Monthly Archives: May 2004
Defenses Should Fit Wired, Wireless Nets
Laptops and mobile devices that access the corporate network behind the perimeter firewall have IT staffs scrambling to combat malicious threats introduced in a...
Information Builders Shows the iWay
NEW ORLEANS—Information Builders Inc. held its Summit User Conference here last week, making several announcements, including a disclosure that its iWay Software subsidiary is...
Avocent Polices Data Center Environments
Avocent Corp.s compact, easy-to-use EVR1500 appliance monitors environmental conditions in a server room or data center.Click here to read the full review of the...
Back to Basics for SQL Server
To help ease database administration and data protection concerns, Microsoft Corp. is locking down security and improving best-practices options in its SQL Server database.The...
Lexmark Targets SMBs with New Printer Line
Lexmark International this week is rolling out five monochrome laser printers for small and midsize businesses, home offices, and small workgroups.The E330, priced at...
CEOs Issue a Warning IT Cant Ignore
You cant say I didnt warn you, software vendors. Time and again, I—and many other columnists and security pundits—have pointed out that if you...
Authenex HDLock Protects Vital Data on Hard Drives
The Authenex HDLock Hard Drive Encryption unit, which shipped earlier this month, is a handy way to protect valuable data.Considering the amount of data...
CrossOver Office Does Windows Better
There are more and better desktop applications available for Linux than ever before, but its often attractive to be able to run Windows software...
When Databases Think
During the 1992 presidential campaign, the headquarters of then-candidate Bill Clinton sported signs that said, "Its the economy, stupid." In the same way, I...
Casino Hits Database Jackpot With SQL Server
When building an IT environment for a large casino and hotel that weaves together traditional mainframe applications with forward-looking Web-based software, rolling the dice...