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10 steps to avoid cloud vendor lock-in

The Open Group consortium releases guidelines on what enterprises should be aware of, and what actions the industry should be taking to achieve greater standardization in the cloud.

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Containerized Power and Cooling Modules for Data Centers

Facility modules, also referred to as containerized power and cooling plants, are faster to deploy and provide significant savings over traditional solutions. This white paper compares both scenarios, and identifies which environments can best leverage the facility module approach.


Verizon backs Ubuntu smartphone

Verizon Wireless joins the Ubuntu Carrier Advisory Group. This move sets Verizon up to be the first carrier to bring the Ubuntu-Linux based smartphone to the US.

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Microsoft reaffirms new strategy dedicated to devices, services over software

Microsoft execs follow up via webcast about the company's hefty reorganization plan published earlier today.

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Why the Nexus 7 is winning my heart and replacing my iPad

What secret sauce does this small Android-powered Google tablet have which is causing me to turn my back on Apple's flagship tablet?

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Chromebooks: A bright spot in the dark PC market

Yes, the PC market is going to hell in a hand-basket -- except for the sub-$300 market where the Linux-based Chromebook is leading the way to growth.

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Yes, smartphones have killed the DSLR

While there will always almost certainly be a niche market for professional grade cameras for specific applications and works of significant artistic merit, the DSLR's bread and butter market no longer needs or even wants to carry these beasts anymore.

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25 things my new Android phone does that makes my iPhone feel like it comes from the 1990s

My new Android phone makes my old iPhone feel like a dinosaur. I did not root my phone. Every app you see here is a standard product, available from the Google Play store. This is what you can do right out of the box.

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InFocus BigTouch review

The largest and heaviest all-in-one PC we've ever seen, the BigTouch may find a niche in some presentation, classroom or signage situations. However, the price is almost as eye-watering as the system when you try to lift it.

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Google Glass rival gestures to future of wearable computing

 

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Industry faces perception gap with data center, cloud

 

Microsoft: Million Server datacenters

 

Google reinstates offline Maps for Android after public censure

 

Sprint unveils 'Unlimited Guarantee'

 
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Are your cloud plans in synch internally?

A recent survey shows midmarket businesses have mixed feelings: a majority of business-side executives are "believers" while IT managers are less certain.

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Fashion startup gets SaaS-powered jump start

Scarce capital and the need for speed dictated an SaaS approach to initial technology priorities for this Aussie startup. The business' MD and CTO explain why adaptable technology is crucial for business startups, and why they're betting big on mobile.

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TechBizz SG: What's really driving your ICT environment? [full video]

Driven by the varying needs of employees, customers, and business partners, CIOs today are struggling to figure out the best model to drive their company's ICT needs, say panelists at ZDNet TechBizz dialogue in Singapore.

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