iPad Mini: Hands-On First Impressions By Eric Zeman Apple's newest tablet boasts superior construction and easy portability, but you will find definite trade-offs with the iPad Mini.
Windows 8 Security Improvements Carry Caveats Many new Windows 8 security features were previously available standalone, or require businesses to buy in to Microsoft's server and cloud vision.
Hackers Hit Symantec, ImageShack, But Not PayPal Despite threats, Anonymous did not take down Facebook or Zynga on Monday. But other hackers detailed their own exploits, releasing employee credentials and source code.
Social Business Leader Cemex Keeps Ideas Flowing Under pressure to operate more efficiently after the housing bust, Cemex used social collaboration to connect its worldwide employees. One result: Products get to market faster.
OpenStack Fights Cloud Lock-In Worries Jonathan Bryce, new OpenStack Foundation executive director, explains how the cloud project takes a democratic approach to win support for its open source work.
QUOTE OF THE DAY "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." -- John Quincy Adams
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Design on a Dime: 12-Step Plan to Cut Software Costs Controlling nondiscretionary IT spending is a perennial top priority for CIOs, but the cost of software licensing, operations and maintenance is a particularly sore topic. Two main keys: Spend smart up front, then tightly manage enterprise software licensing and maintenance. Download Now (Registration Required)
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8 Cool Windows 8 Tablets As Microsoft and its hardware partners produce Windows 8 devices in droves, here's a look at some of the more noteworthy launches.
10 Wearable Health Tech Devices To Watch Wearable medical technology is becoming a hot commodity. As these devices come to market, they have the potential to help both patients and clinicians monitor vital signs and symptoms.
Windows 8 Vs. Windows RT: 8 Key Differences With the introduction of Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft splits its flagship OS into two distinct flavors. Examine the most important contrasts.
11 Cool Tools NASA Curiosity Brought To Mars NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has a toolbox to make any gadget-lover jealous. Check out our drill-down on the instruments helping determine whether microbial life ever existed on the red planet.
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Big Data Talent War: 7 Ways To Win 53% of big data-focused companies say analytics experts will be tough to find for the next two years. Here's how IT leaders plan to train, borrow, or steal talent--and what job seekers should know. View Now
Cisco CEO John Chambers Ready For Battle It's been a tough couple years for Cisco CEO John Chambers, but he has emerged from the struggle just as spry and confident as ever. CRN editor-at-large Chad Berndtson sits down with Chambers to talk about the competition and the future. Watch
Service Virtualization: Real World Challenges, Real World Perspectives Many leading companies are turning to Service Virtualization as a way to address application complexity in order to maximize quality, reduce risk, and speed their time to market. Join this interactive panel discussion on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, to hear how industry leaders are employing Service Virtualization as an essential part of their quality management strategy. More Information & Registration
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