While information security has became the most important aspect for any form of business process, the mushrooming of vendors in …

Security expert worries about smart phone, TinyURL threats
It’s just that F-Secure’s chief security advisor doesn’t want people overlooking the other 29,999 malware files his company sees a …

The promise of desktop virtualisation
What is desktop virtualisation? The use of software to abstract the operating system, applications and associated data from the user's …

Corporate SaaS considerations myriad, complex
Amid the growing popularity of software-as-a-service, IT managers are faced with a sometimes monumental task of developing big-picture strategies and …

Patching it up
By all accounts, patching software is a disruptive, time-consuming process requiring IT departments to test any new software patch before …

Virtualisation: What are the key steps?”
For those of us who grew up praying in the temple of the mainframe, the concept of virtualization is nothing …

Alcatel-Lucent unveils a broad services portfolio
Alcatel-Lucent’s launch of a broad array of services, comes at a time when more organisations are turning to outsourced or …

HP launches new support software, printers for SMBs
Hewlett-Packard announced new products to help small and medium business save money, including printers and software that improves remote support …

Alcatel-Lucent launches unified communications support
Alcatel-Lucent announced support today for smartphones and high-definition videoconferencing in its new OmniTouch 8400 Instant Communications Suite of products. The …

3 Nightmares When Managing Macs
How hard is it managing Macs in the enterprise? Harder than you might think. Expect lackluster enterprise support from Apple …

Network skills in demand, pay well in down economy
CIOs continue to seek network, desktop and Windows skills and some might pay top dollar for specific high-tech talents, despite …

Data storage only technology to see increased spending this year: Survey
The results of a survey of about 450 technology professionals released today found that of 26 technology categories, data storage …

Microsoft testing search engine to take on Google
Microsoft this week will start internal testing of Kumo, the company's update to its Live Search Web site and part …

Intel introduces Atom chips for new devices
A sluggish economy is a perfect time for slugging it out in the datacenter. That seemed to be Juniper Networks' …

Intel introduces Atom chips for new devices
Intel detailed plans to push its Atom processors into devices beyond just netbooks and mobile Internet devices. The company introduced …

Cyberoam UTM brings On-Appliance SSL VPN
Cyberoam has announced the introduction of on-appliance SSL VPN on its UTM appliances. Cyberoam now delivers secure, remote access to …

Microsoft devising Office for netbooks
Microsoft is bending its Office franchise toward netbooks and is developing packages that are unique to that market, according to …

WLAN product blitz shows 802.11n getting more affordable
A slew of new WLAN hardware and software suggests that 802.11n high-throughput WLANs are fast becoming more affordable and manageable …

Power-saving building networks to get cheaper
The maker of components that link millions of sensors and control devices is launching a new generation of technology designed …

Cisco vet launches net management start-up
Windmill Networks this week officially launched and introduced its management integration software that industry watchers say could help reduce network …