Monthly Archives: September 2006
Password-Plagued Workers Burden Help Desks
The volume of required business passwords overwhelms users and hinders IT security efforts, according to a study released Sept. 12 by RSA Security, based...
Symantec, Juniper Detail New Security Partnership
Security software market leader Symantec and networking giant Juniper Networks announced a new strategic partnership on Sept. 12 aimed at tapping into the two...
Stratus Buys VOIP Infrastructure Company
Stratus Technologies is adding to its growing telecommunication capabilities with the $10 million purchase of Emergent Network Solutions.
Although the deal closed in August, Stratus...
Apple: Beware of Rigged QuickTime Movies
Multiple security flaws in Apples QuickTime media player could put Mac and PC users at risk of malicious hacker attacks, according to a warning...
Dominos Horizons Widen
Two recent product introductions make it easier for companies to use Linux to deliver IBM Lotus Notes/Domino-based messaging, calendars and scheduling.
At the end of...
New IBM Software Encrypts Tape Contents, Key
IBM introduced what it called the data security markets "first comprehensive tape encryption solution" Sept. 12 with its new Encryption Key Manager, which stores...
Sony Introduces Two Slim Shooters
As the holiday season draws nearer, camera companies are ramping up into high gear.
Case in point: Sony has just launched its new Cyber-shot DSC-T50...
Once, Twice, Three Times an IE Patch
Microsofts Patch Tuesday on Sep. 12 brought three bulletins covering a three software flaws, but the day will be remembered most for an Internet...
Taking Online Retail Beyond the Incremental
In last weeks column, I started to build a bridge between the things that are working in online retail today and the changes that...
A Black Belt in IT
Welcome, young student. You have traveled far to learn from the humble yet famous priests of IT. Should you succeed in your studies and...