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Infrastructure management is a key mission of business IT, covering the gamut of tech resources, from client PCs to portfolio management of proprietary software and business processes. Asset- and project-management applications offer the same level of visibility that CIOs and tech pros have long employed to monitor network performance and use. Infrastructure management extends beyond code and computers to physical assets such as data centers and backup facilities.

Articles & Interviews

Don't Complicate Data Recovery with DIY Fixes

Lora Bentley spoke with Jeff Pederson, manager of operations for data recovery products and services at Kroll Ontrack . The company recently completed a study indicating that in spite of more complex methods of safely storing data, many data disasters still result from human error. Bentley: ... More >

Enterprises Finding Many Uses for Video

Ann All spoke with Seth Kenvin, founder and CEO of Market7 , provider of a cloud-based online video collaboration tool. You can sign up to try a free version of the service . All: I know companies are using video for advertising. What are some other popular functions? Kenvin: Video is,... More >

‘Tis the Season ... to Abandon Your Shopping Cart

While past seasonal trends suggest that e-commerce conversion rates rise in the holiday season, there is some evidence that this year may be different. Will the 2009 holiday season be the biggest abandonment year on record? SeeWhy tracks shopping cart abandonment rates across a wide variety of... More >

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Performance Under Pressure: The State of Enterprise Web Application Quality and Availability

This research study finds that Web application issues are an all-too-common problem and examines these Web-based enterprise application issues from two perspectives: that of an online customer and that of a site manager.

Lowering Your IT Costs with Oracle Database 11g Release 2

This white paper identifies the key capabilities a database management solution needs to successfully deliver more information with higher quality of service, make more efficient use of IT budgets, and reduce the risk of change in data centers.

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Polycom Partners with BT on Videoconferencing

Polycom and BT Group announced a three-year partnership that the companies say will accelerate the growth of unified conferencing systems within enterprises. The announcement comes on the heels of Cisco's increased bid for Tandberg and Logitech's plans to acquire LifeSize. The partnership will combine Polycom's... More >

Missing Hard Drive Contains 1.5 Million Records

According to Computerworld , a hard drive with seven years' worth of personal information on about 1.5 million customers of Health Net of the Northeast Inc. has been reported missing -- six months after the fact. The hard drive not only contained medical information, but also names, addresses and Social Security... More >

Chrome OS 101

Yesterday, Google unveiled an early version of it Chrome OS along with providing an outline on the Chrome OS project. Lance Ulanoff, writing for PC Magazine , provides a list of 11 things you need to know about Google's Chrome OS . First on his list is that it is not available yet. Other highlights include:... More >

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Data management tips and techniques that insure ease of access, comprehensive security and absolute privacy for your invaluable company information.

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Indispensable technologies and best practices to maintain your organization's most valuable asset.

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Disaster recovery and business continuation that includes encryption, all at a manageable TCO.

Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit

Moving to Windows 7? The Windows 7 Upgrade Project Kit is the ideal support tool for managing all phases of an organizational upgrade to Windows 7. The tools and templates in this kit will help you develop a strategy and map out the implementation tactics which link your Windows 7 deployment to your company's bottom line.

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Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Template Pack

Prepare your company for any type of disaster you can envision and those you cannot. Immediately download this comprehensive set of templates and tools for documenting your business contingency plans.

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