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Featured Reports
Health IT Priorities Put Regulations Before Innovation
April 01, 2013
Implementing electronic records and meeting Meaningful Use rules are top of the list in our Health IT Priorities survey. Is there room for breakthrough technology?
Research: Apple Outlook Survey
February 07, 2013
It wasn't long ago that only IT pros in education and creative services markets supported Apple products on a large scale. Sure, other orgs might have had a few Mac users tucked away, islands of quirkiness in an ocean of Windows corporate conformity, but they were largely on their own. Times have changed thanks to iPhones and iPads, but the question remains: Will Apple step up to become an enduring enterprise presence?
Close The BYOD Security Hole
January 22, 2013
A bring-your-own-device policy it a low-cost way to use Apple devices without spending a lot of money, but don’t forget security.
Why Apple Is IT's Arch Frenemy
January 22, 2013
Apple devices are supported in nine out of 10 companies, our research finds, but IT needs ways to manage them more efficiently and securely.
Apple Doesn't Rule The School
January 22, 2013
Education is one of Apple's traditional markets, but the company's gear isn't always a perfect fit.
Research: 2012 State of IT Outsourcing
November 13, 2012
Most of our 564 survey respondents farm out some IT functions, often to a mix of suppliers. But don't immediately think "Asia": Just 4% exclusively use offshore firms. And among consumers of outsourcing services, 54% support legislation that would penalize U.S.-based companies for moving IT jobs overseas.
Apple Buyer's Guide: From MacBook Air To XServe
July 29, 2008
We compared the Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, the iMac, the Mac Mini, and XServe, to help you choose the Apple computer that's right for you.
Review: Apple's Xserve Gives Enterprises An Alternative
January 05, 2007
The Xserve rackmount server offers solid performance and broad standards support at an excellent price.
Review: MacBook Pro Is A Solid Win For Apple
December 18, 2006
When testing the new 15-inch MacBook Pro, the most frequent question was "What's not to like?" The answer: Not much.
The Great Divide: Rural Areas Continue To Face Limited Access To Broadband Services
November 20, 2006
Rural areas have limited access to high-speed broadband services. New technology and government initiatives could change that--though probably not anytime soon.
Review: Two Packages Put Windows On The Mac Pro
November 15, 2006
Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows can now live nicely together without fighting -- if you've got either Boot Camp or Parallels Desktop for Mac. Here's how well they work.
Review: Apple's New Mac Pro Blows Away The Competition
November 13, 2006
Apple's latest desktop proves itself a winner in design, performance and flexibility.
Apple's Boot Camp: Macs Do Windows
April 10, 2006
The beta version of Apple's dual-boot enabler allows Intel-based Macs to speak Microsoft's language for the first time.
Tiger Stalks The Pipelines
June 30, 2005
Can four Pipeline editors, including one Windows user, agree about the advantages and disadvantages of Apple's new OS?
Review: palmOne's LifeDrive
May 18, 2005
With a hard drive and business and multimedia apps, the LifeDrive boldly updates the idea of the PDA in a device that's strong . . . and a bit clumsy.
HP, JBoss Announce App Server Support Deal
December 03, 2004
HP will package the JBoss open-source app server with its own servers and professional services, looking for a competitive edge against IBM.