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		<title><![CDATA[ Gartner: PCs, Laptops and Handheld Devices ]]></title> 
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How Will Users Access the PC Apps They Need on Their Alternative Devices?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Many organizations react to user demands for more device choices without regard for how users will get the PC apps they need to get their jobs done. Organizations need to improve their ability to deliver legacy applications before they can address user demands for hardware flexibility and choice. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Preparing for Intel's Second-Generation Core Processors]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Intel's second-generation Core processors maintain their leadership position for desktop and notebook processors. Organizations should plan for a rapid transition to the new processors and investigate the enhancements to vPro. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cool Vendors in Personal Computing, 2011]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Innovators in hosted virtual desktops, compatibility and migration solutions, and energy saving technologies bring capabilities that have the potential to change the market. Study their offerings to see which could make a difference in your enterprise. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Silicon Supply Concerns Following Japan Disasters Will Continue Into 2012]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ We do not expect the shortage of 300-millimeter silicon wafers to be too serious if Shin-Etsu's Shirakawa factory resumes production by early June, as long as other manufacturers can increase their production output by 10% immediately. Even so, supply shortage concerns will likely last until 1Q12. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Notebook PCs: Technology Overview]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ New technology features continue to be added to notebook PCs. It is critical to understand how these technologies affect notebook performance and user productivity. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Japan Earthquake Will Cause Shortage of BT Resin in Electronics Supply Chain]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan have knocked out 90% of the world's supply of bismaleimide-triazine resin used in semiconductor packages. Semiconductor package and mobile phone manufacturers can take several steps to minimize the risk to production. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hosted Virtual Desktop Organizational Models]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Hosted virtual desktop projects continue to move from pilot to production. As these implementations become more strategic, organizations must determine the appropriate support model for these desktops. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Supporting Apple Macs in the Enterprise: A Symposium 'Great Debate' Summary]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ At Gartner's Fall Symposium in Orlando in October 2010, a session in the "Great Debate" track focused on Apple in the enterprise. In this research, we summarize the pros and cons raised in the Mac portion of the debate. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Q&A: The Relationship Between Windows 7 and Hosted Virtual Desktop Technology]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Windows 7 and hosted virtual desktops are approaching maturity. We answer questions about whether to combine them into a single project, and how migrations change with HVDs. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Semiconductors, 2011]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner's semiconductor research in 2011 will focus on four top-level key issues that explore the future of the industry, alliances and investment activity, energy issues and emerging technologies. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues in Client Computing, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Rapidly developing technologies and architectures are changing how IT organizations deliver applications to end users. Our 2010 client-computing research will help enterprises understand the broadening set of options available and balance cost efficiency with strategic objectives. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Notebook PCs: Technology Overview]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ New technology features continue to be added to notebook PCs. It is critical to understand how these technologies affect notebook performance and user productivity. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Best Practices for Deploying Hosted Virtual Desktops]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Hosted virtual desktops continue to garner significant market attention. Organizations considering their deployment can minimize cost and risks by following best practices outlined by early adopters. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cost Optimization: Re-evaluating Your PC Hardware Replacement Strategies]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Most organizations can consider extending the life of their current desktop PCs to five years. Notebooks should still be held three years for traveling workers, but can lengthen to four years for day extenders. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cost Optimization: Small Negotiation Trade-offs Can Add Up to Large PC Hardware Acquisition Savings]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Small trade-offs in requirements or timing can cause PC hardware acquisition savings. If you add enough of them together, such savings can become significant. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How to Reduce Your PC TCO 30% in 2011]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ A combination of factors allows users to reduce the average total cost of ownership of new PCs 30% by 2011. The key will be harnessing current technology developments that improve PC manageability. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Comprehensive Study Tool for Green Issues in the Client Platform Arena]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner's Client Computing team has published a series of documents that will help PC buyers and providers make strategic decisions on how best to deal with key issues of "green IT." ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for PC Technologies, 2010]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The 2010 Hype Cycle for PC Technologies evaluates 46 PC-related technologies to guide PC buyers as they make tough cost optimization decisions and PC vendors make tough product line management decisions. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for PC Configuration Life Cycle Management Tools]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The PCCLM market continues to mature; however, most of the vendors decreased in Completeness of Vision, because they are behind the market in meeting several emerging requirements, including non-Windows device management, desktop virtualization management and software as a service. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Magic Quadrant for Global Enterprise Desktops and Notebooks]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In the general PC market, price is often the main purchase criterion. However, buyers of global enterprise desktops and notebooks require platform stability (e.g., consistent system image), appropriate life cycle services, security/management, global support and fast turnaround on warranty repairs. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Cool Vendors in Personal Computing, 2011]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Innovators in hosted virtual desktops, compatibility and migration solutions, and energy saving technologies bring capabilities that have the potential to change the market. Study their offerings to see which could make a difference in your enterprise. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Dell]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Dell continues the evolutionary process to become a more-innovative and service-focused company as the computing market goes through a period of transformation. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Vendor Rating: Intel]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Intel performs well within its core competency. The vendor's challenge is to widen its revenue support base. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Preparing for Intel's Second-Generation Core Processors]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Intel's second-generation Core processors maintain their leadership position for desktop and notebook processors. Organizations should plan for a rapid transition to the new processors and investigate the enhancements to vPro. ]]></description>
		
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