For the NFL, bigger is better -- except in IT

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	For the NFL, bigger is better -- except in IT The NFL has big stadiums, big players and big games, but when it comes to computer systems, the league's vice president of IT doesn't use the word big. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Xsigo Systems Download Gartner Report: Choosing the Right Fabric Vendor Is your organization considering plans for a virtualized data center fabric? This Gartner report provides guidance and a Scorecard, enabling you to select the right fabric vendors based on 10 criteria. Gartner suggests you apply these criteria within your best practices for data center project planning. Get the complete report, compliments of Xsigo Systems. In this Issue EMC acquires Syncplicity for cloud file management Cloud computing: You can't outsource your compliance obligations Brain drain: Where Cobol systems go from here Is cloud-based security really less expensive? INSIDER Deep dive: Cloud applications WHITE PAPER: FileMaker, Inc Create, deploy and manage custom business apps for iPad The FileMaker Platform is a complete software suite to create, deploy, and manage custom business apps for iPad and iPhone. Design and build stunning iOS apps. Integrate mobile apps into existing enterprise systems. Deploy and instantly update your apps. Secure your apps with industry-standard authentication. Learn more, Watch overview video, Read the white paper > EMC acquires Syncplicity for cloud file management EMC has acquired Syncplicity, an enterprise file-management service provider, for an undisclosed sum. Read More Cloud computing: You can't outsource your compliance obligations Even if your cloud provider is at fault should your company fall out of compliance, the law will come after you. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Good Technology Maximize Mobile Choices for Employees Is a tidal wave of consumer mobile devices flooding your workplace? You're not alone. Most IT professionals are under pressure from mobile professionals, who have a strong preference for Bring Your Own Device or BYOD. Rather than fight the growing tide, smart IT is looking for ways to give employees greater mobility, while minimizing risk and cost. Click to continue Brain drain: Where Cobol systems go from here As baby boomers retire, the business processes they used to create their Cobol programs may walk out the door with them. Here's what IT organizations are doing about it. Read More Is cloud-based security really less expensive? Businesses in new study were five times more likely to have decreased spending on managing security over three years as a percentage of their overall IT budget. Read More INSIDER Deep dive: Cloud applications The path to launching a cloud service is not so straightforward. Here's how to find likely services among your existing applications -- and get them ready to roll Insider (registration required) Read More
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