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June 06, 2007 06 Jun'07
Zero-day flaws affect Firefox, IE

A researcher published details on four new zero-day flaws affecting Firefox and Internet Explorer. They could be exploited to log keystrokes, download malware and steal cookies.
June 06, 2007 06 Jun'07
Network access controlled via biometrics

Fingerprint readers, a form of biometrics, have been used to protect data and endpoints, but now IT is using the security technology to control network access
June 05, 2007 05 Jun'07
IBM to acquire Watchfire for risk, compliance

IBM agreed to acquire Waltham, Mass.-based Watchfire Corp. to add Web application and compliance testing tools into Big Blue's Rational development platform.
June 05, 2007 05 Jun'07
Watchfire will help IBM build application security

Analysts have been pushing the Security 3.0 concept this week at Gartner's IT Security Summit, and one analyst says IBM's acquisition of Watchfire illustrates the trend.
June 05, 2007 05 Jun'07
Avaya to merge with Silver Lake and TPG Capital

Telephony giant Avaya will be acquired by a private equity firm.
June 04, 2007 04 Jun'07
SMBs sample SaaS via telecoms

Telecom XO Communications has announced a new, SMB-focused partnership with Jamcracker, a wholesaler of SaaS technology. Analysts say more telecoms will try to offer SMBs IT services with such deals.
June 04, 2007 04 Jun'07
Deploying VoIP: Five things every CIO should know

Navigating the complexity of a VoIP migration can be overwhelming. Here are five tips to help steer through the fog of a VoIP deployment.
June 04, 2007 04 Jun'07
WAN storage guide -- Chapter 1: WAN basics

A WAN basically connects two or more LANs. While this may sound like a relatively straightforward goal, the implications of WAN connectivity have had a profound influence on networking. This chapter covers basic WAN information.

June 03, 2007 03 Jun'07
IBM: We're No. 1 in storage hardware

A new combined disk and tape tracker from IDC has IBM trumpeting from the rooftops that it's the market leader. But what's IBM's story when it comes to software?
June 03, 2007 03 Jun'07
Speech technology needs to be more natural to be useful

Once speech technology irons out a few issues, it will become an integral component of many applications and will significantly alter how we access information. In this tip, learn how you can benefit from getting in on this up-and-coming technology.
June 01, 2007 01 Jun'07
Top spammer indicted on email fraud, identity theft

The arrest may reduce the volume of spam in the short-term, say experts and analysts, but the real spam threat comes from criminal gangs based in Asia and Russia.
June 01, 2007 01 Jun'07
Sclavos's VeriSign departure leaves many questions unanswered

Some industry observers say disagreements fueled his resignation, but others say Sclavos's abrupt departure revolved around his role in VeriSign's options accounting practices.
June 01, 2007 01 Jun'07
Check Point promises more VoIP security, fewer slowdowns

Check Point's enhanced Open Performance Architecture is designed for deeper security of technologies like VoIP without the network performance problems that often come with it.
June 01, 2007 01 Jun'07
Springing leaks: Getting smart about data loss prevention

Companies are showing increased interest in data loss prevention (DLP) products, but they won't work well unless the business needs are understood and well defined.

June 01, 2007 01 Jun'07
Google dives into security market

Search engine giant Google has acquired security startup GreenBorder Technologies, making it a bigger player in the wider information security market.
June 01, 2007 01 Jun'07
HDS adds SAN muscle to archive

Hitachi Data Systems integrates its archive software across its product line and adds important new features, including replication, data deduplication and security.
May 31, 2007 31 May'07
VoIP rush heats up cooling debate

Increased VoIP adoption is putting pressure on data centres' power and cooling requirements
May 31, 2007 31 May'07
It's cool to think about heat

If you're not thinking about power and cooling, you're behind the curve.
May 31, 2007 31 May'07
Cisco, Nortel frontrunners in Avaya acquisition rumors

Cisco and Nortel are said to be amongst those circling the still-live body of VoIP vendor Avaya, but analysts disagree on which, and why.
May 31, 2007 31 May'07
HDS CEO quits for HP storage biz

Dave Roberson, CEO of Hitachi Data Systems since 2006, has jumped ship to HP to run the server giant's storage business.
May 30, 2007 30 May'07
Brocade gets into the HBA business

Experts say the move, based on a partnership with LSI, could lower HBA pricing across the board and be the first step toward a Brocade-developed storage virtualization product.
May 29, 2007 29 May'07
SAN School: Table of contents

What is a storage area network? What are the benefits and pitfalls of installation? How can a SAN fit into your organization? These questions and more are answered SAN School.
May 29, 2007 29 May'07
The wireless future offers plenty of voice possibilities

Farpoint Group's Craig Mathias surveys the future of wireless networks and their ability to carry voice traffic.
May 29, 2007 29 May'07
Bridging VoIP islands

WAN optimisation makes it possible to connect campus VoIP connections
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
VoIP advice from the trenches

ITKE, or ITKnowledge Exchange, is simply a cool (and quick) way to get a response to your VoIP-related questions.
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Data retrieval strategies: Retrieving email and database archives overview

This overview focuses on the considerations involved in email and database archives with an emphasis on retention and search to meet legal discovery requirements.
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Microsoft NAP-TNC compatibility won't speed adoption, users say

Users hail the new compatibility of Microsoft NAP and the Trusted Computing Group's TNC architecture. But they say it won't speed up their adoption timetables.
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
McAfee launches IPS for 10g networks, but is IT ready?

McAfee unveiled a new IPS offering for 10-gigabit Ethernet networks and announced the upgrade and integration of several other products. One analyst offers a mixed assessment.
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Microsoft fixes Office 2007 patch issues, releases MOICE

The Microsoft Security Response Center acknowledged that some of the company's May 8 security updates didn't make it to machines running Office 2007 on Windows Vista.
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Symantec, Huawei form joint storage, security company

Symantec has formed a joint venture with storage and networking hardware company Huawei and indicated jointly developed products are coming to the US
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Sourcefire, Nmap deal to open vulnerability scanning

Sourcefire and Insecure.org have inked an agreement to develop open source vulnerability scanning tools based on Insecure's Nmap scripting engine.
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
IETF approves new weapon to fight spam, phish

DomainKeys Identified Mail specification (DKIM) gained approval as an official IETF standard. The approval is seen as a major step in the fight against spam and phishing attacks.
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Microsoft investigates new Office zero-day flaw

Attackers could exploit a newly-discovered zero-day flaw in Office 2000 to run malicious code on targeted machines, Symantec warned.
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Cisco, EMC partner on SAN encryption

Cisco will ship encryption in switches later this year integrated with EMC's RSA key management software. Users are curious but cautious about its impact on other services.
May 22, 2007 22 May'07
Mitel acquires Inter-Tel, signaling more consolidation to come

Mitel acquired Inter-Tel last week, signaling a trend toward vendor consolidation in the VoIP market and creating stronger options for SMBs.
May 22, 2007 22 May'07
Microsoft unveils unified communications devices

Microsoft unveils unified communications devices.
May 22, 2007 22 May'07
Selling network certification: How to talk up your credentials to current and future employers

Network certification has its benefits, but certification alone no longer guarantees employment. In this tip, learn how to justify your credentials' value.
May 21, 2007 21 May'07
Cisco warns of new IOS flaws

The new flaws are classified as "low," but if exploited they could result in a sustained DoS condition, Cisco said.
May 21, 2007 21 May'07
EMC users push for better power consumption

EMC announces a 1.8 PB VTL, deduplication for VMware and bare-metal restore for servers as users caution the company to stay focused on everyday problems, such as power consumption.
May 21, 2007 21 May'07
Mobile instant messaging enhances company's business processes

A mobile IM service acquired by a hosted VoIP provider encourages more companies to enhance their business processes.
May 21, 2007 21 May'07
Microsoft, TCG partner on network access control; Cisco takes own route

Microsoft and the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) have joined forces to create better interoperability between network access control solutions with the announcement of a new specification which ensures that Microsoft's Network Access Protection (NAP)...
May 20, 2007 20 May'07
Learn NetStar's secret to success

NetStar is a systems integrator and managed service provider and also a survivor of the dot.com crash. The company secured venture capital funding way back at the turn of the century and has put the money to good use, eschewing the ebony ...
May 17, 2007 17 May'07
VoIP security fundamentals

VoIP security is a challenge for IT staff because IP telephony brings with it not only the security problems of data networks but also new threats specific to VoIP. In this fundamentals guide, learn about network security threats and emerging IP ...
May 16, 2007 16 May'07
Screencast: How to configure a UTM device

In this exclusive screencast, expert David Strom demonstrates the configuration options available in SonicWall's unified threat management product.
May 16, 2007 16 May'07
When signature based antivirus isn't enough

Zero-day exploits, targeted attacks and increasing demands for endpoint application controls are driving the rapid metamorphosis from signature-based antivirus and antispyware to HIPS-based integrated products.
May 11, 2007 11 May'07
Choosing WAN providers: Key questions to ask

When evaluating carrier services for the WAN, it's imperative to ask some key questions regarding customer service, service-level agreements, global coverage, management and monitoring capabilities, and underlying technologies. Make sure these ...
May 11, 2007 11 May'07
Cisco fixes fresh flaws in IOS

Attackers could exploit two flaws in Cisco's IOS to cause a denial of service or tamper with data in a device file system.
May 11, 2007 11 May'07
VoIP, unified communications adoption continue to rise

VoIP and unified communications adoption continue to rise steadily in the enterprise, according to Infonetics Research's latest report.
May 10, 2007 10 May'07
EMC buys Indigo Stone for bare-metal restore

EMC has been hush-hush about adding Indigo Stone, a bare-metal restore software company, to its stack of acquisitions.
May 09, 2007 09 May'07
Symantec fixes flaws in Norton, pcAnywhere

Attackers could exploit flaws in Symantec's Norton AntiVirus and pcAnywhere to launch malicious code or compromise a user's session credentials.