Driving ROI from Your Critical Business Applications

Today's featured topics: Applications, SOA, Cloud, Analytics, and Capacity Management

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Driving ROI from Your Critical Business Applications
In this white paper we look at the best ways to bridge the disconnects that exist in an organization and provide how to best align technology investment with corporate strategy. We take a look at how the right performance management strategy can drive alignment, focus IT investment, and accelerate business improvement in all areas.

Unified SOA Tools Align Business and IT
IT pros anticipate big gains from an integrated SOA suite that includes pre-integration with BPM technology, an IDG survey has found. The top benefit: the ability to strategically align information technology with an enterprise's business mission. Learn how global enterprises have achieved this goal with fully integrated SOA and BPM products.

The Future of Cloud Computing Planning Guide
The virtualized data center is the first step and the foundation for implementing a cloud environment. This guide provides practical information to help you prepare your data center for the cloud with Unified Networking, scaled-out storage, trusted server pools, and intelligent power management.

The Current State of Business Analytics: Where Do We Go From Here?
This white paper reveals the results of a Bloomberg Businessweek Research Services survey of 930 respondents globally on the current state of business analytics within organizations. You'll discover how and why the use of analytics is growing.

Getting Started: A Manager's Guide to Implementing Capacity Management
This guide is designed to help those IT leaders who are now looking to assemble a capacity management organization and put in place the processes and best practices to make it successful.

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[TechRepublic] Flame malware targets Microsoft Update system: Patch now

IT Security TechRepublic Member | June 05, 2012

Flame malware targets Microsoft Update system: Patch now Microsoft released a security alert and patch due to the disturbing news that the hugely complex Flame malware has spoofed MS-signed certificates, potentially making Microsoft Update a malware... Read more Resource of the day Introducing the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio Check out this webcast to learn more about the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio. ScriptNo: A preemptive strike against script attacks for Chrome Google's Chrome browser has a powerful ally in ScriptNo. Michael Kassner talks to the developer about his efforts to curtail scripting attacks. Read more Security vs. convenience: The case of case-insensitive passwords Patrick Lambert considers the recent decision by Blizzard to ignore case-sensitivity in user passwords from the perspective of the security vs. convenience debate. Read more Infographic: Is free Wi-Fi a friend or foe? This infographic provides some current usage numbers for Wi-Fi connected devices and offers basic tips and security precautions for those using public Wi-Fi networks. Read more Posts from TechRepublic   See the GovHack 2012 winners GovHack 2012 was completed this weekend, check out the mashups that took away the prizes. Read more IPv6 is here June 6, 2012: Five tips for going forward Regardless of opinions of IPv6, it's coming soon and will be part of our lives going forward. Rickatron has a few tips for IT pros on how to manage IPv6. Read more Featured multimedia   Five tools to keep Windows systems in top shape A little preventive maintenance can go a long way toward keeping Windows systems optimized and healthy. View on site First look at Windows 8 Release Preview TechRepublic takes a first look at Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview. View on site Today's recommended downloads Improve the Performance of SAN Storage (Condusiv Technologies) Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations (VMware) Building and Operating a Network Operating Center (NOC) and Help Desk (ConnectWise) Automating Infrastructure and Operations Management with VMware (VMware)   Message to subscribers The IT Security newsletter is now a co-branded TechRepublic and ZDNet offering. In addition to TechRepublic IT Security bloggers' tips on how to protect your network, you will get ZDNet Zero Day bloggers' posts about the latest in vulnerabilities, software/hardware security research, and more. We hope you enjoy this expanded security coverage. TechRepublic's IT Security blog ZDNet's Zero Day blog Connect with TechRepublic Get ready to view the last Venus transit for another 115 years Wally Bahny rounds up tips for viewing the transit of Venus across the sun on June 5-6. If you missed the 2004 show, this is your last chance for another 115 years! 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] Revelations of the Iconia Tab A510 teardown

Cracking Open TechRepublic Member | June 05, 2012

Iconia Tab A510 teardown reveals positives and negatives for DIY repair During his teardown of the Acer Iconia Tab A510, Bill Detwiler found a good-sized battery, individually-replaceable components, and lots of yellow tape. Read more Resource of the day Download this special report from the Accounts Payable Network, which discusses ways for accounts payable to have a positive impact on the financial performance of the organization while giving the CFO critical information he or she needs to accurately meet reporting requirements. Additional TechRepublic resources   How to prepare for an IT vendor's software license audit One of the most frustrating tasks for an IT leader is to prepare for a vendor audit. Here's how to make it more bearable. Read more Security vs. convenience: The case of case-insensitive passwords Patrick Lambert considers the recent decision by Blizzard to ignore case-sensitivity in user passwords from the perspective of the security vs. convenience debate. Read more Quick Tip: Delegate your Contacts management A feature in Google Apps allows you to share Contacts information with specified users in your organization. Read more 10 hurdles Windows 8 must clear to succeed Microsoft has launched the Windows 8 Release Preview and is shooting for RTM in two months. But Justin James foresees some major obstacles in the path of the OS. Read more Featured multimedia   Five tools to keep Windows systems in top shape A little preventive maintenance can go a long way toward keeping Windows systems optimized and healthy. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) Smarter Planet Leadership Series: Air Canada (IBM) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn)   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 Get ready to view the last Venus transit for another 115 years Wally Bahny rounds up tips for viewing the transit of Venus across the sun on June 5-6. If you missed the 2004 show, this is your last chance for another 115 years! 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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[TechRepublic] IPv6 is here June 6, 2012: Five tips for going forward

IT Leadership TechRepublic Member | June 05, 2012

IPv6 is here June 6, 2012: Five tips for going forward Regardless of opinions of IPv6, it's coming soon and will be part of our lives going forward. Rickatron has a few tips for IT pros on how to manage IPv6. 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 Beware the low Klout score! There is yet another way for job seekers to be judged superficially. Have you checked your Klout score lately? Read more 10 tasks IT should consider handing off to someone else Many IT departments are mired in routine activities that someone else could be handling. See if you can shift a few of these items from your IT portfolio. Read more App spots hidden ad networks on Android phones Who gets to use private information stored on your phone should be your choice. Michael Kassner found an app that makes it so. Read more Not enough pizza? Why your tech projects are failing to deliver Traditional approaches to IT project management are too much of a blunt instrument, it's time to introduce some finesse - and the two pizzas rule. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   How new design will affect your company's Facebook page Facebook wants every business on its site to be able to express what's happening with its brand right now - as well as the heritage behind that brand - all on a single page. Read more Featured multimedia   First look at Windows 8 Release Preview TechRepublic takes a first look at Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business If you've been stuck using bare bones, web-based tools, you'll appreciate the full featured collaboration in MS Office 365. Check out this live webcast to learn more about Microsoft Office 365, and why it's the best office suite on the market. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Live Webcast: Getting to Microsoft Office 365: The Right Migration for Your Business (Microsoft) A New Day: How Smarter Computing can Grow Capacity on Flat Costs (IBM) The Evolution of the Electronics Industry (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic Get ready to view the last Venus transit for another 115 years Wally Bahny rounds up tips for viewing the transit of Venus across the sun on June 5-6. If you missed the 2004 show, this is your last chance for another 115 years! 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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