The Internet of Things: Coming to a network near you

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	The Internet of Things: Coming to a network near you When people talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), the most common examples are smart cars, IP-addressable washing machines and Internet-connected nanny cams. But IoT is coming to the enterprise as well, and IT execs should already be thinking about the ways that IoT will shake up the corporate network. Read More WHITE PAPER: Falconstor Software Demystifying Data Deduplication Data deduplication has become a primary requirement for backup implementations. Although many vendors claim to offer the best data deduplication approach, results can vary based on a company's unique needs. This white paper describes the key considerations when selecting a deduplication solution, helping you separate hype from reality. Learn More In this Issue Google Glass mysteries revealed Infor partnering with Amazon on Redshift-powered cloud analytics platform Cloud fight keeps Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Rackspace clamoring for enterprise customers Anonymous calls for Internet blackout to protest CISPA Office 365 furnishes 4% of Microsoft's Office division revenue WHITE PAPER: Mobiquity Inc. New Report: Mobile Shopping Satisfaction Survey Many smartphone and tablet users say they might not shop at a retailer after a poor mobile-shopping experience. Slow-loading, hard-to-navigate and error-prone checkout sites mean frustrated customers and no sales. Take a look at this independent survey of the top 20 brick-and-mortar retailers. Learn more. Google Glass mysteries revealed Google co-founder Sergey Brin has been yakking about Google Glass for more than two years. Yet until last week, we didn't know even the most basic facts about the platform. Google spilled some beans in an earnings call this week. The company also published facts about the hardware, software and licensing. And finally, users started receiving actual units, and have been blabbing about them on social media. Here's what we've learned and what it all means. Read More Infor partnering with Amazon on Redshift-powered cloud analytics platform Infor is planning to offer customers a cloud-based data warehouse and analytics platform based on its own ION and Business Vault technology as well as Amazon's Redshift service. Code-named "Sky Vault," the project is now in the works, said Ali Shadman, senior vice president of business cloud and Upgrade/S at Infor. Read More Cloud fight keeps Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Rackspace clamoring for enterprise customers Amazon Web Services is attempting to distance itself from other cloud providers by enhancing its services to incorporate the differentiating features of its competitors. But as Amazon sets its sights more keenly on the enterprise market, recent moves by Microsoft, Google, and Rackspace to improve their IaaS (infrastructure as a service) cloud offerings are creating an increasingly competitive cloud market, experts say. Read More Anonymous calls for Internet blackout to protest CISPA Hacking group Anonymous asked websites to black out their front pages on Monday, in protest against legislation in the U.S. that would allow online companies and government agencies to more easily share personal information. The protest against the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), meant to start from 6 a.m. GMT, appeared to have little traction early. Anonymous-related accounts called for action on Twitter using the hashtag "#CISPABlackout" and a spattering of minor sites blocked access, including the popular "Funny" category on Reddit. Read More Office 365 furnishes 4% of Microsoft's Office division revenue Microsoft's Business division, which manages the company's Office cash cow, recorded a 5 percent revenue bump in the first quarter over the same period in 2012, an increase driven by a surge in enterprises signing long-term licensing agreements. Office 365, Microsoft's expanded subscription program that it's promoted for both businesses and consumers -- and on which the company is pinning plans to drive future income -- will account for about 4 percent of the division's revenue for the fiscal year, Microsoft said. Read More
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