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Can measure, can’t manage?Open in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 12 hours ago (http://go.theregister.com)
Category: other | Tags management, measurement, it, Search All Tags
John Collins contemplates the theoretical practicality of using IT to measure performance and the need for strong management in addition to IT systems. read more »
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How to Hone Your DBA Skill SetOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 12 hours ago (http://www.simple-talk.com)
Category: development | Tags dba, database, sql, Search All Tags
"In this article, Brad examines the various ingredients that will help you establish a successful career as a DBA, and then contribute to your long-term career success." read more »
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Antivirus programs unreliable during critical coverage gapOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 9 hours ago (http://arstechnica.com)
Category: security | Tags antivirus, programs, unreliable, malware, fireeye, mcafee, detection, Search All Tags
Joel Hruska talks about the ever-present anti-malware problem of reactivity. The fact that antivirus providers can't preemptively write cures for viruses not yet invented and that analytical algorit read more »
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Access Files Stored Online via Windows ExplorerOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 9 hours ago (http://www.readwriteweb.com)
Category: storage | Tags cloud storage, virtual drive, amazon, s3, google docs, windows, skydrive, Search All Tags
Lidija Davis reports on Gladinet, a application that integrates with Windows Explorer and provides virtual drive access to cloud-based storage (including Amazon S3, Google Docs, and Windows Live SkyD read more »
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Another Microsoft Yahoo Deal in the Works?Open in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 12 hours ago (http://www.readwriteweb.com)
Category: internet | Tags microsoft, yahoo, acquisition, search, Search All Tags, , ,
Lidija Davis writes, "Yet another report has surfaced that Microsoft is in talks to acquire Yahoo!. Not only is a different number being reported - $20 billion - but there is a new twist: Microsoft read more »
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Biggest Battle Yet For Social Networks: You, Your Identity And Your Data On The Open WebOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 9 hours ago (http://www.techcrunch.com)
Category: internet | Tags social networks, facebook, myspace, google, digg, twitter, openid, Search All Tags
Michael Arrington talks about the newest battle amongst social networks - especially FaceBook, MySpace, and Google. The new objective is to provide single-sign-on and integration with a social networ read more »
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Dear Amazon: Here’s How to Sell Even More KindlesOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 12 hours ago (http://www.crunchgear.com)
Category: peripherals | Tags amazon, kindle, e-reader, sprint, ipod, Search All Tags, ,
Doug Aamoth writes a great open letter to Amazon about their Kindle e-reader offering some suggestions (mainly regarding pricing strategies) to help the Kindle become ubiquitous like the iPod. read more »
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When duty calls: IT pros do more with lessOpen in New Window
Avatar Posted by davemackey 12 hours ago (http://www.networkworld.com)
Category: network | Tags it, professionals, economy, finances, Search All Tags, , ,
Denise Dubie talks about how the economic recession is causing enterprises to tighten the IT budget belt and stretching the current IT Professionals to do more with less. read more »
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