Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Hadoop Powers Data Modeling | Cancer Social Network Shines

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  Wednesday, October 31, 2012
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Healthcare Data Modeling Gets Hadoop Boost
By Jeff Bertolucci
Healthcare firm Archimedes uses Hadoop and Univa software to streamline modeling operation.

Cancer Social Network Supports Meaningful Use Goals
Breast cancer patients and survivors show more engagement in their care, a key Meaningful Use stage 2 goal, with the help of social network MyBCTeam.

CIO Profiles: Mark Boxer Of Cigna
An aging population is shaking up healthcare IT, says this tech chief.

DoD, VA To Expand Health Data Exchange Pilot
Year-long test has already signed up 56,000 veterans; plug-and-play testing for nationwide exchange to play role in expansion.

PremierConnect Links Doctors, Brings Data Out Of Silos
With the help of Perficient and IBM, Premier healthcare alliance and PremierConnect let physicians share best practices and data.

Health IT Holds Key To Better Care Integration
IT-enabled care coordination is a key component of patient safety. Healthcare organizations must invest in technology infrastructure to enable complex medical care.

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• Managing the Explosion of Medical Data
• Windows 8 Vs. Windows RT: 8 Key Differences
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Research: 2012 State of IT Staffing
Forty-seven percent of business technology pros we surveyed say staffing at their companies has increased over a year ago, and just 18% say it's decreased. The standout is app dev, with 25% of respondents putting it in the top two categories of growth. Find out what other skills are sought after and whether that demand translates into more hiring in this report.
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Our 2013 Big Data Survey shows we're not lacking facts, figures or the tools to wrangle them. So why do just 9% rate themselves as extremely effective users of data? And how do we expect to improve when just 31% have a wide array of business users accessing information and just 20% plan to grow their dedicated analytics teams?
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Managing the Explosion of Medical Data
The explosion of data, fueled in large part by the growth of electronic medical records (EMRs), is presenting significant challenges for healthcare IT organizations. This white paper looks at the explosion of healthcare-related information, and how organizations can address the significant challenges of managing and securing these vast resources.
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How Technology Executives are Managing the Shift to BYOD Abstract
As healthcare personnel increasingly use their own mobile devices at work, IT departments need to ensure a high-level of data protection, manageability and regulatory compliance. This white paper discusses the benefits and challenges of BYOD and how client virtualization, virtual desktop strategies and solutions that address multivendor device management can help IT departments maintain control.
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Windows 8 Vs. Windows RT: 8 Key Differences
With the introduction of Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft splits its flagship OS into two distinct flavors. Examine the most important contrasts.

Surface With Windows RT: A Winner Despite Apps
Microsoft's Surface tablet with Windows RT is the first worthwhile post-PC device in our post-PC world. What it lacks in apps is compensated for by a near-desktop-class browser.

Windows Phone 8: Star Features
Microsoft pulled out all the stops to introduce its new mobile OS -- but will it be enough to tempt iOS and Android users?

Google Gmail Learns New Tricks
Revised Gmail interface makes it easier to write messages.

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.





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