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IT for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

September 12, 2006 12 Sep'06
Dell and EMC: Five more years

Dell leans on EMC for support in the face of an SEC investigation and possible delisting from NASDAQ.
September 11, 2006 11 Sep'06
VoIP still a confusing area for SMBs

A study released at today's VON conference in Boston suggests that SMBs -- despite their growing use of VoIP -- are still confused about VoIP technology.
September 11, 2006 11 Sep'06
Storage IPOs bode well for competition

Analysts say new public players could breathe competitive life into the market, but it all hinges on how well execs can balance the needs of users and shareholders.
September 06, 2006 06 Sep'06
VoIP startup untethers would-be mobile workers from wireline office phones

VoIP startup DiVitas Networks has voice-over-WiFi-to-cellular technology in the works that gives endusers access to enterprise apps and puts dual-mode handset management in the hands of network administrators.

September 05, 2006 05 Sep'06
ControlGuard targets rogue devices

ControlGuard Access Manager is an effective tool for controlling what devices users can add to their workstations and how they are used.
August 31, 2006 31 Aug'06
Emulex acquisition could cloud future of FC-SATA spec

New Emulex subsidiary Sierra Logic's strength is in FC-SATA bridging technology. Meanwhile, ONStor launches midrange clustered NAS, and Quantum shareholders withhold votes.
August 29, 2006 29 Aug'06
An era ends as Tandberg buys Exabyte

The once-dominant player in the tape market has ended a long downward spiral by selling off its assets. At least customers can now count on continued support, analysts say.
August 28, 2006 28 Aug'06
Riverbed update offers users more bandwidth, better reporting

Riverbed announced a package of hardware and software updates, which some customers say they've been waiting for.
August 27, 2006 27 Aug'06
3PAR adds midrange array for secondary sites

3PAR has introduced a smaller version of its InServ Storage Server, which it describes as a product-line extension into its existing customer base.
August 24, 2006 24 Aug'06
Security Blog Log: Opinions abound on IBM/ISS deal

Bloggers ponder what IBM's acquisition of ISS says about the industry as a whole. Is the end in sight for independent security vendors?

August 24, 2006 24 Aug'06
Weekly compilation of storage news

Symantec peddles enterprise vault toolT and the new features developed because of a recent update to the US Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
August 21, 2006 21 Aug'06
IBM spruces up storage line

IBM floated a raft of announcements across its storage line, but analysts say they are still waiting for the updates stuck in the research phase.
August 20, 2006 20 Aug'06
Preparing for 'little disasters' often neglected

Tom Dugan, CTO of Recovery Networks, says it's common for users to prepare to lose an entire building -- but aren't ready for small-scale losses – like losing a server.
August 16, 2006 16 Aug'06
Briefs: VoIP in the news

Asterisk maker Digium gets major funding; Quintum's VoIP switch offers backup option for branch office; The Cisco Store makes the case for unified communications.
August 15, 2006 15 Aug'06
Qualcomm to halve storage growth in 2007

Wireless chipmaker Qualcomm expects to slow down its storage growth by at least 50% next year using a capacity utilisation tool from MonoSphere.
August 03, 2006 03 Aug'06
EMC updates SAN Advisor design tool

EMC's SAN design tool now recognises zones and allows users to customise rules; HP and EMC sign five-year cross-licensing deal.
August 02, 2006 02 Aug'06
Mobile security begins with policy

Mobile security can no longer be an afterthought. Mobile experts say security starts, but doesn't end, with policy.
July 30, 2006 30 Jul'06
EqualLogic updates storage provisioning software

Users have more options when it comes to pooling storage with version 3.0 of EqualLogic's array software, but some are wondering whatever happened to the SAS disks.
July 18, 2006 18 Jul'06
Midsized firms reach out to backup service providers

Data growth and ever-tightening compliance rules are among the factors driving some organizations to turn to service providers for help with backups.
July 11, 2006 11 Jul'06
Looking ahead to life without passwords

Security pros know that passwords are nothing but trouble. For them, single-sign on, two-factor authentication and federated ID represent the path to stronger authentication.
July 06, 2006 06 Jul'06
Strong authentication for businesses large and small

Product review: Customer service could return calls more quickly when there's a problem. But overall, RSA SecurID Appliance 2.0 delivers robust, scalable protection.
June 15, 2006 15 Jun'06
Microsoft offers SMBs all-in-one security and protection

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are among the key targets of Microsoft's latest solution, Windows Live OneCare.
June 01, 2006 01 Jun'06
FullArmor lives up to its name

PolicyPortal provides an Internet interface to easily configure, monitor and enforce near real-time Active Directory-based policy compliance through client agents.
March 28, 2006 28 Mar'06
Outsourced way to hire contract staff

IT services company FDM has launched a "straight through" recruitment service to help IT departments in the finance sector recruit contract staff.
March 07, 2006 07 Mar'06
Networks news in brief

Short takes from this week's network news
February 27, 2006 27 Feb'06
Not just a big switch

Fibre Channel directors don't just provide lots of ports, they also offer ways to connect disparate SANs, isolate data and devices within a fabric, and configure throughput for specific applications. We look at how the big three directors match up.
November 21, 2005 21 Nov'05
Wireless security: Public Wi-Fi could open security holes

A Michigan county is working to give everyone within its borders wireless Internet access. But when it comes to security, users are on their own.
November 14, 2005 14 Nov'05
Demand for development skills soars as firms seek business edge

Computer Weekly salary survey shows IT departments eager to secure skills for the future.
November 10, 2005 10 Nov'05
IBM targets SMEs with storage products

IBM has launched the first in a range of new storage products aimed at the SME market, following its link-up with Network Appliance.
November 08, 2005 08 Nov'05
Sony takes second stab at DRM patch

But a top executive's response to criticism over the company's use of rootkit technology has added fuel to the backlash.
October 24, 2005 24 Oct'05
Reporter's Notebook: NYC 'controls the software industry'

At Information Security Decisions: a security "rock star" rages against the Microsoft machine; banging the drum for enterprise security; a sour note on zero-day exploits.
October 19, 2005 19 Oct'05
Elements of a data protection strategy

In this excerpt from Data Protection and Lifecycle Management, Tom Petrocelli addresses the importance of securing data for regulatory compliance and outlines the five components of a data protection strategy.
September 26, 2005 26 Sep'05
IT spending at midsized companies: How much does size matter?
September 20, 2005 20 Sep'05
SAS drives product roundup

Serial-attached SCSI (or SAS) drives offer significant storage capacity at a much lower cost, while maintaining reasonable performance. Find out who the vendors are in this market.
September 05, 2005 05 Sep'05
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September 05, 2005 05 Sep'05
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July 21, 2005 21 Jul'05
HP slashes jobs and shuts enterprise divison

HP has announced 14,500 redundancies and will close down its separate enterprise sales division as part of its attempt to streamline operations and cut costs.
June 21, 2005 21 Jun'05
Continuing education options for CISSPs: Top 10 ways to earn CPEs

Who says you can't have fun while earning CPE credits? Check out the top 10 ways to meet CISSP® and SSCP continuing professional education requirements.
June 06, 2005 06 Jun'05
Know your enemy: Why your Web site is at risk

In this Lesson 1 technical paper from Web Security School, guest instructor Michael Cobb outlines the threats to Web sites and who is behind them.
June 01, 2005 01 Jun'05
Zombie machines used in 'brutal' SSH attacks

IT managers use SSH to gain secure access to remote computers. Hackers are using it to crack your network, with help from their zombie friends.
May 23, 2005 23 May'05
Pre-CISSP: Options for the security newbie

Shon Harris advises novice security practitioners on the value of entry-level certifications -- and good, old-fashioned experience -- in preparation for the CISSP®.
March 21, 2005 21 Mar'05
Linux lags Windows in new security report

A controversial research paper takes a critical look at two popular platforms' track record on vulnerabilities and fixes. In turn, its findings are facing sharp scrutiny as well.
March 14, 2005 14 Mar'05
HIPAA causes data security problems for small businesses

If your local dentist isn't complying with HIPAA's security rules, he's not alone. Experts say most doctors' offices aren't getting it.
March 08, 2005 08 Mar'05
Small businesses targeted with RFID
February 24, 2005 24 Feb'05
Security Bytes: Cisco patch available for ACNS flaws

Workaround outlined for new php exploit. IBM issues patch for DB2 flaw. Payroll service goes offline to investigate security claims , and BoA loses personal data on customers.
January 23, 2005 23 Jan'05
Cyberstorm chasers: The folks who look out for the latest Internet threats

They keep a 'round-the-clock watch on conditions in cyberspace. CTO Johannes Ullrich discusses the volunteer effort behind the SANS Internet Storm Center.
January 10, 2005 10 Jan'05
Security on a Shoestring: Creating Internet policies on the cheap

No matter how small the organization, it's impractical to stand over employees and make sure they properly use the Internet. So here's how to write a decent acceptable use policy, and make sure everyone abides by it.
October 18, 2004 18 Oct'04
Smaller companies installing SP2; larger firms not