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New BlackBerry smartphones could mean complex enterprise server installs

FIRST LOOK: BlackBerry Z10 smartphone hits U.S. Friday

10 trends shaping IT hiring in 2013

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March 22, 2013
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New BlackBerry smartphones could mean complex enterprise server installs

The new BlackBerry 10 smartphone, the Z10, finally goes on sale this week. Yet enterprise IT groups, who've been waiting for BlackBerry to get its act together, face a bigger challenge than learning the distinctive gestures of the phone's new touch interface.

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1. FIRST LOOK: BlackBerry Z10 smartphone hits U.S. Friday

2. INSIDER 10 trends shaping IT hiring in 2013

3. Surface tablet compared to Zune, Kin in brutal analyst assessment

4. Plan to hike H-1B cap to 300,000 seen dead; 130,000 cap still possible

5. FCC Chairman Genachowski to announce resignation Friday, report says

6. Tempting new Apple iOS 7 concept videos emerge

7. iPad 5 rumor rollup for the week ending Mar. 20

8. iPhone snares eighth straight top satisfaction ranking

9. Zynga to let users play games without Facebook

10. Hands on with Google Keep: Can it slay Evernote?

11. Microsoft Office 2013 vs. Office 365 price calculator

12. Data visualization on a shoestring

WHITE PAPER: Cisco

The Art of Application-Centric Networking

BYOD, virtualization and cloud are making application deployment and delivery more challenging than ever for IT departments. Employees want to access applications anytime, from anywhere, on any device, and they expect the same level of performance and reliability. Read Now

FIRST LOOK: BlackBerry Z10 smartphone hits U.S. Friday

The company formerly known as RIM has renamed itself BlackBerry after its best-known product, as part of a wholesale reinvention prompted by its disastrous slide toward irrelevance in the smartphone market it helped to create. It's also released the widely-anticipated BlackBerry 10 OS, along with new hardware and a new app store. READ MORE

INSIDER

10 trends shaping IT hiring in 2013

Concerns about the economy and budget battles on Capitol Hill have put a damper on the IT job scene, but not enough to thwart expansion. READ MORE

Surface tablet compared to Zune, Kin in brutal analyst assessment

I know some of you are getting tired of the drum beats of negativity toward Windows 8 and Surface. But in light of Microsoft relenting on the opposition to Office 2013 licensing, it's clear that our voices can be heard in Redmond, and quite frankly, I'd rather nip another Vista in the bud rather than let it go on for years. READ MORE

Plan to hike H-1B cap to 300,000 seen dead; 130,000 cap still possible

The U.S. Senate's comprehensive immigration bill is expected to include an H-1B cap hike and higher fees aimed at offshore outsourcers. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Netscout Systems Inc.

Good APM Practices Get Results

According to NetForecast's survey, enterprises with application performance management (APM) best practices benchmark scores above six on a ten-point scale experience 75% better results in critical areas. This research paper reveals the survey results as well as discusses the best practices for APM. Learn More.

FCC Chairman Genachowski to announce resignation Friday, report says

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski reportedly plans to resign, ending a four-year term marked by significant efforts to expand wired and wireless broadband services across the U.S. READ MORE

Tempting new Apple iOS 7 concept videos emerge

The pressure is increasing on Apple to revamp iOS for iPhones and iPads as competitors -- from Samsung to Microsoft to BlackBerry -- roll out advances, and the Apple faithful have no shortage of ideas for what iOS 7 should include. READ MORE

iPad 5 rumor rollup for the week ending Mar. 20

God bless you Mr. (or Ms.) "Inside Source at Apple," who has revealed to the Chosen One that iPad 5, and more, will be announced June 29, complete with "original passion, new ideas." READ MORE

iPhone snares eighth straight top satisfaction ranking

Apple's iPhone has again taken the top ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' smartphone customer satisfaction survey, the company said. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Ipswitch, Inc. – Network Management Division

Considerations for Embracing Wireless Management

Wireless devices can have a significant impact on today's IT organizations. Poor planning around BOYD implementation can be a costly drain on IT staff and infrastructure resources. When developing a strategy or rethinking an existing implementation, there are several areas IT managers need to consider. Learn more.

Zynga to let users play games without Facebook

Zynga's network of users has historically been tightly linked to Facebook's social graph, but now the gaming giant is looking to branch out. READ MORE

Hands on with Google Keep: Can it slay Evernote?

Evernote who? Google is taking on the perennial digital note-taking favorite with Google Keep, a service that lets you store quick notes, checklists, Web links, and photos for things you need to remember or keep track of. READ MORE

Microsoft Office 2013 vs. Office 365 price calculator

Which is the better value, an Office desktop license that's good 'forever' or an annual cloud subscription? The answer is: It depends on your situation. Our interactive calculator will show you the price for each to help you make the best choice. READ MORE

Data visualization on a shoestring

Are you seeking tools for data visualization and analysis that won't bust your budget? Here are dozens of ideas. READ MORE

WHITE PAPER: Blue Coat

2013 Mobile Malware Report

While mobile threats are still largely mischiefware and have not yet broken the device's security model but instead more focused on for-pay texting scams or stealing personal information, the dangers are still rife. Read Now

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