Editors' Picks
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Former VMware CIO talks top data threats
Mark Egan, who once cautioned CIOs on the data threats lingering in cloud services, now says his top threats are abroad and in the endpoint.12 Aug 2013
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Choosing among IaaS, PaaS and Database as a Service for a cloud database
Regardless of which cloud database you choose, multiple factors must come into play, ranging from costs and availability to feature support.12 Aug 2013
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Cloud email migration: 10 tips for evaluating service providers
In this tip by Executive Editor Jan Stafford, Mimecast CEO Peter Bauer explains how to evaluate vendors that provide cloud email migration services.09 Aug 2013
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A midsummer night's bad dream: The CIO position regresses
The seamless integration and provisioning of IT services is a lofty goal for even the most seasoned CIO. We don't have time for that.07 Aug 2013
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Data scientists and trust: Numbers don't lie -- but might fib a bit
In this week's Searchlight, data scientists might have answers you're looking for, but are they the right ones? Plus, the new cloud fear and more.07 Aug 2013
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NASA's shadow IT issues with cloud computing all too common
A recent NASA audit report found shadow IT issues plague the agency's cloud computing deployments -- and it's not only NASA's problem.06 Aug 2013
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Backupify lets enterprises manage their cloud-to-cloud backups
Cloud-to-cloud backup vendor Backupify gives enterprises 'bring your own storage' option for protecting Google Apps.06 Aug 2013
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Junipers' Mobile Threats Report: Mobile malware attacks grew over 600%
Juniper Networks' third annual Mobile Threats Report reveals mobile malware grew 614% in 2012, most of it aimed at Android users.06 Aug 2013
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Netflix uses the OODA loop to stay ahead of the competition
OODA loops, the death of the IT department and personal privacy. The Data Mill brings news from the Gartner Catalyst conference.05 Aug 2013
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The tangled Web of data privacy issues
In this Searchlight: Data privacy issues dominate news and social media (with a twist); plus, the changing IT workforce, 'cloud futures' and more.02 Aug 2013
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Lean Startup methodology key to open government initiative in Palo Alto
CIO Jonathan Reichental introduced Lean Startup techniques to make better, faster decisions and provide more transparency in local government.30 Jul 2013
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Data scientists and trust: Numbers don't lie -- but might fib a bit
In this week's Searchlight, data scientists might have answers you're looking for, but are they the right ones? Plus, the new cloud fear and more.26 Jul 2013
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Google applications: Deeper integration between Voice, Hangouts
Google drops XMPP and integrates its voice app into Hangouts to unify Google applications for a blended social experience.24 Jul 2013
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Retailers' data collection programs delve deeper, get creepier
In this Searchlight: Retailers' data collection programs push privacy boundaries again. Plus, wearable malware, cloud concerns, BYOD woes and more.19 Jul 2013
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Cloud and startups a less-than-perfect match as companies grow
The cloud computing model offers cost and flexibility advantages for startups, but the downsides may eventually outweigh the initial benefits for growing companies.18 Jul 2013
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Google Compute Engine and Google App Engine: What is the difference?
Many IT pros cannot distinguish Google Compute Engine from Google App Engine. Here are the most important details you need to know.17 Jul 2013
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Using multi-cloud management software to juggle cloud providers
Some enterprises won't settle for just one cloud -- instead, they're using multi-cloud management software to wrangle a mix of cloud providers.16 Jul 2013
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Amazon Web Services cuts dedicated instance pricing for market grab
Amazon Web Services cuts its dedicated instance pricing to better market itself to enterprises and against stiff competition12 Jul 2013
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Google Ventures team member talks mobile disruption at MassTLC
What does mobile disruption mean for SMBs? Learn what Google Ventures' Rich Miner had to say at this year's MassTLC Mobile Summit.12 Jul 2013
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Samsung's botched Jay-Z deal, a mobile app launch fail for the ages
In this week's Searchlight, Samsung shows how not to do a mobile app launch, plus fun and games with data privacy, the perils of sideloading and more.12 Jul 2013
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