Features & News


Google Rolling Out Richer Web Apps

Adds features to Google Docs online suite to make them richer, more collaborative

Report: Windows Server Becoming a Mainframe Contender

IDC says organizations are moving toward using x86-based servers running Windows to handle their business-critical workloads

Microsoft Updates Service Pack Support Policy

Revised policy adds limited troubleshooting on unsupported service pack versions

Virus Activity Drop: Calm Before a Stormy Summer?

What accounts for the near-disappearance of virus activity last month? One explanation: even spammers need to invest time in research and development.

Microsoft Delivers Record April Patch

Eleven bulletins address 25 vulnerabilities

Q&A: Infrastructure-as-a-Service

What is infrastructure-as-a-service and how can you maximize its benefits?

Removing the Risks of SSL -- Part 2 of 2

To address the security risks of SSL, we look at how transparent SSL proxies work and how they are used in enterprises today.



IT Bets Big on Blade Servers

IT chiefs are increasingly deploying blades in strategic roles. In addition, blades -- more than any other server kit -- have emerged as hotbeds of virtualization.

Voke Survey Sees Virtual Lab Management Becoming Heart of Application Lifecycle

Surveyed organizations save over $1 million on average by adopting virtual lab technology solutions

Report: Global IT Revival Has Begun

Forrester Research says comeback has begun for the global IT tech sector

Big Security Patch Expected Tuesday

Eleven fixes address 25 vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange

Court: FCC Can't Regulate Broadband ISPs

FCC cannot regulate broadband Internet service providers

Creating a Successful High-Level Data Model

An overview of a ten-step approach that will help you successfully build a high-level data model.

Operationalizing Business Intelligence

Its focus on operationalizing insights distinguishes Information Builders from its competitors. It worked for performance management, says CEO Gerry Cohen, and it's poised to give IBI an advantage in statistics and predictive analytics.

DataFlux, Data Integration, and the Data Management Platform

DataFlux's bid for data integration bragging rights isn't going to be easy, given the market. CEO Tony Fisher wouldn't have it any other way.

U.S. IT Pros Concerned About Cloud Security

Operational, security risks of cloud computing outweigh benefits

Removing the Risks of SSL -- Part 1 of 2

Despite its name, Secure Sockets Layer isn't totally secure. We explain the risks that arise from increased use of SSL within enterprise networks.

Securing a Virtualized E-mail System

The optimal solution for most companies looking to lower the operating expenses associated with an e-mail environment through virtualization is to deploy a hybrid approach.

Careers: Hiring Forecast a Bit Brighter

The IT job outlook looks better than it did last year, but 'we're not in the black yet. CIOs are optimistic, and you should be, too.