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NoSQL Databases: An Enterprise Necessity

Here's a look at enterprise plans for implementation of NoSQL databases, and some of the top vendors providing this technology.

9 SaaS Pitfalls To Avoid

Shifting to cloud application providers requires companies to step carefully. Here are 9 potential problems that can prevent a smooth transition.

Do IT Certifications Really Matter?

Technical certifications can advance careers and lead to better pay, but they're not a golden ticket to success.

IT Salary Outlook 2017: Starting Pay On The Rise

Starting salaries for IT professionals are expected to rise an average of 3.8% in 2017 compared with 2016. Find out which IT jobs are projected to see the greatest salary increases next year.

VMware Customers Cautious About vCloud Air, Ready For IBM

As VMworld 2016 opens in Las Vegas, customers already have sharp opinions on VMware's commitment to the public cloud. However, these customers do like the company's alliance with IBM.

Microsoft, Red Hat Look To Steal VMware Customers

On the eve of VMworld 2016, VMware's annual user group conference, Microsoft and Red Hat would like to wean some of the company's customers to their offerings.

Dropbox Urges Users To Change Old Passwords

Data from a 2012 breach has resurfaced, leading to fears that the information could be used to compromise accounts. IT managers using a new Dropbox feature don't need to worry, but they still have to guard against employees' bad password hygiene.

11 Ways IT Professionals Can Make Sense of IoT Data

IoT devices are entering the workplace in all shapes and sizes, from workers wearing smartwatches to industrial sensors such as soil monitors. The data pouring in may be so overwhelming it's unclear what should be done with it, why, and what the risks might be. Here are a few ways to navigate the maze.