MUST READ HP Takes $8.8 Billion Charge On Autonomy Unit By Paul McDougall HP reports bruising loss for fourth quarter, says Autonomy officials misrepresented financial position prior to 2011 acquisition.
Big Data Classes for CXOs Teaching C-suite executives the fundamentals of big data, a topic once confined to the rarefied world of computer scientists, is becoming a growth industry.
YARN: Answer To Hadoop's Shortcomings? YARN framework may not be ready for prime time, but it could bring Hadoop to the next level, says Pervasive Software's chief technologist.
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FEATURED REPORTS 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)
Research: 2012 Social Staffing Survey The rise in social technology adoption is not reflected in IT hiring - yet - but this is one area where savvy business users could break into IT: While just 9% of respondents to our survey say they plan to increase staff in the area of social/collaboration in the next year, 92% of those who identify it as a top area of staffing increase say no specialized industry certs are required, and 84% are willing to train. Download Now (Registration Required)
FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Backup is among the oldest, most performed tasks in the data center, but enhancements and alternatives are becoming available. The industry is undergoing significant change as organizations embrace new technologies and show a propensity to augment or switch legacy vendors and backup techniques. Download this report to find out how the vendors in the market stack up. Download Now (Registration Required)
Mobile Workforce Management: 7 Key Benefits for Growing Companies Once you start to look at your current methods for managing, scheduling and communicating with your field, the opportunity for adopting a technological solution will become rapidly apparent. Download this white paper, learn about current trends for scheduling and mobility before doing a deep-dive into the real world benefits of using a mobile workforce management solution. Download Now (Registration Required)
Windows 8: 8 Big Benefits For SMBs Windows 8 adoption carries some possible trouble and many potential benefits for small and midsize businesses. Use these factors to decide if it's worth the risk.
N.Y. Times Data Center Indictment Misses Big Picture A New York Times examination of increasing data center use and its environmental impact focuses on aging enterprise data centers. A more important issue: How much environmental benefit can we reap from today's modern cloud data centers?
7 Cheap Cloud Storage Options You have a multitude of cloud storage choices beyond Dropbox, for enterprise and personal use. But make sure you understand the differences.
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5 Best Tablets For The Holidays Looking for the perfect gift for your beloved this year? Something tells us a tablet might be just the ticket. BYTE looks at five: The Apple iPad 4, the iPad Mini, the Samsung Galaxy 10.1, the Microsoft Surface, and the Kindle Fire HD. 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
Why Big Data Doesn't Have to Mean Big Security Challenges As big data environments ingest more data, organizations will face significant risks and threats to the repositories containing this data. Failure to balance data security and quality reduces confidence in decision making. Join us as we discuss several requirements security and risk professionals must do to create an awareness and understanding of the associated responsibilities and risks at the highest levels of the organization. It happens Wednesday, December 12, 2012. More Information & Registration
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