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Registry tweaks can speed up Windows 8 performance

Our latest article on using the Windows registry to improve Windows 8 performance looks at disk access and shutting down Windows Store apps

By Nirmal Sharma • Dec. 22, 2014

New per-user Windows license pricing cuts VDI costs

Early quotes for Windows' new per-user Software Assurance licensing could save significant money for IT shops doing VDI.

By Jake O'Donnell • Dec. 18, 2014

What is Docker and what does it mean for virtualization?

Docker uses Linux containers to make virtualization deployments easier to manage and scale. The concept isn’t new or revolutionary, but it has implications for the future of virtualization.

By Gabe Knuth • Dec. 9, 2014

Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE)

Also marketed as Bluetooth Smart, Bluetooth LE was introduced in the Bluetooth 4.0 specification as an alternative to Bluetooth Classic. Like its predecessor, Bluetooth LE uses frequency hopping wireless technology in the 2.4 GHz unlicensed radio band to interconnect nearby devices.

By Lisa Phifer • Nov. 29, 2014

Microsoft Click-To-Run

Microsoft Click-to-Run is a way to quickly install Microsoft products, including versions of Office 2010 and Office 2013. 

By Stephen Bigelow • Nov. 28, 2014

BlackBerry pins enterprise future on BES12, partnerships

BlackBerry's return to QWERTY keyboard devices and improvements to BES12 are steps in the right direction, but is it too little, too late for many IT shops that have already moved on?

By Jake O'Donnell • Nov. 21, 2014

Bringing HR and finance together

HR and finance information has traditionally been siloed, but organizations are finding that to be competitive, they have to break down the long-standing barriers between the two departments.

By Linda Rosencrance • Nov. 17, 2014

Four utilities can verify Group Policy object settings

Client-side extensions could cause a Group Policy object to fail. Fortunately, there are a few different ways to track down Windows GPO settings.

By Nirmal Sharma • Nov. 10, 2014

Manufacturing operations management merges ERP and MES

As integrated manufacturing systems evolve, a new term -- manufacturing operations management -- signifies the merger of ERP and MES.

By Dave Turbide • Nov. 7, 2014

Why mobile user authentication is more important than ever

Encrypting data is a good first step, but if you don't properly authenticate users, sensitive information can still fall into the wrong hands.

By Craig Mathias • Nov. 4, 2014

Using predictive analytics methods to answer business questions

Need to know where to put your next store? Or whether or not a promotional campaign will work? Predictive analytics methods may be the answer.

By Barry Wilderman • Nov. 4, 2014

Can I use a tablet for VDI?

Technology-wise, it's possible to access a virtual desktop from a tablet, but the user experience may not be ideal. On the other hand, if you have a mouse and keyboard hooked up to the tablet, it can be a great way to access VDI.

By Todd Knapp • Nov. 4, 2014

Best practices for financial planning and analysis

In a Q&A, Dave Murray summarizes takeaways from a BPI Network survey that polled dozens of executives on their budgeting and forecasting challenges -- and how technology can help.

By David Essex • Nov. 3, 2014

Calculating VoIP bandwidth needs for SIP trunk services

Part three of our series, SIP Trunking Explained, looks at the amount of VoIP bandwidth you'll need to avoid latency for SIP trunk services via a dedicated line or an Internet connection.

By Chris Partsenidis • Oct. 29, 2014

Do I need antivirus for VDI deployments?

Virtual desktop environments aren't immune to viruses and malware, so it's important to have an antivirus tool and strategy in place before your deployment gets infected.

By Todd Knapp • Oct. 24, 2014

Tracking too many KPIs is counterproductive

Don't overdo KPIs -- a handful should be enough to capture the essence. Any more than that dilutes the user's attention, drawing focus away from key measurements.

By Dave Turbide • Oct. 20, 2014

What is the difference between VDI vs. Terminal Services?

The VDI vs. Terminal Services (or RDS) debate is based on the differences between the two methods for delivering remote desktops. One uses sessions and the other connects users to full client OS desktops.

By Brien Posey • Oct. 13, 2014

What causes SharePoint 2013 performance issues?

SharePoint 2013 performance is a major concern, especially when it comes to SharePoint in the cloud. What steps can companies take to prevent a SharePoint slowdown?

By Scott Robinson • Oct. 7, 2014

The difference between Citrix Workspace Suite and Workspace Services

Citrix's Workspace Services and the Workspace Suite aren't one in the same. The Suite is a bundle of products and Workspace Services is a delivery platform and control plane.

By Matt Kosht • Oct. 3, 2014

The buzz: New 4-D printing gets itself together

And you thought 3-D printing was avant-garde? Get a load of this one-upper: The 4-D process prints parts that can assemble or repair themselves. That is, in theory.

By Brenda Cole • Oct. 1, 2014

How to enable Windows 8.1 kiosk mode for Modern apps

It's possible to control user application access on startup with Assigned Access, but note that Windows 8.1 kiosk mode works only for Modern apps.

By Nirmal Sharma • Sept. 30, 2014

ThinApp vs. XenApp: What’s the difference?

ThinApp and XenApp are both application virtualization tools. They do basically the same thing, they just come from different vendors.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 29, 2014

Top tools for user profile management

You can manage profiles with Active Directory or the tools built into your VDI software, but third-party options from AppSense, RES software and Liquidware Labs offer more features and can reduce storage needs.

By Kim Lindros and Ed Tittel • Sept. 25, 2014

Rooted Android device risks include network access, data theft

Rooting an Android smartphone or tablet makes the device more vulnerable to malicious apps that could wreak havoc on a corporate network. MDM alone can't stop the threat.

By Robert Sheldon • Sept. 25, 2014

Windows kiosk mode locks down PCs, but note workarounds

Switching from the Windows Explorer shell to a particular app can be useful for single-purpose devices, but users can still foil Windows kiosk mode.

By Nirmal Sharma • Sept. 18, 2014