8 OpenStack solutions that claim to be fuss-free

10th time's the charm: Microsoft finally solves big problems with Surface Pro 3 HP bringing augmented reality, 3D printing features to tablets, laptops TechBrief January 21, 2015 8 OpenStack solutions that claim to be fuss-free With OpenStack finally making the inroads its proponents have hoped for, the next big questions are where and how to run it, as well as how to keep it fresh. Several companies have ready answers via turnkey OpenStack solutions: hosted installations in the public cloud, on-premises managed appliances, and mix-and-match solutions that aim to cover most every scenario in between. Check out the review: Mirantis takes the sting out of OpenStack deployments And also read: With more enterprise uptake, OpenStack turns a corner READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. 10th time's the charm: Microsoft finally solves big problems with Surface Pro 3 2. HP bringing augmented reality, 3D printing features to tablets, laptops 3. Microsoft updates Outlook for Mac preview tease 4. Obama promises to promote Net neutrality, broadband Webcast: RSA Mitigate Risk with Data Access Governance Learn how RSA provides ubiquitous access governance support across applications, databases, and all major file systems and Microsoft® SharePoint®, and see how RSA gives you one place to centrally manage and govern access. LEARN MORE 10th time's the charm: Microsoft finally solves big problems with Surface Pro 3 Judging by many comments on the Microsoft Answers forum and elsewhere, Microsoft's Jan. 15 firmware update for the Surface Pro 3 has solved almost all outstanding issues with Wi-Fi connections, hibernating, Bluetooth connectivity, battery drain on standby, Hyper-V interference with Wi-Fi, and more. Also read: New Surface Pro 3 firmware update triggers BSOD READ MORE HP bringing augmented reality, 3D printing features to tablets, laptops Hewlett-Packard has experimented with augmented reality and 3D image manipulation in recent products, and it intends to bring some of those technologies to tablets and laptops for a more interactive computing experience. The PC maker says its mobile devices will let users play with 3D images that can then be created in a 3D printer. Join the discussion: What uses for 3D printing have you found? And read: HP to jolt 3D printer market READ MORE White Paper: Riverbed Technology Riverbed Optimization System: Technical Overview The Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS™) powers Riverbed’s unique line of SteelHead™ application acceleration appliances and Steelhead Mobile client software. RiOS is based on technologies that solve a range of problems affecting wide area networks (WANs) and application performance. VIEW NOW>> Microsoft updates Outlook for Mac preview tease Microsoft has updated its preview of Outlook on the Mac, the tease it offered Office 365 subscribers more than two months ago. The update was the first for the revamped email client, which sports a streamlined user interface (UI) and will look and work more like the next edition of Outlook on Windows than previous editions. Check out the slideshow: 17 ways to hate Microsoft Outlook less READ MORE Obama promises to promote Net neutrality, broadband U.S. President Barack Obama promised to push for Net neutrality rules and for more transparency in the government's surveillance programs during his State of the Union address late Tuesday. In a speech largely focused on the U.S. economy and aiding the middle class, Obama also promised to push for the deployment of next generation broadband networks, as he outlined in a preview to the State of the Union a week ago. Also read: New year brings new hope for Net neutrality supporters And: Think local: The struggle for municipal broadband READ MORE White Paper: Bitdefender The 6 Most Important Things to Know about VDI/DaaS Security New IT trends to support worker mobility – such as VDI and BYOD – are quickly gaining interest and adoption. But just as with any new trend, there are concerns and pitfalls to avoid. Download this paper to learn the most important considerations to keep in mind for your VDI project. LEARN MORE Join the IDG Contributor Network The IDG Contributor Network is a collection of blogs written by leading IT practitioners about the technology, business opportunities and challenges you face everyday. We invite you to participate by applying to be a contributor today.