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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ Microsoft Enhances System Center For Hybrid Cloud Work By Charles Babcock With System Center's new service pack and Windows Server 2012, an IT administrator can create Hyper-V virtual machines and deploy them to internal data center, remote hosting service provider or public cloud, such as a Windows Azure site. Obama's Developer Brain Trust: Inside The Big Battle Tech leaders for the Obama for America team discuss their re-election project -- and a business-like culture clash between free-wheeling nerds and their goal-oriented bosses. Amazon AutoRip Provides Free Digital Copies Of CDs Amazon has copied years worth of your music purchases to its Cloud Player. OpenStack Brain Trust Gains $10M In New Funding Mirantis, one of the only OpenStack brain trusts outside of Rackspace, lines up backers including Dell and Intel to elevate its prominence in the cloud systems integration business. NetSuite Acquires Retail Anywhere For Point-Of-Sale Boost NetSuite deal for Retail Anywhere completes view of customer transactions and inventory across Web, mobile and retail stores. 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. DropBox Restores Service, Mum On Outage Cause DropBox client synching and upload services disappeared mid-Thursday afternoon, came back Friday morning. MORE CLOUD NEWS ALSO SEE • Is SharePoint Trustworthy For Business-Critical Processes? • DropBox Restores Service, Mum On Outage Cause • Strategy: 5 Keys to Painless Encryption • Business Agility and the True Economics of Cloud Computing • 10 Best Android Apps Of 2012 • Is Your Network Ready for BYOD? • 2013 InformationWeek 500: Nominations Now Accepted JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By cbabcock: "The higher level of abstraction enabled by cloud computing -- different agencies integrating to a single shared point -- will bring about the possibility of real sharing. Let's hope the intelligence agencies can take advantage of it." In reply to: "Intelligence Agencies Must Operate More Like An Enterprise" View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply     DOWNLOAD INFORMATIONWEEK GOVERNMENT'S LATEST DIGITAL ISSUE Mobile applications are the new way to extend government information and services to on-the-go citizens and employees. Also: A new initiative aims to shift the 17-member Intelligence Community from agency-specific IT silos to an enterprise environment of shared systems and services. DOWNLOAD NOW FREE (Registration Required)     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS FEATURED REPORTS Strategy: 5 Keys to Painless Encryption Even as mobility and cloud take off, too many companies still leave data in the clear, spooked by operational and performance concerns. Yes, key management remains a problem. But here are five ways to use encryption without breaking your existing infrastructure, plus a look ahead at the next big thing: identity-based encryption. Download Now (Registration Required) Research: Cloud-Managed WLAN Buyer's Guide Our Buyer's Guide compares six cloud-based management options for 802.11n wireless networks. We break down offerings from Aerohive Networks, AirTight Networks, Meraki, Motorola, Ruckus Wireless and ZyXEL and reveal details on pricing, deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, security and more. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Business Agility and the True Economics of Cloud Computing Beyond cost reduction, demonstrating the true value of cloud computing has its challenges. This paper reveals a direct link between cloud computing and business agility - how business outcomes are associated with agility, the role of IT for agile companies and the importance of cloud computing to business leaders. Download Now (Registration Required) Evolution to Cloud: Hybrid Cloud Drivers, Challenges and Benefits Download this Q&A document to explore how IDC IT development organizations are successfully leveraging the cloud for development and deployment. 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. CES 2013: 7 Standout Technologies What happens at CES 2013 doesn't stay in Vegas. From giant tablets to $20,000 televisions, take a peek at a few early standouts for gadget lovers. LG: What Nexus 4 Supply Problems? LG claims there is no supply problem with the Nexus 4, despite its lack of availability more than two months after launch. 10 Facts: Secure Java For Business Use Businesses that rely on Java must now take additional steps to keep employees safe. Here's where to start. CES 2013: 5 Dumbest Ideas CES launches some of the coolest gadgets on the planet. But with more than 3,000 exhibitors this year, not everyone could be a winner. 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 It's that time of the year again: Nominate your company for the 2013 InformationWeek 500 -- It's 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 Cloud Computing From InformationWeek -- 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. Keep This Newsletter Out Of Your SPAM Folder Don't let future editions of Cloud Computing From InformationWeek go missing. 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