Windows 8 Could Give the iPad a Run for Its Money

Finding us in your spam mailbox? Please add us to your address book! Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser  Manage my subscriptions Maximizing IT Investments April 02, 2012 Six Reasons Windows 8 Could Be a Threat to the iPad While most new devices don't make the cut, Microsoft's new Windows 8 is said to be the closest rival to the newest iPad. In fact, Windows 8 may actually beat the iPad in some ways. Tech expert Karl Volkman of SRV Network, Inc. offers his insight into the matter by highlighting six key features of Windows 8. Read more > Consolidating Data Warehousing on a Private Cloud This TDWI checklist report makes a case for private database clouds, especially as a platform for consolidated BI and DW applications. Download now > Blogs Paul Mah SMB Tech Three Tips to Cut Your SMB Printing Costs Arthur Cole Infrastructure Increased Options for Management in the Cloud Loraine Lawson Integration What's Ahead for Master Data Management Two-Factor Authentication: It's All About Trust   Right now, someone's logging into your network and accessing proprietary information. Do you know who it is? This technical brief explains why two-factor authentication is superior to using passwords only. Read it now > Word 2011 for Mac: Your Guide to Conquering the Basics CustomGuide tackles the new and improved features packed into the Mac-centric version of Microsoft Word 2011. Have You BCDR'd Your Business? Prioritizing the IT and technology needs of a business while ensuring the IT budget is being used effectively is arguably the biggest challenge facing CIOs and CTOs today. SnapLogic Uses REST-Based Approach to Cloud and On-Premise Integration John Schuster, vice president of engineering at SnapLogic, explains to IT Business Edge's Loraine Lawson how he sees both cloud and Big Data putting new demands on ETL and EAI integration approaches. Featured White Papers Compare Virtualization Platforms for Your Data Center This informative datasheet provides a detailed comparison between the features and benefits of three top Tier 1 competing virtualization platforms. •  Lower TCO, Higher Functionality — The Competitive Edge of VoIP •  Making the Move to Database Outsourcing •  The Top 5 Phone Buying Disasters (and How to Avoid Them) "Integration is a huge point of discussion with the cloud; although, to be honest, most of what I read focuses on data integration with SaaS providers." Excerpt from Loraine Lawson Integration Latest White Papers Virtualization Changes Everything: Enter the vWOC The Trend Toward Database Outsourcing Agility: How to Navigate the New Landscape for BI The IT Service Management Dilemma: Buy or Build? This e-mail is sent by: IT Business Edge, property of QuinStreet, Inc. Attn: Newsletter Subscription Dept. 950 Tower Lane, 6th Floor Foster City, CA 94404 Copyright © 2012 QuinStreet, Inc. 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 •  Daily Edge Privacy Policy     Manage Subscriptions     Unsubscribe     Contact Us     How to Advertise