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iCloud opens up from beta: First look at the new Apple service

Wil Limoges takes a look at the new iCloud syncing service, made available today. Check out these tips for migrating -- before you make the move. Read more

Resource of the day

EHR Simplified (Resource Center)

In order to asses the possibility of implementing an electronic health records (EHR) system in your organization, you'll need an on-site assessment. This resource guide will let you know how an assessment works.


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What you need to know about iOS 5

The fifth generation iOS, the engine that powers Apple's popular iPhone and iPad devices (among others), introduces several important changes and refinements. Read more

Microsoft is marketing Windows 8 to developers not to me and you

While Microsoft might be getting Windows 8 "just right" with developers, many IT pros seem to be feeling left out. Read more

Google Apps and CRM: What works, what doesn't, and how to tell if your organization should integrate the two

Integrating Google Apps and CRM software is not as straightforward as it should be. Susan Cline leads you through what works. Read more

Motorola Lapdock Teardown: Tiny motherboard, no HDMI output

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Motorola Droid Bionic Lapdock--a Webtop accessory that pushes the convergence of the smartphone and PC one step closer. Read more

The Cloud isn't a strategy

If you asked the builder designing your dream home what his strategy was and he replied, 'The Binford Sawzall 9000,' would you feel comfortable? It's the same with the tool known as the cloud. Read more

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News from ZDNet

 

iOS 5 breaks down upon arrival for some mobile users

iOS 5 is here...at least for some iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners. Read more

iOS 5 - First run wizard screens

Apple adds a first-run wizard to iOS 5. Read more

Google engineer calls Google+ a "pathetic afterthought" and "knee-jerk reaction"

A Google software engineer who accidentally broadcast a 4,578-word rant about the company's failings saved his toughest criticism for the Google+ service. A list of features can't make up for a... Read more

Sony keeps it honest after latest security breach

Sony is saving face, and therefore customers, with a preemptive note to PlayStation Network members. Read more

Cisco teams with Citrix on large-scale virtual desktops

Cisco is tapping into several major IT trends and issues with new virtualization and device management platforms. Read more

IBM launches platform-as-a-service effort, beefs up cloud focus

Big Blue said it has ported SAP, enterprise resource planning applications and all databases to its cloud platform. Read more

Silicon Valley bucks current hiring, unemployment trends (panel)

Talent managers from some of Silicon Valley's largest companies are looking to hire applicants -- particularly in engineering, product, sales and marketing. Read more

Internet Explorer is the safest Web browser!? Ha!

Microsoft is trying again to con people into thinking that Internet Explorer is the safest browser around. It's not. At best, it's tied with Chrome. Read more

Microsoft Surface 2.0 multi-touch tabletop availability pushed back to January 2012

The Microsoft Surface 2.0, known as the Samsung SUR40, isn't going to be out in 2011, after all. Samsung has pushed back availability to January 2012. Read more

Five reasons why I won't be buying an iPhone 4S

I own an iPhone 4 which is under contract until June 2012 and I'm loathe to pay the hefty early termination fee to break it. The 4S really isn't that much better than the iPhone 4 in my book anyway. Read more

Who needs an IT dept anymore?

Continuous iterative development on cloud platforms could force a radical restructuring of IT resources within the enterprise and new models of outsourcing. Read more

Asus' Zenbook UX21 and UX31 arrive October 12 (first look)

For $999 and offering similar specs as the $1199 MacBook Air, the 11" Asus UX21 Zenbook is definitely a MBA alternative. But will it be able to fend off Ultrabooks from Acer, Lenovo and Toshiba too? Read more

iPhone 4S small display: Tablets eliminate the need for screen

I have always liked phones with large displays, but I ordered the iPhone 4S with its small screen. Why do I think it's not an issue? Because of tablets, of course. Read more


Featured multimedia

 

Cracking Open the Motorola Droid Bionic Lapdock

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Motorola Lapdock. Inside the Droid Bionic accessory he found hardware from Realtek, Holtek, Texas Instruments, and SMSC. View on site



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Secure, Affordable and Easy-to-Administer Healthcare Networks (Resource Center) (Hewlett-Packard (HP))

Video: What's smart about Storage? IBM Clients talk about their success (IBM)

Get the Most Value Out of Group Policy (BeyondTrust)

Healthcare Portal Solutions (Resource Center) (Hewlett-Packard (HP))

Drive Your Sales Growth With Smarter CRM (Dun & Bradstreet)


 

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