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- Report cites 13% savings for IT in 2012 from cloud adoption
User demand for cloud services is driving adoption in the enterprise, and cloud systems delivered 13% savings for IT budgets last year, CDW's 2013 State of the Cloud Report says. "Organizations' adoption of cloud computing has steadily increased, which comes as no surprise given the growth of mobility and the consumerization of IT," CDW's Stephen Braat said in a statement. eWeek
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- Analysts: UC gains ground as barriers to adoption disappear
Advances in computer-based voice calling and efforts to improve the interoperability of disparate technologies are among the trends boosting the adoption of unified communications products among enterprises, analysts say. According to an assessment of the UC industry by Forrester Research, 43% of companies had embraced the technology in 2012, an increase of more than 10 percentage points compared with the prior three years. At the heart of the increase are efforts by rival providers Cisco Systems and Microsoft to support each other's products. The Wall Street Journal/CIO Journal
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- Cisco targets midmarket with collaboration-tech strategy
Cisco Systems is taking its enterprise-communications platform to midmarket companies, a space the company views as untapped, Cisco's Richard McLeod says. "It's an area where Cisco is market-led around partners, and we are investing hugely in our partner go-to-market to attack this space," McLeod says. The VAR Guy
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- How to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your staff
You don't need to have time and money to build a talented staff that will meet your strategic goals, although many executives will plead otherwise, writes Kirk Kramer, a partner with The Bridgespan Group. You do need a fundamental understanding of the company's strategy, how it can be met by existing staff and where hires need to be made. Kramer suggests using a Performance-Potential Matrix to determine any gaps in your existing staff. Harvard Business Review online/HBR Blog Network
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- Obama announces executive order on cybersecurity
President Barack Obama says he has signed a cybersecurity executive order that aims to boost data sharing between the government and the private sector and to serve as a launchpad for best practices related to online security. "We cannot look back years from now and wonder why we did nothing in the face of real threats to our security and our economy," Obama said in announcing the order during his State of the Union address. The Hill/Hillicon Valley blog
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CompTIA: Tax policy remains key factor in IT sector job growth and investing
A new white paper from CompTIA finds support among IT executives for simplifying the tax code, reducing tax burdens on small businesses and creating incentives for growth and innovation. Smart Tax Reforms for the IT Industry examines the policy priorities of small and midsized IT businesses. The survey found that specific tax code provisions and policies, such as payroll tax and the corporate tax rate, constrain potential growth of SMBs. Learn more.
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ITEX scheduled for April 16 to 18
ITEX showcases the evolving office market and the growing influence of IT services. The show brings together dealers, resellers, distributors, VARs, vendors, OEMs and associations to network, learn and partner. Register for ITEX. CompTIA members and subscribers use code A308D when registering for $50 off all access and main conference passes.
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CompTIA IT SmartStat: Feb. 13, 2013
 62% of health care professionals say smartphones are currently used in the practice. CompTIA IT SmartStat
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