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IT Stuck in Manual Mode Despite Active Directory's Promises

According to a recent survey, administrators in Windows environments are still doing much of their administrative legwork the old-fashioned way: by hand.

Critical Windows and Office Fixes Coming Tuesday

Microsoft plans to release four software fixes on Tuesday in its July security update

Microsoft Releases Windows Deployment Toolkit Update

Microsoft released an updated version of its free Windows and Microsoft Office 2010 deployment tool

Microsoft Previews SQL Server 2008 SP2

Microsoft today released a community technology preview (CTP) of the next service pack for SQL Server 2008

Advanced Analytics on a Budget, R-Style

The draw of the open source R statistics environment, according to vendors, is cost -- it's simply cheaper than premium offerings.

Harnessing the Power of PowerPivot in the Enterprise

How to build a PowerPivot Competency Center

Q&A: Data Modeling's Role in Agile Development

Why isn't data modeling part of agile development?



Aster Data Doubles Down on MapReduce

With the recent announcement of three dozen new SQL-MapReduce functions, Aster Data's message is clear: MapReduce is a boon to analytics.

Q&A: Data Modeling Gives Structure for Move to the Cloud

Why data modeling is important in cloud-based BI.

Accessibility and the High-volume Transaction Output Enterprise

Addressing the accessibility of documents (such as those in PDF format) for visually impaired users is not just a matter of compliance; it also makes good business sense.

VMWare and Novell Ally for Virtualization

The VMWare-Novell pact looks like a coup for both companies.

How Archiving Can Free You from Legacy Application Headaches

Archiving isn't just for old data. We explain the process and benefits of archiving applications no longer used.

Security Crackers Keep the Pressure On

With World Cup-oriented attacks and a brazen tech-support-by-phone scam, it's business as usual for the ever-creative information security crackers.

Dell Faces Scrutiny After Court Documents Alleging Deceit Released

Case stems from sales of faulty servers made from May 2003 to July 2005.

Report: Agile Leads Resurgence of Corporate Dev Projects

According to new research, companies are once more investing in application development projects, and Agile methodologies are leading the way.

Q&A: Creating a More Agile Organization

Why is agile so important to organizations, and how does an organization get to an agile state?

Informatica Unveils Data Integration Storefront

Informatica Marketplace is similar to Salesforce.com's AppExchange (or Apple's App Store) -- but many unique aspects set it clearly apart.

Cloud Computing Set to Soar, IDC Predicts

Is it possible that cloud computing might actually be an underhyped technology?

Q&A: The Shift in Data Breaches

Breaches are targeting application because that's where the data is.

Q&A: Getting the Most from Disaster Recovery

The disaster recovery landscape continues to shift. Here’s what you need to know to leverage the full benefits of disaster recovery and data protection.