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5 Cloud Computing Security Tips for 2013
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How to Craft a BYOD Governance Program
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10 Ways to Use Big Data to Get to Know Your Customers Better
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Do you have an enterprise-wide cloud strategy?
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Severe consequences face big data analytics without governance, experts say
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Big Data: Know What You Want
Notwithstanding its daunting name, big data is not about data piles; it's about data analytics. You need to know what insights to glean from the haystacks and how often you need them, and you and your important business leaders must agree that you're focused on the right data. More>>