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Amazon sets sights on snagging mobile developers
Introducing the new mission for Amazon Web Services: mobile dominance.
How cloud computing can strengthen IT's control
The rise of cloud computing means that many enterprise IT resources have moved out of IT's control. Indeed, many people went directly to Amazon Web Services, Google, or Microsoft for IT services, bypassing IT altogether.
IT leaders have no one to blame but themselves for this shift. Although there are certainly very responsive IT organizations, many more have not provided solutions at the speed the business needs. When the cloud arose, users took the initiative and solved their own problems. I can't blame them.
Getting started with Microsoft Azure RemoteApp
It has always been part of the Microsoft vision: Your users can work anywhere, on any device, and it will all be secure, synchronized and responsive. But the execution of this vision has unfortunately had many holes in it: With Microsoft not playing nice in the licensing department, how was anyone to offer a truly mobile, cost-effective Windows desktop without needing a mobile device that ran Windows?
Gartner, IDC, PC sales projections, and other fantasies
The two industry heavyweights, Gartner and IDC, have published their figures for PC sales in 2Q 2014.
Hero hacks: 14 Raspberry Pi projects primed for IT
Developer jackpot: Salaries and bonuses hit all-time highs
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Don't freak out over Google Drive security (yet)
If word about a recently discovered security hole in Google Drive has you on edge, take a deep breath.
CISA bill -- and Internet privacy rights -- moves to Senate for a vote
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Surface Pro 3 Wi-Fi problems persist despite a new update
Microsoft started shipping the brand-spanking-new i5-based Surface Pro 3 on June 19. That same day, Microsoft released a firmware update for the Surface Pro 3.
14 excellent reasons to use F#
Office Mix: Microsoft's new tool may revolutionize presentations
For years, I've worked with tools for creating online presentations, including TechSmith's Camtasia, Adobe's Captivate, and Articulate's Storyline.
Google's Dart language is approved -- but adoption is no guarantee
Google's Dart language, proposed by the search giant as an alternative to JavaScript, has earned some legitimacy this week: Ecma International has officially recognized the specification as a standard.
Better patch Flash: 'Rosetta Flash' attack can steal site cookies
Adobe Flash, the plug-in that refuses to die despite
How virtualization is lifting us to the cloud
Over the past decade, the whole world seems to have embraced virtualization. Is there nothing left to conquer? Hardly. Virtualization technology itself is changing very fast. And the right solutions to address the challenges of legacy application support and migration for modern applications can be tough to find.
Must-have tools for setting up a Wi-Fi net
In order to ensure proper Wi-Fi coverage and performance, RF site surveys should be performed before and after WLAN installations and modifications. Though you can walk around and do simple signal checks and throughput tests using free software on your laptop, using Wi-Fi surveying software provides much better testing and reporting.
RHEL OpenStack 5: Red Hat hogs the OpenStack spotlight
Red Hat has rolled out the latest version of its OpenStack product, Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform 5.
