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Storage as a Virtualization Platform for Cloud Computing

Storage-centric approach provides better performance, higher availability, and lower cost than switch or server options.

Analysis: Behind HP's Extreme Scale-Out Pitch

If there's some hyperbole in HP's ExSO pitch, there's some real substance, too -- it's all about mega-scale.

Data Protection Guidelines for the Obama Administration

Although considerable sweat and tears have gone into data protection standards, it's time to spur discussion about how our data protection thinking and schemes might benefit from new ideas and technologies.

Q&A: Deploying a Mobile Device Manager

The variety of mobile devices is growing, as is pressure on IT to support their growing mobile workforce. We offer tips to make IT's job easier.

Microsoft Rolls Out New Security Initiatives

Calls for collaboration between every software company and channel partner that may be harmed.

Oracle to Acquire GoldenGate Software

Company adds to arsenal of real-time data integration tools.

Office 2010: Upping the Stakes for IT Orgs?

How should IT shops plan now that Microsoft has announced details about the lastest software version?



Getting It On Tape

Tape continues to be the preferred home for nearly 70 percent of the world's data, especially at the core of the digital revolution: video.

IT's Challenge: Systemwide Optimization or Bust

Empowered with the right tools, IT can optimize application and database performance.

When SSL Just Isn't Enough

Recent FTP thefts affecting even SSL-encrypted logins are the work of a new Trojan called Zeus; 90,000 logins may have been compromised.

Why Enterprise Clouds Are Inevitable

Cloud model is an inevitable consequence of pervasive virtualization -- call it applied virtualization with a business-centric focus.

Q&A: Best Practices for GRC

Where should an enterprise begin when undertaking a governance, risk, and compliance project, and how can IT avoid common project mistakes?

In Major Shift, Microsoft Contributes Code To Linux Community

Contributes 20,000 lines of code to the Linux community under GPL version 2.

Microsoft's ISA Server Is Only Half Patched

Microsoft's clarification of an Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server patch released this month has left at least one security expert stumped.

Microsoft Adjusts Volume Licensing

Company says it is simplifying matters for IT shops

Adobe Releases First Beta of ColdFusion 9

Next version of ColdFusion Web development platform will include optional integrated development environment.

BI and DW Technology Models Under Fire

Economic crisis invites a referendum of BI and DW technology models.

Q&A: The Maturing Open Source Model

To address BI costs, many enterprises turn to open source. We compare the many different open source models to help you find the one that's right for you.

Q&A: BI Buy versus Build

The age-old question of buy-versus-build is alive and well for developers. We look at the current state of the decision-making process for BI professionals.