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TOP STORIES - April 6, 2011 • Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Packs Powerful Pluses • 10 Reasons Why Windows 8 Will Shatter Windows 7 • Google Antitrust Investigation Mulled by FTC • Cloud-Storage Standard Moving Toward Adoption • Nokia: Microsoft Partnership on Schedule 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 • 'March Madness' of Data Breaches • 10 Problems Plaguing iPad 2 • Features We Expect to See in iPhone 5 • Google's April Fools' 2011 Antics IN THIS ISSUE Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Packs Powerful Pluses 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 >> 10 Reasons Why Windows 8 Will Shatter Windows 7 Microsoft's Windows 8 likely won't be available until next year, but based on what's known so far, the operating system could very well be better than Windows 7. 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 Google Antitrust Investigation Mulled by FTC The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly looking into whether or not to launch a broad antitrust query at Google over its search engine business. READ MORE >> Cloud-Storage Standard Moving Toward Adoption Survey reports that the CDMI standard is turning up in more and more commercial cloud-storage implementations. READ MORE >> Nokia: Microsoft Partnership on Schedule Nokia and Microsoft's negotiations over their smartphone partnership are apparently proceeding on schedule, according to a Nokia executive. 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 >> 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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