April 2007
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April 11, 2007
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ISCSI for beginners
iSCSI is an Internet Protocol (IP)-based storage networking standard for linking data storage facilities. Learns the basics in this fast guide. Continue Reading
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April 11, 2007
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Apr'07
Has MAID got it made?
Massive Arrays of Idle Disks (MAID) are a green archive alternative that supporters say boosts tiered storage and information lifecycle management. So why isn't everyone using it? Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Application maintenance is a colossal pain point for SMBs
Forrester Research found that SMBs tend to apply "Band-Aids" rather than fix problems when their application maintenance groups start to falter. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Revised hotfix for 'animated-cursor exploit' released
Microsoft has reportedly resolved incompatibilities with third-party programs in its latest Patch Tuesday security bulletin. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
The changing threat of email attacks
In this Messaging Security School lesson, expert Mike Rothman details the state of next-generation email threats, explores reputation systems and uncovers threats AV can't catch. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Unisys protects network and buildings with smartcard tokens
Unisys is to distribute 28,000 security tokens to staff to help protect its network and buildings. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Emulex stands alone with FC-SATA switch
Emulex has released an embedded storage switch based on the newly approved FC-SATA standard, but it's unclear if any other companies in the industry are on the bandwagon. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
IBM eyes FalconStor acquisition
Rumors are that IBM is in talks to acquire FalconStor to control the virtual tape library (VTL) market, according to industry sources. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Capacity planning software specifications
Gauging storage needs over time is one of the biggest challenges faced by IT administrators, and a new generation of capacity planning tools is emerging to help forecast growth and utilisation of storage resources. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Another important comment from a reader: why governments invest in big high-risk projects
A reader Stuart Roebuck makes the following important point on the blog entry: why governments are persuaded to invest in big high-risk projects - one theory "One problem with the way government ... Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
A new look at mobile management
Every day brings a new mobile device to market, making the management of mobile users a source of many new challenges, writes Simon Forge. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Don't Judge Microsoft on a Single Glitch
Microsoft's failure to detect the animated cursor bug in Vista has encouraged critics to speculate that its highly-acclaimed secure development process might not be working as advertised. They have ... Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
NHS Map of Medicine to be located in three regions
The NHS Map of Medicine has signed a contract with CSC to make the data available to the north, midlands and east regions under the National Programme for IT. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Microsoft distributes five security patches today
Microsoft is distributing five security patches today affecting the Windows OS and its server products. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Excellent reader comment: why governments invest in big high-risk projects - one theory
David, a reader, makes this strong point on the blog entry: why governments are persuaded to invest in big high-risk projects - one theory. "There is one other major difference between private ... Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Firms adopt GIS systems
More than 70% of UK companies are using geographic information-based technology in business. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Saab adopts new derivatives platform
Saab is using the SuperDerivatives real-time derivatives pricing and risk management platforms, to implement the company’s hedging strategy and to optimise the returns of its treasury pension trust. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Why governments are persuaded to invest in big high-risk projects - one theory.
A senior executive at a large IT company has given an insight into the things suppliers say to ministers when selling big technology-based schemes to the public sector. Their highly effective ... Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Pipex joins with Nokia Siemens to speed UK WiMax roll-outs
Pipex Wireless and Nokia Siemens Networks have agreed to co-operate on WiMax infrastructure and service development to expand the availability of commercial WiMax services in the UK. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2007
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Apr'07
Catch up with DPM's diary
Recent episodes from DPM's diary Continue Reading