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Server shipments flatten as tech improves
Server shipments have been relatively flat over the last five years.   Read More


WHITE PAPER: Sophos

Eight threats your anti-virus won't stop
News headlines are a constant reminder that malware attacks and data leakage are on the rise. This paper outlines eight common threats that traditional anti-virus alone won't stop, and explains how to protect your organization using endpoint security. Read now

WHITE PAPER: SAP

Managing the Extended Enterprise for Profitable Growth
Find out how to build a sustainable extended enterprise, one that extends business processes beyond the firewall by outsourcing, enabling subsidiaries and business partners to share information and resources, and collecting business intelligence while cutting costs, streamlining operations, and opening up new markets. Read now!

Microsoft revs dump-XP campaign, says 'time to move on'
Microsoft made its most aggressive move yet to convince customers to drop Windows XP and adopt Windows 7, telling them that there were only 1,000 days of support life left in the older operating system. Read More

IT jobs: Winners and losers in the cloud era
We survey the cloud's effects on nine classes of IT jobs: Architects and sys admins win, middle managers and tech specialists lose -- what about you? Read More

How eBay's data center benefited from solar
eBay's Global Data Center Services manager explains how the online auction company installed a 100 KW solar array on its data center in Denver. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Cisco Systems, Inc.

The Right Unified Communications Solution
The advantages of today's unified communications are numerous, and there are many choices among solutions. A Cisco white paper is available to help you make the right decision. The paper outlines ten differentiators—from mobile device support to social software—that you should consider before deciding on a unified communications upgrade. Click to continue

Big business in big push for cloud standards
The rise of cloud computing has led to a major push from many IT leaders for cloud standards around such things as security and data portability among different clouds. Read More

Grow your data center with colocation
Colo, as it's known, is becoming a popular option for quickly adding capacity to an aging data center. But it's not as simple as throwing servers at a new site; be prepared to spend at least three months searching for a vendor and planning. Read More

Intel adds sensors to aid data center cooling
Intel is adding new sensors to its server chips to help companies improve the efficiency of data center cooling systems, with a view to cutting operating costs and prolonging the life of equipment. Read More



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