[TechRepublic] Windows 8 enhancements that will benefit the business

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | June 07, 2012

Six Windows 8 enhancements that will benefit the business Although he remains skeptical that Windows 8 will be an immediate hit with the enterprise, Scott Lowe outlines eight features that he thinks will be good for business. Read more Resource of the day Complimentary SuccessFactors whitepaper: Get the Right People Check out this complimentary white paper to learn how you can attract, find, and hire the best talent in your industry. Keep reading to discover the keys to good hiring. More from TechRepublic   The road to Apple's WWDC 2012 Why isn't it a Foxconn iPad? The road from microprocessor to consumer product The city that thinks: Will your town need its own operating system? Infographic: Online threats 101 News from ZDNet   Microsoft to fix dangerous IE, Windows security holes MD5 password scrambler 'no longer safe' Apple vs. Google: Mobile divorce approaching Customer names, phone numbers leaked in HP v. Oracle Oracle vs. Microsoft vs. Red Hat: Three cloud recipes Updated 'Do Not Track' draft says IE 10's default setting breaks rules Ubuntu, CentOS, & SUSE Linux comes to Windows Azure Apple granted MacBook Air design patent; problems ahead for Ultrabook makers? Google teases upcoming release of Metro-enabled Chrome browser Possible iPhone 5 chassis appears on video OpenStack consortia to rival Citrix, VMware, Microsoft as VDI hits tipping point Dell reveals $100M for entrepreneurs, innovators Bring your own device movement by the numbers News from CNET   RIM: 'BlackBerry 10 is a game changer' Nasdaq: We 'owe the industry an apology' for Facebook flubs Twitter hits 400 million tweets per day, mostly mobile Microsoft Office first desktop app to hit Windows 8 store Oracle takes the wraps off its public cloud entry Psst! Intel will make ARM chips Verizon CTO: 4G LTE international roaming is coming What IPv6 means for you (FAQ) Game over: Schilling's 38 Studios files for bankruptcy Is AMD still relevant? Guns and goals at EA's E3 booth (pictures) Featured galleries   First look at the Windows 8 Metro Map app Today's recommended downloads LIVE WEBCAST: Staying the Course: Why Fully Deploying Windows 7 Still Makes Sense (Dell & Microsoft) Business Execution: Executive Buyer's Guide (SuccessFactors) Live Webcast: WebSphere DataPower for Mobile Application Security (IBM) Live Webcast: Turning Data into Business Insight with Analytics (IBM) Telco 2015: Five Telling Years, Four Future Scenarios (IBM)   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) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Big questions about Windows 8: What are yours? TechRepublic will be covering Windows 8 from every angle and we'd like your feedback on how we can best help you evaluate and optimize it. 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] Windows 8 enhancements that will benefit the business

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | June 07, 2012

Six Windows 8 enhancements that will benefit the business Although he remains skeptical that Windows 8 will be an immediate hit with the enterprise, Scott Lowe outlines eight features that he thinks will be good for business. Read more Resource of the day Cisco Secure Mobility Solution Check out this white paper to learn how Cisco handles mobile security. Discover how you can stay secure anywhere. More from TechRepublic   The road to Apple's WWDC 2012 Why isn't it a Foxconn iPad? The road from microprocessor to consumer product The city that thinks: Will your town need its own operating system? Infographic: Online threats 101 News from ZDNet   Microsoft to fix dangerous IE, Windows security holes MD5 password scrambler 'no longer safe' Apple vs. Google: Mobile divorce approaching Customer names, phone numbers leaked in HP v. Oracle Oracle vs. Microsoft vs. Red Hat: Three cloud recipes Updated 'Do Not Track' draft says IE 10's default setting breaks rules Ubuntu, CentOS, & SUSE Linux comes to Windows Azure Apple granted MacBook Air design patent; problems ahead for Ultrabook makers? Google teases upcoming release of Metro-enabled Chrome browser Possible iPhone 5 chassis appears on video OpenStack consortia to rival Citrix, VMware, Microsoft as VDI hits tipping point Dell reveals $100M for entrepreneurs, innovators Bring your own device movement by the numbers News from CNET   RIM: 'BlackBerry 10 is a game changer' Nasdaq: We 'owe the industry an apology' for Facebook flubs Twitter hits 400 million tweets per day, mostly mobile Microsoft Office first desktop app to hit Windows 8 store Oracle takes the wraps off its public cloud entry Psst! Intel will make ARM chips Verizon CTO: 4G LTE international roaming is coming What IPv6 means for you (FAQ) Game over: Schilling's 38 Studios files for bankruptcy Is AMD still relevant? Guns and goals at EA's E3 booth (pictures) Featured galleries   First look at the Windows 8 Metro Map app Featured Webcast HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions Check out this white paper to learn more about how HP and Intel are making network flexibility easy. Today's recommended downloads The Current State of Windows 7 Migration (Dell & Microsoft) The Five Pillars of SharePoint Governance (Quest Software) Analytics and the Smarter Planet (IBM) Retail in the Smarter City (IBM) Avoiding the Top Three Challenges of Custom Coded SharePoint Applications (Quest Software)   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) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Big questions about Windows 8: What are yours? TechRepublic will be covering Windows 8 from every angle and we'd like your feedback on how we can best help you evaluate and optimize it. 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] The road from microprocessor to consumer product

Cracking Open TechRepublic Member | June 07, 2012

Editor's note From microprocessor designers and semiconductor foundries to SBC builders and product manufacturers, this week's lead article explores the companies that make the tech we crack open. --Bill The road from microprocessor to consumer product Have you ever wondered just how those chips wind up in the branded products you use and where they actually come from? For you curious types, Nick Hardiman has done the research for you. Read more Resource of the day Free 2011 Salary Report IT Professionals - Register on activeTechPros for immediate access Business Professionals - Join the activeBizPros community to view the report Additional TechRepublic resources   Five things you should know before trying to fix a smartphone or tablet Bill Detwiler shares essential advice for everyone who wants to repair a cracked iPad screen or broken smartphone. Read more Iconia Tab A510 teardown reveals positives and negatives for DIY repair During his teardown of the Acer Iconia Tab A510, Bill Detwiler found a good-sized battery, individually-replaceable components, and lots of yellow tape. Read more 10 steps to creating a Word input form User forms make data entry more efficient, reduce errors, and ensure consistency. This walk-through will show your users how easy it is to set up their own forms. Read more Modding the Atrix Lapdock for the Droid 4 Donovan Colbert walks you through the steps of modding the Motorola Atrix Lapdock so that it's compatible with the Droid 4. Read more Does the end of unlimited data spell doom for the mobile revolution? Patrick Gray doesn't think that the end of unlimited data will stifle mobile innovation. Do you agree? Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Acer Iconia Tab A510 Five tools to keep Windows systems in top shape Hands-on with Lenovo's prototype Windows 8 tablet (pictures) First look at Windows 8 Release Preview Featured multimedia   Google Maps heading to new directions (pictures) Today, Google unveiled three major features for Google Maps, both in its desktop and mobile form. View on site Scenes from the Steampunk World's Fair 2012 The Steampunk World’s Fair was held May 18 - 20, 2012, in Piscataway, New Jersey. Take a look at some scenes from this year's event. View on site 10 wild new patents: The future of tech? USPTO has been granting lots of new patents, some with a surprisingly quick turnaround. Here are drawings of 10 noteworthy patents issued to top tech players last week. View on site Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Ready for Anything: Preparing for The Future of Communications (IBM) Engines of a Smarter Planet Experience (IBM)   About this newsletter I dissect the latest business tech products and analyze the internal components in order to help IT leaders make smart hardware purchasing and deployment decisions. Bill Detwiler Head Technology Editor My Twitter feed: @billdetwiler Connect with TechRepublic Big questions about Windows 8: What are yours? TechRepublic will be covering Windows 8 from every angle and we'd like your feedback on how we can best help you evaluate and optimize it. TechRepublic newsletters   Get technical tips and tutorials, IT industry analysis, geeky discussions, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Tablets in the Enterprise Geekend TechRepublic UK

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