Software


Q&A: Harnessing Computing Power for Data Analysis with MapReduce

MapReduce can help spread the computational chores between many computers. But what if the technology could be unleashed for all data, not just file-based data processing?

Q&A: Internet Threats and Web Filters in the Cloud

Threats delivered through the Web are increasing in number and severity. A Web filtering solution can reduce an enterprise’s vulnerability.

Archivevault Update Improves E-mail Archiving and Management

AtMail adds requested features and availability of ArchiveVault as an add-on

Stephen Swoyer

The Mainframe Security Paradox

Mainframe operators know which controls to implement, but auditors -- who frequently come from the distributed side of the divide -- don’t.

Stephen Swoyer

Enterprise Architecture in a Tough Economy

Gartner offers an prescription for enterprise architecture ROI

Illuminate Updates Correlation Database Technology that Automatically Designs, Builds Data Warehouses

Version 4.0 offers fast performance, low cost of ownership from low deployment costs and near-zero maintenance

SunGard Secure2Disk’s Online Backup/Recovery Services Helps Improve Operational Availability

Provides multiple generations of an enterprise’s backed-up data on an onsite SunGard appliance



Micro Focus Launches Modernization Workbench v2.1

Helps CIOs regain control of applications that run the business

Quantrix DataNAV Combines Query, Analysis, Visualization with Modeling for Improved BI

New tool leverages in-memory analytics, enables business and IT users to create and share analyses for improved BI, planning

IBM Rational Previews Wares for Software Investment Management

Company also previews older software delivery products being tuned for cloud-based infrastructures

New Smartdiff Technology Squeezes Space from SQL Server Backups

Doubles storage savings in Quest Software's LiteSpeed for SQL Server

Q&A: Simplifying User Reporting Still Key BI Goal

A faster, more powerful system is not the only way to make reporting faster and more efficient. Users need better reporting tools, too.

FaxBack Enables Microsoft Fax for VoIP

Enables Windows users to send and receive faxes using Microsoft Fax with VoIP phone systems

Oracle BI Applications Get Analytic Infusion

Oracle's BI Application product line was updated with the addition of several analytic amenities. What's new and how do the changes improve Oracle's E-business Suite?

Zenoss Enterprise IT Monitor Guarantees to Cut Costs in Half Over Traditional Solutions

Company eliminates up-front licensing costs, reduces deployment and maintenance effort

Sun Launches Third Release of OpenSolaris

Adds virtualization support, storage enhancements, performance upgrades

Windows 7 Starter Freed of Three-App Limit

Crippling restriction removed

Borland Launches Requirements Management Tool

Promises to reduce number of late, costly changes to software development projects

NEC Adds Application-Aware Deduplication to Grid Storage Platform

Optimized deduplication for Symantec and CommVault backup and archive applications maximizes efficiency, cuts storage capacity costs

Sentilla Integrates Third-Party Devices, Consolidates Energy Information Across the Data Center

Sentilla Energy Manager for Data Centers Version 2.1 integrates all data center power for a comprehensive, facility-wide view of energy use