TOP STORIES - May 4, 2011

•	Google Maps Alabama Tornado Devastation
•	Botnet Takedowns: Watching Out for the Walking Undead
•	FBI Neutralizes Coreflood, but Needs Time for Total Fix
•	Federal IT Can Save $18B with Consolidation: Report
•	U.S. and China Leverage Official Apps White Papers 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 >> Oracle Databases on VMware vSphere 4: A Guide This document will also show that the same best practices, tuning tips and tricks, and skill sets necessary to deploy Oracle databases in physical environments can be leveraged when deploying Oracle databases in virtual environments. DOWNLOAD NOW >> Going All In On Virtualization a Smart Bet We discuss how IT can manage users, security, and availability; calculate TCO; and decide on an outsourced vs. in-house implementation. Download Now (Registration Required) Strategy: VDI Models We examine the considerations for VDI adoption using a variety of industries as use cases, explain how to accurately weigh the cost of initial implementation against long-term benefits, and discuss ways to garner support from senior management. Download Now (Registration Required) Top 5 Mobile Web Mistakes As mobile opportunities increase, so do customer expectations. Discover the top 5 mobile web experience mistakes and a model for ensuring performance to keep your business in the running. Download Now 3-Step Migration: Microsoft Office to Oracle Open Office If you are thinking of moving from Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003 to Oracle Open Office then this paper is for you. Review a licensing cost comparison and then discover the simple 3-step-process for migration. Plus, review similarities and differences between Microsoft Office and Oracle Open Office. Download Now • TOP STORY:              Apache Web Server Under Stealth Attack                                         U.S. Intelligence Connects The Dots On Bin Laden • MORE NEWS:            Amazon Tablet May Debut Late 2011                                         Sony Reports 24.5 Million More Accounts Hacked • ANALYTIC REPORT: Going All In On Virtualization a Smart Bet                      • WHITEPAPER:   Top 5 Mobile Web Mistakes                                   Research Revealed: U.S. Enterprise Encryption Trends • SLIDESHOW:     12 Hot Mobile Medical Apps                                  10 Crowdsourcing Success Stories • VIDEO:                 Sprint and HTC Go EVO 3D and EVO View Tablet                                   Sprint and HTC Go EVO 3D and EVO View Tablet • BLOG:                  Demystifying SSD Wear Leveling                                  Microsoft Aids Porting iOS Apps To Windows Phone • WEBCAST:         Managing Oracle Exadata with Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g • RESOURCES:   Healthcare Pros: Nominate Your Favorite Mobile Medical App!                                  InformationWeek Government IT Leadership Forum 2011   ALSO SEE Amazon Tablet May Debut Late 2011 The rumored tablet device, manufactured by Taiwan-based notebook maker Quanta Computer, could allow Amazon to compete more directly with Apple and Barnes & Noble. Oracle Donates Open Source Hudson To Eclipse Foundation Database giant suffers another open source upheaval, seeks to stabilize a strong development management project. Apache Web Server Under Stealth Attack Malicious code uses Apache's own filter capabilities to transform the server module into a malware platform. Demystifying SSD Wear Leveling Solid state storage brings high performance, but demands an effective way to spread writes to the drive to minimize risk of early failure. VMware Cloud Foundry Suffers Service Outage As the beta development platform was recovering from a minor power supply problem, human error worsened the setback. Virtualized Desktops The Next IT Challenge As consumerization of IT takes hold and more employees want to bring their own computers to work, Interop 2011 explores the strategies for developing a standard virtualized desktop. American Well Selects Vidyo To Enhance Online Videoconferencing The telehealth partnership should help provide a more immersive experience for doctor/patient exchanges. ListenLogic Offers SocialCRM For Large Enterprises Service extracts pre-filtered sales leads and customer service cases to make social media more manageable. Put Down Your Pom-Poms And Embrace ROI Metrics, not cheerleading, reveal the benefits and ultimate success of Enterprise 2.0 efforts, as well as their costs and risks.