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Friday, April 19, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ As Innovation Competitions Grow, Prize Money Shrinks By Chris Murphy Latest crowdsourced contests aim to attract data scientists with $100,000 prizes -- not yesterday's millions. Boston Bombers Can't Elude City's Tech Infrastructure Video surveillance played a key role in identifying the suspects in Monday's tragic Boston Marathon bombing, setting a precedent for increasing use of sophisticated security IT systems nationwide. Windows Blue: Restoring The Start Button Isn't Enough Many consumers also resent that Windows 8 forces them to boot to its tablet-focused Live Tile interface. Is Microsoft listening? Federal CIOs Launch Shared Services Catalog New resources offer step-by-step road map for agencies looking to cut costs by sharing information technology and other services. Online Privacy Worries Increasing Worldwide Economist Intelligence Unit study shows that consumers worldwide are increasingly concerned about online data security. Security Spending For Data Centers Increases Organizations that run their own data centers will spend an average of $17 million on security products this year -- an increase of more than $2 million. Boosting The ROI Of Your IT Degree A technology-focused master's degree can be the key to a better job. MORE GLOBAL CIO NEWS • Big Data: Hype Vs. Hope At Interop • InteropNet's Live Wire Act • Interop Preview: Expert Advice On Building Private Cloud Exclusive for IWK Readers: Attend Interop and help Build IT Innovation. Click here or use Priority Code MP_BTMNLIWKCIO to save an additional $200 off advanced pricing on All Access and Conference Passes. Join us for access to 125+ workshops and conference classes, 300+ exhibiting companies, and the latest technology. see also... Why You Should Attend Interop JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By ACM: "There does seem to be a social media etiquette emerging around disasters and tragedies that turns off the self-promotional aspect of these platforms (at least for a little while). It's a sensible development." In reply to: "When Tragedy Strikes, It's Not Social Business As Usual" View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply     INSIDE THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF DARK READING People are your most vulnerable endpoint. Make sure your security strategy addresses that fact. Also in the new, all-digital issue of Dark Reading: Effective security doesn't mean stopping all attackers. Log In Or Register To Download     REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS FEATURED REPORTS 2013 Salary Survey: Executives Executive compensation is a contentious topic in IT, but as it turns out, having their opinions valued, helping set company strategy and doing challenging work are what really matter to executives. Download Now (Registration Required) Strategy: Google Leverages Open Data. Should You? In this report, we look at sources of open data, barriers to access and organizations that are helping to make open data sets widely available. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Comparing The Total Cost Of Ownership Of Business Intelligence Solutions Download this white paper to review the three primary delivery models for BI: traditional, Open Source and Cloud. Download Now (Registration Required) BYOD: Focus on the User Experience Not the Device The evolution of devices, integration of technology into personal lives, availability of cloud-based services and wireless evolution has moved bring-your-own-device (BYOD) from vision to reality. This report examines these risks, the benefits of BYOD, key IT issues when it comes to implementing BYOD and the most important criteria to consider when evaluating a solution provider. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR NEWS Google Nexus 7, Take Two: What To Expect Google watchers expect a new version of the 7-inch Nexus tablet to debut soon. Here's what it might look like. 10 Great Android Apps For Tablets What Android apps really shine on tablets? Take a look at a few of our favorites. Windows Blue: Restoring The Start Button Isn't Enough Many consumers also resent that Windows 8 forces them to boot to its tablet-focused Live Tile interface. Is Microsoft listening? 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. Smartphones With Physical Keyboards Do you want a physical keyboard on your smartphone? The new BlackBerry with a hard keyboard will be here soon, but there are alternatives. Here we show you eight phones, including six not from BlackBerry. MORE NEWS     WEBCASTS Choosing An Approach To Data Integration And Governance In A Big Data World Join Gartner analyst Eric Thoo Tuesday, April 23, as he describes four different approaches to data integration. Eric will map the different approaches to five key use cases to help you identify the capabilities you need and provide insights into evolving data integration challenges and the capabilities that are emerging to address them. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS Take Our Mobile Security Survey -- You Could Win A Tablet! InformationWeek is conducting a survey to determine the types of measures and policies IT is taking to ensure the security of the full range of mobile assets on cellular, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies. One lucky participant will win a 32GB Google Nexus 7 tablet! 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