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1. Identify and locate your assets. Assess the importance of both information and material goods. Example: A computer may cost $3,000 to replace. The information on that computer might cost $60,000 to replace. 2. Perform a threat risk assessment. Categorize the likelihood of assets being stolen and the resulting damage. So, if a company has […]

LEADERSHIP IN DISASTER RECOVERY MANAGEMENTFirst Place: Rudolph Giuliani, Mayor of New York City B2B E-COMMERCEFirst Place: Prudential U.S. Consumer Group B2C E-COMMERCEFirst Place: Corcoran.com—The Corcoran GroupHonorable Mention: Barnes and Noble University for BarnesandNobleUniversity.com BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENTFirst Place: Ryder and eCredit ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENTFirst Place: United States Census Bureau, Computer Services Division, Bowie Computer Center HELP DESKFirst […]

The steady swarm of bugs, worms and other gremlins that plague desktop PCs has caused some companies to wave the white flag – and move to locked-down server-based computing systems that are less susceptible to such problems. The history of the PC in the corporation is a tale of chaos versus control. The industrys vendors, […]

Securing the Internet infrastructure that underpins corporate America has taken on a new urgency – some even call it a panic – as the nation moves deeper into its war on terrorism. Professionals in both information protection and traditional security say the sudden rush to find solutions underscores a change in a long-held attitude – […]

In the wake of September 11, were hearing about the benefits of outsourcing everything from software development, training and help desks and e-mail, to Web hosting and network management. On the surface, the argument for making these moves during these troubled times is pretty straightforward: “Outsourcing enables organizations to back up critical information at multiple […]

Bella Loykhter joined Prudential Securities in 1977 as a junior programmer, climbed the ranks and took on her current position in July 2000. Loykhter spoke recently with Senior Correspondent Randy Barrett about a project to redesign Prudentials financial services Web site, PruFN.com. Do you ever believe vendor sales pitches?I give very little credibility to them. […]

Last year, HeyAnita was just another startup with a funny name that was developing technology to voice-enable the Web. Then, in April 2001, the Los Angeles company — named after a friendly and knowledgeable waitress at CEO Sanjeev Kuwadekars favorite Hollywood diner — landed a deal with Sprint PCS to provide voice- activated content and […]

Consumers and businesses long accustomed to tax-free Internet access may see higher bills in the future, as a three-year moratorium on new Net taxes expires this week amid fading hopes of an extension from Congress. Last week, the House passed a two-year extension of the law that expired Sunday, Oct. 21, but several senators — […]

As a former captain in the U.S. Armys Special Forces, John Rosenfeld tends to draw on his military training when he leads a major corporate campaign. That kind of discipline may hold him in good stead as he guides the nations largest bank toward a new era in electronic commerce. Since April, the former protégé […]

Despite recent jolts to broadband deployment, signs are encouraging that demand will pick up. Some big players are optimistic that they can reach critical mass by years end. Verizon Communications said last week it has signed up 1 million DSL customers, and is offering a promotional rate of $29.95 per month to reach its stated […]

Notebook Makers Talk Up Wireless Road warriors, get ready to cut your Ethernet cables—for good. Indeed, wireless networking gear is emerging as a standard option on most notebook computers. The trend is particularly important to solutions providers that target the small-business or education market, which are opening their arms to wireless LANs. To wit, nearly […]

HP-Compaq Merger Blasted An investment firm has urged Hewlett-Packard and Compaq Computer to drop their merger plans. New York-based Matrix Asset Advisors, which owns shares in both companies, sent a letter to the boards of HP and Compaq asking them to consider aborting their proposed merger. HP and Compaq representatives say the merger plans, announced […]