Features & News


Huge October Security Patch Arrives

Record number of security bulletins released

Data Center's Greener Future Still Far Off

Gartner notes that existing energy monitoring and measurement tools are still too immature to be of use to data center retrofitters.

Outsourcing's Impact on Network Security Still Uncertain

Despite IT pros' concerns about outsourcing's net effect on network security, the true impact is still unclear.

Reliable and Resilient Data Centers Using Off-the-Shelf Components

Looking for methodologies that enable you to cost effectively benefit from new technologies? Consider leveraging off-the-shelf technology.

Q&A: Meeting the Challenges of Database Security

Proactive steps you can take to safeguard databases from internal and external attacks.

The Evolution of Network Monitoring Access

Why service providers must take steps to implement a monitoring strategy that continues monitoring legacy network technologies and establishes the path for converged network monitoring.

Microsoft Key to IT Jobs Growth Says IDC Study

Study predicts relatively healthy employment prospects for skilled IT labor over the next four years in report sponsored by Microsoft



Q&A: In-memory Databases Promise Faster Results

Recent technology advances are making in-memory databases more affordable, faster, and generally more feasible for a range of businesses. Kognitio's CEO explains the technology and how it is changing.

Analytic Database Players Keep Things Interesting

Vendors competing in the fractious analytic database segment sure know how to keep things interesting.

Corda Technologies Sticks with Dashboards

Corda Technologies likes to position itself first, foremost, and entirely as a "dashboards" vendor.

Report: IT Tech Boom Will Revive Next Quarter

Forrester Research says global IT market will see an upturn in 2010

Debunking IT Process Automation Misconceptions

Due to macroeconomic conditions, nearly every vendor promotes its products as offering cost savings, but the ROI calculations for IT process automation are overwhelming and simple.

Thriving on a Smaller Budget: Tips for IT Success

How can you make IT run smoothly with less money while you continue to resolve the daily glitches and problems that must be addressed?

Microsoft Plans Scaled-Down Team Foundation Server

TFS Basic Profile addresses two core objections to the full-blown TFS: high cost and complex installation

Q&A: Improving Software Quality

Moving beyond software testing to understand and measure the structural quality of the entire software system is the key to preventing software glitches.

How to Avoid NAC Pitfalls with a Standards-Based Approach

With so many benefits to reap from network access control, why aren't all IT shops on board?

Exit Interview: Sam Ramji Assesses Microsoft's Open Source Ascent

During Ramji's tenure at Microsoft, company instituted interoperability principals and improved ties to Linux, PHP communities

Microsoft Eases IM Licensing Costs on UC Platform

Perks for company's unified communications customers, especially instant messaging presence technology

For Small Firm, Dashboards Meet Big Analytics Needs

At a small market research firm, dashboard software that can work in real time and with flat files is proving highly useful.

SAP's DI Portfolio Strategy: Platform Neutrality

With the release of a revamped Metadata Management product on tap this fall, SAP's platform-specific pitch looks to get even stronger.