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Gmail threatens Microsoft in enterprises, says Gartner

Stock awards, bonuses add up to big pay packages for CIOs | Google Wallet goes live

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Gmail threatens Microsoft in enterprises, says Gartner
Google's share of the enterprise email market currently "hovers" at around 1%, but it will reach 10% within a few years, research firm Gartner predicts. Read More


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10 Things Your Next Firewall Must Do
Choosing a next-generation firewall is more than a simple comparison of technical features. It's about balancing the needs of the business with the risks associated with modern applications. Gain access to valuable information in one location- read articles and watch videos that will empower you to make the right decision. Learn more!

Stock awards, bonuses add up to big pay packages for CIOs
Not all IT pros are feeling a compensation crunch. In the highest echelons at some of the largest public companies in the U.S., CIOs and senior IT leader are making millions. Just how much? Enough to rank among a company's most highly paid executives and enjoy perks such as company cars, financial planning services, and access to the corporate jet. Read More

Google Wallet goes live
At long last, Google has launched its Google Wallet mobile payment application on Sprint Nexus S 4G smartphones. Read More

5 secrets to building a great security team
For a security industry leader, Tim Williams is a pretty modest guy. As the former head of ASIS International and now as global security director for the $42.5 billion construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, Williams has won his share of recognition, which he doesn't take lightly. Read More

Google preps developers for one-size-fits-all Android update
Google is preparing Android developers for the latest edition of its Android mobile operating platform that will work the same on both tablets and smartphones. Read More


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Midmarket Blades Lead the Pack
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15 essential open source tools for Windows admins
You might imagine that the best place to go for improving your Microsoft server-side experience is to the mothership itself. In many cases, you would be right. But the truth is there are a meaningful number of open source tools that go above and beyond what Microsoft has to offer in support of Windows Server, Exchange, SQL, and SharePoint. Read More

The World's Worst PowerPoint Presentations
Yes, people who think that it's okay to put 100 graphs on one slide do exist. Learn from these examples how not to make PowerPoint slides for your next big meeting. Read More

Microsoft fixes SSL 'kill switch' blooper
Microsoft re-released an update today for Windows XP to correct a snafu that left users vulnerable to potential "man-in-the-middle" attacks for most of last week. Read More

IT systems run in exposed shed to prove reliability point
In an experiment that began in January, servers, networking gear and storage systems have been running in an simple shed without failure. Takeaway: IT equipment may be a lot tougher than you think. Read More


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Socializing your UC Strategy
Beyond standard cost savings – minimizing a bit of travel or enabling you to consolidate some servers or voicemail systems – UC is really about improving productivity by stitching together various systems employees rely on. Learn more

A tale of two U.S. government data center projects
This is a story of two federal government data center projects: One, undertaken by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), met its schedule and budget. The other, a U.S. Air Force initiative, went over budget and was late. Read More

An APM Framework for Cloud Environments
When it comes to measuring and managing application performance in cloud environments, you need to look at where your cloud services are located within your application delivery system.. Read More

15 Add-Ons to Become a Gmail Power User
Many users live their lives in Gmail, all without ever recognizing its full potential. These widgets can help. Read More

How predictive analytics can deliver strategic benefits
Enterprises can gain significant long-term benefits by applying predictive analytics to their operational and historical data, analysts and IT managers said at Computerworld's BI & Analytics Perspectives conference. Read More



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Cloud companies to watch: A product sampler
Our Cloud Companies to Watch story gives you the lowdown on a handful of startups looking to make their mark in a business so far dominated by the likes of Amazon, Google, Rackspace and VMware. Here's a closer look at some of the products and services being rolled out by these newcomers.

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