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America is at war and the latest front is the war on cyber terrorism. The Internet and associated networks have been under attack from many sectors including hackers, disgruntled employees, financial... More >
Today’s increasingly sophisticated devices, such as Apple iPad and its myriad of available business applications, are causing IT managers to ask the question, “When will it becom... More >
With the recent (May 21, 2010) formation of the Cyber Command (Cybercom), the Department of Defense will manage the war on Cyber Terrorism under unified leadership. Domestic Cyber efforts will remain... More >
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Over the past few years, e-mail has become an integral part of the business workflow. As you well know, e-mail inboxes can easily get out of control. Space on the mail server is at a premium, saving ... More >
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In the last decade, managing user access to the applications and systems that keep enterprises running has evolved from an IT automation issue to a critical business priority for two primary reasons:... More >

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