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- Study: SMB cloud services will double in 2 years
Spending on cloud services by small to midsized companies will double by 2015 to $95 billion, cloud-hosting firm Parallels predicts. "Looking at the global IT landscape in 2012, we see SMBs' participation in the cloud market spanning the full gamut -- from having a mature cloud services market to needing education about what cloud services are," the report says. V3.co.uk (U.K.)
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- Reviews see some bright spots for Surface Pro
The reviews on Microsoft's Surface Pro are generally positive, including TechCrunch's John Biggs writing that the device may represent the revival of the PC because it works as a laptop, and Mashable's Pete Pachal arguing that the hardware is the venue needed to show Windows 8's strengths. But others say improvements are still needed, specifically on heft, battery life and cost. TechCrunch
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- Why enterprises are tapping SaaS for ITSM efforts
The cost and complexity of IT service management is leading some enterprises to turn to software-as-a-service providers, John Moore writes. "We wanted a standard way to provision services. In the tool set, we have created a common language around the world IT team ... where we didn't have one before," says Brian Lillie of Equinix. CIO.com
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- Lenovo exec: Focus is clarity in the channel
Lenovo needs to provide clarity for resellers on which technology is best for clients' enterprise needs, executive Chris Frey says. "This calendar year is going to be focused on hand-to-hand combat with our partners –- our sellers on [the] street need to be partners with the sellers in our partner community to reduce confusion in the market," Frey says. The VAR Guy
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- Box announces a partner-network initiative
Box says it's establishing a partner network that so far includes TIBCO, Autodesk and Tidemark, with a goal of spurring sales with quick deployment for customers. It says it's also integrating with IBM Connections and Oracle Fusion applications. GigaOm
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- White House expands Presidential Innovation Fellows program
The Obama administration is accepting applications for Round 2 of the Presidential Innovation Fellows program, which recruits top private-sector entrepreneurs and innovators to work with the federal government for six to 12 months on open data initiatives, personal health records, disaster response and other projects. The second round has five new projects, as well as continuing work on projects from the first round of the program. Applications are being accepted through March 17. InformationWeek
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 | February Career Fairs For Polygraph Tested Professionals
Meet the Nation's leading Defense & Intelligence employers at TECHEXPO's Polygraph hiring events. February 12th in Baltimore, MD & February 13th in Reston, VA. TS/SCI clearance with CI or Lifestyle Polygraph is required to attend. To learn more about hiring companies & open positions CLICK HERE
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CompTIA applauds bipartisan congressional proposals for immigration reform
Last week, comprehensive immigration reform was proposed by Sens. Chuck Schumer, John McCain, Dick Durbin, Lindsey Graham, Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio, Michael Bennet and Jeff Flake, and the Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 was proposed by Sens. Christopher Coons, Orrin Hatch, Amy Klobuchar and Marco Rubio. CompTIA approves of these proposals. Read the full statement.
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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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TechVoice provides the IT community with timely information about state and federal IT legislation and regulations, as well as an organized method to become an instant advocate for the IT channel. Sign up for action alerts.
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CompTIA IT SmartStat: Feb. 6, 2013
 43% of health care professionals say that they have a comprehensive EMR/EHR system in place. CompTIA IT SmartStat
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