Software


Micro Focus Report Highlights Shortage of Core IT Skills

Calls on businesses to future-proof business-critical IT systems

Federal Government Up in the Air About Cloud Computing, Survey Finds

Respondents to FOSE 2009 government IT survey evenly split when rating importance of cloud computing in government IT operations

Doing More with Less Top IT Priority, Axios Survey Says

Survey finds that over two-thirds of IT managers are taking on new ITSM projects to address challenges surrounding virtualization

Integration Key to Best Endpoint Security, Aberdeen Study Finds

Companies can save an average of $80 per endpoint with this best practice

SSI Forum Changes Aid Server Growth into HPC, Blades, Cloud Computing

Will help members cut R&D and validation costs

Microsoft Unveils Desktop Virtualization Tool

MED-V one of of six applications in Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, requires Software Assurance license

Many Enterprises Don’t Shut Off Access When Employees Depart, Study Finds

Shifts in employment show disparity between access policies and actual practice



MEGA Releases Powerful New Version of Enterprise Architecture Solution

Enhances business process improvement, IT planning, and enterprise architecture management

Sun VirtualBox 2.2 Adds Open Virtualization Format Support

Release includes performance and feature enhancements and support for the Open Virtualization Format specification

Cost Replacing Functionality as Linux's Appeal

Firms are porting more applications to Linux at the expense of Unix and other legacy platforms to save money as never before

Microsoft Delays Enterprise Security Suite

Company attribues delay to customer requests for interoperability with third-party security packages

Thinking Outside the Enterprise Information Management Box

Just because you can buy off-the-shelf EIM software doesn’t mean you can also buy an off-the-shelf EIM practice.

The New Breed of BI Analyst

A new type of business analyst has emerged, and though many have filled that role, little hard research has been done. Recently LyzaSoft and Microsoft looked and came back with similar conclusions.

New Java and Database Performance Optimizers Detect, Fix, and Prevent Performance Problems

New and enhanced applications allow IT to find, analyze, and correct performance issues

Updated BIG-IP Helps Align IT with Business, Cut Application Delivery Costs

Version 10 of the integrated solution enables a more dynamic infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing workforce efficiency

First Service Pack Released for SQL Server 2008

Provides updates but no new features

Pentaho and Jaspersoft Make the Case for Open Source BI

In the current climate, the value proposition of open source software is attractive -- maybe irresistible. Product enhancements from Pentaho and JasperSoft help explain why

Pano Logic Adds Remote Access to Virtual Desktop Solution

Pano Remote integrates with new Pano System 2.6 to provide secure access to Pano virtual desktops with USB key

Data Express 4.0 Keeps Test Data Free of Confidential Data

Micro Focus’ new suite eliminates risk of non-compliance during data testing, widens data deidentification

Boomi Extends Cloud Integration to Large Enterprises

New release of AtomSphere offered in several editions