Apple or Google: Who Will Win at Mobile Computing?

Finding us in your spam mailbox? Please add us to your address book! Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser  Manage my subscriptions Leveraging Enterprise Software August 23, 2011 Google Versus Apple: The Big Showdown A survey of 2,012 developers, conducted by International Data Corp. on behalf of Appcelerator, finds that new social networking and cloud computing platform offerings such as Google+ and Apple iCloud are expected to have a major impact. But unless Google gets more aggressive about addressing some fundamental Google Android issues, the study also indicates that Apple may ultimately win the mobile computing day in the enterprise. That said, Google+ may prove to be just the thing that Google needs to push Google Android adoption higher. Read more > Featured White Papers Exchange 2010: A Recommended Approach to Auditing Read this white paper to learn how to implement a strong Exchange 2010 audit strategy, along with the options that give you the power to safeguard your company's vital information. •  Deduplication: Fueling the Next Phase of Storage Optimization •  How a Blade Server Unlocked the Door to a Black Hole •  Application Integration: Why NOT to Buy into the SOA Stack Premium Tools Cloud Computing Foundation Certification Kit Cloud computing is a topic you need to be well versed at iif you want your IT management career to advance. This downloadable resource will step you through the services available, deployment models and security risks associated with Cloud Computing. Use this 185 page eBook and access to a unique eLearning experience to grow your career. •  The Complete IT Policy Kit •  The Strategic IT Planning Bundle •  The ITIL V3 Foundation Certification Kit IT Marketplace Latest White Papers The Data Migration Roadmap Is Here It Pays to Work Smarter, Not Harder The CXO's Roadmap to IT Governance The Time Is Right for Open Source MDM UC: Giving Business Something to Talk About Read this industry report and learn how UC can accelerate cycle times, help shrink the order-to-revenue gap and strengthen customer relationships. Download now > "When it comes to IT security, an ounce of prevention is obviously worth a pound of cure. The problem is that no one is quite sure where to apply the prevention." Excerpt from Mike Vizard IT Unmasked Managing the Power and Problems of APIs APIs can be wonderful ways to open up your business through new venues, but they need managing, explains Scott Morrison, CTO of Layer 7. Layer 7 recently launched a portal designed to help companies manage APIs and the developers who use them. Download: Software License Compliance Policy San Francisco's IT committee keeps track of the legal distribution of its software with this policy, which includes tracking software inventories and maintaining dedicated systems for support. Download: Microsoft Office 2010 Reference Guide Microsoft's expanded Office 2010 suite offers a range of new features, including the Ribbon interface. This reference guide will help your users master new-look Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook features, as well as some new applications. Blogs Ann All Business of Tech Can We Get Simpler SaaS Licensing? Carl Weinschenk Data and Telecom Android's Mission: Protect and Defend Mike Vizard IT Unmasked Mobile Applications Strain Testing Resources Operations & IT — Aligning Execution with Strategy   This white paper describes the portfolio management process to help you maximize innovation and minimize risk. Download Now > This e-mail is sent by: NarrowCast Group, LLC, 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223 Copyright ©2003-2011 NarrowCast Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. E-mail Reports Sign up for these additional e-mail reports to get the best return on your company's technology and talent: •  Aligning IT & Business Goals    •  Optimizing Infrastructure    •  Integrating the Enterprise    •  Maximizing IT Investments    •  Business Tools & Templates •  IT Careers •  Leveraging Enterprise Software •  Managing Compliance Standards •  Mobile and Telecom •  Fortifying Network Security •  CTO Edge Update •  Daily Edge Privacy Policy     Manage Subscriptions     Unsubscribe     Contact Us     How to Advertise