Features & News


Windows 7 RC Goes Live

Latest OS available to general public

MS Testing Data Sharing in the Cloud

Company seeking customers willing to test their databases in a cloud-based data connectivity project.

Analysis: Oracle/Sun Acquisition Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

Oracle will also now own or control the future direction of the MySQL database, the Java programming language, the Solaris operating system, and the StarOffice user productivity suite.

Unified Information Access, Step-by-Step

In many shops, the dream of unified information access remains elusive. An industry expert offers well-honed tips.

Q&A: Real-time Data Integration No Longer a Luxury

Real-time data can turn into an addiction: once you get a taste of it, you'll want more.

Data Integration Specialist Aims to Upset DW Status Quo

Very large data warehouse vendor Compact Solutions will soon release an ETL testing and design tool that works across many environments.

Reporter's Notebook: Cloud Security a Key Focus at RSA

Vendors showcase how they are addressing the issue; experts explore role security might play as services evolve



Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 Released

Available for download now or as "critical update" via Automatic Update service

How Device Consolidation Benefits Your WAN Infrastructure

When it comes to WANs, look for the weakest link.

Stephen Swoyer

Unix Proves It’s Still Full of Life

Unix, the quintessential enterprise workhorse, still has a lot going for it.

Securing a Network’s Print Data Stream with TLS/SSL Encryption

Awareness that a thorough security policy should include measures for secure network printing is rising slowly but surely.

Q&A: The Drive to Unified Information Access

Imagine querying all enterprise information with the precision of SQL and the fuzziness of search. That’s the promise of unified information access.

Stephen Swoyer

Sun Unveils New Xeon-based “Open Network” Servers

Sun says its Nehalem product line is “significantly differentiated” from other Xeon 550-based systems in a very crowded market.

Stephen Swoyer

Phishing Attacks Surge

Phishing activity increased by almost 40 percent in a 12 month period.

Q&A: Surviving Software License Audits

“Be prepared” is one key to an expedited software license audit.

Data Security Trends: Staying Ahead of the Bad Guys

What you can do now to stay a step ahead of the changing vulnerability landscape.

Microsoft Touts Security in Windows 7

New features include revised User Account Control, enhanced BitLocker encryption, new Windows Biometric Framework

IBM DB2 Will Target Oracle Database Developers

Includes new compatibility tool for Oracle database applications

MySQL Adds Scalability to Open Source Database

Offers significant scalability improvements; release expected before end of year