Interop attendees embrace cloud benefits, expect management challenges

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	Interop attendees embrace cloud benefits, expect management challenges Network Instruments' on-site survey of more than 100 Interop attendees shows that interest and adoption of cloud computing is on the rise, but IT managers recognizes the technology brings challenges. Read More WHITE PAPER: Splunk Make IT Data a Strategic Asset This paper outlines the struggles organizations face managing silos of IT data and how, using Splunk, users are changing the way they do their jobs and elevating the role of IT in their organizations. Learn More! In this Issue Conquering the challenges of managing cloud-based apps Why cloud decisions require service management options Interop's hot new tech products Virtualization and cloud change everything Microsoft's mandate for user-centric desktop management Microsoft weaves management technology into cloud vision Corporate IT just won't let IE6 die Compuware launches new community for cloud users High-tech employment grows 5 hot IT certification picks for 2010 How IT certifications can pay off for IT pros WEBCAST: ShoreTel A Lower Cost Approach to UC Learn about a switch-based architecture that provides the industry's lowest total cost of ownership while exploiting the full power of IP. See why this system beats the market leaders and has over 1 million users like Big Brothers/Big Sisters who candidly discuss their selection process, goals and ultimate success in moving to UC. Learn More! Conquering the challenges of managing cloud-based apps Network Instruments extends it Observer to monitor the health and performance of applications across multiple tiers, including internal and external cloud computing environments. Read More Why cloud decisions require service management options Attendees at Microsoft Management Summit 2010 heard the mantra "Manage the Future: Desktop to Cloud" from Bob Muglia, president of the server and tools business at Microsoft, and witnessed the software giant's dedication to managing services from development to operations in myriad product demonstrations. But with cloud computing reaching fever pitch in terms of hype, actual adoption numbers are estimated... Read More Interop's hot new tech products E-mail for Apple's iPad, virtual desktops, IT security tools and other new technology to be unveiled at Interop Las Vegas this week. 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Read More Microsoft's mandate for user-centric desktop management Microsoft's Brad Anderson lays out the company's plan to deliver converged technologies that will enable customers to more efficiently manage centralized and distributed desktops as well as other client devices. Read More Microsoft weaves management technology into cloud vision At Microsoft Management Summit 2010 in Las Vegas, company executives detail how management software will play a critical role in delivering on Microsoft's cloud vision. Read More WHITE PAPER: Oracle Oracle Accelerate - Not Just Smart But Timely This video highlights the Oracle Accelerate program - a group of pre-configured, tested solutions that combine Oracle enterprise applications and rapid implementation tools with industry-specific bundles. The program reduces the time, complexity and cost of deploying Oracle and is implemented by highly trained partners. Learn More. Corporate IT just won't let IE6 die nline ad network Chitika reported that use of Internet Explorer 6 peaks during standard office hours and drops in popularity after hours, suggesting corporate IT departments continue to support the browser in their organizations. Read More Compuware launches new community for cloud users Compuware is to launch a new service for cloud users Read More High-tech employment grows Employment is on the rise for U.S. electrical engineers and computer professionals, according to IEEE-USA. Read More 5 hot IT certification picks for 2010 Industry organizations and vendors are broadening their IT certification training catalogs to address emerging technologies and market needs. Vendor-specific (Cisco, Microsoft) and technology-specific (network, security and open source) certifications can help advance IT careers. Read More How IT certifications can pay off for IT pros Technology adoption trends around virtualization, wireless and more could drive demand for IT professionals with up-to-date IT certification credentials. Read More
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