Big Data and the Future of Security

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Big Data and the Future of Security
Read this white paper to understand the evolving security landscape and how advanced persistent threats and sophisticated malware have fundamentally changed the way security teams must think about these new threats and the tools used for detective controls.

Humanizing the Service Desk
How can service maintain the personal touch when it's delivered through live chat or without any human interaction at all through self help? This guide will identify some key ways to keep the Service Desk human and ensure that customer service stays at the front and center of everything that the Service Desk does.

Java Forever Changed
This paper reviews some of the great advantages of using JRebel in Java development, and how eradicating the daily, time-consuming process of redeploying your application to see your changes has long-lasting effects on the way that you will write code in the future.

Improving SMB Profitability by Optimizing IT Management
Small businesses are under increasing pressure to sharpen their business practices. Cloud computing and technology outsourcing provide affordable access to resources that can make a competitive difference.

The CIO's Guide to Data Protection in the Virtual & Physical Data Center
In today's changing IT landscape, effective data protection strategies aren't just nice-to-haves-they're absolutely essential. That doesn't mean simply defining a process and hoping for the best. It means understanding precisely how to employ data protection tactics that keep your internal customers happy while maximizing efficiency and reducing cost.

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[TechRepublic] How geeks would improve the Summer Olympic games

Geekend TechRepublic Member | July 27, 2012

Eight ways geeks would improve the Summer Olympic games The events of the Summer Olympics aren't quite as interesting as the movies, games, and comics geeks are used to enjoying. Don't worry, we can fix that. 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   America says goodbye to barrier-breaker Sally Ride Sally Ride, the first American female and youngest American to explore space in person, died yesterday at age 61. Read more My sad experience - but tech stepped up to the mark It's some consolation that software and hardware can make a telling difference to the final phase of a human life. Read more Five YouTube video downloaders worth a look If you like to watch YouTube videos offline, there are several good downloaders out there to help you out. Read more London calling: More people at Olympics, more stupidity According to security experts at Venafi, an estimated 67,000 phones will be either lost or stolen at the London Olympics. Read more US top of the class for teaching computer science The US is the best country in the world to be taught computer science according to an international study but some rivals like Japan and China are catching up in leaps and bounds. Read more India's $39 Aakash 2 Android tablet launches Read about the Aakash 2's specifications. The low-cost Android tablet is targeted for students and teachers at engineering colleges in India. Read more Featured multimedia   Chrome Web Lab: Robot artists, internet orchestras and teleporters Google's new exhibition at the Science Museum in London features five web-controlled experiments ranging from robots that draw on sand to an invisible internet orchestra. View on site Featured Webcast Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs Your customers are an untapped source of knowledge about your products. Leverage social media to tap into this "free" resource. View this webinar and learn how you can improve customer satisfaction with easy access to user-generated content. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs (Citrix Online) The Smarter Railroad: An Opportunity for the Railroad Industry (IBM) Ready for Anything: Preparing for The Future of Communications (IBM) Social Media Analytics: Making Customer Insights Actionable (IBM) Perennial favorites   My first comic book: What got you hooked? Five more Avengers who are ready for their close-up, Mr. Whedon The 25 most quotable geek films...ever! Know your science-fiction subgenres Connect with TechRepublic Happy System Administrator Appreciation Day It's the one day of the year to be thankful for that person who keeps everything working. 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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[TechRepublic] How to add Windows Media Center to Windows 8

Windows Desktop TechRepublic Member | July 27, 2012

The 10 Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts you need to remember There are 100+ keyboard shortcuts available for Windows 8, but there are a small number you'll want to remember because you'll use them often. Read more Resource of the day Forrester White Paper: CRM Solutions For The Finance And Insurance Industries Take a look at this white paper to learn more about how the finance and insurance industries can use CRM to improve their services. How to add Windows Media Center to Windows 8 Windows Media Center will only be available as an Add-on for Windows 8. Greg Shultz shows how to download and install it. Read more Posts from TechRepublic   London calling: More people at Olympics, more stupidity According to security experts at Venafi, an estimated 67,000 phones will be either lost or stolen at the London Olympics. Read more Eight ways geeks would improve the Summer Olympic games The events of the Summer Olympics aren't quite as interesting as the movies, games, and comics geeks are used to enjoying. Don't worry, we can fix that. Read more 10 ways to stretch your small business IT budget You can protect your budget and help safeguard your job by implementing some cost-cutting measures. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Windows Phone 8 software development kit leaks to the Web The new development kit includes support for Windows Phone 8 features that Microsoft has discussed, as well as some it has not yet officially acknowledged. Read more Skype talks back to critics on security and privacy Critics have been slamming Skype (and its corporate parent Microsoft) with insinuation that it's taking shortcuts with its users' privacy. In an unusually direct blog post, a top Skype spokesman labels the allegations false. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the $7000 HP Z1 Workstation Bill Detwiler cracks open a $7,000 HP Z1 all-in-one workstation and discovers a machines that's easy to service, packed with high-end hardware, and engineered to be cool and quiet. View on site First look: Mountain Lion screenshots Apple expert Wil Limoges installed the new Mountain Lion OS on his Mac and shares the following screenshots of the new features. View on site Today's recommended downloads Maximizing the Benefits of Virtualization and Consolidation in Midsized Firms with Network Storage (NetApp) The Smarter Railroad: An Opportunity for the Railroad Industry (IBM) Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs (Citrix Online) Shorten release cycles (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) IPR Extends Its ZoneIT Virtual Private Data Center Service With NetApp Storage (NetApp) Favorite Windows 7 Tips   How do I ... create an installation flash drive for Windows 7? Windows 7 Professional feature-to-feature comparison chart Tap into the power of Libraries in Windows 7 Plan and execute a smooth Windows 7 upgrade with the help of this flowchart   Connect with TechRepublic Why the IT department needs more women CIOs need to tackle the IT department's embarrassing shortfall of female staff, or risk falling out of step with the prevailing mood in the boardroom. 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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London calling: More people at Olympics, more stupidity

Smartphones TechRepublic Member | July 27, 2012

London calling: More people at Olympics, more stupidity According to security experts at Venafi, an estimated 67,000 phones will be either lost or stolen at the London Olympics. Read more Resource of the day J&B Group Keeps It Fresh With VMware and Quest VDI on NetApp J&B Group is a family-owned perishable production and distribution company looking for an IT refresh. The idea, to make their storage complement their virtual infrastructure and maximize uptime; their strategy, VMware and Quest VDI on NetApp. Posts from TechRepublic   RIM patent: Smartphone camera to capture thermal images RIM submitted a patent application that deals with thermographic augmented reality display in an electronic device. According to Gina Smith, this is one patent to watch. Read more Apple's iOS App Store has more Windows malware An old Windows worm is embedded in an iOS App, but the question remains, how did it get there? Read more BYOD: Tech chiefs still split on the benefits, concerned about security CIO Jury: While bring your own device might be an idea that appeals to staff, CIOs are not so sure, as concerns about data security remain. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Google launches searching by ink ahead of Windows 8 The Handwrite setting on iOS and Android devices allows input for Google search terms by writing anywhere on the phone/tablet screen. Google has entered the input by handwriting arena, albeit in a limited fashion, ahead of the release of Windows 8 with its similar function. Read more CoPilot Live iOS and Android apps updated to help navigate London 2012 Olympics Updated versions of CoPilot Live will help you navigate around the Olympic Route Network and get you to your desired Olympics sport venue. Read more Use the HTC Media Link HD to share media from the Nokia 808 PureView and GSIII Not everyone has a DLNA-enabled TV and I discovered via trial-and-error that the HTC Media Link HD works well with the Nokia 808 PureView and Samsung Galaxy S III. Read more Nokia Drive being offered to all Windows Phone 8 partners, new commute feature revealed Nokia Drive, the GPS voice-guided navigation part of Nokia Maps, has been one feature that has distinguished the Lumia line from other Windows Phone devices. Nokia just updated Nokia Drive with new commute features that we will eventually see on all Windows Phones. Read more Facebook, HTC developing smartphone for 2013 launch: report As Facebook users switch from the desktop to mobile platforms, the company is struggling to sustain ad revenue. Read more Motorola Android devices banned in Germany in Microsoft FAT spat German's must be getting pretty annoyed with the constant barrage of technology injunctions. This time around -- and it's hard to keep up -- it's Motorola's Android devices that are subject to a sales ban. Read more Featured multimedia   Five outstanding open source RSS readers Stay up to date on the news you want to follow with the help of these open source RSS readers. View on site Slideshow: Install Windows Media Center to Windows 8 Windows Media Center will only be available as an Add-on for Windows 8. Greg Shultz shows how to download and install it. View on site Cracking Open the $7000 HP Z1 Workstation Bill Detwiler cracks open a $7,000 HP Z1 all-in-one workstation and discovers a machines that's easy to service, packed with high-end hardware, and engineered to be cool and quiet. View on site Featured Webcast Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs Your customers are an untapped source of knowledge about your products. Leverage social media to tap into this "free" resource. View this webinar and learn how you can improve customer satisfaction with easy access to user-generated content. Today's recommended downloads WhiteWater West Drives Agility, Tackles Unprecedented Growth with NetApp and Microsoft (NetApp) IPR Extends Its ZoneIT Virtual Private Data Center Service With NetApp Storage (NetApp) ESG Lab Validation Report: Deploy and Manage Storage with Ease using NetApp FAS2240 (NetApp) Analytics and the Smarter Planet (IBM) How J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Revved Up Their Business (NetApp) Connect with TechRepublic Why the IT department needs more women CIOs need to tackle the IT department's embarrassing shortfall of female staff, or risk falling out of step with the prevailing mood in the boardroom. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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