Here's how Google and Amazon scale up their huge IT operations

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	Here's how Google and Amazon scale up their huge IT operations Internet giants such as Google and Amazon run IT operations that are far larger than most enterprises even dream of, but lessons they learn from managing those humongous systems can benefit others in the industry. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: IT Roadmap 2013 IT Roadmap: Discover Next-Generation Enterprise Technologies IT Roadmap Washington, D.C. is where next-generation enterprise technologies that defy brick-and-mortar boundaries will be revealed. It's the place where IT leaders come to explore high-priority IT issues -- and learn how to meet today's requirements for anytime, anywhere business interactions. Register now. It's free! In this Issue BlackBerry shakeup claims operating, marketing and finance chiefs HP ends tough year on a high note 12 tech jobs with big raise potential in 2014 The latest move to kill bad patents divides tech industry The Grill: Intel CIO Kimberly Stevenson is working to deliver products faster and drive revenue RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: NTT Data How NTT DATA helps companies flex their business From cloud migration to modernization roadmaps, your objective is always better service for your customer. Because it's the customer who drives business decisions. And it's business that defines technology requirements. Learn More BlackBerry shakeup claims operating, marketing and finance chiefs BlackBerry's chief operating, marketing and financial officers are leaving as recently appointed CEO John Chen makes his mark on the struggling mobile vendor. Read More HP ends tough year on a high note Hewlett-Packard reported results for the last quarter of its fiscal year on Tuesday, and although sales were down from a year earlier there were some much-needed signs of improvement. Read More WHITE PAPER: VMware IT Evolution: Today and Tomorrow Insights As virtualization has evolved and matured, some companies are benefiting more than others. Why? Learn more here. Learn more! 12 tech jobs with big raise potential in 2014 The average salary for newly hired IT pros is expected to increase 5.6% in the coming year -- and these 12 positions are likely to see even bigger increases, according to the staffing firm Robert Half. Read More The latest move to kill bad patents divides tech industry Technology users -- retailers, in particular -- are being snared in patent infringement lawsuits, prompting Congress to eye reforms that could change how lawsuits are filed and who pays if they're frivolous. Read More The Grill: Intel CIO Kimberly Stevenson is working to deliver products faster and drive revenue Kimberly Stevenson, corporate vice president and CIO at Intel, shares her ideas on running an IT department, the power of technology and the importance of technologists. Read More
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