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	Juniper CEO on IoT, co-creation and the IOP An Internet of Things is much more than simply connecting things to thing or data to devices, argues Juniper CEO Shaygan Kheradpir; it should include the ability to inform users on why things are happeneing and then take appropriate action, such as reconfiguring itself to address or correct the situation. Read More   WHITE PAPER: Equinix How Network Connections Drive Web Application Performance Users around the globe, on all sorts of devices, expect Web applications to function as seamlessly as desktop applications. This paper discusses the challenges and solutions for effectively delivering applications in today's global marketplace. View now In this Issue 11 Internet of Things ideas worth watching How Google Fiber is disrupting the broadband deployment model Wireless competition heats up, and so do changes in executive ranks IBM uses Watson as part of new cloud service 6 powerful Google Apps features you're probably not using Free, fast Windows updates are the future -- and they could hurt PC sales Cotap, a WhatsApp for the enterprise, links with cloud storage providers Jive deepens integration with Cisco's WebEx and Jabber Amazon's file sharing service Zocalo now generally available WHITE PAPER: Red Hat Administrators Need Agile Platform for New Era of Storage Read this whitepaper and learn how administrators are keeping up by guiding their enterprises toward new, software-defined storage platforms that simplify and unify storage capacity across the enterprise and into the cloud. Read Now 11 Internet of Things ideas worth watching Cisco has launched the Internet of Things (IoT) Innovation Grand Challenge "to spearhead an industry-wide initiative to accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technologies and products that will contribute to the growth and evolution of the Internet of Things." Awards of $250,000 will be shared among the three winners, and can be used to jump-start the ventures. Read More   How Google Fiber is disrupting the broadband deployment model Google's groundbreaking Fiber program, which offers 1 gigabit-per-second broadband for just $70 per month, has thrived because it takes a different approach to deployment that incumbent ISPs have been reluctant to embrace. Fiber's success, however, has already caused other ISPs, such as AT&T and Verizon, to change their approach to broadband deployment, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. Read More   Wireless competition heats up, and so do changes in executive ranks   As competition heats up dramatically in the wireless industry, changes in the executive ranks are taking center stage. Part of the reason for the changes is to prepare for greater potential competition from cable companies in the wireless realm, analysts said. Read More   WHITE PAPER: SugarCRM CRM's Dirty Little Secret: How to Avoid CRM Sticker Shock When making a CRM decision, it is important to ensure your deployment will not be hit with hidden fees or other extra costs that reduce the return on investment. This study reveals the total cost of ownership (TCO) among the three leading midmarket CRM solutions. View Now>> IBM uses Watson as part of new cloud service IBM announced late Wednesday that it's making its artificially intelligent computer system, Watson, available to researchers as a cloud service. Read More   6 powerful Google Apps features you're probably not using Google Drive apps are loved for their simplicity and ease of use, but don't let that fool you. There's a whole lot of power locked up in these web apps. And while we'd never put the suite on a par with Microsoft Office, there are some impressive features in Docs, Sheets, and Slides that you've likely overlooked. Read More   Free, fast Windows updates are the future -- and they could hurt PC sales Microsoft will unveil the next edition of Windows in just over five weeks, according to a widely-cited report last week. Read More   WEBCAST: e-SignLive E-Signature RFP Checklist Webcast If your organization is looking to adopt e-signatures, you may be overwhelmed by the number of providers that offer seemingly similar solutions. How then can you confidently evaluate which will best meet your requirements? Learn More Cotap, a WhatsApp for the enterprise, links with cloud storage providers   The startup also launched desktop and web apps. Read More   Jive deepens integration with Cisco's WebEx and Jabber Jive Software has pushed out updates for the cloud versions of both its enterprise social networking (ESN) suite and its JiveX software for building external online communities. Read More   Amazon's file sharing service Zocalo now generally available Enterprises that want to share and store files online have yet another option now that Amazon Web Services has opened its Zocalo service to general availability. Read More
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