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Virtual desktops: Use client-side or server-side hypervisors?

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Virtual desktops: Use client-side or server-side hypervisors?
With so much progress made virtualizing servers, many observers say it's time to turn our attention to the desktop. But is it better to use client-side or server-side hytpervisors? Read the two sides and join the debate. Read More


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Time for FCC chair to man up
It's time for the chairman of the FCC to stand up and do the right thing on net neutrality -- to do the thing he set out to do -- even as Big Comms increase the political pressure and their spending to block it. Read More

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Report: DOJ nears deal with tech firms on staff poaching
The U.S. Department of Justice is nearing a settlement with technology vendors including Apple, Google and others over an investigation of their hiring practices, according to a report. Read More

Mozilla rushes out stability fixes for Firefox
Mozilla this week updated all versions of Firefox, including the beta of the upcoming Firefox 4, to fix stability problems that crashed the browser. Read More


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The Impact of the End of Traditional IT Outsourcing
The traditional IT outsourcing industry will be dead in five years, A.T. Kearney's Arjun Sethi predicted in a recent interview with CIO.com. The culprit? Cloud computing services. Sethi's vision of the future of the IT services industry is quite clear, but he's unsure of the specific implications this industry transformation poses to traditional IT outsourcing customers. Read More

Most popular stories this week: Sept. 17
Our New Data Center package on the big trend toward flattening data center networks topped our list of stories this week. Check out the full list. Read More

What in-building approach do you prefer?
If you are looking to improve the coverage and capacity of your broadband mobile signal(s) indoors, do you prefer that your own IT staff (or integrator) buy and install the necessary equipment? Or would you prefer to have your mobile operator(s) do it on your behalf as part of a corporate network services plan? Read More

DEMO Fall 2010: 4 Cool Mobile Startups with an iPhone Twist
Mobile startups came to Silicon Valley to parade their iPhone-related offerings at the DEMO Fall 2010 event earlier this week. Like vendors equipping miners during the California Gold Rush, many startups showcased services for mobile app and content developers. Read More


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Boeing gets $89M to build unmanned aircraft that can stay aloft for 5 years
One of the more unique unmanned aircraft took a giant step toward reality this week when the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) inked an agreement with Boeing to build the SolarEagle, a plane capable of remaining at heights over 60,000ft for over five years. Read More

Example of why cell phones do not belong in public bathrooms
If it was up to me - and, unfortunately, these things are never up to me - public bathrooms and cell phones would be like your classier saloons and six-shooters in the Old West: You'd have to check yours at the door upon entering ... and pick it up again after you've finished your business. Read More

US wants big, revolutionary energy storage systems
Looking for a major new ways to harness wind, solar and other evolving renewable energy, the US Department of Energy today issued a call for advanced large-scale energy storage system technology. Read More

Android apps on the Galaxy Tab may be 'a little ugly'
While all four major U.S. carriers will sell the Samsung Galaxy Tab running Froyo this fall, a Google executive already has said it won't work well with Android Market apps. Read More



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