[TechRepublic] Search will never be the same

Google in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | January 19, 2012

Editor's note Google's Search Plus Your World marks a major shift in the company's search engine philosophy. But is that shift good or bad? They are your search results; we want to hear what you think about it. Google search plus your world isn't an invitation - it's a policy Those who choose not to take part in Google's social network, or don't throw a lot of attention its way, could be knocked back by those who invest seriously in Google+. Read more Resource of the day IBM's Migration Factory IBM has made it easy to migrate from HP or Oracle to Power Systems. Check out this white paper to learn more about IBM's Migration Factory tool. Google adds your personal world to search results The Google Search, Plus Your World feature is here and if you don't have it now, you will have it soon. Is that good or bad? Read more How startups, like GateGuru, use Google Apps Google Apps can be a catalyst for startup companies looking for basic collaboration tools. GateGuru co-founder Dan Gellert explains how. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   What SOPA/PIPA would mean for IT consultants Chip Camden explores how SOPA/PIPA could impact tech consultants' business for the bad and possibly the good -- as long as you don't mind losing some sleep. Read more 10 things vendors do that will drive you crazy If you've ever had a bad experience (or two) with a vendor, the items on this list will probably be familiar. Read more SOPA shelved for now, but what does the future hold? Patrick Lambert summarizes the latest action on the SOPA controversy, with lawmakers moving over the weekend to shelve it while "outstanding concerns" are being evaluated. Read more Schedule of 2012 trade shows and conferences in the U.S. Interested in attending a trade show or conference in your area of IT? Here's a list of some of the top ones and the information you'll need. Read more Featured multimedia   Top apps for removing duplicate files Reduce clutter and confusion by finding and eliminating duplicate files on your system. Here are some tools that can help. View on site Tour Lojack for Laptops Lojack for Laptops uses persistence technology and 17 years of experience with local law enforcement to help you recover your laptop. View on site Today's recommended downloads IBM's Migration Factory (IBM) 2011 DCIG Oracle Backup Buyer's Guide (Quest Software) Introducing Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft) Capitalizing on Software Asset Management (IBM) Intel Cloud Technologies: Powering Tomorrow's Cloud (Intel Corporation) Perennial favorites   9 reasons why smart businesses upgrade to Google Apps for Business Be honest, do you really trust Google? Four ways Google+ will end up in your workplace Use Microsoft Office to create Google docs with Cloud Connect   Connect with TechRepublic 10 things vendors do that will drive you crazy If you've ever had a bad experience (or two) with a vendor, the items on this list will probably be familiar. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, security news, tech analysis, and more in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise IT Security Tech Sanity Check Smartphones

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