PC for business: Fast-paced tech upgrades at the Kentucky Derby

Friday, 6 May 2016

Fast-paced tech upgrades at the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is more than mint juleps and fast horses. It's also about fast mobile connectivity and a brand new app.

Resource of the day

Real advice from the pros: hybrid vs. private vs. on-premises cloud

Challenges and opportunities. Learn from peers who've been there. This e-book will share perspectives of other IT pros who have used cloud computing to improve business performance and position for the future. Some key areas where you'll gain insight:

Competitive pressures driving the transition to the cloud

Overcoming cultural resistance

The benefits of hybrid vs. private vs. on-premises cloud

Best practices for operations

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Featured Webcast

Live Webcast: Customer Identity and Access Management Trends

Now more than ever, customer loyalty and business revenue rely on hyper-personalized engagement. For marketers to deliver, they need IT's help. But employee Identity and Access Management platforms aren't up to the task. To resolve issues and remain focused on their core responsibilities, IT professionals are turning to Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platforms. Register now to attend this exclusive webinar, where you explore the differences between IAM and CIAM, discover the business drivers spurring consideration of CIAM, and learn what the future holds for this exciting space.

Featured multimedia

Photos: Mobile coverage a sure win at the Kentucky Derby

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Migrating, Managing and More: Real IT Pros. Real Advice

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Gartner Magic Quadrant for Operational DBMS

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Build Intelligent Web and Mobile Apps

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Business Resiliency: The Need for 24/7/365 Operations (Japanese)

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Need a New Business Partner?

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