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Though its the worlds largest privately-held software company, SAS Institute Inc. doesnt command the same high-profile attention as a Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp. or SAP AG. Maybe thats because a lot of its analytical software goes into targeted solutions sold by value-added resellers and other partners. That may be about to change. Recently SAS founder […]

After it acquired Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co. executives said they planned to cut 15,000 jobs as part of the restructuring of the new company. But according to an HP filing with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month and a note sent to employees on Tuesday, that will grow to 16,800 job […]

Congratulations. Youre doing something that most of your peers arent. Youre reading about your field. OK, so maybe youre reading this particular column only to further your own career interests, but thats as good a reason as any. Based on my experience, I suspect that the number of ITers who make an effort to stay […]

IBM on Tuesday rolled out the first of its BladeCenter series of ultradense servers, the IBM eServer BladeCenter, and also announced a third-party development program. The new server, originally reported in eWeek in August, uses Intel Corp.s Xeon processor and has 8GB of internal RAM. A standard rack holds 84 blades in 14 7U bays, […]

Unisys Corp. Tuesday announced a new top-line MCP-based system, the 40-processor ClearPath Plus Libra Model 180, which extends the server lines capabilities to adjust performance based on workload demand and manage multiple operating systems running simultaneously within a single box. The new server, the successor to the companys NX series, is designed to give customers […]

Since it completed its acquisition of Navision in July, Microsoft has been unearthing some of the other hidden nuggets that it bought along with Navisions suite of business apps. Navision offers a family of CRM, human-resource management and manufacturing/distribution wares that Microsoft is rebranding as part of its Microsoft Business Solutions lineup. But Navision also […]

Ending months of speculation, Dell Computer Corp. confirmed Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with Lexmark International Inc. to produce Dell-branded printers and supplies. The two companies didnt disclose financial terms of the partnership nor specify when the first Dell-branded printers would hit the market, other than noting it would be some time in […]

Intel Corp. is looking to extend its prowess in the wireless arena by introducing several new products in the coming months that will take advantage of the convergence of communications and computers. Intel, of Santa Clara, Calif., is increasing its focus on wireless handhelds and cell phones to tap new revenue to offset flat sales […]

Security managers worth their salt are arming their companies with arsenals of technology such as firewalls and encryption. But its the wise ones like Matthew Speare who know that it also takes well-trained foot soldiers to fight the constant information security battle. Thats why Speare, IT risk management director at the $10 billion Ohio Savings […]

Hardware-based security and digital rights management initiatives, such as Microsofts Palladium and Intels more recent LaGrande, promise to solve vexing security problems but entail a troubling loss of user control. LaGrande is supposed to work with Palladium to create an environment that will safeguard information typed into keyboards, shown on monitors and stored in memory. […]

When evaluating Microsofts evolving battle plan for software domination, dont underestimate its Business Solutions unit. The unit combines the companys Great Plains, Navision and bCentral groups. It supports 250,000 customers and works with 900 software developers, according to statistics Microsoft touted at last weeks Stampede conference for resellers. A year and a half ago, prior […]

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