Nokia Astound: Gorgeous Hardware, Ugly Symbian Experience; Why Motorola Xoom Is Failing and How It Can Be Saved

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TOP STORIES - April 11, 2011 • Nokia Astound: Gorgeous Hardware, Ugly Symbian Experience • Why Motorola Xoom Is Failing and How It Can Be Saved • IBM SmartCloud Offers More Compute, Storage Capacity • Google Upgrades Android Security, Management • Microsoft Fixing 64 Flaws for April's Patch Tuesday SPOTLIGHT Great Google April Fools' Gags To celebrate the rich history of Google's jokester ways, we take a look back at some of the search engine's better pranks. READ MORE >> BEST OF eWEEK • iPad 2 Raises the Bar on Competitors • Why AT&T, T-Mobile Deal Is Bad News • Verizon Unveils HTC Thunderbolt 4G • Addressing Looming Urban EV Problem FEATURED VIDEO Managing Mobile with VDI We look at how to employ network management strategies in a mobile world. WATCH NOW >> MOST READ STORIES • Top 16 Companies to Watch in 2011 • 11 Apps to Secure Your Smartphone • Developer Draws at Microsoft MIX11 • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Packs Pluses IN THIS ISSUE Nokia Astound: Gorgeous Hardware, Ugly Symbian Experience The Nokia Astound, offered exclusively from T-Mobile in the United States, boasts hardware that would make any manufacturer proud: a 4.4-ounce body that's streamlined without feeling excessively lightweight or cheap, a 3.5-inch AMOLED high-definition touch screen and an 8-megapixel rear camera. But it is also saddled with Symbian 3, a clunky and outdated mobile operating system prone to crashing, with near-indecipherable menus and an antiquated browser. READ MORE >> Why Motorola Xoom Is Failing and How It Can Be Saved News Analysis: The Motorola Xoom has not sold nearly as well as the company had hoped. And although things look dire, it can turn the tide with some inventive moves. READ MORE >> Sponsored by Dell The Migration Expert Zone Your one-stop destination for mission-critical Microsoft Migration project resources and information. You'll find helpful resources, best practices, case studies, and tools to make the upgrade process quick and seamless. Learn more ADVERTISEMENT IBM SmartCloud Offers More Compute, Storage Capacity IBM has rolled out its SmartCloud for Business offering, a strategy designed to encourage broader adoption of cloud-computing environments by enterprises. Among three early adopters of SmartCloud, a common thread is the need to employ more computing and storage capacity than their on-site systems can muster. READ MORE >> Google Upgrades Android Security, Management Google moved to fortify security and management for Android smartphones and tablets used in businesses, with three new software updates designed to improve productivity for workers. READ MORE >> Microsoft Fixing 64 Flaws for April's Patch Tuesday Microsoft will release 17 bulletins next week to fix 64 security vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, Visual Studio and .NET Framework. READ MORE >> How to Get Started with Cloud Computing View this panel discussion with IBM cloud computing leaders on how enterprises can get started with cloud computing -- reviewing which workloads make sense to move first and the right type of cloud for workloads. DOWNLOAD NOW >> Oracle Databases on VMware vSphere 4: A Guide This document will also show that the same best practices, tuning tips and tricks, and skill sets necessary to deploy Oracle databases in physical environments can be leveraged when deploying Oracle databases in virtual environments. 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 >> Storage Strategies 2011: Tackling Data Sprawl with Deduplication & Compression Apr 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 11:00 a.m. Pacific (60 minutes) Join this free eSeminar to hear from industry leaders CDW and NetApp about the latest techniques for reducing the impact of data growth on your infrastructure. REGISTER >>

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