[TechRepublic] The 10 traits of the smart cloud

The Enterprise Cloud TechRepublic Member | May 14, 2012

The 10 traits of the smart cloud Thoran Rodrigues interviews Dr. Satwant Kaur, a leading expert on emerging technologies, about the required traits of the "smart cloud." Read more Resource of the day Five Secrets for Successfully Virtualizing a Data Center Read this white paper to discover the secrets of data center virtualization, or risk making the same mistakes everyone else did. Additional TechRepublic resources   Installing the Amazon EC2 API tools and ensuring basic security Nick Hardiman explains the process of creating an auto-scaling group in order to ensure his web service has adequate capacity. But before downloading the needed tools from Amazon, security must be looked to. Read more Rackspace, OpenStack, and evolving cloud standards Rackspace is officially adopting the OpenStack cloud platform, but there are other players in the cloud standards arena. Thoran Rodrigues identifies the major competitors likely to influence cloud standards. Read more Infographic: How cyber-secure are public companies? This infographic presents some less-than-stellar numbers illustrating how well public companies are securing their web applications. Read more Poll: Are you using Google Hangouts for anything? Google is making video an integral part of their user growth strategy, but are we buying what they are selling? Read more Featured multimedia   Google's revamped Google+ app for iPhone (screenshots) Google's given its Google+ app for iPhone a new coat of paint, changing some fonts and giving photos some more screen real estate. Here's a look at what's new. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Stop Wasting Time and Money on Bad Data (Melissa Data Corp) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Cables and Connectors: Planning your Data Center (APC by Schneider Electric) Improved Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets (APC by Schneider Electric) Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) Connect with TechRepublic Q&A on BYOD: Answers for IT departments TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner and ZDNet editor in chief Larry Dignan respond to questions about the impact of BYOD on IT. 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] The 10 traits of the smart cloud

The Enterprise Cloud TechRepublic Member | May 14, 2012

The 10 traits of the smart cloud Thoran Rodrigues interviews Dr. Satwant Kaur, a leading expert on emerging technologies, about the required traits of the "smart cloud." Read more Resource of the day Accelerated Networks Drive Better Business Outcomes Check out this white paper to learn how the right software and applications can go a long way. When your IT makes sense, so do your finances. Additional TechRepublic resources   Installing the Amazon EC2 API tools and ensuring basic security Nick Hardiman explains the process of creating an auto-scaling group in order to ensure his web service has adequate capacity. But before downloading the needed tools from Amazon, security must be looked to. Read more Rackspace, OpenStack, and evolving cloud standards Rackspace is officially adopting the OpenStack cloud platform, but there are other players in the cloud standards arena. Thoran Rodrigues identifies the major competitors likely to influence cloud standards. Read more Infographic: How cyber-secure are public companies? This infographic presents some less-than-stellar numbers illustrating how well public companies are securing their web applications. Read more Poll: Are you using Google Hangouts for anything? Google is making video an integral part of their user growth strategy, but are we buying what they are selling? Read more Featured multimedia   Google's revamped Google+ app for iPhone (screenshots) Google's given its Google+ app for iPhone a new coat of paint, changing some fonts and giving photos some more screen real estate. Here's a look at what's new. View on site Today's recommended downloads Is It Getting Hot in Here? Different Ways to Cool Your Data Center (APC by Schneider Electric) The Truth About Virtualization (Global Knowledge) High Efficiency Economizer-based Cooling Modules for Large Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Conquering the Challenges of Data Center Complexity (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Seven Keys to Success in Managing Your Business-Critical Cloud (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Connect with TechRepublic Q&A on BYOD: Answers for IT departments TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner and ZDNet editor in chief Larry Dignan respond to questions about the impact of BYOD on IT. 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] The 10 traits of the smart cloud

The Enterprise Cloud TechRepublic Member | May 14, 2012

The 10 traits of the smart cloud Thoran Rodrigues interviews Dr. Satwant Kaur, a leading expert on emerging technologies, about the required traits of the "smart cloud." Read more Resource of the day Research shows the market is aggressively moving away from tape-based backup and recovery processes. Demand is exploding for purpose built backup alliances. Download the 2011-2015 report now! Additional TechRepublic resources   Installing the Amazon EC2 API tools and ensuring basic security Nick Hardiman explains the process of creating an auto-scaling group in order to ensure his web service has adequate capacity. But before downloading the needed tools from Amazon, security must be looked to. Read more Rackspace, OpenStack, and evolving cloud standards Rackspace is officially adopting the OpenStack cloud platform, but there are other players in the cloud standards arena. Thoran Rodrigues identifies the major competitors likely to influence cloud standards. Read more Infographic: How cyber-secure are public companies? This infographic presents some less-than-stellar numbers illustrating how well public companies are securing their web applications. Read more Poll: Are you using Google Hangouts for anything? Google is making video an integral part of their user growth strategy, but are we buying what they are selling? Read more Featured multimedia   Google's revamped Google+ app for iPhone (screenshots) Google's given its Google+ app for iPhone a new coat of paint, changing some fonts and giving photos some more screen real estate. Here's a look at what's new. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) Good Data, Bad Data (Melissa Data Corp) Stop Wasting Time and Money on Bad Data (Melissa Data Corp) Connect with TechRepublic Q&A on BYOD: Answers for IT departments TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner and ZDNet editor in chief Larry Dignan respond to questions about the impact of BYOD on IT. 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] Inexpensive but good video capture

Windows Desktop TechRepublic Member | May 14, 2012

Editor's note The Windows Desktop newsletter is now delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Review: NCH Software Debut Video Capture Debut Video Capture gives you all the tools you need for professional video capture while keeping the experience consistent. Read more Windows malware: are you safer today than you were 10 years ago? In 2002, after a series of widespread, high-profile, and highly embarrassing Windows-related security incidents, Bill Gates wrote his now famous “Trustworthy Computing” memo. So what’s happened in the intervening 10 years? Plenty. Take a trip with me down bad memory lane… Read more Resource of the day Good Data, Bad Data Download this free trial of software that will help you tell the good data from the bad. You'll see just how much good data is worth to your company. Posts from TechRepublic   Tech worker mid-rear 'resolutions' The turn from winter into spring and summer presents a great time to put some thought into how you're developing as a leader. Patrick Gray offers some tips on where to start. Read more The 10 traits of the smart cloud Thoran Rodrigues interviews Dr. Satwant Kaur, a leading expert on emerging technologies, about the required traits of the "smart cloud." Read more Q&A on BYOD: Answers for IT departments TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner and ZDNet editor in chief Larry Dignan respond to questions about the impact of BYOD on IT. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Microsoft: Office 365 for enterprises now FISMA-certified Microsoft’s Office 365 hosted app bundle is FISMA-certified, making it potentially more appealing to U.S. government customers. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the HTC One X Bill Detwiler cracks open the HTC One X. Inside the Android handset, he found hardware from Qualcomm, Samsung, Synaptics, and more. View on site Today's recommended downloads Impact of Hot and Cold Aisle Containment on Data Center Temperature and Efficiency (APC by Schneider Electric) Beyond Simple Total Cost of Ownership (SuccessFactors) 10 Current Security Threats for Individuals (Global Knowledge) Five Ways to Optimize Offsite Storage and Business Continuity (Silver Peak Systems, Inc.) Cables and Connectors: Planning your Data Center (APC by Schneider Electric)   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 Q&A on BYOD: Answers for IT departments TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner and ZDNet editor in chief Larry Dignan respond to questions about the impact of BYOD on IT. 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] The worst client of all

IT Consultant TechRepublic Member | May 14, 2012

The worst client of all Consultants, how do you deal with your IT needs? Do you schedule time for yourself, as if you were a client? Let us know in the discussion. Read more Resource of the day Research shows the market is aggressively moving away from tape-based backup and recovery processes. Demand is exploding for purpose built backup alliances. Download the 2011-2015 report now! Additional TechRepublic resources   Download TechRepublic's Server Update and Patch Management Policy Consultants can better prepare clients for required server patch and upgrade maintenance operations by using this TechRepublic policy. Read more 12 critical insights on the state of IT in 2012 Today's IT departments are in flux and under pressure. Here's an explanation of why, and advice on how IT can change the equation. Read more The evolution of Windows 8 is about to take another leap forward Ready or not, Microsoft Windows 8 is on the way, and you'll get your next preview look in early June. Read more Raspberry Pi: Five ways business can use it The $40 Linux computer is a tempting replacement for expensive, high-end machines in a number of business tasks. Read more Repurpose your smartphone as a mobile payment center Brandy Courtade offers tips for repurposing your old smartphone and turning it into a mobile payment center. Read more Rackspace, OpenStack, and evolving cloud standards Rackspace is officially adopting the OpenStack cloud platform, but there are other players in the cloud standards arena. Thoran Rodrigues identifies the major competitors likely to influence cloud computing standards. Read more Take documents on the road with FileHound Scott Lowe demonstrates how to use Splashtop FileHound and Streamer to connect your iPhone or iPad to your PC for file manipulation. Read more Managing Macs in a Windows shop, part 2 Lauren Malhoit goes over the steps for creating the connection between the Mac server and the Active Directory server. Read more HTML5 vs. Flash: The state of the debate Ryan Boudreaux looks at some of the latest browser support numbers for HTML5 and Flash. Are you a partisan for either? Here are Ryan's thoughts on the state of the Flash vs. HTML5 debate. 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 Five apps for video calls and collaboration Remote communications have become a lot more effective thanks to software that adds video to your chatting, calling, and online collaboration. View on site Seven Ways to Open Windows Task Manager Windows 7's Task Manager is a valuable tool that is packed with features that can help you use and troubleshoot the operating system. In this tip gallery, I’ll show you seven ways that you can launch Windows Task Manager. View on site Six iPhone apps that can help you in an emergency Whether it's a flat tire on the freeway, a fender-bender in a parking lot, or someone who needs medical attention, help is just an app away. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report The Five Pillars of SharePoint Governance (Quest Software) Choosing the Right Active Directory Bridge Solution (Quest Software) Good Data, Bad Data (Melissa Data Corp) Perennial favorites   When clients embrace innovation for the wrong reasons IT consultants: Don't let your niche define you IT consultants' four overselling mistakes Telling clients 'I don't know' is acceptable Connect with TechRepublic Q&A on BYOD: Answers for IT departments TechRepublic editor in chief Jason Hiner and ZDNet editor in chief Larry Dignan respond to questions about the impact of BYOD on IT. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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