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Radical Desktops Deliver Power To The People. But What About IT?

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Cloud computing, SaaS, PaaS, VDI ... the only thing certain about how user workspaces will be delivered over the coming years is uncertainty.

Need Disaster Recovery On The Cheap? Think Virtualization

Friday, September 5th, 2008

If you have server virtualization in place, you have everything you need for an effective and inexpensive disaster-recovery setup.

No Virtualizing Without A License

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Licensing rules vary by vendor, so it's a good idea to compile a full software list and review it with licensing vendors to be sure you're in compliance.

Smart Stuff: The State Of Business Intelligence 2008

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Our special report highlights what top companies are doing right with their BI initiatives, and what you can learn from them.

Down To Business: Are Technology Leaders Focusing Too Much On The Small Stuff?

Friday, September 5th, 2008

if you're still preoccupied with aligning IT and business and operating, maintaining, and deploying systems, you're a decade behind the curve.

Rolling Review Wrap-Up: Vendors’ RFP Responses Make The Case For Switching

Friday, September 5th, 2008

But revamping your network won't be easy, and Cisco casts a long shadow.

Startup Of The Week: Zuora

Friday, September 5th, 2008

The company's Z-Billing platform is aimed at the software-as-a-service market.

CIO Values: Don Campbell, CTO Of Cognos

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Think ahead, Campbell advises. "Look at your infrastructure for more than today's needs."

With Chrome, Google’s Not Fighting The Last Browser War

Friday, September 5th, 2008

It's trying to shift the focus to running Web applications, not viewing pages

Companies Using IPOs To Fix Balance Sheets

Friday, September 5th, 2008

The emphasis on bolstering finances comes as IPO investors demand healthier balance sheets and pay attention to growth prospects.

Dell Outsourcing Plan May Be Tough To Execute

Friday, September 5th, 2008

The world's second-largest PC maker said in April it would outsource more manufacturing, and is reportedly trying to sell most of its factories within the next 18 months.

Microsoft Upgrades Name As Well Features Of BizTalk

Friday, September 5th, 2008

With the release of BizTalk 2009, Microsoft will commit itself to a cycle of upgrading the software on a two-year basis, a cycle that has been somewhat unpredictable.

Sony Launches Three All-In-One Vaio PCs

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Sony plans to have the new systems in retail stores starting in mid-October, but plans to sell the PCs online before then.

Spectrum Bridge Launches Online Secondary Market

Friday, September 5th, 2008

The company unveiled a Web site that enables buyers and sellers of wireless assets to connect.

Google Chrome Reflects A Desktop In Decline

Friday, September 5th, 2008

After 10 years as a company, Google is making the Chrome browser key to the coming of age of cloud computing, or software as a service.