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Virtualization: A Look At The Problems Ahead
As companies push virtualization to more--and more essential-- systems, things are getting complicated.
Private Clouds: Tough To Build With Today's Tech
Missing standards, scant automation, and weak management tools make this next step beyond server virtualization a challenge.

Features

The Convergence Of 3G/4G And Wi-Fi
As carriers off-load traffic to WLANs and hotspots, IT needs to mind security and performance.
8 Best Practices For Reliable UC
Erratic connectivity will sink your unified communications project. Here's how to succeed.
Survive The BYOD Revolution
When employees use their own devices at work, problems can result. Here are seven ways to cope.

Dr. Dobb's Report

Dennis Ritchie, in Memoriam
The inventor of C, designer of a universal language syntax, and a major contributor to UNIX died this week at the age of 70.
What Portable Apps?
Unless we relearn portability skills, the C++ renaissance will be a short affair.

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CIO Profiles

CIO Profiles: Tom Peck Of Levi Strauss
Sometimes the risk of being an early adopter just isn't worth the benefits, this CIO says.

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Data Center Optimization: Federal agencies must increase server utilization and energy efficiency as they squeeze more computer processing into fewer data centers. We explore how the Army, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs and others are doing that.
Future Cities: The world's urban centers are growing, creating a civic management challenge of unprecedented scope and complexity. Our exclusive survey reveals the opportunities and challenges for city planners and municipal IT pros.
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