Changing the Ways Data Centers Are Built
Faster, denser and greener has been the mantra for data center design for years, but collocation and virtualization are among the new must-watch strategies.
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Taming the Parallel Beast
Writing parallel programs — or parallelizing existing serial code — requires programmers to overcome several stumbling blocks. Here’s how.
4 Key Principles for Creating Truly Open Open-source Projects
A successful open-source software initiative goes beyond simply releasing source code when the project is done.
New Programming Languages to Watch
Should you be keeping an eye out for new programming languages, such as Fantom, F# and Dart?
Smartphones and Tablets Go Multicore: Now What?
Like laptops and PCs, mobile devices increasingly feature multicore processors. The extra horsepower is good news for developers, but it comes with a few strings attached.
Security Issues for Multicore Processors
Multicore processers are increasingly common in everything from PCs to smartphones — and increasingly attractive to hackers. Cambridge University researcher Robert Watson explains the threats and how enterprises can mitigate them.
11 Tips for Mobile Software Development
Mobile software development varies from platform to platform, but there are key considerations that apply to all of them.
Mitigate Mobile Cross-platform Headaches
When it comes to operating systems, the mobile world is a poster child for fragmentation. The good news: A growing selection of cross-platform development tools can help.
Will a Mobile OS Update Break Your Apps?
When mobile operating system vendors update their platforms, third-party apps sometimes stop working. Here’s why — and how to prevent your app from being the next one that breaks.
Getting to Know NoSQL
NoSQL databases are getting loads of attention, but does this technology really meet IT needs?
What’s Ahead for Functional Languages?
If you’re a developer looking for alternatives, find out whether Scala, F# and Clojure are viable options.
Does Your Enterprise Need Its Own App Store?
Here’s why it should — and what to consider in developing an app store strategy for your enterprise.
