Francis Chu

With the ability to scale to 3 terabytes of storage, Snap Appliance Inc.s Snap Server 4500/Snap Disk 10 NAS combo is a strong choice for data sharing and archiving needs in any workgroup environment, eWEEK Labs tests show. The Snap Server 4500 is designed as a stand-alone, network-attached-storage device and can store 1 terabyte of […]

Raxco Softwares FirstDefense-ISR (Immediate System Recovery) utility enables users to easily roll back systems from failures. However, it works only with newer Windows versions, including Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003. FirstDefense-ISR shipped last month and is priced at $45 for Windows 2000/XP workstations or $350 for Windows 2000/2003 servers. Volume licensing starts […]

FSLogic Inc.s Protect Version 1.0 software lets administrators effortlessly provide multiple users with secure access to a Windows PC without setting up complex security policies. FSLogic Protect 1.0, available now, uses a proprietary file-system-layer technology that maintains a controlled footprint of application settings and registry data. Each users session can be saved in a file-system […]

Altiris Inc.s asset management suite 5.7 features new bar-code tracking and supports network device discovery and inventory, making AMS a more comprehensive choice for tackling asset management tasks in enterprise environments. The new add-on packages for AMS, Barcode Solution and Inventory Solution for Network Devices, substantially enhance the already-comprehensive list of asset inventory capabilities in […]

Windows users seeking a comprehensive desktop file management utility should consider PentaWares PentaSuite 7.0. Available now and priced at $99.95, PentaSuite 7.0 is more expensive than other stand-alone file utilities, but it provides more tools for managing file archives on Windows PCs. New users can try PentaSuite for free for 30 days. PentaSuite is built […]

This year saw impressive engineering feats in the blade server market, with the introduction of ultradense systems based on two Xeon chips from Intel Corp. that showcase more computing power per square inch than ever before. IBMs eServer BladeCenter, for example, supports as many as 14 dual-Xeon blades in only 7U (12.25 inches) of space, […]

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 […]