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5 SDN Business BenefitsKurt Marko, May 2, 2013
Have your engineers caught software-defined networking fever yet? While SDN is currently most appropriate for test labs or tech-savvy cloud operators like Google and Facebook, that’s poised to change. As the technology matures and products proliferate, enterprise IT executives need a grasp of the potential benefits.
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Research: 2013 State of StorageKurt Marko, Feb 19, 2013
A burst of innovation in storage hardware and software means better performance and integration. Some highlights: Ethernet is taking off, with a combined year-over-year boost of 20 points in iSCSI and FCoE; 60% now encrypt at least some stored data; and good help is hard to find, as 26% cite insufficient staffing as a top concern, up from 19% in 2012.
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IT's Attitude ProblemJoe Masters Emison, May 21, 2013
Few of our 446 respondents will change their IT strategies as result of the cloud. That spells lost opportunity.
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Why IT Is Struggling to Build Private CloudsCharles Babcock, May 21, 2013
Think private clouds offer all the flexibility and none of the risk? IT is missing out if it doesn't prepare for public cloud use.
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InformationWeek Supplemental Issue: May 2013InformationWeek Staff, May 20, 2013
Mobile Commerce Liftoff -- Do your due diligence with the cloud and PCI
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InformationWeek Government: May 2013InformationWeek Staff, May 20, 2013
The Government CIO 25 -- Rethink Video Surveillance
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Dark Reading: May 2013 Supplemental IssueInformationWeek Staff, May 20, 2013
The Future Of Web Authentication -- Rethink ID Management
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IT Pro Impact: 9 Must-Have IT Skills for 2013InformationWeek Staff, May 17, 2013
Demand for tech is on the rise, say 71% of the 728 respondents to our 2013 Outlook Survey. And these companies have a hefty list of projects on tap, from improving information security — cited by 55% — to mobility and making the most of data and innovative tasks, like the 30% aiming to introduce new IT-led products and services for customers. We asked 9 experts to weigh in on the skills and attributes needed to make big plans into reality.
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Research: 2013 Mobile Commerce SurveyPeter Rysavy, May 16, 2013
Among nearly 900 qualified respondents to our poll, 71% say m-commerce is very or extremely important to the future of their organizations. However, just 26% have comprehensive strategies in place now. That spells opportunity.
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Strategy: Strategies for Improving Web Application SecurityRandy George, May 15, 2013
Web applications are fraught with risk, but for most companies, not having them is not an option. They’re just too important to customers and to the business. In this Dark Reading report, we recommend some best practices for balancing the needs of the business with security requirements. It doesn’t take special certification or a million dollars, but it does take planning, time, and a smart combination of tools and best practices.
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InformationWeek Education: May 2013InformationWeek Staff, May 13, 2013
Hacking Higher Ed -- When Education Gets Too Virtual
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InformationWeek Healthcare: May 2013InformationWeek Staff, May 13, 2013
Healthcare CIO 20 -- CIO Halamka reflects after Boston bombing
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