Big Data Fuels Hurricane Relief | Allstate's Lessons: Driving Innovation

Big Data Fuels Hurricane Relief | Allstate's Lessons: Driving Innovation

November 5, 2012

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Between The Lines Columnist Allstate Shares Hard Lessons In Driving Innovation
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"It is unrealistic to believe you can think of everything that could possibly go wrong ahead of time. That doesn't mean you don't plan for what you can think of but also don't beat yourself up very badly afterwards."
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Research: 2012 State of IT Staffing
Forty-seven percent of business technology pros we surveyed say staffing at their companies has increased over a year ago, and just 18% say it's decreased. The standout is app dev, with 25% of respondents putting it in the top two categories of growth. Find out what other skills are sought after and whether that demand translates into more hiring in this report.
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6 Most Evil Phishing Scams of 2012
As email-borne exploits grow increasingly sophisticated, all the time and money spent shoring up back-end network access channels could be for naught. Here's how to defend against attacks that prey on your end users. The first step: Know what you're up against.
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Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management
Although MDM features have commoditized with little differentiation, the platforms are expanding deeper into enterprise mobile software and document management support. Enterprises should look not just at a vendor's MDM technology but also at how well it can support enterprise mobile needs
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Windows 8 is a clean slate in many ways. But one scourge that is not gone is crapware, a.k.a. bloatware, junkware, trialware, and stupid games that drag down the performance and experience of so many Windows PCs. We asked Acer, Toshiba, Dell, Samsung and Lenovo what they preload on their Windows 8 systems. Some PCs are cleaner than others. The surprise? A Microsoft store might be the best place to buy.



 


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Big Data Talent War: 7 Ways To Win
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Cisco CEO John Chambers Ready For Battle
It's been a tough couple years for Cisco CEO John Chambers, but he has emerged from the struggle just as spry and confident as ever. CRN editor-at-large Chad Berndtson sits down with Chambers to talk about the competition and the future.   Watch

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Many leading companies are turning to Service Virtualization as a way to address application complexity in order to maximize quality, reduce risk, and speed their time to market. Join this interactive panel discussion on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, to hear how industry leaders are employing Service Virtualization as an essential part of their quality management strategy. More Information & Registration

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The business world is changing. Is your company ready? E2 Innovate, formerly Enterprise 2.0, is the only event of its kind, bringing strategic business professionals together with industry influencers and next-gen enterprise technologies. Register today and save $200 on current pricing or get a free expo pass. Nov. 12-15, 2012, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Silicon Valley.
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