Features & News


The Mainstreaming of MDM

A new survey identifies a strong correlation between doing DW and successfully pursuing MDM.

Q&A: Agile BI Presents Challenges, Rewards

Faster, more iterative BI projects promising, but take effort.

Q&A: Securing Storage in the Cloud

Moving your data to the cloud is not without risk. Here's what you need to know about securing your data.

Study Targets Windows "Hooking" in Antivirus Software

Microsoft has confirmed that it has been working with a security firm investigating a fundamental flaw in antivirus (AV) software for Windows.

Distinctive Sybase Offerings Face an Uncertain Future

Thanks to SAP's acquisition of Sybase, the last of the best-of-breed data replication tools -- Sybase Replication Server -- faces an uncertain future.

Symantec to Acquire VeriSign's Security Business

Cash deal, valued at nearly $1.3 billion, expected to close by September

Understanding Kalido's Diversity

Kalido and Teradata announced a new effort to certify Kalido's Information Engine to run on top of Teradata Warehouse -- but some users are confused about Kalido's direction.



Q&A: BI Expert Names Top Innovations

Top BI innovations include mobile devices, social networking

Security Blindsided by Virtualization

When it comes to securing the increasingly virtualized systems of the 21st century, IT seems to be stuck in 20th-century mode.

Mainframe Brain Drain Revisited

Although efforts by mainframe boosters to recruit and train new technologists are bearing fruit, there are not yet enough newly-minted pros to offset concerns about brain drain in most shops.

Q&A: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

We examine the connection between business continuity and disaster recovery, explore what business impact analysis is and who's involved, and the tools available for this analysis.

Q&A: Why Compliance is the Best Friend and Worst Enemy of Good Security

Compliance efforts will also affect the security of your data. We explore the connection and what IT can do to protect its information assets.

SAP to Acquire Sybase, Inc.

Company says move will accelerate reach of SAP solutions across mobile platforms

Top IT Security Concerns Voiced in Survey

Network breaches top IT concerns

Q&A: Why Data Quality is a Measurable, Ongoing Effort

The value of data quality can be measured as you work.

Xangati Survey Reveals Operational Issues Slowing Server Virtualization Growth

Uncooperative application owners, low confidence in virtualization management tools cited for slow growth

Kickfire Targets Underserved Users in Crowded Analytic Database Market

Analytic appliance specialist Kickfire seems happy to play in the sub-6 TB arena. It's where most of the new projects are sprouting, officials argue.

Predictive Analytics: A Shopper's Checklist

A new report offers buyers a baseline to use as they shop for general predictive analytic technologies.

Office 2010 Will Have SharePoint Hooks, Analyst Says

Microsoft plans to make a splash by announcing new 2010 products on Wednesday, but IT organizations should check the fine print.

Microsoft's May Patch Aims at Office Vulnerabilities

After a thick April patch, this month's security update, released today, is light with only two "critical" fixes.