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Between The Lines Columnist Microsoft Surface Pro: 7 Questions To Ask
By Michael Endler
Is Surface Pro right for you? Consider these points as you decide whether a laptop-tablet hybrid makes sense.

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As attackers actively target new bugs in Flash Player browser plug-in, Adobe issues Windows, Mac, Linux and Android patches.

IBM Watson Helps Doctors Fight Cancer
IBM, WellPoint and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center announce applications based on Watson technology, including an advanced clinical decision support system for oncologists.

Facebook Login Bug: Lessons Learned
Service interruption at dozens of prominent websites including CNN and Hulu reminds us that third-party code integration carries risks.

Why Apple iOS-Driven Smartwatch Makes Sense
Apple is reportedly developing a wearable product that features its iOS operating system and curved glass. Watch out, Pebble.

How To Beat The Big Data Disconnect
Organizations often hit a roadblock after the initial setup of a big data project. But to get value from unstructured data, keep on driving.

Big Data Profile: Jayanth Garlapati, DonorsChoose
Newly hired data scientist Jayanth Garlapati talks about blazing trails and his job helping DonorsChoose mine trends in teaching innovations.

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"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading." -- Lao Tzu

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Automation and orchestration are all the rage among IT architects these days. One of the best places to apply the technology is to disaster recovery. Most organizations still want a "go" button, but after that, timely recovery requires automation. Here's what you need to know to make it happen.
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10 Best Android Apps Of 2012
Check out these 10 gems that stood out from the crowd of 700,000 Android apps.

BlackBerry Z10: 5 Best Features
After spending more than a week with the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry 10 OS, I have some opinions on what BlackBerry got right.

Surface Pro Demand: Don't Believe The Hype
More workers want a Windows tablet than want an iPad, Forrester Research says. This doesn't mean Surface Pro will realign the industry.

12 Best iPhone, iPad Apps Of 2012
You already know about Skype, Instagram and Angry Birds. Check out these business-friendly iPhone and iPad apps you may not have tried, plus an amusing diversion or two.

Samsung Galaxy S IV: What To Expect
Samsung's Galaxy S phones have become the closest thing to the mythical "iPhone killer" of Android fans' dreams. Here's a look at the next version's likely features.

 

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Samsung Galaxy S IV: What To Expect
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CES 2013: It's A Wrap!
While some claim CES has lost its luster and big name headliners over the years, the show refuses to be deemed irrelevant. With trends spanning healthcare, mobile and automotive, there was plenty to see.   Watch

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What Are Your Primary Concerns About Using Big Data Software?

Base: 417 respondents at organizations using or planning to deploy data analytics, BI or statistical analysis software
Data: InformationWeek 2013 Analytics, Business Intelligence and Information Management Survey of 541 business technology professionals, October 2012

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What's your attitude about SQL analysis on top of Hadoop?
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Hadoop is for unstructured data; SQL is for relational databases
We'll give SQL on Hadoop a try, but relational DBs will remain the mainstay
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We're not interested in Hadoop
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