Software


EDS, Opsware, CA Push Data Center Mark Up Language As Standard

Described as HTML for the data center, the standards-based mechanism can help IT define data center relationships.

SCO vs. Linux: The Big Gun Hasn’t Fired Yet

Company backtracks, at least temporarily, on plans to send invoices to commercial users of Linux

Storage Companies Look to Services for Growth

Vendors are increasing their focus on services to complement hardware and software products—and increase revenue



Excitement Grows Over Microsoft’s Reporting Services Add-On

BI production reporting facility comes to SQL Server 2000

Q&A: Mitigating the Denial of Service Threat

Security consultant details ways to protect yourself

Siebel to Expand Beyond Customer Analytics

Siebel may be taking a page from Microsoft Corp.’s strategy book, leveraging its market-leading customer relationship management application stack to expand into a larger market—enterprise business intelligence.

Best Practices: Five Tips for Managed Security Outsourcing

Yankee Group’s recommendations for getting the most from managed security outsourcing

Microsoft Notches CRM Milestone

Microsoft Corp.’s first-generation customer relationship management (CRM) product may not have caught on like wildfire, but it’s certainly seen uptake in line with the software giant’s expectations.

Intel and SAS Target Mobile Enterprise

Intel and SAS Institute are combining their products and marketing efforts to target the mobile enterprise.

Dangerous Blended Attacks Increase, Symantec Says

Payload and speed make them especially dangerous; eight best practices for resisting their impact

State Department Blames Welchia Virus For Shutdown

Visa applicants left high and dry as government database hit with virus

IBM Announces Largest Mainframes Ever, Extends On/Off Capacity On Demand

IBM announces new z990 mainframes, a rebate offer, On/Off Capacity On Demand for Linux, revamped Parallel Sysplex, and increased tech support spending

Compuware Updates Application Testing Tool

QACenter gets on-the-fly parameter testing, drag-and-drop reporting on canned metrics

The Good (Software) Times Have Rolled

Pricing pressures and fewer selling opportunities mean the days of high growth and high profit are gone forever.