[TechRepublic] How to avoid the biggest mistakes when deploying iPads

Apple in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | April 05, 2012

How to avoid the biggest mistakes when deploying iPads Erik Eckel points explains how you can avoid the most common mistakes of iPad deployments in your organization. Read more Resource of the day On-demand Webcast: Businesses Using Microsoft Office 365 Experience Amazing ROI If you've been thinking about implementing Microsoft Office 365 at your organization, you're probably wondering if it's really worth it. In this On-Demand webcast, you'll hear what businesses are saying about MS Office 365. Apps of the month (March 2012): Apple Store, Speedtest, Tweetbot, and more In Scott Lowe's latest app roundup, he features the following mobile applications: Apple Store, Alarm Clock HD, Speedtest.net, Tweetbot, and MovieTickets.com. Read more The return of the stylus? Patrick Gray believes that an exceptional digital notebook and stylus might be what turns tablets in the enterprise from an R&D item to a must-have business tool. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Paper: The hot new app for the iPad The Paper app is the new, hot thing for iPads. Get an idea of what it is and watch an interview with one of its developers, Georg Petschnigg. Read more Configure and connect to VPN services in Lion Server Erik Eckel details the steps to configuring VPN connectivity and connecting via a configuration profile or by manually entering VPN settings in Mac Lion Server. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Apple TV 2012 View on site Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Businesses Using Microsoft Office 365 Experience Amazing ROI (Microsoft) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Introducing Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft) Making Large UPS Systems More Efficient (APC by Schneider Electric) Effect of UPS on System Availability (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic How sleeping pods will keep a datacentre awake during the Olympics A UK firm has come up with an unusual way of beating the Olympic traffic congestion problems. 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 avoid the biggest mistakes when deploying iPads

Apple in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | April 05, 2012

How to avoid the biggest mistakes when deploying iPads Erik Eckel points explains how you can avoid the most common mistakes of iPad deployments in your organization. Read more Resource of the day Case Study: Signature Mortgage and Electronic Paperwork In the mortgage industry, the paperwork can seem endless. With this in mind, a mortgage company saw an opportunity to cut costs while offering their customers more convenience. Read this white paper to learn more about how they did it. Apps of the month (March 2012): Apple Store, Speedtest, Tweetbot, and more In Scott Lowe's latest app roundup, he features the following mobile applications: Apple Store, Alarm Clock HD, Speedtest.net, Tweetbot, and MovieTickets.com. Read more The return of the stylus? Patrick Gray believes that an exceptional digital notebook and stylus might be what turns tablets in the enterprise from an R&D item to a must-have business tool. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Paper: The hot new app for the iPad The Paper app is the new, hot thing for iPads. Get an idea of what it is and watch an interview with one of its developers, Georg Petschnigg. Read more Configure and connect to VPN services in Lion Server Erik Eckel details the steps to configuring VPN connectivity and connecting via a configuration profile or by manually entering VPN settings in Mac Lion Server. Read more Featured multimedia   Cracking Open the Apple TV 2012 View on site Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Businesses Using Microsoft Office 365 Experience Amazing ROI (Microsoft) Beyond Simple Total Cost of Ownership (SuccessFactors) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Business Execution: Executive Buyer's Guide (SuccessFactors) E-Form Video Demo (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic How sleeping pods will keep a datacentre awake during the Olympics A UK firm has come up with an unusual way of beating the Olympic traffic congestion problems. 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] Five questions to ask before approving a project

IT Leadership TechRepublic Member | April 05, 2012

Five questions to ask before approving a project By asking a few questions at the start of a project, organizations can improve their successful project completion rate and enjoy the fruits of their success instead of performing post mortems on failed initiatives. Read more Resource of the day Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection Leading experts from Gartner and Symantec break down the emerging information management challenges that organisations like yours face and, more importantly, offer solutions to address them. Watch this informative webcast now! 10 requirements of the perfect manager If you could hire your next boss, what selection criteria would you use? Alan Norton shares a make-believe want ad aimed at finding the ideal manager. Read more A roadmap for successful crisis management Most leaders face a crisis at some point in their careers. When yours arrives, this roadmap created by John M. McKee will to help you navigate to a successful outcome. Read more Tech rehearsal puts Olympics IT system through its paces The IT systems supporting this summer's Olympic Games have been subjected to a barrage of tests to ensure they are ready to cope Read more How to avoid the biggest mistakes when deploying iPads Erik Eckel points explains how you can avoid the most common mistakes of iPad deployments in your organization. Read more Featured multimedia   The history of the web, brought to life An exhibition in the UK explores the history of the internet, from the creation of ARPANET in the late 1960s through to its possible future uses, such as the Internet of Things. View on site Today's recommended downloads Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection On-demand Webcast: Businesses Using Microsoft Office 365 Experience Amazing ROI (Microsoft) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Introducing Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft) 2011 DCIG Oracle Backup Buyer's Guide (Quest Software) Connect with TechRepublic CIO Insights newsletter: Subscribe today! TechRepublic's CIO Insights newsletter highlights the world of technology and business from the point of view of CIOs, IT directors, and other senior tech professionals. The newsletter is launching soon, so go to our Newsletters page to subscribe to it today. 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] It really is all about the apps

Windows Desktop TechRepublic Member | April 05, 2012

Hey Microsoft: It really is all about the apps The public perception of Windows 8, and the success of the Metro interface, is likely to depend, to a great extent, on the quality of the apps. Read more Resource of the day Business Execution: Executive Buyer's Guide There's a big difference between strategy and execution. Take a look at this white paper to learn how you can take your business strategies into the real world with the help of assets you already have access to, your employees. Poll Results: Driving techies away from Microsoft Your chance to enlighten: Will Microsoft's current consumer-focused strategy drive techies to Android and Linux? Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Get the latest version of Microsoft Office for $12 per month With the release of Office 365, Microsoft introduced an entirely new way to buy Microsoft Office – with a monthly subscription. Read more Dignan and Hiner webcast: A gut check on social tools in business In this IT Factor webcast, ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and TechRepublic Editor in Chief Jason Hiner take on the social enterprise. Read more Infographic: The who, what, and where of identity theft in the U.S. The source of this infographic on identity theft complaints in the U.S. is the Federal Trade Commission. See a breakdown of the numbers by age group and region. Read more The return of the stylus? Patrick Gray believes that a exceptional digital notebook and stylus might be what turns tablets in the enterprise from an R&D item to a must-have business tool. Read more Featured multimedia   Five free docks to enhance your Windows 7 desktop Give your Windows 7 desktop a new look and expand its functionality with the help of one of these cool docks. View on site Cracking Open the Nokia Lumia 900 Bill Detwiler cracks open the Nokia Lumia 900. Inside the Windows Phone 7.5 handset, he found hardware from Qualcomm, Elpida, Avago and others. View on site Five good alternatives to Windows Media Player You aren't locked into using the media player that comes with Windows. Here are several possibilities you might like better. View on site Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Businesses Using Microsoft Office 365 Experience Amazing ROI (Microsoft) Case Study: Signature Mortgage and Electronic Paperwork (IBM) Beyond Simple Total Cost of Ownership (SuccessFactors) Video: Panasonic Chooses Collaboration (IBM) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Perennial favorites   Add a logo and technical support information to System page 10 things you can do to increase performance Uncover the performance benefits of the Favorite Links list Take advantage of tools to monitor memory usage in Windows 7 Microsoft Patch Tuesday Roundup   Connect with TechRepublic How sleeping pods will keep a datacentre awake during the Olympics A UK firm has come up with an unusual way of beating the Olympic traffic congestion problems. 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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[TechRepublic] Nokia Lumia 900 teardown

Cracking Open TechRepublic Member | April 05, 2012

Cracking Open the Nokia Lumia 900 Nokia Lumia 900 teardown reveals mediocre hardware, reasons for great price Nokia's Lumia 900 is an attractive Windows Phone handset, but TechRepublic uncovers hardware that's a step behind the Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 4S. Read more Resource of the day On-demand Webcast: Businesses Using Microsoft Office 365 Experience Amazing ROI If you've been thinking about implementing Microsoft Office 365 at your organization, you're probably wondering if it's really worth it. In this On-Demand webcast, you'll hear what businesses are saying about MS Office 365. Additional TechRepublic resources   Apple TV 2012 Teardown: Upgraded processor, wireless chip From the outside, the 2012 Apple TV looks like its predecessor, but on the inside it has a better processor and upgraded wireless chip. Read more Haptic feedback touchpads and ultra-thin keyboards revealed in Apple patent applications Apple patent applications reveal two features of future iPads, iPhones, and Macs--haptic feedback interfaces and ultra-thin keyboards. Read more 10 predictions for Windows Phone 8 Various details have emerged that give us some idea of what to expect in Windows Phone 8. Here's what Brien Posey thinks we'll see when the new OS rolls out. Read more Reflections from a distant Galaxy (Nexus) After a few months with the Galaxy Nexus, Deb Shinder highlights some of the pros and cons about this powerful device. Read more The return of the stylus? Patrick Gray believes that a exceptional digital notebook and stylus might be what turns tablets in the enterprise from an R&D item to a must-have business tool. Read more Featured multimedia   Five good alternatives to Windows Media Player Cracking Open the Apple TV 2012 The history of the web, brought to life Desktop Wallpaper: Endangered species Featured multimedia   Computer pranks that will make your friends curse you Because of that old axiom that all work and no play makes for a very dull day, these are some of pranks people invent to pass the time. Some are quite ingenious. View on site 50 sexy costumes from WonderCon 2012 WonderCon 2012 -- held in Anaheim, CA, on March 16-18 -- was the perfect place for attendees to show off their sexy costumes. Here are 50 of the sexiest costumes of WonderCon 2012 that we collected from folks who uploaded their photos to Flickr. View on site Scenes from WonderCon 2012 WonderCon 2012 was held in Anaheim, CA, on March 16-18. Take a look at the variety of costumes that were worn by attendees. View on site Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Businesses Using Microsoft Office 365 Experience Amazing ROI (Microsoft) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Introducing Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft) Making Large UPS Systems More Efficient (APC by Schneider Electric) Choosing the Right Active Directory Bridge Solution (Quest Software)   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 How sleeping pods will keep a datacentre awake during the Olympics A UK firm has come up with an unusual way of beating the Olympic traffic congestion problems. 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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