Future IT trends: Experts pick out their top tips

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | August 17, 2012

Future IT trends: Experts pick out their top tips Spotting tech trends is notoriously difficult but a group of experts have put forward their best predictions for important growth areas for IT. Read more Resource of the day Top 10 Reasons Why Customers Deploy Virtualized Microsoft Applications on EMC VNX Check out this white paper to learn how you can simplify your virtualized Microsoft application deployments with the help of some simple software. More from TechRepublic   The five hottest IT trends of 2012, so far Infographic: How do data centers grow? BYON into the public cloud with Azure Virtual Networks The softer side of Agile: Leading collaborative teams to success News from ZDNet   Intel leads tech industry in crusade to eliminate conflict minerals Researcher finds serious SMS spoofing flaw on iOS Windows 8 tablets to be much cheaper with ARM chips, Lenovo exec claims Confession of a Nexus 7 owner: iPad Mini will blow it away Cisco makes its software defined network case: Do you buy it? Tech supporting BYOD 'not quite there' Why is Apple scared to compete with Samsung? Google offers up to US$2 million to break Chrome The Eclipse Way vs. The Android Way Microsoft cures 'hiccup' that stopped Windows Phone apps installing Verizon, Comcast agree to US regulator airwave demands With Discover, will Google get the traction it needs for Wallet? News from CNET   iPhone 5 mania lifts Apple stock to all-time high Apple's set-top box cure: A TiVo acquisition Apple envisions new cloud DVR, social space in set-top box HP ready to make a new push with consumer tablets Forget LinkedIn: Companies turn to GitHub to find tech talent How corporate bickering hobbled better Web audio Why you can't take your unlocked iPhone 4S to another U.S. carrier 5 most-wanted Windows 8 features for Windows Phone Podcasts apps make their way back to iTunes Mars Curiosity rover team prefers Macs to PCs Facebook finally gets around to deleting your deleted photos Google Street View travels to Brazil, Mexican historical sites Artist uses water to create illuminated graffiti NASA tests newest free-flying robotic lander: Mighty Eagle NASA's next generation of small, smart, versatile robotic landers (pictures) Featured galleries   NASA's next generation of small, smart, versatile robotic landers (pictures) Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Join this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Today's recommended downloads PHD Virtual Citrix XenServer Backup Software Trial Download (PHD Virtual Technologies) Smarter Planet Leadership Series: Air Canada (IBM) Top Three Reasons Why Customers Deploy VMware on EMC VNX (EMC) On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile (Citrix Online)   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 Future IT trends: Experts pick out their top tips Spotting tech trends is notoriously difficult, but a group of experts have put forward their best predictions for important growth areas for 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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Top 5 Tips for Choosing Mobile Computers
Sorting through the smart phones, PDAs and ruggedized computers available for business use is no easy task. Dozens of manufacturers offer hundreds of devices in thousands of configurations, but only one may be best suited for your particular environment and workforce. This white paper explains these tips and how they can be applied to assist the enterprise mobile computer selection process.

FINRA Compliance Guide: Enterprise Social Networks
In Regulatory Notice 10-06, FINRA issued guidelines for communications over social media websites to be treated in the same way as email and instant messaging. Find out what the regulation entails, the risks and impact of the regulation, and ways that technology can be deployed to protect organizations and their registered representatives.

Phone Systems for Small, Medium & Enterprise Business: Which to Buy?
Read reviews on the leading five phone system brands in each category and understand why they lead their niche. See the differences between premise and hosted solutions, and help decide the best phone system for your company.

The Total Economic Impact of HP 3PAR Storage
Forrester Consulting provides an analysis of four HP 3PAR Storage customer implementations to quantify the efficiency and cost savings achieved over legacy storage platforms. On average, HP 3PAR Storage customers achieved a 10.4 month payback period with a 55% ROI over a 3-year evaluation period and a significant reduction in CapEx and OpEx over that same period as a result of thin provisioning, maintenance costs avoided and labor productivity gains.

Office 365 SharePoint Online - Architectural considerations
The goal of this white paper is to clarify strategies for incorporating Microsoft Office 365 in your enterprise IT portfolio and address the technical considerations for activating SharePoint Online as part of your SharePoint strategy including migrating to Office 365.

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[TechRepublic] What joke is hidden in the Curiosity rover's wheels?

Geekend TechRepublic Member | August 17, 2012

Geek Trivia: What inside joke is hidden in the wheels of the Mars Curiosity rover? At least one design element of the Mars Curiosity rover--its wheels--combine function and whimsy, as they contain an inside joke. Read more NASA's next generation of small, smart, versatile robotic landers (pictures) 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   Star Trek v. Star Wars: A comparison in comics format Finally, some help answering that all-important geek question: Which is better, Star Trek or Star Wars? Read more Guns and 3D printing? A dud but the message still hits home Reports that you can download and print off a gun from the internet turn out to be wide of the mark. But they nevertheless draw a bead on a worrying issue. Read more 10 stupid things I've heard people say We've all heard people make dumb remarks -- and that's often good for a laugh. But reflecting on such verbal missteps also serves as a reminder to watch what we say. Read more Featured multimedia   Record setters: How fast does that X-Plane go? (pictures) An X-51A yesterday fell well short of its goal of Mach 6, but there have been some remarkable speedy achievements in X-Plane history. View on site Sony supercharges Vita at Gamescom (pictures) Think the PlayStation Vita faces a gloomy future? Sony pulled out all the stops at the Gamescom gaming expo, serving up announcements that may make you think twice about the quad-core gaming device. View on site Raspberry Pi: Essential add-ons for modders and everyday users Want to get the most out of your $40 Raspberry Pi? Be sure to check out these accessories that'll let you do everything from controlling robots to using the Pi on the move. View on site iPhone photos as art: Amazing iPhoneography (pictures) Mobile photography gets the red-carpet treatment at the upcoming LA Mobile Arts Festival, which features more than 500 works by iPhone photographers from around the world. Glimpse some of their stunning creations here. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Join this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Today's recommended downloads The new workplace: are you ready? The new workplace: are you ready? Free 2011 Salary Report The 12 Critical Questions You Need to Ask When Choosing an AD Bridge Solution (Quest Software) Social Meets IT - Using Online Communities to Reduce Help Desk Costs (Citrix Online) Geekend perennial favorites   Sci-fi rant: When did Star Wars jump the shark? Sci-fi rant: When did Star Trek jump the shark? William Shatner on why Star Trek is better than Star Wars George R. R. Martin: 8 sci-fi films better than Star Wars Connect with TechRepublic Opportunity knocks: Looking for iOS developers who can write TechRepublic is looking for contributors knowledgeable about Apple iOS App development and how you bring an App to market. 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] Three tips for rounding Excel time values

Windows and Office TechRepublic Member | August 17, 2012

Three tips for rounding Excel time values Summing Excel date and time values is easy; rounding requires a bit of function help. Read more Windows security highlights through the years (images) Resource of the day Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Evaluating and Implementing DCIM Solutions Many organizations have been singing the praises of Data Center Infrastructure Management(DCIM)software, but research is revealing pitfalls end users should avoid. This paper describes common issues with DCIM and how to avoid them. Posts from TechRepublic   BYON into the public cloud with Azure Virtual Networks John Joyner explains how you can Bring Your Own Network (BYON) into the public cloud by connecting your LAN to Azure VMs, which join your on-premise AD domain. Read more The five hottest IT trends of 2012, so far The IT world continues to sprint forward at an unrelenting pace and these are its five hottest trends so far in 2012, according to TechRepublic's Jason Hiner. Read more Five ways manufacturers make devices hard to repair Bill Detwiler shows you five ways manufactures are making our gadgets harder to fix and gives you tips on working around these self-repair roadblocks. Read more Posts from ZDNet   How to get Windows 8 ahead of the general public The masses won't be able to buy Windows 8 until October 26, but you can cut to the front of the line if you've got the right connections. Read more Eight things to do right away after you set up Windows 8 Some of Windows 8's default settings are likely to conflict with your wishes. Here's a checklist of eight items to adjust as soon as setup is complete. Read more Featured multimedia   Record setters: How fast does that X-Plane go? (pictures) An X-51A yesterday fell well short of its goal of Mach 6, but there have been some remarkable speedy achievements in X-Plane history. View on site Today's recommended downloads Smarter Planet Leadership Series: Air Canada (IBM) On-Demand Webcast: HP and Intel Deliver Flexible Networking Solutions (Intel & Hewlett-Packard (HP)) LightSpeed Protects Your Critical Oracle Data - for Free! (Quest Software, Inc.) Have You Supersized Your Data Center? Avoid the Pitfalls of Oversizing (APC by Schneider Electric) Ready for Anything: Preparing for The Future of Communications (IBM) Our Most Popular Office Tips   How do I... Avoid e-mail spam using Outlook tools? Change Outlook's default window Use Outlook to send e-mail to a cell phone How to Sync Google Calendar and Outlook   Connect with TechRepublic Opportunity knocks: Looking for iOS developers who can write TechRepublic is looking for contributors knowledgeable about Apple iOS App development and how you bring an App to market. 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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