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• Enterprise Desktop

  • Group Policy settings FAQ: Why they matter

    Group Policy settings in Microsoft's Active Directory are useful not only for managing user access and applications, but IT admins can also apply them to desktop and server security.

  • What place do biometric passwords have in enterprise security?

    Traditional passwords and smart cards alone may not be enough to protect data anymore, so biometric passwords could be the next big thing in enterprise security.

  • Tuning and tweaking device drivers on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview

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• CIO

  • To gain a competitive advantage with mobile, CIO readiness is all

    Gaining a competitive advantage with mobile is no easy feat for a statewide bank. Getting an early jump made the difference for one CIO.

  • IT leadership awards finalists driven by business-value creation

    SearchCIO-Midmarket.com IT leadership awards judge Harvey Koeppel discusses his renewed belief that business and IT are aligning.

  • The right tools for a distributed software development team

    Use these three must-have tools to get the most out of a distributed software development team, but keep developer personal preferences in mind.

• Virtual Desktop

  • NVIDIA's virtualized GPU eliminates VDI graphics performance barriers

    VDI isn't known for delivering high-end graphics with great performance, but NVIDIA's virtualized GPU is about to transform virtual desktop graphics.

  • Deconstructing the post-PC era: Cloud-based services won't kill Windows

    The so-called post-PC era we've entered doesn't necessarily negate the need for Windows. Cloud-based services are all the rage, but we'll still need desktop management.

  • Uncovering hidden VDI cost savings: How to boost your VDI ROI

    Dig around and you might just find some VDI cost savings you wouldn't expect. Remote access, server discounts and storage consolidation can help you increase VDI ROI.

• Networking

  • Overcoming wireless network interference in public venues

    In public venues, unplanned personal hotspots can cause wireless network interference. Wireless expert, Lisa Phifer explains how to overcome this and maintain Wi-Fi coverage.

  • Getting answers on HP OpenFlow and the HP 12500 data center switch

    At Interop 2012 we uncovered the latest on the HP 12500 switch and learned what the HP OpenFlow strategy is really about.

  • Application-aware networking flies under radar at Interop 2012

    At Interop 2012, clear signs emerge that application-aware networking is becoming a reality.

• VMware

  • Promoting green initiatives with VMware software

    Green initiatives aren’t just for data centers. Reducing electricity use and preventing e-waste at home can be as simple as using free VMware software to virtualize desktops.

  • Replacing self-signed SSL certificates to improve ESXi security

    VMware’s default, self-signed SSL certificates ensure data encryption. By importing certificates from trusted, third-parties, however, you can improve ESXi security even further.

  • Using vCloud Director 1.5 in the real world: Ask the expert

    Although many organizations have been slow to adopt vCloud Director 1.5, one expert predicts a coming increase and offers advice for administrators who are looking to get started.

• Security

  • PCI Council urges P2P encryption for mobile payments

    A PCI Council guidance document requires merchants to use a validated PIN entry device or secure card reader to accept payments using mobile devices.

  • Steve Lipner on the Microsoft SDL, critical infrastructure protection

    Microsoft’s senior director of security engineering says core SDL principles should be at the foundation of critical infrastructure system protection.

  • Android security model doing best to enable mobile malware spread

    At Information Security Decisions 2012, Dan Guido put the mobile malware focus on the Android security model and Google’s mobile app vetting process.

• CRM

  • Call center agents’ behavior should be focus -- not clunky metrics

    A consultant at the recent ACCE call center expo urged call centers to drop the glut of performance metrics and favor a human approach.

  • Health care reform catalyst for customer service improvements

    Although many don’t immediately think of CRM and health care together, recent U.S. legislative changes to health care standards are causing organizations to think of patients as customers

  • Mobile CRM apps aim to connect smartphones, contact centers

    Customers won’t start from scratch with new mobile app “bridge” programs that transfer their information to contact centers.

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