Monthly Archives: October 2011

Virtualized desktops spur use of ‘bring your own device’ in schools, allowing always-on access to educational resources

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes/iPod. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: VMware. Educators are using of desktop virtualization in innovative new ways to enable “bring your own device” (BYOD) benefits for faculty and students. … Continue reading →

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Continuous improvement and flexibility are keys to successful data center transformation, say HP experts

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes/iPod. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: HP. The latest BriefingsDirect podcast discussion targets two major pillars of proper and successful data center transformation (DCT) projects. We’ll hear from a … Continue reading →

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Four key reasons to include cloud computing in your business strategy

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

This guest post comes from Mark Skilton, Global Director of Strategy and Global Infrastructure Services, Capgemini, and Co-Chair of the Cloud Computing Work Group, The Open Group. By Mark Skilton The issue of success or failure in moving your company … Continue reading →

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Top 10 pitfalls of P2P integration to avoid in the cloud

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

This guest post comes courtesy of Ross Mason, CTO and founder of MuleSoft. Disclosure: MuleSoft is a sponsor of BriefingDirect podcasts. By Ross Mason While integration isn’t necessarily a new problem, the unique challenges of integrating in the cloud require … Continue reading →

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VMworld case study: City of Fairfield uses virtualization to more efficiently deliver crucial city services

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes/iPod. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Sponsor: VMware. Our next VMware case study interview focuses on the City of Fairfield, California, and how the IT organization there has leveraged virtualization … Continue reading →

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As cloud and mobile trends drive user expectations higher, networks must now deliver applications faster, safer, cheaper

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes/iPod. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Learn more. Sponsor: Akamai Technologies. We hear about the post-PC era, but rarely does anyone talk about the post-LAN or even the post-WAN era. … Continue reading →

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Complex IT security risks can only be treated with comprehensive response, not point products

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes/iPod. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Learn more. Sponsor: HP. This latest BriefingsDirect discussion takes on the rapidly increasing threat that enterprises face from complex IT security breaches. In just … Continue reading →

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Take a deep dive with Embarcadero on how enterprise app stores help drive productivity

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Listen to the podcast. Find it on iTunes/iPod. Read a full transcript or download a copy. Learn more. Sponsor: Embarcadero Technologies. The popularity of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets has energized users on the one hand, but on the … Continue reading →

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