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TOP STORIES - August 4, 2011 • iCloud Kicks Off Apple's Cloud Push • How Facebook Rivalry Gave Rise to Google+ • HP Joins OpenStack Cloud Project • Google+ Leads Apple iCloud in Developer Mindshare • CA Refreshes Its Cloud Infrastructure Catalog SPOTLIGHT 10 Must-Have Google Apps for iPhone Apple's App Store boasts tons of outstanding applications, including an impressive selection from Google. READ MORE >> BEST OF eWEEK • 10 Hottest Mobile Devices Buyers Want • Top 10 Java 7 Features for Developers • Toshiba Thrive Built Tough for the Job • Social Media: Newest Background Check FEATURED VIDEO Future of Storage Advances in storage coupled with analytics software can offer valuable insights. WATCH NOW >> MOST READ STORIES • Why Mac OS X 'Lion' Bests Windows 7 • OS X 'Lion' Launches with a Roar • 10 Mobile Devices Nobody Wants • Apple's MacBook Air Packs a Punch IN THIS ISSUE iCloud Kicks Off Apple's Cloud Push Apple's taken the latest step in its wide-ranging cloud plans, launching its iCloud Website. iCloud will let users sync content across a variety of iOS and Mac OS X devices, including iPhones, iPads and Macs, and will serve as an online repository for documents, photos and music. Email, calendar and contacts also are now cloud-centric features. READ MORE >> How Facebook Rivalry Gave Rise to Google+ Google and Facebook hate each other. The rivalry didn't start out as personal. Mostly, the hatred manifests itself in the jealous games of user data keep-away between the companies. We take a look at the evolution of the Internet duel Google and Facebook have been waging. READ MORE >> Sponsored by Dell Simplify your IT setup and reduce costs with Dell Virtual Integrated System. Watch the Interactive Video! ADVERTISEMENT HP Joins OpenStack Cloud Project HP is the latest tech vendor to join the open-source OpenStack cloud computing project, which was kicked off a year ago by Rackspace and NASA and now has almost 100 organizations on its membership list. The project includes such HP rivals and partners as Citrix Systems, Dell, Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Cisco Systems and Brocade Networks. READ MORE >> Google+ Leads Apple iCloud in Developer Mindshare Google+ and Apple iCloud are vying for mobile developer market share, according to Appcelerator and IDC. Developers believe Google+ membership can one day catch Facebook's massive user base. READ MORE >> CA Refreshes Its Cloud Infrastructure Catalog CA supports a lifecycle approach to cloud deployment that includes planning, design, delivery, and security, company officials said. And its new/updated products fit directly into this strategy. READ MORE >> How to Get Started with Cloud Computing View this panel discussion with IBM cloud computing leaders on how enterprises can get started with cloud computing -- reviewing which workloads make sense to move first and the right type of cloud for workloads. DOWNLOAD NOW >> What You Need to Succeed in the Cloud Find out how to begin your journey to the cloud today. To ensure you arrive at your destination when you want, use True PaaS for better, more accurate navigation for your journey. DOWNLOAD NOW >> The Secrets To Creating A Successful Social Networking Initiative That Actually Makes Money Sep 27, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Pacific (60 minutes) Organizations need to embrace social media as a direct extension of their organization and put resources behind that drive value and can ultimately be monetized. There are also security, compliance and corporate governance polices that need to be established and communicated upfront. REGISTER >> Smarter Security: Prioritize Your IT Investments & Guard Your Data Aug 30, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific (60 minutes) While every company has different risk tolerance levels, any downtown equals lost business. Organizations need to protect their data regardless of where it resides. The loss of data can cripple an organization. REGISTER >>

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