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November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06
Long-term archiving needs better media, experts say

The hundred-year archive is coming soon, and industry watchers say a new physical medium for long-term storage should come with it.
November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06
Telecom overspending -- thwart it!

Research has found that telecom overspending is out of control, but a new batch of software is out there to help enterprises get a handle on their telecom billing.
November 21, 2006 21 Nov'06
Firefox, IE flaw could expose passwords

A flaw in Firefox 2.0 and IE could affect anyone visiting a Web site that allows user-contributed HTML codes to be added, according to Chapin Information Services.
November 20, 2006 20 Nov'06
Insider security threats come in many forms

Insiders could be the greatest threat to a company's security. The best defense is to let them know Big Brother is watching and a plan to deal with troublemakers.
November 20, 2006 20 Nov'06
BakBone NetVault upsets in Quality Awards, page 5

About the authors and the backup software survey.
November 20, 2006 20 Nov'06
Backup software: BakBone upsets in Quality Awards, page 3

Evaluating backup software products over the long haul: product reliability and repurchasing intentions.
November 20, 2006 20 Nov'06
Backup software: BakBone upsets in Quality Awards

This year's Diogenes Labs-Storage magazine Quality Awards for backup software had a come-from-behind winner: BakBone's NetVault.
November 20, 2006 20 Nov'06
Backup software: BakBone upsets in Quality Awards, page 4

The results for tech support and salesforce competence in backup software.

November 20, 2006 20 Nov'06
Backup software: BakBone upsets in Quality Awards, page 2

BakBone was the overall winner, but beaten out by CommVault in the product features category of our backup software Quality Awards.
November 19, 2006 19 Nov'06
Virtualisation: friend or foe? [Day Two: The virtual appliance]

Virtualisation slashes costs, makes management easier, unshackles software configurations from hardware. And it is being embraced around the world. But is it secure? In this three-part series, Patrick Gray explores the security implications of this ...
November 16, 2006 16 Nov'06
How can a small business achieve high quality VoIP?

As a small trader, I must be able to communicate with my trading partners who are often in other countries. We use IP telephony to keep costs down. Can you suggest how I can have high quality VoIP calls that will exceed PSTN call quality?
November 16, 2006 16 Nov'06
Why do VoIP calls remain active after the phone call is ended?

For our small business needs, we use a Linksys PAP for our IP telephony service. Sometimes though, we noticed that the call will remain active after we have ended the call and hung up. How do we configure the ATA or gateway to avoid this problem?
November 16, 2006 16 Nov'06
Why is UDP used more in VoIP than TCP?

If UDP is unreliable, why is it used more in VoIP rather than TCP?
November 16, 2006 16 Nov'06
What is the difference between VoIP, CTI and IP telephony?

What is the difference between VoIP, CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) and IP telephony?

November 16, 2006 16 Nov'06
Can VoIP work on a GPRS-enabled mobile phone?

Is it possible to use VoIP on GPRS-enabled mobile phones?
November 16, 2006 16 Nov'06
When should a VoIP system be analyzed and with what tools?

We have recently implemented a VoIP network with separate VLANs and QoS. It all seemed to be working fine when it first went in, but recently, certain people have been complaining about sound breakup whilst talking to customers on the phone.
November 16, 2006 16 Nov'06
VoIP news briefs: Verizon Business, TheInfoPro and Ovum

Verizon Business introduces a new management portal; TheInfoPro looks at the rate of VoIP adoption; and Ovum warns of VoIP security threats.
November 15, 2006 15 Nov'06
How is average repair time determined for both a TDM PBX and a VoIP system?

I am trying to find some statistics on average time to repair or troubleshoot VoIP and TDM PBX. We heard PBX takes 30 minutes versus VoIP at 4.5 hours -- is this true?
November 15, 2006 15 Nov'06
How can VoIP be integrated into an existing PBX system?

I am trying to integrate VoIP into my existing PBX system. I have a Talkswitch 48CVA which supports both PSTN and VoIP lines. My main phone number is a landline which forwards calls to my VoIP line when my status is busy or I do not answer.
November 15, 2006 15 Nov'06
EMC, NetApp duke it out in the midrange storage

As NetApp gains market share in midrange storage, EMC makes a rare response to performance claims.
November 14, 2006 14 Nov'06
SANS: VoIP, zero-day threats surge

Digital miscreants are using VoIP and a growing pile of zero-day flaws to launch a ferocious wave of targeted, financially-motivated attacks, according to the SANS Institute.
November 14, 2006 14 Nov'06
Fiber optic networks vulnerable to attack

Fiber optic networks aren't hack-proof: A savvy attacker can crack them with ease.
November 13, 2006 13 Nov'06
Trojan poses as Adobe software update

The Trojan keylogger comes in an email that asks users to download the latest version of Adobe Reader. It then tries to steal the user's confidential information.
November 13, 2006 13 Nov'06
IM, Skype, P2P open security holes: Survey

IM, Skype, Web conferencing and other real-time applications are a major concern to IT, but end users seem to shrug off the risks, a new survey has found.
November 13, 2006 13 Nov'06
Firefox antiphishing feature beats Internet Explorer in Mozilla test

A Firefox automated antiphishing feature beat IE 7 in a test conducted by Mozilla, but analysts say large enterprises should focus on spam blocking software.
November 12, 2006 12 Nov'06
Wireless device flaw discovered

A Broadcom wireless device driver, common in millions of laptops, is vulnerable to an attack, according to an advisory from the Month of Kernel Bugs.
November 10, 2006 10 Nov'06
The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Four: The new age of abstraction]

The collision of storage and security will mean chances for professionals in both disciplines to accelerate their careers into areas where strategic and business skills become more important than technical sills alone, according to David Webster, ...
November 09, 2006 09 Nov'06
IBM announces 'bulletproofed' midrange arrays

New additions to the DS4000 line will feature built-in batteries and sealed enclosures to be in compliance with the telecom industry's NEBS standard.
November 09, 2006 09 Nov'06
The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Three: Why consumers count]

Is the cutting edge of security and storage in business, or in your lounge room? In this third installment in our four part series, Symantec's David Sykes explains why consumer behavior is the key to understanding what lies ahead.
November 08, 2006 08 Nov'06
Storage virtualization acquisitions need careful consideration

Storage virtualization alleviates traditional storage growth problems by implementing a layer of abstraction between applications and physical storage, allowing storage to be combined and treated as a ubiquitous resource, regardless of location. ...
November 08, 2006 08 Nov'06
VoIP security safeguards -- they may be there already

Protecting your VoIP system may be easier than you think, especially since many of the necessary tools are already there.
November 08, 2006 08 Nov'06
Microsoft to patch critical zero-day flaws in Windows

Microsoft plans to repair five critical flaws in Windows and a flaw in XML Core Services as part of its monthly patch update next week.
November 08, 2006 08 Nov'06
High-end clustering users contemplate snapshots

Some users and analysts say the line between high-performance NAS clusters and enterprise NAS systems continues to blur as clustering vendors begin to include enterprise features.
November 08, 2006 08 Nov'06
The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Two: The analyst]

Storage and security staff sometimes possess the same skills. What does that mean for your job prospects in the field? In this second part of a four part series, TechTarget ANZ asks Gartner's Phil Sergeant what lies ahead for professionals in these ...
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Big pay for storage jobs, page 6

Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Big pay for storage jobs, page 8

Big pay for storage jobs, page 8
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Big pay for storage jobs, page 3

Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Big pay for storage jobs, page 7

Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Big pay for storage jobs

Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Big pay for storage jobs, page 4

Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Big pay for storage jobs, page 5

Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Mozilla fixes Firefox flaws

Attackers could exploit multiple flaws in Firefox, SeaMonkey and Thunderbird to crash machines, bypass security restrictions and launch malicious code.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
Big pay for storage jobs, page 2

Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
NetApp to acquire Topio

Six months after EMC acquired heterogeneous replication provider Kashya, NetApp jumps on the bandwagon by announcing plans to acquire Topio for $160M.
November 07, 2006 07 Nov'06
VMware backup still tough

VMware backup using Consolidated Backup is easier said than done, according to users at this week's VMworld show in Los Angeles.
November 06, 2006 06 Nov'06
How to manage encryption keys

Encryption is an effective way to secure data, but the encryption keys used must be carefully managed to ensure data remains protected and accessible when needed.
November 06, 2006 06 Nov'06
Agency improves security grades under CISO's watch

CISO Philip Heneghan has made security a way of life for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). His work earned him a Security 7 award.
November 06, 2006 06 Nov'06
Softek rides IBM mainframe wave, plans acquisition

Data migration software provider Softek is planning to acquire Enigma to boost its mainframe storage software business.
November 06, 2006 06 Nov'06
Sourcefire IPO could fuel Snort, users say

Snort users frowned when Check Point tried to acquire Sourcefire last year. But they are more optimistic about Sourcefire's plans to go public.
November 06, 2006 06 Nov'06
The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part One: The recruiter]

Since EMC acquired RSA and Symantec enveloped Veritas, both have started discussing 'protection' of data as the sensible sequel to both storage and security. In the first of a four part series series, TechTarget ANZ asks several industry experts ...