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Wednesday, February 13, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ Dell's Future: 3 Wild Cards CIOs Should Understand By David Rutchik As Dell pursues going private, Microsoft's $2 billion stake isn't the only thing that should give enterprises pause. Microsoft's Big Data Strategy: An Insider's View Microsoft executive Dave Campbell outlines plans for Hadoop, machine learning, high-performance computing and data and analytic offerings on Azure. Microsoft Surface Pro: Too Much Tablet? You might not want to buy this almost-a-PC, overstuffed-tablet hybrid. But your boss might buy one for you. IBM's Watson Could Be Healthcare Game Changer IBM's cognitive computing technology moves past Jeopardy and into serious healthcare challenges, including cancer treatment. IBM's rivals seem stuck on more prosaic problems. Cybercrime 2.0: It's All About The Money Malware creator and hacker "business model" has shifted from high volume toward high yield, Websense study finds. IT must educate users accordingly. White House Cybersecurity Executive Order: What It Means The White House late Tuesday issued a long-awaited executive order to bolster the nation's cyber defenses. But that order leaves some questions unanswered. 8 Ways To Judge Collaboration Technology Vendors Collaboration vendors starting to all sound alike? Here are key considerations as you compare tool providers and their products. Hybrid Cloud Management Is Within Reach New generation of IT management products is easier to deploy and less costly to operate than conventional systems. MORE GLOBAL CIO NEWS ALSO SEE • 8 Ways To Judge Collaboration Technology Vendors • Hybrid Cloud Management Is Within Reach • Strategy: Building And Maintaining Database Access Control Permissions • Big Data: Lessons From The Leaders • Tim Cook: Cheaper iPhone? Maybe... • What Does Big Data Mean To Your Business? • 2013 InformationWeek 500: Nominations Now Accepted JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By Deirdre Blake: "While I think the executive order is a step in the right direction, it remains to be seen whether this effort will culminate in another civil liberties grab like the Patriot Act, so often invoked to prosecute U.S. citizens rather than to protect them." In reply to: "White House Cybersecurity Executive Order: What It Means" View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply     DOWNLOAD INFORMATIONWEEK'S LATEST DIGITAL ISSUE Terabytes are growing into petabytes: The era of big data has arrived in government. Make sure you have a plan to keep up and the skills to make it work. ALSO: Federal gun control won't succeed without an IT overhaul. DOWNLOAD NOW FREE (Registration Required)     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS FEATURED REPORTS Strategy: Building And Maintaining Database Access Control Permissions Knotted and complex database access permissions are among the biggest threats to enterprise data security. In this Dark Reading report, we examine the problems associated with granting permissions to sensitive data, and recommend solutions that will help organizations thoughtfully and effectively grant privilege when and where it is needed -- and only when and where it is needed. Download Now (Registration Required) Don't Give Up on APM Just Yet Application performance management tools are declining in popularity with IT managers, even as application work gets harder. Here's advice on how to keep up with performance demands. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Big Data: Lessons From The Leaders Financial performance, competitive advantage, operational efficiency, strategic decision making - every business goal can extract value from big data, and the time for doubt or inaction has long passed. In this report, in-depth interviews with data pioneers reveal the link between the effective use of big data and the bottom line among other results. Download Now (Registration Required) Pushing on for a Successful Virtualization Journey Selecting a suitable platform for server virtualization is critical to the overall success of any virtualization or private cloud project. Concerns and challenges still persist in some virtualization environments, and this paper discusses what can be done to ensure your virtualization journey is successful. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR NEWS Tim Cook: Cheaper iPhone? Maybe... Is a cheaper iPhone 5 necessary when the iPhone 4 is free on a contract? Is an entirely new product on the horizon, and it's not an iPhone? When Apple wants to introduce a more affordable product, it's not always exactly what we expect. Microsoft Surface Pro: Right For You? Microsoft's business-friendly Windows 8 tablet-laptop hybrid isn't perfect. From battery life to weight considerations, we break down whether Surface Pro will suit your needs. 10 Best Android Apps Of 2012 Check out these 10 gems that stood out from the crowd of 700,000 Android apps. Nexus Devices Getting Android 4.2.2, Google Now Widget Android 4.2.2 update hits some Nexus devices, as details leak about a new widget that could make Google Now more powerful. Zombie Alert Hoax: Emergency Broadcast System Hacked Bodies of the dead are rising from their graves, warns CBS affiliate. News at 10. MORE NEWS     WEBCASTS What Does Big Data Mean To Your Business? The onslaught of data growth is challenging CIOs to look for new ways to manage and scale their IT infrastructure. In this live Webcast on Thursday, February 21, 2013, we'll discuss key storage challenges, the requirements of a modern IT infrastructure, and the targeted next steps IT leaders must take in order to provide value to the business. 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 Global CIO -- Published By InformationWeek 600 Community Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 To update your profile, change your e-mail address, or unsubscribe, click here. 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