Software


Two Near-Disasters Highlight Backup/Recovery Deficiencies

During a regional disaster, a large company will quickly discover that the damage to small firms in the area can dramatically reduce its own recovery

Apple Reacts to Spoof Threats, Issues DNS Hotfix

DNS trouble caused users to be sent to a bogus Web page

Virtualization Showdown at Black Hat

Can malicious attacker, working remotely, can take control of the open-source Xen virtualization software?

Does Microsoft Have an Open Source Heart?

Company says its open source outreach effort is coming alive

Sun To Open Source Java System Web Server and Web Proxy Technologies

Web and Proxy source code will be released later this year

Small Companies Lax About Computer Security, Report Finds

Some small and medium-size businesses don't seem that concerned about potential hacks

Government 2.0: Empowerment with Information, BI Style

Government 2.0 is like business intelligence made to reveal government.



First Look: Outlook-Challenger Zimbra Tackles Web-based E-mail

Open source desktop software from Yahoo-owned company

Tableau Enhances Data Visualization Usability, Communication, Collaboration

Tableau 4.0's usability enhancements significantly lower the bar for entry to data visualization and make customizable end-user analysis easier to share

TDWI Audio Report: Wayne Eckerson on Predictive Analytics and the BI Executive Summit

There’s keen interest in predictive analytics by TDWI conference attendees, so it’s no wonder it will be the focus of TDWI’s BI Executive Summit being held August 18-20 in San Diego. In this interview, Wayne Eckerson, TDWI’s director of research explains what the technology is, how it works, and how it can deliver a significant return on your investment.

Data Warehousing: Is a Consolidation Craze Ahead?

Some industry watchers, primed for a bloodletting, go so far as to predict an imminent round of DW market consolidation.

Evolution of the LAN: Migrating to an Intelligent Switch

To minimize connectivity costs and ensure your investment addresses future business needs, consider an intelligent switch.

Taking Stock: Microsoft's Virtual Powerplay

Just how favorably does Microsoft's Hyper-V compare to established products from VMWare, Virtual Iron, and Citrix?

XSS Evasion: Hiding in Plain Sight

Is there a holistic solution for ensuring the secure, fast, and reliable delivery of applications?

DNS Flaw Ignites Controversy

A security researcher's speculation about a DNS flaw ignites another firestorm for full and responsible disclosure

Big Blue Gobbles up Plug-Compatible Mainframe Competitor

Expect PSI's technology to pop up elsewhere -- perhaps in a low-end POWER-based mainframe

Microsoft Joins Apache Software Foundation

Company will become platinum sponsor of Apache Software Foundation, is contributing patch to help PHP code work better with Microsoft SQL Server

Enterprise Adoption of Vista at Single Digits, Report Says

Vista adoption in the enterprise to be 8.8 percent in June, up from 6.2 percent earlier this year

Analysis: What's Behind Microsoft's DATAllegro Acquisition?

You've already snapped up Microsoft-branded mice, keyboards, and gaming consoles. Is a Microsoft data warehouse appliance in your future?

Tripwire Releases ConfigCheck for ESX 3.0

Company also offering a remediation guide for both ESX 3.0 and 3.5