News

Three Reasons Netbooks are Not Enterprise Ready: IT Pros Speak

Netbooks have attractive charms such as price and portability. But amid all the current netbook hype, IT professionals say that today's netbooks do not have the size, power or security features that they'd need to be primary machines for en

By Shane O'Neill

Apr 15, 2009 5 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Laptops

MS Exchange 2010: New Beta Sports Archiving, Web Hosting Tweaks

Microsoft raises the stakes against rival Lotus Notes by releasing a public beta version of Exchange 2010 today with new e-mail archiving and productivity features, plus an option for customers who want to mix and match on-premise and Web-hosted Exch

By Shane O'Neill

Apr 14, 2009 3 mins

Cloud Computing SaaS Servers

Fluke Networks Announces LAN Validation Test Suite

Fluke Networks announced the release of an enhanced suite of LAN validation tests as part of its EtherScope Network Assistant. Fluke says that as much as $20,000 (USD) per LAN can be saved each year using LAN validation tests on network installation

By Channelworld staff

Apr 14, 2009 2 mins

Networking

6 Tips for Installing IP Telephony

Security should be the first consideration for any IT department about to implement voice over IP on a local-area network, an executive with an equipment manufacturer says.

By Greg Meckbach

Apr 14, 2009 4 mins

Data Center Risk Management VoIP

Trend Micro Launches Web Browsing Security App on App Store

Trend Micro Monday announced its Trend Smart Surfing application which is now available on the Apple App Store. Trend Smart Surfing is a free secure browser application for iPhone and iPod touch that offers a layer of protection against Web threats b

By PC World India staff

Apr 13, 2009 1 min

Risk Management Security

Netgear Expands ReadyNAS Range for the SMB Market

Netgear expanded its ReadyNAS small- and midsize-business storage family with iSCSI support.

By Channelworld staff

Apr 13, 2009 1 min

Data Center Virtualization

CRM Vendor Says Its Users Favor BlackBerry Over IPhone

Vendor Maximizer says most of its mobile CRM users favor the BlackBerry platform. But that could change as more SMBs seriously look at the iPhone as a corporate mobile platform.

By Jeff Jedras

Apr 13, 2009 4 mins

CRM Systems Data Center Small and Medium Business

Desktop Virtualization and Licensing: IT Wary of Gotchas

Beyond ending the Mac versus Windows versus Linux platform wars, the emerging desktop virtualization world is sending software vendors scrambling to adapt their software licensing models.

By Tom Kaneshige

Apr 13, 2009 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Desktop Virtualization Outsourcing

Microsoft’s Lauren vs. Apple’s Yau-Man

Microsoft wants laptop buyers to fret over Apple's higher price tag, but one CTO isn't convinced that the cost factor is higher.

By Tom Kaneshige

Apr 13, 2009 3 mins

Apple Laptops Small and Medium Business

Economy, Vista Reputation Slowing Windows 7 Adoption Plans

Will IT go for Windows 7 in the next year? A new survey shows Windows 7 rollouts may proceed much slower than Microsoft would like. Plus, IT managers say they're more open to Mac and Linux alternatives.

By Shane O'Neill

Apr 13, 2009 3 mins

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

8-Drive DroboPro: Simple Storage for High-End Users

The Drobo 'storage robot' has proven to be a hit among both reviewers and users, with the company selling more than 60,000 of the automated storage devices during the past 18 months. Now Data Robotics hopes to capture a new audience — incl

By Chris Holt

Apr 9, 2009 3 mins

Data Center IT Leadership Virtualization

Forrester: Microsoft’s Office Web Apps Not a Sure Hit at Enterprises

While Microsoft will finally deliver Office Web apps in beta form later this year, some analysts say this isn't a guaranteed home run in enterprises. Will the economic downturn spur more enterprises to roll out Web apps?

By Shane O'Neill

Apr 8, 2009 4 mins

SaaS Small and Medium Business Windows

Smartphones of CTIA ’09: The 10 Hottest Handhelds

Here are my picks for the 10 hottest smartphones at CTIA. Some are available for purchase immediately, while it may be months before others hit U.S. retail stores, if they do at all. Regardless, I just can't wait to get my thumbs on each and eve

By Al Sacco

Apr 7, 2009 4 mins

Data Center Mobile Small and Medium Business

HP Announces Data Protector Software Enhancements

HP Friday announced enhancements to HP Data Protector software that offers complete protection for virtual environments and flexible data reduction options, at up to 70 percent less than alternatives. This software lowers the cost of protecting data

By Channelworld staff

Apr 7, 2009 2 mins

Data Center Enterprise Applications Virtualization

FortiScan 1000B Vulnerability Management Solution Introduced

Fortinet has introduced a new vulnerability management (VM) and compliance solution for endpoint assets, including desktops and laptops, as well as other network assets such as servers. Targeted at mid-to-large enterprises and government entities, th

By Channelworld staff

Apr 7, 2009 4 mins

Risk Management Security

Gartner: 20 Percent of E-Mail to SaaS Platform By End of ’12

The Software as a Service (SaaS) model for e-mail solutions is proving attractive for many customers and will represent 20 percent of the commercial e-mail market by the end of 2012, according to Gartner.

By Channelworld staff

Apr 7, 2009 4 mins

Data Center SaaS Virtualization

Office 14 Web Apps: Microsoft Takes on Google Docs and Netbooks

Office 14 will finally deliver useful Web-based versions of Office Apps. As Microsoft fights back against Google Docs, it's also providing a way for Office apps to run on Linux-based netbooks.

By Shane O'Neill

Apr 7, 2009 4 mins

Linux Small and Medium Business Windows

Macs in the Enterprise: ERP

Cloud computing has made platforms meaningless, which opens doors for Macs to tap into business software.

By Tom Kaneshige

Apr 6, 2009 4 mins

Cloud Computing ERP Systems SaaS

Microsoft Risks Being Stuck in the Middle of a Netbook Price War

Netbook vendors continue to debate whether these small wonders should be $300 gadgets or more full-featured $500-plus models. But Microsoft's profits may be vulnerable in either scenario, analysts say.

By Shane O'Neill

Apr 3, 2009 4 mins

Linux Small and Medium Business Windows

Retail Banks Unify Systems to Fight Crime

Financial institutions are cutting the cost of crime-fighting by consolidating divisions and their IT systems. A Deloitte exec said a bank's numerous channels of operations make fighting crime ever more complex.

By Kathleen Lau

Apr 2, 2009 3 mins

Legal Risk Management Technology Industry

President of Microsoft Business Division Dishes on Online Office, MS Business Model

At the afternoon keynote at the Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco, Stephen Elop, president of the Microsoft Business Division, gave updates on a fully Web-based version of Office and why it will be better than Google Apps. He also reinforced Microsoft&#0

By C.G. Lynch

Apr 1, 2009 3 mins

Collaboration Software Internet Small and Medium Business

Seeking Enterprise Mac Support?

CIOs regularly turn to the tight-knit Mac user community to solve their enterprise Mac problems and to stay abreast of everything Apple.

By Tom Kaneshige

Apr 1, 2009 4 mins

Consumer Electronics MacBook Social Networking Apps

Windows 7 Waiting Game: 3 Reasons It Will Be Home for Holidays

While the leaks of Windows 7 continue, rumors swirl regarding the real release date. Three strong indicators point to Microsoft shipping Windows 7 by holiday time.

By Shane O'Neill

Mar 31, 2009 3 mins

Data Center Small and Medium Business Windows

Macs in the Enterprise: the Cost Factor

Few CIOs want to shell out recession-scarce dollars for pricy Macs for employees when a cheap PC will do just fine. But does it really save the company money?

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 30, 2009 5 mins

Budgeting Computers and Peripherals Social Networking Apps

CIO Slideshow Archives

Cell Phone Users That Drive Us Nuts – Tech Knockoffs – Tech Zealots – Weird but Real Gadgets and Gizmos – 10 Warning Signs Your IT Career Is in Trouble – Free BlackBerry Apps – Cool Experiments from Google Labs – Best and Worst Cities to Work in IT –

By CIO Staff

Mar 27, 2009 35 mins

Careers Data Center Salaries

Hosted Virtual Desktop Market to Cross $65 Billion in 2013

The worldwide hosted virtual desktop (HVD) market will accelerate through 2013 to reach 49 million units, up from more than 500,000 units in 2009, according to Gartner. Worldwide HVD revenue will grow from about US$1.3 billion to $1.5 billion in 200

By Channelworld staff

Mar 26, 2009 4 mins

Data Center Desktop Virtualization Virtualization

Microsoft Rules Netbooks Now, But ARM/Linux Threat Grows

Will Microsoft stick with Intel chips in Netbooks? Or will it port Windows to ARM processors u2014 the same chips that lower-cost Linux-based netbooks coming later this year will use. One thing's certain: Redmond's rivals are preparing for

By Shane O'Neill

Mar 26, 2009 4 mins

Linux Small and Medium Business Windows

Outsourcing Outlook: Latin America

Latin America's information technology industry, frequently overlooked by observers of the IT world, may be on the brink of a new era for outsourcing.

By Alejandro Camino, Softtek

Mar 26, 2009 6 mins

Budgeting Outsourcing

VeriSign Unveils National Public Key Infrastructure Platform

VeriSign announced a new platform specifically designed for governments to implement and manage their own Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The new VeriSign PKI Platform is an in-premise solution modeled after the same PKI architecture that VeriSign h

By Channelworld staff

Mar 25, 2009 2 mins

IT Leadership

Hot Jobs: .Net Developer

Key player writes, maintains and customizes desktop and Web-based business applications.n

By Chris Kanaracus

Mar 25, 2009 3 mins

Careers IT Leadership

While the promise of implementing social networking applications for internal collaboration in the enterprise remains appealing, a recent Burton report says many hurdles remain. The problem might be more cultural than technological. n

By C.G. Lynch

Mar 24, 2009 4 mins

Collaboration Software Internet Small and Medium Business

Is Apple Safari Safe?

Technically speaking, Safari has the weakest security of all the major browsers.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 24, 2009 4 mins

IT Strategy

Google Android Not a Netbook Threat to Windows 7, Say Analysts

Industry analysts say that Google is not likely to rush its Linux-based Android OS on netbooks, but if prices keep dropping for non-Windows netbooks, buyers may soon resent paying more for Windows. And that's when Google could capitalize.

By Shane O'Neill

Mar 23, 2009 3 mins

Linux Small and Medium Business Windows

Citigroup CIO Marty Lippert Leaves For Personal Reasons

Citigroup's CAO Don Callahan to serve as interim CIO as the company seeks a replacement.

By Meridith Levinson

Mar 18, 2009 2 mins

CIO Careers IT Leadership

10 Hot Netbooks: From Pricey to Dirt Cheap

Consumers and business users are scooping up netbooks. While fourth-quarter sales in the PC industry in 2008 were dismal, netbooks showed growth, and these lightweight machines are also expected to drive laptop sales in the next couple years, accordi

By Shane O'Neill

Mar 17, 2009 4 mins

Data Center

Can an Apple Netbook Ride iPhone Success?

An Apple netbook makes sense to one Gartner analyst, although not so much in the enterprise.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 17, 2009 3 mins

Apple MacBook Small and Medium Business

Process Automation, Endpoint Virtualization = ROI

Mercy Health Services is rolling out new kinds of network-enabled medical equipment in a tough economic environment of slashed budgets and static resources, a scenario that demands the ability to do more with less.

By Kathleen Lau

Mar 16, 2009 4 mins

Data Center Enterprise Applications Virtualization

Internet Explorer 8: Cool New Features for Everyday Browsing

Microsoft is hoping that IE8's new browsing features, such as Web Slices and In-Private Browsing, will win over frustrated IE7 users and keep Firefox, Safari and Chrome at bay. Here's a look inside some of IE8's better bells and whistl

By Shane O'Neill

Mar 12, 2009 5 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Windows

FBI raids Washington D.C. CTO office of Vivek Kundra, Obama’s new CIO

News outlets are reporting that the FBI this morning raided the Washington D.C. CTO office of Vivek Kundra, President Barack Obama's recent choice for the new position of federal CIO, and that two men are being held as part of a bribery investig

By Laurianne McLaughlin

Mar 12, 2009 2 mins

Government IT

Rumor Mill: Apple Layoffs, 10-inch iPod Touch

For CIOs, Apple rumors point to the ongoing challenge of supporting Apple products in a corporate environment.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 11, 2009 3 mins

Project Management Tools Small and Medium Business Social Networking Apps

Book Excerpt: The Adventures of an IT Leader, Part 4

A new CIO works to restore his credibility, and that of his team, after a confrontation with his CEO. Read the final installment of our exclusive series.

By Robert D. Austin, Richard L. Nolan and Shannon O'Donnell

Mar 11, 2009 6 mins

IT Leadership Risk Management

Book Excerpt: The Adventures of an IT Leader, Part 3

A new CIO scrambles to contain a security breachu2014and to keep his job. Read the third installment of our exclusive series.

By Robert D. Austin, Richard L. Nolan and Shannon O'Donnell

Mar 11, 2009 6 mins

CIO

In Microsoft’s Windows 7, IE On-Off Option a Win for Users

What's behind Microsoft's decision to let users turn Internet Explorer on or off in Windows 7? The EU antitrust agency may have made Microsoft do it, but the choice is a positive step for users and for competition, say industry analysts.

By Shane O'Neill

Mar 11, 2009 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Small and Medium Business Windows

Virtualization Management Twist: EMC Bridges Virtual and Physical to Help Spot Problems

EMC's new network management tools could help VMware users with a common virtualization management headache: shining light on the root cause of problems when you're not sure if they started in your virtual or physical environment.

By CIO Staff

Mar 11, 2009 5 mins

Virtualization

Survey: IT Managers Face Mac-Windows Challenges

An Enterprise Desktop Alliance survey shows many issues facing IT managers trying to integrate Macs into a Windows environment.n

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 10, 2009 2 mins

Apple MacBook Technology Industry

Internet Explorer 8: Five Security Features for Enterprise Users

Microsoft's browser reputation has seen better days and Firefox continues to gain market share. But Internet Explorer 8, rumored to be final later this month, sports five new security features that Microsoft hopes will keep business users safer

By Shane O'Neill

Mar 9, 2009 5 mins

Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows

Safari’s Security Reputation Takes a Beating

Safari isn't the most secure browser, although it might be the safest for the wrong reasons.

By Tom Kaneshige

Mar 9, 2009 3 mins

Computers and Peripherals Malware Viruses

Job 1 for Vivek Kundra, New Federal CIO: Balance Openness with Security

Vivek Kundra, whom President Barack Obama appointed the country's first-ever Federal CIO on March 5, has a huge and daunting task ahead of him: to make the government more transparent and interoperable, while also safeguarding it from a growing

By Meridith Levinson

Mar 6, 2009 3 mins

Government

Disaster Management: How Ready Are You After the Boom?

On January 29, 2009, CSO Pakistan organized a closed door, Round Table event on Disaster Management and Business Continuity. Experts from a number of fields and verticals were invited and only a limited number of registered participants were granted

By Rabia Garib

Mar 6, 2009 9 mins

Data Center IT Leadership Virtualization

Job 1 for New Federal CIO: Balance Openness with Security

President Barack Obama has repeatedly pledged to make the federal government more open, transparent and accountable to American citizens. After assuming office on January 19, 2009, he immediately took steps to act on his promise, which included issui

By Meridith Levinson

Mar 6, 2009 3 mins

Government IT Leadership Risk Management