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eWEEK Newsbreak January 7th 2011

January 7th, 2011 | No Comments

Join host Ashley Daley as she catches up with Eric Lundquist, live from the Consumer Electronics Show floor in Las Vegas. Eric lets us in on predictions for 2011 and the top new product releases for the year, such as the Motorola Atrix 4G, the Motorola Cliq 2, the Motorola Droid Bionic, and the Motorola Xoom tablet, which is based on the Android 3.0 version optimized for tablets. Samsung, meanwhile, will launch this year a WiFi-only Galaxy Tab, the Galaxy Player, and the Infuse 4G, an AT&T handset with a 4.5-inch screen. Also big this year; tablet PCs. Going into 2010, netbooks were all the rage both in the consumer market and the enterprise. But as soon as Apple introduced the iPad tablet and several similar devices followed it, netbooks lost their value to customers around the world. The industry is getting an early indication of how strongly buyers are interested in tablets during this years CES. Verizon Wireless is also making big announcements at CES. It announced a suite of 10 forthcoming 4G LTE devices including smartphones from HTC, LG, Motorola, and Samsung; tablets from Motorola and Samsung; a MiFi from Novatel Wireless and a mobile hotspot from Samsung; and two notebooks from HP. Verizon expects these consumer-oriented devices to be available by mid-2011, with some available as early as March. eWEEK will have all of your 2011 CES coverage, so be sure to check back to the site often.
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10 Enterprise Products That Will Shape IT in 2011

December 28th, 2010 | No Comments

It’s easy to pick the best products of 2010. Hindsight is 20/20. And there are plenty of lists out there already, including several lists right here at eWEEK. But what about picking the top products for the New Year? Here, eWEEK’s Eric Lundquist takes a long gaze into the technology crystal ball to see what products will shape the IT world in 2011. Some of the examples include trends that have already started, such as cloud computing, ubiquitous virtualization in the data center, and the growing need for mobility in the enterprise, especially as tablets become more popular with executives and employees alike. While those seem obvious, what about the growing need for true unified communications? Is 2011 the time when your business gets rid of Microsoft PowerPoint for good? Then there is always the ongoing need for security, especially in the wake of what happened to Gawker and how WikiLeaks showed that any sensitive data can end up on the Web. So, how does your list compare to Lundquist’s product predictions? Read on to find out and remember to keep score. – …

Curbing Database Sprawl

December 16th, 2010 | No Comments

Database software (alone or as the back-end to critical business apps like ERP, CRM, SFA, etc.) is essential to many operational areas of all businesses. Due to mergers and acquisitions, as well as letting business units operate independently, many companies database deployments have evolved in a heterogeneous and inefficient manner, leading to database sprawl. A highly siloed environment and a patchwork approach to database deployment and management take their toll on the bottom line, increasing server sprawl and operational expenses. Join Deeper Thinking host Tyler Pyburn, as he sits down with Eric Lundquist, Vice President of content for Ziff Davis Enterprise and Sal Salamone, Executive Editor at Ziff Davis Enterprise as they discuss the factors that contribute to database sprawl, the negative impact of database sprawl, and what can be done to reduce the sprawl.
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A Successful Virtualization Strategy for Your Company

December 9th, 2010 | No Comments

Join Deeper Thinking host Tyler Pyburn, as he sits down with Eric Lundquist, Vice president of content for Ziff Davis Enterprise and John Burke, Principal Research Analyst at Nemertes Research, for an in depth look at the state of virtualization and the latest news on desktop virtualization. Today, virtual servers are widespread at many enterprises and small businesses. In this video news discussion well report on the latest trends and news in storage and desktop virtualization, virtualization management, private clouds and public cloud computing. The technology and news discussion will enable your company to reach its full virtualization potential, in terms of cost benefits and information technology resources. We describe and evaluate how cloud computing and virtualization go hand-in-hand and why the cloud should be front and center in your IT planning.
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eWEEK Newsbreak Nov 19th 2010

November 22nd, 2010 | No Comments

Join eWEEK reporter Ashley Daley as she breaks down the weeks technology headlines, including:
Pretty soon your mobile phone will also be able to moonlight as your mobile wallet. Thats right, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have teamed up to create a new mobile commerce network, calling it ISIS. It will work by using near-field communication technology with short-range, high-frequency wireless technology to enable the encrypted exchange of information between devices at a short distance. The tri-network venture has a customer-base of over 200 million and expects to launch in Â“key geographic marketsÂ” in the next 18 months; Facebook has announced a new unified messaging system that provides users with e-mail. Users will also have the ability to communicate with one another on the Web and on mobile phones regardless of whether they are using e-mail, text messaging, or online chat services. The new service encourages users to sign up for an e-mail address ending in @facebook.com, but of course will not be mandatory; With 2011 right around the corner, what do you all believe will be the key business trends of 2011? And what are the technologies to watch as we enter the new year? Our VP of Strategic Content Eric Lundquist sums it up in his new article: Â“Five Technologies That Will Change the Enterprise B2B Business in 2011,Â” and we share them with you here; Dells earnings are beating forecasts. The computer company said that revenue saw strong gains in every unit except consumer products. And heres perhaps one reason for that. According to a recent article in The New York Times, a judge in North Carolina unsealed hundreds of documents linked to a lawsuit filed by Advanced Internet Technologies that had accused Dell of trying to hide defects in its desktop computers from customers. And thats exactly what was found in the documents we have all the details.
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IBM vs. Oracle, Mobility, Cloud: What IT Pros Need to Know for 2011

November 19th, 2010 | No Comments

The IT industry has been the darling of Wall Street in 2010 even as the U.S. economy remains uncertain and business and consumer spending has still not returned to pre-recession levels. The big tech companies& Apple, Google, IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft& have been beating expectations. In addition, smaller IT companies that havent been acquired by the big boy sitting on large piles of cash remain one of the other bright spots as IPO (initial public offering) potential. Still, tech changes all the time, and just because a company is on top right now doesnt mean it can stay there forever. Like Wall Street investors, IT managers need to know which tech trends to follow to get a better idea of which vendor offers the best products at the best prices. Here, eWEEKs Eric Lundquist runs down the top technology trends that are sure to have the biggest impact when the calendar flips to 2011. Lundquist starts with how two giants& IBM and Oracle& are looking to change everything from IT services to cloud computing. – …

How The Internet Can Improve Data Management

November 17th, 2010 | No Comments

In this video, eWEEKs Deeper Thinking panel dives deep into the trends impacting data management. Topics include the explosive growth in stored data, the need to keep more data online (and not archived), and the requirement to retain more data for longer periods of time. Our panel also discusses some strategies and technologies (e.g. tiered storage, storage virtualization, deduplication, etc.) being used to simplify data management. Todays panel includes Tyler Pyburn; Eric Lundquist, VP of Strategic Content for Ziff Davis Enterprise; and Dan Kusnetzky, former lead researcher for the 451 Group and current owner/lead strategist with the Kusnetzky group, LLC.
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MIT On Creating A Smart City

November 16th, 2010 | No Comments

Eric Lundquist, Vice President of Strategic Content for Ziff Davis Enterprise, speaks with MITs Visiting Scholar Katja Schechtner about how technology and planning can create smart cities. They also discuss smarter transportation methodologies for smarter cities including electric cars, new Â“mobility on-demandÂ” transportation systems, and how new technologies and new ideas, plus new ways of thinking, can create smarter cities. About Smart Cities: Â“The Smart Cities Group pursues sustainability, livability, and social equity through technological and design innovation. We take the particular perspective that cities are systems of systems, and that there are emerging opportunities to introduce digital nervous systems, intelligent responsiveness, and optimization at every level of system integration Â– from that of individual devices and appliances (a traditional concern of the Media Lab) to that of buildings, and ultimately to that of complete cities and urban regions.Â” MIT Professor William J. Mitchell
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Marv Adams Simplifies Business Complexity

November 15th, 2010 | No Comments

Business complexity, new technologies, the new role of the Chief Information Officer are keys to understanding new business strategies. In this video, Marv Adams, EVP for TIAA-CREF, is interviewed by Ziff Davis Enterprise Vice President of Strategic Content Eric Lundquist at the Business Complexity 2010 Conference in Boston, where he provided educational insights into how new technologies and new business practices are changing the business environment.
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Paolo Gaudiano Brings Science to Business Complexity

November 2nd, 2010 | No Comments

Paolo Gaudiano, President of Icosystem, explains his role: Â“Applying scientific principles to real-world problems. Solving complex problems through a variety of scientific approaches, including neural networks, swarm intelligence, agent-based modeling, and evolutionary computing.Â” In this video, Eric Lundquist, Vice President of Strategic Content for Ziff Davis Enterprise, sits down with Gaudiano at Suffolk Universitys Biz Con 2010 conference on business complexity.
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Kent Larsen of MIT Has a Platform for Smarter Cities

October 27th, 2010 | No Comments

MIT’s Media Lab research group Changing Places, is developing new technologies and new products for cities, urban and suburban areas. New Technologies include Wireless sensing, algorithms, and new interfaces to respond to human activity. Projects range from fine-grain activity recognition using wearable accelerometers, a persuasive thermostat using GPS location of occupants, and a context-aware tunable LED lighting for office environments and new forms of electric vehicles and smart mass transportation systems. We’ll also discuss how you build a business model based on a cool idea and transition it into the business world. Join VP of editorial content at Ziff Davis Enterprise, Eric Lundquist as he sits down renowned architect and director of MIT’s Changing Places research group, Kent Larsen.
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eWEEK Deeper Thinking Security

September 30th, 2010 | No Comments

Data theft continues to be a problem all businesses must address. Unfortunately, criminals are using ever-more sophisticated attacks. To combat todays threats, businesses must keep systems patched and updated, and employees must do their part to avoid having their systems compromised. In this video, well look at some of the new attack techniques and discuss ways to protect against them. Join host Tyler Pyburn, Ziff Davis Enterprises VP of strategic content, Eric Lundquist and strategic content editor, Sal Salamone as they dive deep into a security discussion.
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eWEEK Deeper Thinking The Cloud

September 30th, 2010 | No Comments

Recent reports suggest that the pace of adoption in enterprise cloud computing is increasing. While private cloud is still where the action is, public cloud seems to also be establishing itself as the preferred means for delivering certain classes of application. And to top it off, the majority of CIOs now see public cloud as eventually playing a part in long-term IT strategy. In this video, we’ll break down the basics and establish the difference between private and public clouds. We’ll also dive deeper into the benefits of implementing a cloud infrastructure and discuss current cloud trends in the market today. Join host Tyler Pyburn, Ziff Davis Enterprise’s VP of strategic content, Eric Lundquist and strategic content editor, John Jainshagg as they dive deep into a cloud discussion.
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HP CEO Search: Five Insiders, Five Outsiders and Five Way-Out Choices

August 9th, 2010 | No Comments

Who should replace former Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd now that he has resigned from the company after filing a number of shady expense reports? As the bizarre "Expensereportegate" drama continues to unfold, the attention is now shifting to finding the best candidate to get HP’s forward motion moving forward again. There are plenty of candidates out there, but who can fill Hurd’s shoes at HP while getting the company prepared not only to take on other industry heavyweights such as Oracle, IBM and Dell in the enterprise but also to fight off Apple for the hearts and minds of consumers in the competitive PC market? Here, eWEEK’s Eric Lundquist looks at a number of candidates, including five insiders, five outsiders and five dark horse candidates, to take over HP. – …

Android and 4 Other Hot Wireless Business Offerings at CTIA

March 26th, 2010 | No Comments

eWEEK’s Eric Lundquist spent a couple days at the CTIA wireless show. In Lundquist’s view, this is a watershed year for wireless business-to-business. The networks are being beefed up, there is a realization that business mobility is both a good financial opportunity and a productivity driver, and the devices and gadgets are just so much cooler than you will find at a computer-oriented gathering. Here, Lundquist offers an inside look at the most important B2B products and services that surfaced at the 2010 CTIA show.
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Lundquist’s Five Simple Steps to Creating a Dynamic Mobile Enterprise

March 24th, 2010 | No Comments

eWEEKs Eric Lundquist is at 2010 CTIA show in Las Vegas. Its the 25th anniversary of the show, which has turned, in his words, from an it’s like wired but slower, more complicated and more expensive event to a showcase for the future of consumer and business digital communications and data flow. The business aspect of wireless has lagged the consumer in Lundquists opinion. The carriers are partly responsible in that they pursued the consumer revenues. The business execs are also partly responsible in that they never envisioned an era when 75, 80 or maybe a 100 percent of their workers and customers would operate solely in the mobile environment. Not surprisingly, Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT T Mobility and Consumer Markets, stated in his keynote that by 2013, 75 percent of workers will be mobile workers. With that in mind, Lundquist looks at how IT managers can take five simple steps to turn their enterprises into dynamic mobile workplaces.
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10 Tech Events That Shaped the Decade

December 30th, 2009 | No Comments

It’s the end of 2009 and, according to some, the end of the first decade of the 21st century. Either way, it’s been an interesting 10 years, and even though the dot-com era is long behind us, the pace of technology keeps accelerating. With that in mind, eWEEK’s Eric Lundquist, who has been here for it all, takes a look back at the last 10 years and at the most interesting developments in technology and IT management, including the rise of bloggers, the fallout of Sarbanes-Oxley, the growing importance of social networking Websites such as Twitter and Facebook, and how a company called Google changed our understanding of the Internet forever.
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Let Location Based Data Work For You

December 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Location-based data is tied to everything these days—from the GPS device in your car to your cell phone location and now even your tweets. However, the onslaught of location-based data is tasks enterprises with even more information to sort through.

Join Smarter Technology’sÂ‚Eric Lundquist as he sits down with Berk Charlton, Global Portfolio Director – Enterprise Business Solutions with Pitney Bowes Business Insight, for a conversation that outlines the benefits of location-aware social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter. And how organizations can harness information such as addresses and towns to communicate more effectively with customers.
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Let Location Based Data Work For You

December 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Lundquist’s 10 Tech Strategies for Building a Successful Business in 2010

November 25th, 2009 | No Comments

As 2009 comes to an end in a few weeks, eWEEKs Eric Lundquist is contemplating the 10 technology strategies that IT managers and administrators can use to help cut costs and improve their companys business outlook for 2010. Some of the technologies and strategies that Lundquist sees making a big impact next year include cloud computing and virtualization, social networking, and whether or not to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 7.
– The end of the year approaches, and you have spent way too much time on
Facebook and Twitter and worrying about little things like keeping your
company in business in 2009. However, despite a once-gloomy economy now
showing some sun around the edges and an interest in social media bordering on…