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TOP STORIES - March 29, 2011 • IBM Mainframes, Software Boost IT in Emerging Markets • Bing Taking Advantage of Web's Evolution: Microsoft Exec • Firefox 4 Is Better Than Microsoft Internet Explorer 9: 10 Reasons Why • Big Data Keynote Focuses on Mining Geolocational Data for Insights • Box Connector Streamlines Access to Enterprise Content-Management Systems SPOTLIGHT Google Maps Charts Japan Devastation Satellite images show some before and after pictures of areas in Japan most heavily damaged by the earthquake and tsunami. READ MORE >> BEST OF eWEEK • First Look: iPad 2 Hits the Street • Hot Adobe Labs Projects in the Works • 15 Hot Cloud Companies to Watch • Exascale Computing Promises, Problems FEATURED VIDEO From Virtualization to Cloud We bring you tips and strategies to smoothly evolve existing virtualization. WATCH NOW >> MOST READ STORIES • iPad 2 vs. Xoom: Tablet Face-Off • Features We Expect to See in iPhone 5 • iPhone 4: Weighing the Pros and Cons • 10 Apps New Droid X Owners Need IN THIS ISSUE IBM Mainframes, Software Boost IT in Emerging Markets IBM has been on a mission to further tap into emerging markets and has been leading with the System z mainframe, along with Power systems and IBM software and services. Indeed, the mainframe has been a linchpin in the company's growing revenue in the world's emerging markets. IBM Mainframes are making their way to markets as far flung as Senegal, Namibia, India and China. READ MORE >> Bing Taking Advantage of Web's Evolution: Microsoft Exec Bing director Stefan Weitz sat down with eWEEK to talk about how Microsoft's search engine is taking advantage of new Web trends to gain market share. The "fundamental structure of the Web seems to be morphing," adding few new layers that Bing can use to its advantage, says Weitz. READ MORE >> Sponsored by Cisco Discover 5 ways your business can leverage video to train and collaborate. Watch the Video ADVERTISEMENT Firefox 4 Is Better Than Microsoft Internet Explorer 9: 10 Reasons Why News Analysis: Firefox 4 is catching on in a big way with Web users. And it's clear why. The updated browser has a number of features that make it better than Internet Explorer 9. READ MORE >> Big Data Keynote Focuses on Mining Geolocational Data for Insights Massive data sets improve predictions and the overall quality of data. But adding information from mobile devices and geolocations provides even more valuable insights and predictions. READ MORE >> Box Connector Streamlines Access to Enterprise Content-Management Systems The idea is to enable better collaboration and access to content among employees and allow easier access from mobile devices, including netbooks, tablets, and iOS or Android smartphones. READ MORE >> How to Automate Service Delivery with Cloud Solutions Is your organization really ready to leverage the benefits of a cloud solution? Are you prepared to request, fulfill, and manage cloud services? Watch this webcast to learn more about solutions that can help you transform your operational support model from a traditional IT focus to an automated cloud service delivery model. DOWNLOAD NOW >> 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 >> 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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