How tech is making the world's water safer; IdeaFestival to push students toward Hour of Code

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The Editor's Daily Picks September 30, 2014 Editor of this Newsletter Jason Hiner | Global Editor in Chief, TechRepublic | @jasonhiner I write about the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing business with technology. This newsletter is my picks for the top tech stories of the day. How tech is making the world's water safer WaterStep led an event at IdeaFestival in Louisville, Kentucky to bring innovative thinkers together to address the world's water crisis. Here's how tech is helping solve the problem. Resource of the day Introduction to Troubleshooting Cisco Networks This white paper explains how you can obtain the skills for troubleshooting Cisco networks. It requires mastery of several basic steps and much practice before applying the skills in a production environment. More from TechRepublic Kentucky uses IdeaFestival to push students toward Hour of Code movement A mini review of the iPhone 6 Plus 4 ways to act on social media analytics EDGE: How a gender equality stamp of approval could impact businesses More from ZDNet Microsoft's Windows 10: What's new and how to get the preview bits Microsoft christens the next version of Windows as Windows 10 What the enterprise needs to hear from Microsoft It's over, Windows tablet: It's not you, it's me Pebble update enables full activity, sleep tracking; support for Misfit, Jawbone, and Swim.com Third-party iOS 8 keyboards offer choice, but Apple limits functionality The reason why you should go abroad First iOS Trojan attack launches amid Hong Kong protests Larry Ellison touts Oracle's cloud platform, calls out SaaS vendors Featured multimedia Wearable tech: Couches that emote, mood-reading skirts and LED dresses TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Big Data Analytics Startups Today's recommended downloads Brocade Vyatta 5400 vRouter: Your FREE 60-Day Trial Starts Here! (Brocade) Aberdeen Group :Infographic ERP Simplify Life at Work (SAP) Aberdeen: Keeping PACE with Best Practices in Sales Performance Management (Oracle) SDN and Cloud Computing (Global Knowledge) All the Benefits of SAP Business One OnDemand (SAP) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet The State of IT Jobs: Winners and Losers Technology jobs have long been dominated by specialized roles and niche technologies. However, the most employable technologists of the future will likely be the ones who can see the bigger picture, understand business, and adapt to the sweeping changes in tech. Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2014 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.

Five apps to help IT managers prioritize project tasks

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Tech Decision Maker September 30, 2014 Editor of this Newsletter Steve Ranger | UK Editor | @steveranger Steve Ranger is the UK editor of TechRepublic, and has been writing about the impact of technology on people, business, and culture for more than a decade. Five online apps to help IT managers prioritize project tasks Resource of the day Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Does One Require the Other? Many believe that cloud computing requires server or desktop virtualization. But does it? This white paper looks at ways to use virtualization without cloud computing, ways to use cloud computing without virtualization, and ways of using both together. Additional TechRepublic Resources CTO to startup founder: The reprogramming process EDGE: How a gender equality stamp of approval could impact businesses 4 ways to act on social media analytics Understanding the key to finding developer talent Are humans' days on the helpdesk numbered? 10 things to know about the state of tech in education DOZENS OF IT TOOLS AND CALCULATORS, READY FOR DOWNLOAD Become a Tech Pro Research member to get all our tools Analysis is part of every IT leader's job. But trudging across the web gathering information can take hours. And building a tool from scratch takes even longer. There is a better way. Subscribe to Tech Pro Research and get access to dozens of cost calculators, comparison charts, and timesaving checklists. You can even try us out for free! Just sign up for our seven-day trial and get full access to all articles, plus the download of your choice. Today's recommended downloads You're A Few Steps Away From Future-Proofing Your Career (Brocade) Brocade Vyatta 5400 vRouter: Your FREE 60-Day Trial Starts Here! (Brocade) Google Enterprise Solutions for Manufacturing: Become a Connected Manufacturer (Google Apps for Work) Building the Mobile Enterprise - Integrated, Secure and Productive (IBM) Download Your FREE Trial of IP Address Manager from SolarWinds! (SolarWinds) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet The State of IT Jobs: Winners and Losers Technology jobs have long been dominated by specialized roles and niche technologies. However, the most employable technologists of the future will likely be the ones who can see the bigger picture, understand business, and adapt to the sweeping changes in tech. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Startups Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2014 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.