[TechRepublic] Cloud computing: Why governments will face a battle to make it work

TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Member | September 19, 2012

Cloud computing: Why governments will face a battle to make it work Cloud computing is more complicated than swapping out one technology for another - it's about changing the way organisations operate, something that goverments find hard to do. Read more Hands on with Office 2013 Resource of the day TechLines: Join Larry Dignan, NASA, Ford, IBM & T-Mobile LIVE In NYC Drowning in big data? Join Larry Dignan, Editor-in-Chief of ZDNet, live in our studio audience as NASA, Ford, IBM and T-Mobile debate in "TechLines: Big Data Debunked - Finding The Data Signals", New York City on October 4, 2012. Computer vigilantes: Breaking the law by hitting back at hackers? Even if you are a victim of computer crime, you don't want to end up in court for taking the law into your own hands against hackers. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   iPhone now as secure as BlackBerry, say tech chiefs IT leaders and industry experts believe that Apple now roughly matches RIM on mobile security, removing BlackBerry's last remaining advantage over the iPhone in enterprise. Read more The golden rules of IT projects: Ignore them at your peril Having tried and tested rules in place are essential for mission-critical tech projects because when things go wrong you need proper procedures to fall back on. Read more Featured multimedia   Alan Turing Monopoly: Board game celebrates the life of the father of computing (pictures) A special edition of the board game Monopoly celebrates life of Alan Turing, and Google picks up the first 1,000 copies. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments No matter how the IT landscape changes, protecting your network architecture continues to be extremely critical. Join us as we discuss the importance of managing these distributed IT spaces - including strategies for maintaining availability, energy cost savings opportunities and dealing with a lack of onsite technical resources. Sign up for this engaging live, interactive webcast now. Today's recommended downloads Troubleshoot Real-Life Network Performance Monitoring Issues in the SolarWinds Demo Challenge! (SolarWinds) Ready for Anything: Preparing for The Future of Communications (IBM) AC vs. DC Power Distribution for Data Centers (APC by Schneider Electric) TechLines: Join Larry Dignan, NASA, Ford, IBM & T-Mobile LIVE In NYC (TechLines) Standardization and Modularity in Data Center Physical Infrastructure (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic Expert scores and ranks online legalese: The results might surprise you Michael Kassner interviews an attorney who reads (yes, reads) and ranks online user agreements. Guess who came out on top and where TechRepublic ranked? TechRepublic newsletters   Get tech analysis, IT Leadership and networking tips, a look inside the latest business technology devices, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! SMB Tech -- Launching soon! Tech Sanity Check IT Leadership Data Center 10 Things Cracking Open

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[TechRepublic] Cloud computing: Why governments will face a battle to make it work

TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Member | September 19, 2012

Cloud computing: Why governments will face a battle to make it work Cloud computing is more complicated than swapping out one technology for another - it's about changing the way organisations operate, something that goverments find hard to do. Read more Hands on with Office 2013 Resource of the day Live Webcast: Discover Application Performance Management Practices of 400 Leading Companies How do you manage application performance at your organization? How does your approach compare with that of hundreds of other organizations? Find out in this upcoming live, interactive webcast. Register now. Computer vigilantes: Breaking the law by hitting back at hackers? Even if you are a victim of computer crime, you don't want to end up in court for taking the law into your own hands against hackers. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   iPhone now as secure as BlackBerry, say tech chiefs IT leaders and industry experts believe that Apple now roughly matches RIM on mobile security, removing BlackBerry's last remaining advantage over the iPhone in enterprise. Read more The golden rules of IT projects: Ignore them at your peril Having tried and tested rules in place are essential for mission-critical tech projects because when things go wrong you need proper procedures to fall back on. Read more Featured multimedia   Alan Turing Monopoly: Board game celebrates the life of the father of computing (pictures) A special edition of the board game Monopoly celebrates life of Alan Turing, and Google picks up the first 1,000 copies. View on site Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast: Discover Application Performance Management Practices of 400 Leading Companies (Quest Software) Reaping the Benefits of Next Generation Dashboards (SAP) Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012: What's New and What's Different (Global Knowledge) Comparison of Cisco and ShoreTel Unified Communication Solutions (ShoreTel) PHD Virtual Citrix XenServer Backup Software Trial Download (PHD Virtual Technologies) Connect with TechRepublic Expert scores and ranks online legalese: The results might surprise you Michael Kassner interviews an attorney who reads (yes, reads) and ranks online user agreements. Guess who came out on top and where TechRepublic ranked? TechRepublic newsletters   Get tech analysis, IT Leadership and networking tips, a look inside the latest business technology devices, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! SMB Tech -- Launching soon! Tech Sanity Check IT Leadership Data Center 10 Things Cracking Open

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[TechRepublic] Ten first steps with Windows Server 2012

Data Center TechRepublic Member | September 19, 2012

Ten first steps with Windows Server 2012 Scott Lowe walks you through some of the first tasks administrators perform when deploying a new Windows server on the network. Here's how it looks on Windows Server 2012. Read more Resource of the day Tips for the intelligent enterprise: 7 procurement outsourcing myths, demystified These seven common myths help power a more "intelligent enterprise" - you'll achieve better business outcomes by applying best practices that set correct expectations and bring about increased success in procurement outsourcing initiatives. Additional TechRepublic resources   10 things IT architects should consider when choosing data storage technologies One important part of dealing with data is figuring out how and where to store it. Here are ten things to think about when choosing the right data storage technologies for your enterprise or project. Read more Why email is a good place to start when moving to the cloud Ian Hardenburgh points to email as one of the more likely places to start when deciding what systems can be moved to the cloud. Read more Enable the mounting of ext2/3 file systems on a Windows machine One of the easiest ways to get data off an ext2/3 disk from a Windows machine is to use Ext2Fsd. Here are Ext2Fsd installation and usage instructions. Read more Native VHD Boot is available in all versions of Windows 7 Update: It turns out that the ability to boot from a VHD is actually available in all versions of Windows 7. Read more Ubuntu Unity: A beginner's walk-through Jack Wallen has been proclaiming Ubuntu Unity the single most efficient desktop on the market. This time he decides to illustrate a simple task and how Ubuntu Unity's approach is easy and efficient. Read more Featured multimedia   Make business collaboration easier with five chat client apps Efficient communication within a business is vital if you want your users to get the most out of collaboration. View on site Today's recommended downloads 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Citrix XenDesktop 5.5 (Global Knowledge) Comparison of Cisco and ShoreTel Unified Communication Solutions (ShoreTel) Working Around the Clock: How HR & IT Collaboration Can Improve Global HCM (SkillSoft) Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments (APC by Schneider Electric) Business Transformation Study: LUKOIL MID-EAST (SAP) Connect with TechRepublic Expert scores and ranks online legalese: The results might surprise you Michael Kassner interviews an attorney who reads (yes, reads) and ranks online user agreements. Guess who came out on top and where TechRepublic ranked? 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

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[TechRepublic] Daily deals sites help small businesses save money

SMB Tech TechRepublic Member | September 19, 2012

Daily deals sites help small businesses save money Cost-cutting and discount buying is not only for consumers but also for businesses. Check out some of the sites where you can save on tools and services for your business and get a real bang for... 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 Microsoft is forcing SMB and mid-market CIOs to fend for themselves With the lack of communication and the roundabout ways by which "announcements" have leaked, it seems as if Microsoft is leaving the midmarket CIO out in the cold. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Enable the mounting of ext2/3 file systems on a Windows machine One of the easiest ways to get data off an ext2/3 disk from a Windows machine is to use Ext2Fsd. Here are Ext2Fsd installation and usage instructions. Read more Lock down sensitive information with Secure Data Manager Secure Data Manager is a handy way to keep your sensitive passwords hidden from prying eyes, yet keep it at the ready for when you need to locate credentials for a machine, a software key, a URL... Read more Support multiple languages in Android apps Learn how to prepare your Android app for localization so you can offer it in more than one language, which will hopefully increase your user base. Read more Why email is a good place to start when moving to the cloud Ian Hardenburgh points to email as one of the more likely places to start when deciding what systems can be moved to the cloud. Read more Questions you should never ask in an interview When an interviewer asks if you have any questions, that is not the time to see what you can get from a company. Read more Featured multimedia   Dragon*Con 2012: Most unusual costumes Dragon*Con was held in Atlanta, GA, on Aug. 31 - Sept. 3, 2012. Take a look at some of the most unusual costumes from this year's event. View on site Featured Webcast LIVE WEBCAST: The IT Factor, Secrets of Outsourcing TechRepublic & ZDNet present, Secrets of Outsourcing, September 20th at 1pm PT, 4pm ET. This webcast will examine how and when businesses should consider outsourcing, which IT functions can be outsourced, pitfalls to avoid, corporate culture, and when to keep things in-house. Today's recommended downloads The new workplace: are you ready? Free 2011 Salary Report The new workplace: are you ready? PHD Virtual Citrix XenServer Backup Software Trial Download (PHD Virtual Technologies) LIVE WEBCAST: The IT Factor, Secrets of Outsourcing (TechRepublic) Perennial favorites   How to keep your website up to date on a small budget A simple framework for SMB IT risk management Anti-virus to web filtering: A glance into a small company's IT system toolbox Cloud computing tools for small businesses Connect with TechRepublic Expert scores and ranks online legalese: The results might surprise you Michael Kassner interviews an attorney who reads (yes, reads) and ranks online user agreements. Guess who came out on top and where TechRepublic ranked? 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

Send us your feedback here. Sign up for more free newsletters from TechRepublic! To manage your account settings or to remove yourself from all TechRepublic communications, please visit our Subscription Center. The e-mail address for your subscription is ceasar@cesabarre.com. Unsubscribe from this e-mail | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2012 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.