4 reasons to stick with Java -- and 4 reasons to dump it

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	Oracle, Salesforce.com trade moves in marketing software battle It seems that a week doesn't go by these days without major software vendors announcing updates to their marketing software portfolios, and the past few days were no exception as rivals Oracle and Salesforce.com both made some news. Read More WHITE PAPER: Open Text Global Growing Pains: Tapping into B2B Integration Services A recent survey by IDG Research explored both the challenges and pain points companies face when growing globally, as well as the capabilities they're seeking in B2B integration partners. Learn More In this Issue 4 reasons to stick with Java -- and 4 reasons to dump it Mobile developers get offline sync in new Amazon SDK The 6 essential Windows software programs for any PC 7 free online collaboration and project management tools Bossie Awards 2014: The best open source applications Microsoft skips a number, says 'Windows 10' will be a big break from the past Icahn says PayPal spin-off is almost a 'no brainer' Oracle unveils Alta, a next-generation user interface CEO says big data drives towing business forward WHITE PAPER: Polycom Gartner MarketScope for Group Video Systems The Gartner "MarketScope for Group Video Systems" evaluates 7 group video system vendors based on 6 customer-focused criteria such as customer experience, market responsiveness and track record, and offering strategy. The report offers guidance for IT leaders who want to start or expand the use of video collaboration within their organizations. Learn more >> 4 reasons to stick with Java -- and 4 reasons to dump it The enterprise mainstay has proved resilient in the face of many challenges -- but just how long can it remain a top programming language? Read More Mobile developers get offline sync in new Amazon SDK With features such as offline sync in the new version of its Mobile SDK, Amazon Web Services is hoping to lure developers away from the cloud services offered by Google and Apple. Read More The 6 essential Windows software programs for any PC No matter what else you do on your PC, everyone needs basic programs that cover security, web browsing, and backup. Read More 7 free online collaboration and project management tools Get the most out of your team and your budget by taking advantage of these free collaboration and project management tools. Read More WHITE PAPER: Skyhigh Networks Cloud Adoption & Risk Report Reveals Top 20 Cloud Services Based on anonymized data from over 10 million users across over 200 companies, the Skyhigh Cloud Adoption and Risk Report has become the de-facto data source on cloud adoption and risk View Now>> Bossie Awards 2014: The best open source applications Top picks of the year in open source business applications and middleware Read More Microsoft skips a number, says 'Windows 10' will be a big break from the past Microsoft's major update to its operating system, called Windows 10 and unveiled Tuesday, has been built to blend old and new in a way that will be familiar to Windows 7 users while also retaining much of its more modern tile interface. Read More Icahn says PayPal spin-off is almost a 'no brainer' Activist investor and hedge-fund manager Carl Icahn says eBay's decision to spin off PayPal into a separate company is "almost a no brainer." Read More Oracle unveils Alta, a next-generation user interface Oracle has overhauled the way it will build user interfaces in a bid to meet customers' expectations for user-friendly mobile applications -- and also to keep pace with rivals Salesforce.com and Workday. Read More CEO says big data drives towing business forward Technology has turned the towing business into an information business, according to Dave Ferrick, CEO of Agero. Read More
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