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Friday, January 11, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ General Motors Hiring 1,000 IT Pros In Atlanta By Chris Murphy GM will start interviewing as soon as next week, as CIO Randy Mott continues with plans to rely on staffers instead of outsourcers. Is SharePoint Trustworthy For Business-Critical Processes? With workflow improvements in SharePoint 2013, more companies may consider it. Here's what else to consider in Microsoft's latest version. Java Under Attack Again, Disable Now Java zero-day vulnerability is under attack by at least four active campaigns. Oracle has yet to respond. Here's what to do. U.K. CIOs Stretch Budgets With Used Equipment Some UK IT execs embrace pre-owned network equipment in a bid to find more IT budget for new innovation. BI Services Market Predicted To Double By 2016 CIOs will increasingly draw on BI, analytics outsourcing firms to help deliver timely business insights to users, says U.K. technology research firm. InformationWeek Education: Your New Guide To Higher Education IT Even if higher education is an industry and calling like no other, it must grow and evolve with its tech-literate clientele. Or it will whither. Vertical Social Networks Focus Interactions Whether you're a doctor, an IT pro or a cat lover, there's a specialized social network to serve your interests and security needs. MORE GLOBAL CIO NEWS ALSO SEE • InformationWeek Education: Your New Guide To Higher Education IT • Vertical Social Networks Focus Interactions • Research: State of Servers: Full, Fast and Diverse • Preparing CIOs for the Future of the IT PMO • 10 Best Android Apps Of 2012 • Is Your Network Ready for BYOD? • 2013 InformationWeek 500: Nominations Now Accepted JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By moarsauce123: "My biggest complaint is that out of the box SharePoint is dumb as door knob. You need to hire SP savvy developers in order to get any decent use out of that system." In reply to: Is SharePoint Trustworthy For Business-Critical Processes? View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply   REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS FEATURED REPORTS 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) Research: 2013 Virtualization Management Survey The next steps in going virtual up and down the stack, from network to desktop: Automation and finally taking hypervisor security seriously. The two go together, because if you're going to trust production systems to run without human intervention--a must for delivering IT services on demand--you'd better be darn sure attackers can't gain control. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Preparing CIOs for the Future of the IT PMO In this whitepaper, learn about the benefits and challenges of getting an application rationalization effort started and implementing a strategic plan to quickly demonstrate results. Download Now (Registration Required) Simplifying Programs for Better Performance and Reinvestment Opportunities in the Public Sector It is clear to everyone in the public sector that obtaining funding increases for anything except the most critical of mission objectives, will be near impossible for the foreseeable future. This white paper will deal with the principle, Big to Little, by addressing the roles of leadership and workforce, and the methods for sustaining the initiative in the long-term. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR NEWS 10 Best Android Apps Of 2012 Check out these 10 gems that stood out from the crowd of 700,000 Android apps. Apple Downplays Cheap iPhone Reports Apple's Phil Schiller said the company will not sell cheap iPhones. But as is always the case with Apple, it doesn't do something until it does it. Dell Windows 8 Tablet: Tempting To Schools? Dell offers versatile Latitude tablet in a less expensive package to appeal to educators and budget-minded businesses. Big Data Analytics Masters Degrees: 20 Top Programs These one-year and two-year graduate programs are just what's needed to close the big-data talent gap. Read on to find a school that fits your ambitions and background. 8 Ways Apple Could Make A Cheaper iPhone To build an iPhone that's affordable in emerging markets, Apple will have to cut some corners or rethink the iPhone entirely. We break down some options. MORE NEWS     WEBCASTS Is Your Network Ready for BYOD? Simply preventing personal devices from accessing your network might not be the best option for your business. A well thought out BYOD policy and the proper wireless security strategy can empower your employees, save costs, and increase productivity while maintaining security and control. Join us January 24 to find out what you need to consider when implementing a BYOD policy. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS 2013 InformationWeek 500: Nominations Now Accepted Nominate your company for the 2013 InformationWeek 500 -- our 25th annual ranking of the country's most innovative users of business technology. Organizations with $250 million or more in revenue may pre-register now to receive more information. Deadline is April 12. This e-mail was sent to sojo.blo@gmail.com Global CIO -- Published By InformationWeek 600 Community Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 To update your profile, change your e-mail address, or unsubscribe, click here. Thoughts about this newsletter? Give us feedback. 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