Online gambling firm Betfair is adopting open source data management tools that the supplier estimates will save it £500,000 in software licensing costs.
In this first in a series on globalisation, Lindsay Clark looks at how this conceptual shift is changing the way businesses operate and how the IT function is managed and deployed
All backups produce copies of valuable data that protect an organization against loss, theft, failure and other unforeseen calamities. But traditional "backups" are typically relegated to slow tape or optical media where data is not intended for ready access. "Copies" are a bit different, usually duplicating data to nearby disk and allowing quick restoration when the original data is compromised. Today, data backup copies go far beyond simple disk-to-disk file transfers. There's growing specialization and diversity in data copies -- allowing storage administrators to select copy platforms that meet specific requirements for performance and retention.
With clear, concise explanations of existing VoIP business models and deployment methodologies, this guide will enable you to weigh the pros and cons of each based on your needs.
Satellite service provider NSSL has chosen Matrix Communications to secure the company's local area network (Lan) and improve the visibility of the network.
Accounting software specialist Sage has expanded its business automation software portfolio with the launch of a customer relationship management system, Sage 200.
Analysts say the combo of FalconStor's software, Solaris and Thumper is a good sign of integration from Sun after a disorganised year, but it's unclear if users will be convinced.
Network attached storage (NAS) appliances and gateways must be configured and managed using NAS management software that allows administrators to allocate space, manage RAID and storage behaviors, perform routine maintenance, and other tasks. Management software ideally provides interoperability with a variety of NAS devices from different vendors and can automate many of the routine management tasks that would otherwise demand manual attention. The product snapshots in this chapter highlight key specifications for a cross section of major NAS management software products.