Software


Web Services: Protecting Yourself from Partners' Security Problems

OASIS unveils XML schema to provide initial threat, impact, and risk ratings guidance in consistent manner

Companies Dissatisfied with SCM

Survey reports issues unsolved despite large investments; executives complain solutions don't provide effective forecasts

Case in Point: Predictive Web Analytics and ROI

The Financial Times uses Web analytics tool to better understand its customers

Briefs: Intrusion detection, dynamic threat protection, and Windows Media Services patch

Enforcer flags breaches in real time; Dynamic Threat Protection 7.0 defends networks, servers, and desktops; WMS vulnerable to specially formed communications

Briefs: News from Brio, Sarbanes-Oxley solutions from Oracle, Plumtree, and HandySoft

Brio revamps BI suite, Oracle has Sarbanes-Oxley under control, Plumtree and HandySoft partnership offers Sarbanes-Oxley Accelerator

Novell Enters SCO Battle

SCO Group at odds with Big Blue, Linux – and now Novell

Overcome Management Resistance to e-Learning

Learning expert offers tips for more effective training



Briefs: Microsoft enhances licenses; IBM revamps pSeries; AOL and MS settle

Microsoft adds services and programs for licensees; pSeries gets faster performance, lower price; Microsoft and AOL settle their Netscape lawsuit

Gartner to Linux Users: Caveat Emptor

Research giant cautions users on Linux

CA Revamps BrightStor Backup Product

Policy-base management tools added, integrated improved

Database Market Shrinking

IBM continues to gain on Oracle; Microsoft bucks the trend by growing its share of the SQL Server market

SMS: From the Beginning

Giving credit where it's due

In Brief: Oracle Sales suite, WebCenter 5.0

Oracle Sales usability, proposal-generation enhancements; WebCenter 5.0 manages cross-channel customer interactions with real-time chat and collaboration

Tackling the File-Swapping Threat

Akonix releases tools to identify and block file trading

Revisiting ROI: Is Positive Payback Achieved?

Analysts challenge enterprises to look for, and properly measure, BI project benefits up front and after implementation

Security Captures Attention of Data Center Managers

What keeps data center managers awake at night

Briefs: Symantec Vulnerability Assessment, Windows Server 2003 Backup, Another E-Mail Threat

Symantec tool finds vulnerabilities; Windows Server 2003 backup problem; new worm spreads via e-mail

Q&A: Is Real Time Right for You?

The pain of integrating systems in real time often outweighs business needs

Briefs: HP Enhances HP-UX, .NET Testing Tool

Updated HP-UX more reliable, offers better Oracle interoperability; Parasoft's .TEST 1.0 automates.NET class testing, builds test cases

Ten Tips for Developers

Working to improve your company's agility