As popularity of Linux grows, company predicts increasing attempts to create malicious programs that will attack it
Move could significantly build momentum for the open-source operating system; IBM also announced that SuSE Linux will be a pre-loaded option across all of its eServer systems
Unisys' enhanced ClearPath Libra mainframe line can run a variety of operating systems and supports multiple processors; the company also announced a new pricing model for temporary increases in computing capacity
Researcher foresees move to a subscription-based model by 2010
Acopia is a network-turned-storage-focused company with a new product for managing the network resources that support file access and data movement.
IBM's zSeries marketing manager reviews the mainframe's accomplishments, and explains how mainframes are being deployed today.
WholeSecurity gives businesses the ability to offer their customers an opt-in PC security sweep to quarantine malicious software
New warnings about Web hosting control panel protection, ISS server-response processing, and Symantec's security software
Interest is growing in a new British Standard—BS7799—that is slowly being adopted outside of Britain; companies adopting the standard may find they've implemented a best-practices security program.
Business partners are making money from Linux, Big Blue tells conference attendees.
A widely respected storage veteran looks at connectivity issues, including SCSI/iSCSI, plus Microsoft and storage management.
With newer and more powerful SunFire systems—and fewer of them—The Chicago Tribute cut costs and implemented a more efficient network configuration.
New '04 release features BI, portal, and EAI components
The long-term relevance of the mainframe has been one of IBM’s major themes. If 2003 was any indication, there's no doubt that customers agree. As the mainframe prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday this April, analysts take note of its success, and explore how organizations are planning to put the increased processing power to work.
SCSI implementations may be different in terms of the way data packages flow, but all are members of the same family. Arguments over the superiority of any implementation are heated.
Security flaws reveal weaknesses in Microsoft's Abstract Syntax Notation One, a cryptographic and authentication mechanism in use by every Window operating system. The problem is with the compiler, not the applications themselves. It's time for developers to patch and recompile quickly.
Viruses are not the only reason why interest in e-business is declining. Hackers and fraudsters are also to blame.
The University of Colorado Hospital struggled to keep its network secure to comply with HIPAA regulations, made difficult because IT didn't have direct control over some connected systems.
Microsoft upgrades Outlook XP's vulnerability to "critical" after researcher finds additional flaws; company urges patch be applied quickly
One way organizations can gain maximum value from IT is to unify the entire enterprise IT portfolio into a single, cohesive whole. Only with this kind of "convergence" can technology truly deliver the ROI, and bottom-line benefits, so avidly sought.