FROM THE EDITOR

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Chris Sapardanis
Editor, CSC World
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COVER STORY

Big Data: Diving Into the Deluge
While the cloud computing market matures, technologists and business leaders are looking toward the next "big" thing in IT.

The Economics of Data: A Q&A With the LEF's Paul Gustafson
We speak with the Leading Edge Forum's director of Technology Programs to better understand the Big Data trend and discover a phenomenon extending well beyond talk of mere size.

Big Data: A Big Part of Our Business
CSC is no stranger to data. It's a core discipline of what we do as an IT provider. And our global body of work in business intelligence and analytics is growing across numerous sectors.

Generating Intelligence from Data-Intensive Assets
Today more than ever, companies are watching their organizations fill with pools of data. The savvy ones are using enterprise collection and interpretation capabilities.

FEATURES

Awareness Is Key to Today's Cybersecurity
As the world becomes more connected through mobile devices and the cloud, security experts stress the importance of awareness.

Mastering the Future of Cloud
Michael Capellas, chairman and CEO of The Virtual Computing Environment Company, discusses the evolution and value of cloud.

Visualization Brings Ideas to Life
Innovative software gives developers the ability to see and interact with web apps before being put into operation.

Desktop Virtualization: A Strategy for Success
We join storage and data management provider NetApp to poll CIOs about how virtualization is becoming a priority for their business.

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NEWS

Recent Announcements
New offerings for the evolving healthcare market, a noteworthy cybersecurity acquisition, and special recognitions mark the start of 2011.
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FIRST HAND

Decisions, Decisions: A 'Common' Take on Being a Better Manager
Author Michael Horton discusses what inspired his book: Scrappy General Management.

IN PRACTICE: FASHION & RETAIL

Champion Europe Gets IT Makeover
The renowned athletic apparel company overcomes complexity after an acquisition using our enterprise resource planning software.

Retailer Transforms Shopping Experience
Conforama, a leading furniture and household goods retailer, conducts a strategic analysis of its operations and implements new services policies.
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RESEARCH

Sustainable IT Must Become More About e-Waste, Not Just Energy
While the IT industry gets on track to be energy neutral, a credible scenario for safely managing the global production and disposal of electronic devices is still needed.

Focus on Wellness First, Invigorated by Innovative Technologies
Traditionally, healthcare has revolved around treating illness, but what if the focus changes to staying healthy?
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GREEN CORNER

CSC Partners With 1E to Monitor Data Center Energy Use
We're reducing our power consumption in CSC data centers with 1E's NightWatchman Server Edition.
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