Getting to Know NoSQL
NoSQL databases are getting loads of attention, but does this technology really meet IT needs?
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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.
Could Windows Server 8’s SMB 2.2 Protocol Spur Cloud Development?
Developers have high hopes that Microsoft’s support of the SMB 2.2 protocol could quicken the pace of third-party cloud and virtualization development. And, oh yes, it wouldn’t hurt Windows Server 8 either.
New DIY BI: Is Your Infrastructure Ready?
Self-service business intelligence is about to transform data analysis, and IT infrastructure needs to be ready for the onslaught.
Bare-metal Client Hypervisors
So-called “bare metal” client hypervisors have been discussed for years, but only recently have emerged as a tangible option for enterprise IT managers.
Why You Need Double Protection Now: Hardware and Software
Developers unite software and hardware-based security to reinforce laptop, web site defenses.
Hadoop Expands Footprint
Use cases for the distributed computing framework are expanding as Hadoop distributions take root and more developers sign on.
Preparing for Major Shifts in Enterprise Computing
The consumerization of IT is driving companies to adopt cloud and virtualization technologies to securely manage their IT-as-a-service to support a multitude of devices. Here’s how.
Aberdeen Group Analyst Offers Tips on Protecting Virtualized Environments
Take these steps to ensure that your organization minimizes server downtime.
What Does It Take to Squeeze Legacy Desktop Apps Into Mobile Devices?
With new tablets and other mobile devices, developers need to port existing apps to take best advantage of the new platforms.
Is Ubicomp at a Tipping Point?
Ubiquitous computing is moving out of the lab and into the mainstream. Bo Begole, head of PARC’s Ubiquitous Computing Area, explains what it means for enterprises and consumers.
Expert Insight: How Virtualization Simplifies the Data Center
Analyst Peter Christy explains the ways virtualization enables an entirely new structuring of IT within an enterprise.