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Predixion Wants to Make Data Mining Easier, More Pervasive

Predixion proposes to take data mining -- long the province of statisticians and complex predictive models -- and make it pervasive.

Strategy Companion, SwitftKnowledge Extend Microsoft BI

What's it take to be a Microsoft-centric BI player? It may be a matter of picking up where Redmond leaves off.

Application Acceleration in the Cloud Age

In the age of the cloud, applications and content are only as good as the network they ride on. We explore three application acceleration options.

Windows Thin PC Released by Microsoft

Available to volume licensing customers on Software Assurance plan, TechNet and MSDN subscribers, and some partners.

Q&A: Automating Application Testing

Automated testing tools can relieve the tedium of testing, but are they appropriate for every testing task?

Analysis: Revamped NetView a Sleeper Hit

NetView 6.1 is, by almost any standard, an exciting new deliverable -- particularly for users of IBM’s Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex technology.

Enterasys Enables Network Device Management Via Social Networks

Helps IT proactively manage network hardware via Twitter, Facebook, SalesForce.com Chatter.



Private Chef Automates Cloud Infrastructure Inside Enterprise Firewall

Opscode delivers appliance-based managed service behind the enterprise firewall.

Amazon Trims Cost of Cloud Data Transfers

Company eliminates charge for inbound data transfer across all services in all regions.

10 Traits of Top Business Analysts

When you recruit business analysts, what traits should you look for?

Embarcadero Updates Database Tools for Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase ASE, DB2

New functions make it easier for DBAs and developers to manage, build, and optimize databases more efficiently.

TDWI Report Examines Data Warehousing and Private Clouds

It's time to consider data warehousing in the clouds as a viable option.

Where Does Agile DW/BI Get Its Speed?

We explore three aspects of agile that form a synergy that doubles a team's development velocity.

Are You Ready for "iTape"?

Tape is currently enjoying a renaissance in data storage. Speakers at the third Global IT Executive Summit shed light on what's ahead.

Symantec Helps Organizations Confidently Deploy, Monitor, Manage Virtualized Applications

Symantec ApplicationHA integrates with VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager, enables rapid deployment of business critical applications.

New Malware Attacks Both PCs and Macs

Malware-makers have a powerful new tool: a spam bot that infects both PC and Mac platforms -- with support for Linux and iPad operating systems in the works.

New Cloud Development Kit Builds on DynamicOps Operations Virtualization Platform

Simplifies and accelerates creation, extension of private cloud.

IT, Executives Don't See Eye to Eye on Virtualization, Cloud Computing

Business and IT executives aren't always on the same page when it comes to virtualization and cloud computing.

UserLock Provides Concurrent Login Control, Access Security for Windows Networks

Improves protection of corporate Windows networks against insider threat.

Microsoft Office 365 Released Globally

Available in 40 markets.