Francis Chu

New 108m-BPS Firmware boosts D-Link Systems gateway router and PC card, enabling home users and small businesses to stream video and transfer large files more quickly over wireless networks. I tested the latest firmware upgrade, Build 2.28, on D-Links AirPlus Xtreme DL-624 802.11b/g gateway router, with the DWL-G650 AirPlus Xtreme CardBus Adapter installed on a […]

Enterprises of any size that use Microsoft Corp.s Exchange and are looking for a robust, manageable, anti-spam solution should consider Sybari Software Inc.s Advanced Spam Defense system. In eWEEK Labs tests, the Sybari ASD software was simple to deploy and quickly ready to tackle spam-filtering tasks in any Exchange environment, while providing flexible anti-spam filtering […]

FaceTime Communications Inc.s IM Guardian is a powerful tool for securing and controlling IM and P2P communications. IM Guardian provides enterprises with a powerful perimeter defense mechanism for real-time communications across the firewall. It does so by preventing instant messaging and peer-to-peer applications from unauthorized access to the corporate network through port tunneling and by […]

Many security-conscious IT managers view real-time communication applications, such as IM and P2P, as potential entry points for virus infections and unauthorized access to corporate data. On the other hand, organizations are increasingly embracing real-time communication applications, which are percolating up from use by individual employees to the entire business operation. Whether or not you […]

Micro Solutions new backpack wireless workgroup server provides an easy-to-use, all-in-one gateway appliance designed for small-business networks. The Backpack, which shipped in September, combines 802.11b wireless access, a firewall, file storage and a four-port switch in a small package. The Backpack comes in two models. I tested the $700 model, which provides up to 80GB […]

The $349 DVD-SK12D, Pioneers latest portable external DVD/CD writer, has a small form factor but stuffs in FireWire/USB support and DVD write speeds of up to 2.4x. This makes it an ideal choice for professionals who need DVD/CD backups on the go. The DVD-SK12D, measuring 5.5 inches by 0.8 inches by 6.5 inches and weighing […]

IBMs first two-way Opteron-based server, the eServer 325, combines 64-bit computing power, an affordable price and a rack-optimized form factor. This provides an impressive server platform for 32-bit shops that are looking to migrate to 64-bit computing down the road. With a low entry price for the performance it offers, the eServer 325, which shipped […]

Executive Softwares Sitekeeper 3.0 system management utility lets small shops obtain a birds-eye view of a network and track software inventory. Sitekeeper 3.0, announced last month, can integrate with Active Directory to sort inventory information by the user, groups or devices in the organization. Sitekeepers new set-it-and-forget-it scheduling lets administrators plan software deployment and system […]

FilesAnywhere.coms latest file-sharing services allow Web users to quickly share any file stored online with anyone who has an Internet connection. In my tests, I found FilesAnywhere services provide a robust, secure and reliable way to share files online quickly, while keeping things easy enough for any user. FilesAnywhere provides Individual, WorkGroup and Corporate plans […]

Microsoft Corp. has made significant improvements in the SBS 2003 release, reducing the complexity of server setup and simplifying server management tasks with easy-to-use wizards. Microsofts Small Business Server 2003, slated for release this month, is designed for small Windows-based networks (up to 75 users), and the SBS software has prepackaged server applications that can […]