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TOP STORIES - March 30, 2011 • IBM Mainframes and Software Boost IT in Emerging Markets • 10 of the Hottest Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Players • Oracle, HP Continue Sparring over Itanium's Future • Will PAAS Solve All Developer Ills? • SGI Altix UV Scales Windows Server 2008 to the Max SPOTLIGHT iPad 2 vs. Xoom: Tablet Face-Off We hit the local Best Buy to bring you a quick-and-dirty comparison of the look, feel and performance of the two tablets. READ MORE >> BEST OF eWEEK • 10 Groundbreaking IBM Patents • 10 Women Cracking Tech's Glass Ceiling • Features That Would Polish Apple iOS 5 • Uncertainties, Risks of Solar Generation FEATURED VIDEO Making Cities Smarter Location-based analytics helps cities realize more efficient operations. WATCH NOW >> MOST READ STORIES • Verizon Unveils HTC Thunderbolt 4G • Java Founder Gosling Joins Google • Why AT&T, T-Mobile Deal Is Bad News • Features We Expect to See in iPhone 5 IN THIS ISSUE IBM Mainframes and Software Boost IT in Emerging Markets Companies in emerging markets such as China, India and the African nations are increasingly competing on a global stage, and they want the same qualities, such as security and the ability to manage huge amounts of transactions that more developed countries have. READ MORE >> 10 of the Hottest Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Players The idea of deploying processor-less terminals connected to a central enterprise computer system goes way, way back to the dawn of digital IT. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure used to be called thin-client computing. It's returning to prominence as an efficient way to deliver virtualized computing resources. Now this eWEEK slide show examines 10 companies that are leading the transition to this rapidly growing technology sector. READ MORE >> Sponsored by Dell Simplify your IT setup and reduce costs with Dell Virtual Integrated System. Watch the Interactive Video. ADVERTISEMENT Oracle, HP Continue Sparring over Itanium's Future In its latest statement, Oracle reiterated its belief that Intel will phase out Itanium in favor of x86, and that HP is doing customers a disservice by saying otherwise. READ MORE >> Will PAAS Solve All Developer Ills? With interest in platform as a service on the rise, what must developers look for to ensure that they are making the right moves and not falling into traps of previous generations of technology? READ MORE >> SGI Altix UV Scales Windows Server 2008 to the Max SGI says its Altix UV system can scale Windows Server 2008 R2 to 256 physical cores, the most the software can scale and significantly more than rivals such as HP and IBM can attain. READ MORE >> How to Use Open Source Tools for Better Software Delivery Download this paper to learn how developers can leverage open source tools that allow them to focus on building software rather than on administration, while effectively managing software delivery. DOWNLOAD NOW >> Remove Infrastructure Complexities Today: A Guide for SMBs Small and large companies alike need to innovate to efficiently run day-to-day business operations and to remain competitive. Yet, innovation can come at a steep price given the complexity of managing an expanding IT environment. DOWNLOAD NOW >> Channel Insider Alert: Managed Services: Where to Begin? Apr 14, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific (60 minutes) Join the Channel Insider for this interactive eSeminar where industry experts will examine these questions and many more. Experts will discuss how to begin changing your business model around to focus on high value and high customer interaction. REGISTER >> Smart Ways to Incorporate Social Networking Into Your Enterprise Mar 29, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific (60 minutes) Social networking is not a fad - and it is not going away! Millennials entering the workforce have embraced this medium as a way to communicate both personally and professionally. It is time for companies to catch up and properly integrate social networking into their enterprises or risk being left behind. REGISTER >>

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