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Between The Lines Columnist India Lodges Complaint Over H-1B Visa Rejections
By Paul McDougall
U.S. makes it too difficult for foreign tech pros to enter the country on H-1B and L-1 visas, Indian commerce minister says.

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Big Data Talent War: 10 Analytics Job Trends
A gap is emerging among data-savvy professionals, with big-data-analysis and predictive skills trumping routine business-intelligence and information-management talents.

Apple Calls iPad Battery Behavior 'Great Feature'
Apple's response to user complaints about the new iPad's battery overcharging? It says there is no problem at all.

Google I/O Sellout: Devs Cry Foul
After 20-minute sellout, developers who didn't score tickets complain that Google's first-come, first-served system favors scalpers.

NASA To Auction Off Patent Portfolios
Chicago-based ICAP Ocean Tomo will sell three portfolios comprising 12 patents as part of NASA's strategy to transfer innovations to the private sector.

Samsung Ships 5 Million Galaxy Notes, Proves Reviewers Wrong
Samsung has shipped 5 million Galaxy Note smartphones since its debut last year, despite the fact that it was panned for being too large.

Apple's 4G iPad Problems Prompt Australian Refunds
Apple raised the ire of Australian watchdogs who say the new iPad isn't a 4G device, even though that's how Apple advertises it. This isn't (entirely) Apple's fault.

The Hive Mind And Enterprise Social Networks
Can social media help unlock your business's inherent cultural knowledge?

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Research: 2012 IT Salary Survey, BI/Analytics
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Choosing the Right Storage for Microsoft Exchange
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview - Your PC's Getting a Bit Touchy
Windows 8 Consumer Preview offers a lot, but is it for you and your legacy PC? Chris Spera reviews.

15 New Rules For IT To Live By
The old IT rulebook is obsolete, but the new one that accounts for the rise of mobile, social, and analytics hasn't been written. Consider this a first draft, so your revisions are welcome.

Windows 8 Server: Hands-On First Impressions
Microsoft talks up every release of Windows Server as the best ever. But based on our first experience with Windows 8 Server, some key changes deserve your attention.

New iPad Vs. Windows 8 Tablets: 8 Considerations
Buy a new iPad now, or wait for a Windows 8 tablet later this year? Here are some factors to consider.

The Big Data Challenge: Social Data Meets Corporate Data
With the rise of social media sites, companies are getting hit with a blizzard of unstructured data, and must now find cost-effective ways to integrate and analyze the collective pool of big data to generate granular business insights.

 


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InformationWeek 500 2012: Call For Nominations!
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