Watch this demo, 'Exalytics-Powered App Demo: Analyze Almost a Billion of Records Instantly,' for an in-depth video demonstration of how this tool works from the users perspective and just how easy it is to have the right BI and analysis at your fingertips. 

This report from Microsoft presents a vision for the development of smart cities which bring together technology, architecture and people. 

This week’s Computer Weekly examines research that suggests CEOs want to invest in IT more than ever, but still see CIOs as technical experts and not business people. We review SQL Server 2012 and ask if Microsoft's database software is catching its competitors as well as concluding our Buyer's Guide to data security. 

Microsoft has turned its Dutch headquarters into a radical experiment which the company believes could point the way to the future of the workplace. Its office at Schiphol airport has done away with dedicated desks and offices and it has given employees the freedom to chose where, when and how they work. 

There is a common expectation among forward-looking companies that through the use of information technology new ways of working can be created that will enhance workplace conditions with such an effect as to improve employee satisfaction levels, increase productivity and ultimately impact positively upon company performance. 

The unified messaging capabilities included in Microsoft Exchange 2010 are making it an obvious upgrade choice for many SMBs.Working with a single vendor like Dell that provides a range of server, storage and service options allows IT departments to roll-out Microsoft Exchange 2010 environments that are tuned to corporate requirements and budgets. 

This chapter download, from the guide Mastering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, co-written by Mark Minasi, provides an introduction to Hyper-V, highlighting information essential for building your own small environment using only native Windows software. 

This document describes three options for integrating Macs with Microsoft DFS infrastructure. 

Business intelligence is a hot topic in 2010, especially with the upcoming release of Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 R2 being dubbed as the "BI release." In this e-zine, one SQL Server expert breaks down exactly what goes into self-service BI, where it works and where it falls short. 

This Microsoft white paper will discuss in detail ten things you should probably know as you get familiar with the latest version of the Windows client; what's been improved, what to expect and how it differs, if much at all, to Vista. 

See the integrated reporting, analysis and planning capabilities that can help your midsize business to drive greater efficiencies, manage costs and identify growth opportunities. 

IT is challenged to meet rising business expectations while managing increasing infrastructure complexity at the lowest cost possible, and generic IT processes are no longer effective. 

One of the most eagerly awaited features of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is the “Self Service Business Intelligence” technology known as PowerPivot. This white paper highlights the new PowerPivot features.