: Executive Buyer's Guide (SuccessFactors) Connect with TechRepublic I don't know why or how you would say good-bye to Microsoft Declaring yourself Microsoft-product-free may be more difficult than you think. 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 Cracking Open 10 Things

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[TechRepublic] Google Apps v. Office 365: Comparing features

The Enterprise Cloud TechRepublic Member | May 07, 2012

Google Apps v. Office 365: Head-to-head comparison of features Ian Hardenburgh compares the core features of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps to see which one comes out on top and includes a downloadable chart for at-a-glance comparison. Read more Resource of the day Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection Leading experts from Gartner and Symantec break down the emerging information management challenges that organisations like yours face and, more importantly, offer solutions to address them. Watch this informative webcast now! Additional TechRepublic resources   An emerging cloud trend: Solution-as-a-service? Thoran Rodrigues recognizes an emerging trend in the cloud, perhaps, even a new layer in the cloud stack. Where does Solution-as-a-Service fit in and what is it? Read more Load-testing a web service: How to interpret what you see Nick Hardiman performs load-testing on his AWS EC2 machine to see how his web service performs under increasing loads. Read more SohoOS: Helping sohos get it done Daryl Lucas takes a look at SohoOS, an online service for small office and home office businesses. Read more 10 things you should know about moving to Office 365 If you're planning a move to Office 365, expect a few surprises. Brien Posey shares some of the gotchas he encountered during the transition. Read more Four free upgrades that make Google Drive better Kevin Purdy shares a few clever tricks and workarounds he uses to get more out of Google Drive. Read more Create data visualizations and analytics with Google Fusion Tables Google Fusion Tables gives power users the tools they need to manage, analyze, and visualize business intelligence data. Read more Cloud storage wins approval from CIOs - despite the risks The benefits of cloud storage outweigh the risks, say tech chiefs - but several remain wary of using a public service for corporate data. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Galaxy Tab 7.7. Inside the Android tablet, he finds an AMOLED display, replaceable battery, and lots of Samsung's homegrown hardware. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business Check out this webcast to learn about three steps you can take to double your business. Discover the simple tips, along with the more complicated ones, in this webcast. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection Five Reasons Why the Cloud is Ready for the Enterprise (Rackspace Hosting) Cloud Service Providers: Choosing Your Future, Remembering the Past (Rackspace Hosting) Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business (Citrix Online) Connect with TechRepublic I don't know why or how you would say good-bye to Microsoft Declaring yourself Microsoft-product-free may be more difficult than you think. 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 Cracking Open 10 Things

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[TechRepublic] A Windows 8 Nook in the works?

Windows Desktop TechRepublic Member | May 07, 2012

Editor's note The Windows Desktop newsletter is now delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Get ready for a new Nook Tablet powered by Windows 8 There is a lot riding on the success of a partnership between Microsoft and Barnes & Noble. Read more Microsoft: Media Center not part of 'the future of entertainment' A new blog post from Microsoft fills in details about how Media Center will fit in Windows 8, as an extra-cost option. And it’s pretty clear that Media Center is not part of “the future of entertainment in Windows.” Read more Resource of the day 10 Current Security Threats for Individuals Check out this white paper to learn more about how individuals can protect themselves against the ten most common security threats on the internet today. Posts from TechRepublic   10 reasons IT pros get a bad rap It's no secret that IT pros aren't too popular with some clients and end users. Alan Norton considers some of the underlying reasons for the bad press. Read more Five free and secure password management apps Maintaining a large assortment of strong passwords is a challenge. Here are some apps that make the task more manageable. Read more Imagining a world without Star Wars What if George Lucas never invented Star Wars because he was able to make the science-fiction movie he wanted, instead? Read more Posts from ZDNet   Microsoft serves subpoenas on Google to disrupt criminal botnet New details have emerged in a massive lawsuit by Microsoft and the banking industry to take down a global botnet based on the Zeus Trojan. Ironically, the leak occurred when Google exercised its privacy policy to notify the suspects. Read more Featured multimedia   Five solid replacements for Microsoft Outlook Outlook may be the dominant business email client. But for some organizations, one of these alternatives might be a better choice. View on site Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Galaxy Tab 7.7. Inside the Android tablet, he finds an AMOLED display, replaceable battery, and lots of Samsung's homegrown hardware. View on site Today's recommended downloads The Truth About Virtualization (Global Knowledge) Video: Panasonic Chooses Collaboration (IBM) Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business (Citrix Online) Silver Peak VXOA: A Foundation for Universal WAN Optimization (Silver Peak Systems, Inc.) Esri Maps Out Large-Scale Growth with SAP and IBM (IBM)   Message to subscribers The Windows Desktop newsletter is now a co-branded TechRepublic and ZDNet offering. In addition to tips and tutorials from TechRepublic Windows bloggers, you will get news and insights about Microsoft from ZDNet bloggers Mary Jo Foley and Ed Bott. We hope you enjoy this expanded Microsoft Windows coverage. TechRepublic's Microsoft Windows blog ZDNet's All About Microsoft blog ZDNet's The Ed Bott Report blog Connect with TechRepublic I don't know why or how you would say good-bye to Microsoft Declaring yourself Microsoft-product-free may be more difficult than you think. 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 Cracking Open 10 Things

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