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Apple Penetrating The Enterprise, Whether IT Pros Like It Or Not
Retina MacBook Pro Trounces 18 Windows 8 Ultrabooks In Battery Life Shootout
FileMaker Developer Conference Explores Design, Development And Business Innovation With The FileMaker Platform
Apple Penetrating The Enterprise, Whether IT Pros Like It Or Not
InfoWorld's Mel Beckman notes that Apple products like the iPad, iPhone, and Mac are enigmas to most IT departments. While users love them, and they've proved Apple technology's value as productivity tools, Apple appears to eschew IT's traditional top-down management philosophy.
He observes that one obvious difference between Microsoft and Apple philosophies is who controls OS updates and patches - IT being in complete control of the process with Microsoft operating systems, including the ability to roll back updates that cause problems. By contrast, Apple puts users in the driver's seat with updates, much to the chagrin of IT professionals.
Microsoft, Beckman says, promotes a particular enterprise "DNA" - centralized control - but Apple views enterprises "as libertarians see nations: as populations of individuals." as one blogger put it.
Nevertheless, Beckman says conventional wisdom that Microsoft owns the enterprise is changing, if for no other reason than Apple's popular personal products are invading IT, whether IT likes it or not.
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Retina MacBook Pro Trounces 18 Windows 8 Ultrabooks In Battery Life Shootout
Power demand from the Retina displays in Apple's latest MacBook Pro models doean't seem to be seriously damaging battery charge life.
Which? blogger Katie Waller notes that while an ultrabook is designed to be slim, light and portable, if its battery only lasts two hours away from wall current, it rather defeats the purpose.
Ms. Waller reports that the Which? test lab compared 18 Windows 8 laptops against Apple's 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina Display and the Samsung Series 3 Chromebook to see which gives you the best internet battery life.
She says the longest running Windows 8 laptop for web browsing is the Acer Aspire timeline Ultra M5-581T - a 15.6 screen, 2.1kg ultrabook that lasted almost six hours on battery, but it still fell 30 minutes shy of the battery life of the 13-inch Apple Macbook Pro Retina, although it does cost around Ł500 less.
Watching movies from the Acer's hard disk, you a little over an hour less viewing time than the Macbook. The Samsung Series 3 Chromebook's three hour and 44 minute battery life was mediocre as well.
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FileMaker Developer Conference Explores Design, Development And Business Innovation With The FileMaker Platform
FileMaker, Inc. today announced schedule highlights for the FileMaker Developer Conference 2013, the largest annual gathering of worldwide FileMaker independent and corporate database developers, trainers and users. Platform for Innovation is the theme of the 18th annual conference, which features two new tracks and will be at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel in San Diego, Calif., August 12-15.
Attendees will see live demonstrations by FileMaker staff and exhibitors and learn the ins and outs of creating custom solutions using the FileMaker Platform. In addition to increasing their technical expertise, developers can network, get ideas, and exchange tips with over 1,200 FileMaker enthusiasts, from more than 36 countries during the four-day event.
Developers can set their own agendas to focus on their most pressing interests and needs. Concurrent tracks include:
• New Design Track (11 sessions): Discover the business benefits of great design and learn how to create eye-catching and effective design patterns and navigation.
• New Business Track (9 sessions): Learn how to create a professional development plan, grow FileMaker within your organization, expand your business and more.
• FileMaker Go Track (8 sessions): See firsthand how to architect and deploy FileMaker solutions for iPad and iPhone, and set up synchronization between iOS and desktop databases.
• Core Track (9 sessions): Learn basics such as data modeling, workflow management and Microsoft SQL integration.
• Develop Track (16 sessions): Gain insights into software development approaches, writing modular and reusable code and using advanced charting and reporting techniques.
• Integration/Web Track (7 sessions): Take a deep dive into the FileMaker Platform and HTML, PHP and web services.
• FileMaker Training Series Track (10 sessions): Take courses offered on the official FileMaker training curriculum, taught by FileMaker Authorized Trainers. Note: requires Gold Registration Package registration.
An important focus for this year is the Track dedicated to the FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone. The Track includes: The Paperless Form: Data Collection with FileMaker Go Solutions; Architecting for FileMaker Go, From Idea to iPadin Under an Hour; FileMaker Go Primer; FileMaker Go Year in Review; Buyers Guide: Synchronization Tools; Deploy and Manage your Custom Business Solutions for iOS Devices; FileMaker Go for Industry; and Go Crazy!
Additional highlights of FileMaker Developer Conference 2013 include a Visionary Bar, much like an Apple Store Genius Bar, where FileMaker users and developers can get objective, ad hoc help on the spot on all things FileMaker.
View the complete conference schedule to tailor a perfect experience and attain technical development and business acumen at FileMaker Developer Conference 2013.
Conference attendees will save up to US$300 off the full conference registration price, paying only $1,295, by taking advantage of the early bird discount, available now through June 18, 2013. Also available is the Gold Registration package for $1,895, which in addition to the standard conference sessions includes pre-conference sessions and the FileMaker Training Series courses. Paid attendees will receive a free not-for-resell copy of FileMaker Pro Advanced -- a $499 value
Conference attendees are also strongly urged to make hotel reservations before discounted rooms sell out. Call the Hilton San Diego Bayfront today at 619-564-333 or toll free @ 800-445-8667 or reserve your room online.
FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple.
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