Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Packs Powerful Improvements; Microsoft MIX11: Top 11 Draws for Developers

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TOP STORIES - April 5, 2011 • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Packs Powerful Improvements • Microsoft MIX11: Top 11 Draws for Developers • Windows 8 Could Include Ribbon, Mobile Unlock Screen • Salesforce.com Buys Facebook Filter Radian6 for $326M • Will PAAS Solve All Developer Ills? 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 • 10 Problems Plaguing iPad 2 • Google's April Fools' 2011 Antics • iPad 2 vs. Xoom: Tablet Face-Off • Dell Vostro 460 Is All Work, No Play IN THIS ISSUE Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Packs Powerful Improvements Better graphics support, USB redirection, reduced network bandwidth when working with graphics-rich applications and more flexible memory usage are all included in the first service pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2. READ MORE >> Microsoft MIX11: Top 11 Draws for Developers Topics at Microsoft's MIX 2011 conference, also known as MIX11, will run the gamut, from rich Internet applications to Web standards, media, video, cloud services, tooling, devices, games and breakthroughs coming out of research. Developers can hear about the future of technologies like HTML5 and CSS3, Silverlight, Internet Explorer, Windows Phone, ASP.NET and more. READ MORE >> Sponsored by IBM The Future of IT Architecture Blog Connect with a community of IT architects and share information, experiences and best practices for innovative technological advances with clear business benefit. Visit the Blog ADVERTISEMENT Windows 8 Could Include Ribbon, Mobile Unlock Screen Microsoft's next version of Windows could include an Office-style ribbon, and an unlock screen reminiscent of Windows Phone's, according to a new report and screenshots. READ MORE >> Salesforce.com Buys Facebook Filter Radian6 for $326M Salesforce.com has agreed to purchase Radian6 for $276 million in cash and $50 million in stock, giving the enterprise application provider a credible social media management tool. 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 >> Enterprise Content Management from A to Z Read this technology brief to learn more about the four key forces that are driving organizations to adopt a strategic, enterprise-level approach to planning and deploying content systems. DOWNLOAD NOW >> Enterprise LAN: The Magic Quadrant The LAN switching market is mature; however, it continues to evolve, as enterprises move toward a secure, collaborative workplace. Ethernet is used in more environments beyond traditional IT systems (such as process control, building automation and security), as Ethernet switching functionality is integrated into more data center infrastructures. 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 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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