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Monday, November 19, 2012 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ Big Data Education: 3 Steps Universities Must Take By Jennifer Priestley How can universities help meet the growing demand for data scientists? Consider this advice from a professor working in the trenches with tomorrow's analytics pros. Is Technology Innovation Too Incremental? Two prominent big thinkers think it is. But I’m not buying their unsupported arguments. Marketing Analytics: How To Start Without Data Scientists You don't need a team of highly paid math whizzes to get started with data analytics, says one marketing analytics expert. Modria's Fairness Engine: Justice On Demand Dispute resolution technology could replace courtroom clashes, at least when the stakes are low. CIO Profiles: Anthony DeCanti Of UniGroup Chasing technology is a bad idea, says the CIO of this logistics services company. Windows 8: 8 Big Benefits For SMBs Windows 8 adoption carries some possible trouble and many potential benefits for small and midsize businesses. Use these factors to decide if it's worth the risk. Marketing Analytics: How To Start Without Data Scientists You don't need a team of highly paid math whizzes to get started with data analytics, says one marketing analytics expert. MORE GLOBAL CIO NEWS ALSO SEE • Windows 8: 8 Big Benefits For SMBs • Marketing Analytics: How To Start Without Data Scientists • Research: 2012 Social Staffing Survey • Mobile Workforce Management: 7 Key Benefits for Growing Companies • 10 Great Windows 8 Apps • Service Virtualization: Real World Challenges, Real World Perspectives • InformationWeek 2013 Outlook Survey JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By Andrew Knevitt: "By measuring social analytics, we can provide a snap shot of relationships, internally within the team and externally in relation to the project. 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DOWNLOAD NOW FREE (Registration Required)     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS FEATURED REPORTS Research: 2012 Social Staffing Survey The rise in social technology adoption is not reflected in IT hiring - yet - but this is one area where savvy business users could break into IT: While just 9% of respondents to our survey say they plan to increase staff in the area of social/collaboration in the next year, 92% of those who identify it as a top area of staffing increase say no specialized industry certs are required, and 84% are willing to train. Download Now (Registration Required) Research: State of Servers: Full, Fast and Diverse Infrastructure may be cool again thanks to SDN, but network guys aren't having all the fun: 48% of the 543 respondents to our latest State of Servers poll mix and match server vendors, and 40% are intrigued by rack-based designs, like the one being developed by the Open Compute Project. But it's not all fun and games, as 63% say high virtualization/consolidation ratios are stressing their gear. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Mobile Workforce Management: 7 Key Benefits for Growing Companies Once you start to look at your current methods for managing, scheduling and communicating with your field, the opportunity for adopting a technological solution will become rapidly apparent. Download this white paper, learn about current trends for scheduling and mobility before doing a deep-dive into the real world benefits of using a mobile workforce management solution. Download Now (Registration Required) Benefits of Unified Endpoint Data Management in Embracing BYOD End users now access critical corporate data on personal devices and use consumer-grade web applications for work-related tasks, making it difficult for IT to fulfill one of their most important responsibilities: keep enterprise data secure. Download the IDC report to learn the impacts of this trend, as well as the benefits of unifying the often discreet IT functions of data protection, security, storage, and collaboration. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR NEWS 10 Great Windows 8 Apps Transitioning to Windows 8 isn't easy, but these apps can help. 8 Cool Windows 8 Tablets As Microsoft and its hardware partners produce Windows 8 devices in droves, here's a look at some of the more noteworthy launches. 10 Best Apps For Samsung Galaxy Notes Check out these 10 great apps that take advantage of the Samsung phablet's S Pen stylus. 7 Cheap Cloud Storage Options You have a multitude of cloud storage choices beyond Dropbox, for enterprise and personal use. But make sure you understand the differences. N.Y. Times Data Center Indictment Misses Big Picture A New York Times examination of increasing data center use and its environmental impact focuses on aging enterprise data centers. A more important issue: How much environmental benefit can we reap from today's modern cloud data centers? MORE NEWS     WEBCASTS Service Virtualization: Real World Challenges, Real World Perspectives Many leading companies are turning to Service Virtualization as a way to address application complexity in order to maximize quality, reduce risk, and speed their time to market. Join this interactive panel discussion on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, to hear how industry leaders are employing Service Virtualization as an essential part of their quality management strategy. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS InformationWeek 2013 Outlook Survey We are conducting our annual Outlook Survey to explore how IT leaders are planning their priorities and budgets for 2013. The results of the survey will appear in an upcoming issue as well as in an in-depth report. Take our survey now and enter to win one Samsung Series 5 Chromebook. 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