How the 'PayPal Mafia' redefined success in Silicon Valley

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Daily Digest July 01, 2014 Editor of this Newsletter Mary Weilage | Senior Editor | @TechRepublic Mary Weilage is a Senior Editor for the CBS Interactive site TechRepublic. How the 'PayPal Mafia' redefined success in Silicon Valley A decade ago, the PayPal Mafia played a major role in revitalizing the tech industry in Silicon Valley. The story behind this group of leaders proves that their success is more than just luck. Resource of the day Time to Fabricate a Term for Prefabricated Modular Data Centers? This paper proposes standard terminology for categorizing the types of prefabricated modular data centers, defines and compares their key attributes, and provides a framework for choosing the best approach(es) based on business requirements. New at TechRepublic Surface Pro 3 teardown reveals fragile glass, redesigned interior Fewer people stashing wearable devices in sock drawer Google tests new invitation-only domain registrar service What did Apple get for its $3 billion? A review of the Beats Solo2 headphones The iFind's fall from crowdfunding success: Breakthrough or bogus? Google has plenty of greatness in store for the next iteration of Android Can Boxed create a mobile commerce version of Costco and Sam's Club? Photo editing options for Macs based on business tasks Featured multimedia Cracking Open the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Today's recommended downloads Securing the Enterprise Workspace (Dell Software) Essential Elements of Data Center Facility Operations (APC by Schneider Electric) Enhance and Optimize Your Mobility/BYOD Infrastructure (Dell Software) A Cohesive Approach to a Complex Market (SAP) Taming the Data Beast: Integrating Systems and Applications for a Better Business (Dell Software) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Wearables: Fit for business? The explosion of interest in wearable computing is one of tech's fastest rising trends. While big moves from Google, Apple, and Samsung will likely attract a lot of attention, we're going to examine the broader potential that wearables hold for driving innovation in business. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Startups The Mobile Revolution 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.

Become a better leader: 10 books that can help

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Tech Decision Maker July 01, 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. Become a better leader: 10 books that can help Resource of the day Economizer Modes of Data Center Cooling Systems This paper provides terminology and definitions for the various types of economizer modes and compares their performance against key data center attributes. Download it today! Additional TechRepublic Resources Knox integration could be the key to Android in the enterprise Avoid a privacy nightmare when using sensors to monitor employees 10 ways to use tech and smart business practices to conserve water VIPAAR simplifies IT customer service using Google Glass and mobile devices HubSpot's Mike Volpe: Former investment banker. Hands-on people person. Fan of naps. Wipe the slate clean when data scientists are stuck on a problem Master these cloud vendor management IT and people skills Fewer people stashing wearable devices in sock drawer Today's recommended downloads Managing Data through Replication: Avoiding Errors, Improving Access (Dell Software) Case Study: Amerijet (Dell Software) Achieve Deeper Network Security and Application Control (Dell Software) 12 Things Effective Intrusion Prevention Systems Should Do (Dell Software) Managing Risk in an Active Directory Integrated Virtualized Environment (Dell Software) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Wearables: Fit for business? The explosion of interest in wearable computing is one of tech's fastest rising trends. While big moves from Google, Apple, and Samsung will likely attract a lot of attention, we're going to examine the broader potential that wearables hold for driving innovation in business. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! The Android Expert Big Data Analytics 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.

[TechRepublic] Fewer people stashing wearable devices in sock drawer

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The Mobile Revolution July 01, 2014 Editor of this Newsletter Teena Hammond | Senior Editor | @teena_hammond Teena Hammond is a Senior Editor at TechRepublic. She has 20 years of journalism experience as an editor and writer covering a range of business and lifestyle topics. Fewer people stashing wearable devices in sock drawer Activity trackers and smartwatches are showing strong growth and, according to a new study, fewer people are discontinuing use after the novelty wears off. Resource of the day The Use of Ceiling-Ducted Air Containment in Data Centers Ducting hot IT equipment exhaust to a drop ceiling can be an effective air management strategy. This paper examines available ducting options and explains how such systems should be deployed and operated. Practical cooling limits are established and best-practice recommendations are provided. Posts from TechRepublic Surface Pro 3 teardown reveals fragile glass, redesigned interior What did Apple get for its $3 billion? A review of the Beats Solo2 headphones How the 'PayPal Mafia' redefined success in Silicon Valley Posts from ZDNet Wearables in the enterprise: Unlimited possibilities Seven best iPad Air keyboards (hands on): June 2014 Featured multimedia Cracking Open the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Today's recommended downloads Cloud Priorities 2014: Cloud strategies, priorities and plans of North American IT and professionals (ZDNet) Best Practices for an Active Directory Migration (Dell Software) Mastering Migration Webcast Series: Microsoft Active Directory (Dell Software) Avoiding Common Pitfalls of Evaluating and Implementing DCIM Solutions (APC by Schneider Electric) On-demand Webcast - ZDNet's 2014 Cloud Priorities Research Presentation (ZDNet) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet Wearables: Fit for business? The explosion of interest in wearable computing is one of tech's fastest rising trends. While big moves from Google, Apple, and Samsung will likely attract a lot of attention, we're going to examine the broader potential that wearables hold for driving innovation in business. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Data Center Developer 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.