IT departments warned: Evolve or die

The Editor's Daily Picks TechRepublic Member | September 21, 2012

IT departments warned: Evolve or die Keeping the lights on is no longer enough: IT departments need to meet business demands or risk being demoted to a minor support role. Read more 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. More from TechRepublic   Kindle Fire HD teardown reveals repair-ready tablet with minor annoyances Follow the right Windows 8 upgrade path Get the free 90-day evaluation of Windows 8 Enterprise Twitter demonstrates troubleshooting capacity in tech crisis News from ZDNet   Verizon finally releasing Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for Galaxy Nexus Microsoft releases critical updates for Internet Explorer flaws Apple takes Maps to the precipice Apple hiring developers to fix iOS maps Nokia comes out swinging after Apple's rocky iOS 6 Maps launch Entire iPhone 5 shipment stolen from London O2 store Q&A: Google's VP of enterprise Amit Singh at Dreamforce '12 Gen. Colin Powell stresses potential success, dangers of social media Dreamforce: developers front and center Dreamforce: a conversation with John Wookey about 'work' Google blocks access to anti-Islam film in Singapore Wi-Fi on a plane: More Boeing aircraft get wireless, mobile access iPads (and tablets) in K12 - When will we get it together? 10 most essential jobs for delivering IT as a business Microsoft to deliver new Windows 8 and Windows RT Lync app in late October News from CNET   Why Google will build a new version of Maps for iOS iPhone 5: Say hello to scuffgate? The best iPhone 5 alternatives iPhone 5 hits SF, Silicon Valley (pictures) Space Shuttle Endeavour crisscrosses California skies in final flight Here's an iPhone 5 first Apple would be happier without Sprint: iPhone 5 supply out or constrained on East Coast Apple can replace broken iPhone 5 screens in the store, says report Analyst: Expect Apple's Lightning to strike for up to a decade Google silences China music service Kickstarter addresses risk and bans project drawings Featured galleries   Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle Fire HD Tech Troopers: Recreating iconic images from the life of Bill Gates Techies on the Forbes list of 400 richest Americans (pictures) Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Discover Application Performance Management Practices of 400 Leading Companies (Quest Software) Troubleshoot Real-Life Network Performance Monitoring Issues in the SolarWinds Demo Challenge! (SolarWinds) LIVE WEBCAST: The IT Factor, Secrets of Outsourcing (TechRepublic) Technology Report: Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) Top 5 New Features of vSphere 5 (Global Knowledge)   About this newsletter The Editor's Daily Picks 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 IT departments warned: Evolve or die Keeping the lights on is no longer enough: IT departments need to meet business demands or risk being demoted to a minor support role. 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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IT departments warned: Evolve or die

The Editor's Daily Picks TechRepublic Member | September 21, 2012

IT departments warned: Evolve or die Keeping the lights on is no longer enough: IT departments need to meet business demands or risk being demoted to a minor support role. Read more 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. More from TechRepublic   Kindle Fire HD teardown reveals repair-ready tablet with minor annoyances Follow the right Windows 8 upgrade path Get the free 90-day evaluation of Windows 8 Enterprise Twitter demonstrates troubleshooting capacity in tech crisis News from ZDNet   Verizon finally releasing Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for Galaxy Nexus Microsoft releases critical updates for Internet Explorer flaws Apple takes Maps to the precipice Apple hiring developers to fix iOS maps Nokia comes out swinging after Apple's rocky iOS 6 Maps launch Entire iPhone 5 shipment stolen from London O2 store Q&A: Google's VP of enterprise Amit Singh at Dreamforce '12 Gen. Colin Powell stresses potential success, dangers of social media Dreamforce: developers front and center Dreamforce: a conversation with John Wookey about 'work' Google blocks access to anti-Islam film in Singapore Wi-Fi on a plane: More Boeing aircraft get wireless, mobile access iPads (and tablets) in K12 - When will we get it together? 10 most essential jobs for delivering IT as a business Microsoft to deliver new Windows 8 and Windows RT Lync app in late October News from CNET   Why Google will build a new version of Maps for iOS iPhone 5: Say hello to scuffgate? The best iPhone 5 alternatives iPhone 5 hits SF, Silicon Valley (pictures) Space Shuttle Endeavour crisscrosses California skies in final flight Here's an iPhone 5 first Apple would be happier without Sprint: iPhone 5 supply out or constrained on East Coast Apple can replace broken iPhone 5 screens in the store, says report Analyst: Expect Apple's Lightning to strike for up to a decade Google silences China music service Kickstarter addresses risk and bans project drawings Featured galleries   Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle Fire HD Tech Troopers: Recreating iconic images from the life of Bill Gates Techies on the Forbes list of 400 richest Americans (pictures) Today's recommended downloads Top 5 New Features of vSphere 5 (Global Knowledge) PHD Virtual Citrix XenServer Backup Software Trial Download (PHD Virtual Technologies) What You May Not Know About Optimizing Your Virtual Platform Without Messing it Up (Condusiv Technologies) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Genpact ensures contract compliance, creates $42M incremental revenue for global aviation company (Genpact)   About this newsletter The Editor's Daily Picks 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 IT departments warned: Evolve or die Keeping the lights on is no longer enough: IT departments need to meet business demands or risk being demoted to a minor support role. 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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IT departments warned: Evolve or die

The Editor's Daily Picks TechRepublic Member | September 21, 2012

IT departments warned: Evolve or die Keeping the lights on is no longer enough: IT departments need to meet business demands or risk being demoted to a minor support role. Read more Resource of the day Troubleshoot Real-Life Network Performance Monitoring Issues in the SolarWinds Demo Challenge! Feeling sharp? We challenge you to take part in this simple demo. You could win one of a host of offbeat prizes. Check out the SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor Demo Challenge now. More from TechRepublic   Kindle Fire HD teardown reveals repair-ready tablet with minor annoyances Follow the right Windows 8 upgrade path Get the free 90-day evaluation of Windows 8 Enterprise Twitter demonstrates troubleshooting capacity in tech crisis News from ZDNet   Verizon finally releasing Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for Galaxy Nexus Microsoft releases critical updates for Internet Explorer flaws Apple takes Maps to the precipice Apple hiring developers to fix iOS maps Nokia comes out swinging after Apple's rocky iOS 6 Maps launch Entire iPhone 5 shipment stolen from London O2 store Q&A: Google's VP of enterprise Amit Singh at Dreamforce '12 Gen. Colin Powell stresses potential success, dangers of social media Dreamforce: developers front and center Dreamforce: a conversation with John Wookey about 'work' Google blocks access to anti-Islam film in Singapore Wi-Fi on a plane: More Boeing aircraft get wireless, mobile access iPads (and tablets) in K12 - When will we get it together? 10 most essential jobs for delivering IT as a business Microsoft to deliver new Windows 8 and Windows RT Lync app in late October News from CNET   Why Google will build a new version of Maps for iOS iPhone 5: Say hello to scuffgate? The best iPhone 5 alternatives iPhone 5 hits SF, Silicon Valley (pictures) Space Shuttle Endeavour crisscrosses California skies in final flight Here's an iPhone 5 first Apple would be happier without Sprint: iPhone 5 supply out or constrained on East Coast Apple can replace broken iPhone 5 screens in the store, says report Analyst: Expect Apple's Lightning to strike for up to a decade Google silences China music service Kickstarter addresses risk and bans project drawings Featured galleries   Cracking Open the Amazon Kindle Fire HD Tech Troopers: Recreating iconic images from the life of Bill Gates Techies on the Forbes list of 400 richest Americans (pictures) Today's recommended downloads PHD Virtual Citrix XenServer Backup Software Trial Download (PHD Virtual Technologies) Business Analytics - Turning Data Into Insight (IBM) Troubleshoot Real-Life Network Performance Monitoring Issues in the SolarWinds Demo Challenge! (SolarWinds) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) LIVE WEBCAST: The IT Factor, Secrets of Outsourcing (TechRepublic)   About this newsletter The Editor's Daily Picks 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 IT departments warned: Evolve or die Keeping the lights on is no longer enough: IT departments need to meet business demands or risk being demoted to a minor support role. 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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