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11 tools for Windows 7 migrations

Linux servers, Windows XP desktops: a happy marriage? | IBM buys into data center switching with Blade acquisition

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11 tools for Windows 7 migrations
Windows 7 migrations are happening all over the planet, as users and businesses dump XP, Vista and even older versions of Microsoft's operating system. There are many software products to help ease the transition, in particular by moving applications and user settings to new machines. Here are 11 products that help businesses and individual consumers upgrade to Windows 7. Read More


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A Green Architectural Strategy That Puts IT in the Black
Green computing tends to focus on individual servers and devices, but even greater benefits can be realized with an architectural strategy that leverages green computing practices across the data center. Read More!

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7 Key Challenges You Can't Ignore
The virtualization of physical machines can strain application and storage networks. Take steps to recognize and address the 7 key inherent challenges so that your environment can adapt to the new demands placed on the network and storage and realize the benefits of virtualization more quickly. Read Now!

Linux servers, Windows XP desktops: a happy marriage?
Case study: Linux and FOSS rule the backend but Windows and Microsoft Office rule the desktopsThe IT folks love Linux. The users know, and therefore love, Windows. Sound like a war? For Wade Stankich, it's more like a happy marriage. Read More

IBM buys into data center switching with Blade acquisition
IBM is buying privately held data center switching company Blade Network Technologies to expand its data center portfolio into networking and heighten competition with rivals HP, Dell and Cisco. Read More

Fight insider threats with the tools you already have
Common security tools already used by many businesses can be effective means for finding corporate data thieves and saboteurs, according to researchers at Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute. Read More


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Selecting a Managed Print Services Vendor
This IDC paper offers guidance on the MPS market and key characteristics to consider when selecting a provider. Learn More.

Iran admits Stuxnet worm infected PCs at nuclear reactor
Although some computers at Iran's Bushehr nuclear reactor were infected by the Stuxnet worm, none of the facility's crucial control systems were affected, Iranian officials said. Read More

Snort rival launches threat-detection start-up
Emerging Threats Pro debuted Monday with a rival intrusion detection and prevention signature technology to vendor Sourcefire, which shepherds open source Snort and its threat-detection signature base. Read More

More join HP, Intel and Yahoo on Open Cirrus cloud test bed
Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Yahoo have recruited more backers for Open Cirrus, their joint, open source project for cloud computing research. Read More


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10 Must-Do's for a Profitable Selling Season
The e-tailing group will ensure your team is ready to realize your maximum share of holiday dollars by highlighting best practices drawn from the e-tailing group Mystery Shopping and Mindset of a Multi-Channel studies. Learn More

Google turns 12 today
It's difficult to believe that Google isn't yet a teenager. The thought occurs upon seeing this morning's Google doodle, which is a birthday cake marking the company's 12th anniversary. Read More

HP completes $2.35 billion 3Par merger
HP has completed its $2.35 billion merger with 3Par, just weeks after thwarting rival Dell in a bidding war for the storage vendor. Read More

A 12-step program to redeem Big Media
Big Media needs to change its thinking; Mark Gibbs has a program for them. Read More



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