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Hotfixes Issued for Office 2003 Bug

Users experienced problems with files protected by Active Directory rights management software.

Microsoft Boosts Cloud Automation With Opalis Buy

Company buying Opalis for undisclosed amount

Q&A: Understanding Private vs. Public Clouds

The president and COO of a managed services firm that offers private cloud computing explains the differences between public and private cloud computing and what each is best suited for.

That Was the Year That Was: Major Data Warehousing Events of 2009 (and Predictions for 2010)

A data warehousing analyst examines the accuracy of his 2009 predictions and reveals the top trends he sees coming next year.

BI: The Year in Review

It wasn't exactly the best of years, but – all things considered -- it was a far cry from the worst.

The Year Ahead: IT in Transition, BI Rising

The CEO of Jaspersoft gazes into his crystal ball to reveal five key trends to watch in 2010.

Security: A CTO's Crystal Ball

From virtualization to cloud computing, what today's trends tell us about the focus of security professionals next year.



Network Management: What's Ahead

We highlight five trends that will drive your network management strategy next year.

Lessons from 2009: Advice for IT and Vendors

Products released this year show vendors and IT how to alleviate common pain points. ESJ's editorial director highlights four areas to focus on in the coming year -- which may provide a strong return on your investment.

The End of the Decade in Storage

Few storage technology products invent a market. Rather, they respond to market requirements.

Trends and Predictions from Big Blue

IBM managers look at key events and company strategy from 2009 and explain what it means for customers in 2010.

Five Security Chores for 2010

What kept security administrators awake nights this year, and where should they focus their attention next year?

Security: The Year in Review

Compared to other market segments, the security space was a relative safe harbor in a year of economic turbulence.

Saying Goodbye to a Turbulent 2009

From the Sun/Oracle acquisition to radical changes in the server market, it's been a topsy-turvy year in IT. We take a look at the highlights.

JCP Approves Java EE 6 Specification v2

Specification comprises about 30 additional specs and is a continuation of many of the approaches and ideas of its predecessor.

Stage Set for MDM Adoption in the Enterprise

Done right, MDM delivers both strong ROI and improves the reliability of one's BI or data warehouse assets.

Upstarts Filling BI/DW Gaps

Upstart BI and DW vendors say their offerings address gaps or pain points established solutions ignore. It's a pitch that resonates with customers.

Perspectives: Open Source BI's Very Bright Future

Some issues that complicate or frustrate shrink-wrapped software implementations are mitigated by the open source model. That has some experts predicting a very bright future for open source BI.