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The latest BriefingsDirect podcast discussion comes in conjunction with The Open Group’s Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Conference held earlier this month in Seattle. We assembled a panel ... More >
Numerous studies attempt to quantify the losses caused by software defects. Take Toyota for instance: It just announced a recall for more than a half million 2010 hybrid vehicles. The reason? A chang... More >
Talk to any enterprise CIO today, and you’re likely to find an executive on a mission — a mission with a clear mandate to get IT out of the infrastructure business. They’ll tell you that IT has been ... More >
Tech Support : "What type of computer do you have?" Customer : "A white one." Source: anvari.org Tech Support : "What operating system do you run?" Customer : "Dial-up." Source: rinkworks.co... More >
Early in Mel Brooks’ “The History of the World: Part I,” Moses goes up the mount to see the burning bush and receive the word of God. Coming down with three tablets, Brooks as Moses says, “The Lord, ... More >
Many analysts are predicting 2010 to be the year of collaboration. In a recent study of IT strategists, Forrester found 70 percent of respondents believe collaboration technology will signific... More >
Nowadays, CIOs need to both cut costs and increase performance. Energy has never been more important in working toward this productivity advantage. It's now time for IT leaders to gain control over ... More >
To some people, the idea of crime against merchants might seem like the latest Clint Eastwood movie, but the more modern-day characterization is the exploitation of customers' sensitive payment card ... More >
As I’ve noted previously, because Xangati sees Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as the biggest virtualization trend this year, we will continue aggressively doing our part to help educate the mar... More >
Improved data center productivity now appears to be a natural progression from converged infrastructure . Many enterprise data centers have embraced a shared service management model to some deg... More >
Following EMC's golden child and virtualization superstar VMware's stellar earnings report, EMC Corp. also announced that it has passed the 2009 fourth-quarter with flying colors. EMC cited its flags... More >
The downturn in the economy and slow recovery has impacted IT spending tremendously. Budget constraints shined the light on storage efficiency in 2009 in a way the industry had never experienced. Sto... More >
The latest BriefingsDirect Analyst Insights Edition, Volume 50, focuses on the fallout from Google’s threat to pull out of China , due to a series of sophisticated hacks and attacks on Goog... More >
Breaking away from a traditional local area network can be hard to get your mind around. Having your server room equipment on your site can bring a sense of control and comfort, however, in times of ... More >
In managing any storage area network (SAN), objectives like avoiding performance issues, maximizing availability and minimizing overall risk are often placed above all else. However, the pursu... More >
As the telecom industry is grappling to shake off the aftereffects of recession, it is finding a lease on life in two new avenues that could prove to be game changing. According to market research fi... More >
Service-Oriented Architecture is the catalyst that allows today’s companies to respond to business demands faster and more effectively than ever.
Business solutions software that reduce costs, improve operational performance, decrease risk, and strengthen business management processes.
Tools, best practices and expert advice on managing your enterprise IT infrastructure, databases, and Web service components.
Cutting-edge business applications and productivity uses, along with expert commentary, for today's smart phones.