Editors' Picks
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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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Asigra cloud backup software switches to recovery-based licensing
Asigra develops 'novel concept' for licensing cloud backup software -- it charges customers according to how much data they restore.11 Jul 2013
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With cloud technologies, pay attention to the man behind the curtain
Enterprise IT ventures toward cloud like Dorothy toward Oz -- full of hope. But to unveil cloud's true benefits, we can't believe all the hype.09 Jul 2013
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HP printer discovery issue highlights printer security best practices
In wake of an HP printer discovery issue where Google indexed thousands of printers, learn best practices to keep network printers off the Internet.03 Jul 2013
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Best practices for comparing and deploying cloud servers
Before you can compare performance benchmark reports on cloud servers, know the facts on what to look for when it comes to price and performance.03 Jul 2013
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Big data gets personal about environmental pollution
What's next for big data analytics? Environmental pollution, according to the hot-shots at the MassTLC Big Data Summit, The Data Mill reports.01 Jul 2013
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Cloud migration reaps rewards even when it's not a slam dunk
From the E2 conference in Boston, Searchlight looks at how cloud migration can be beneficial whether you win or lose, unlikely innovation and more.21 Jun 2013
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Google Cloud Storage now accepts data on disk
Google Cloud Storage follows Amazon and Rackspace with an offline import feature that lets customers mail large data sets on disk to speed the process.20 Jun 2013
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PaaS market heats up with Red Hat OpenShift, Savvis AppFog buy
PaaS made headlines last week, but it's still difficult to gauge the true level of interest in Platform as a Service in the enterprise world.18 Jun 2013
Security Management Strategies for the CIO