IT and the financial crisis
The economic meltdown of September could have profound implications on IT jobs, technology priorities, and strategies. At the same time, IT could help companies lessen the impact of the financial crisis and perhaps even succeed despite it. Our stories explore how IT is affecetd and what IT can do to help.
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Researchers show how to crack popular smart cards Researchers have published a cryptographic algorithm and source code that could be used to duplicate smart cards used by several major transit systems, including Boston's Charlie Card and the London Oyster card. 4:49 am PT
Pramati developing enterprise collaboration widgets Pramati Technologies will release new software widgets for the enterprise by January that will allow users to collaborate from within the business applications that they are using. 4:13 am PT
AMD to split into two companies Advanced Micro Devices plans to split into two companies, one to design chips and one to make them, while two investment funds owned by the government of Abu Dhabi will contribute new capital, it said Tuesday. AMD hopes the move will give it the resources it needs to compete effectively with Intel, which dominates the microprocessor industry. 3:53 am PT
So, CTO, who's your Sarah Palin or Joe Biden? Even in the nuts-and-bolts world of tech execs, choosing a right-hand man (or woman, of course) can be as politically challenging as anything going on in the halls of Washington, D.C.
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Microsoft lays out SQL Server roadmap Microsoft laid out on Monday its road map for SQL Server and a complement of add-ons it hopes will eventually redefine business intelligence and data warehousing. October 6, 2008 2:17 pm PT
Oracle tries to step up on high-end databases Since 2005, Oracle has spent at least $32 billion on acquisitions -- turning itself into the vendor of a top-to-bottom enterprise software stack that is arguably broader in scope than any rival suite. October 6, 2008 11:59 am PT
CA to unveil datacenter automation package CA plans to unveil this week its datacenter automation product that industry watchers say will help IT staff offload server resource-provisioning duties and give CA an advantage over competitive products from BMC and HP . October 6, 2008 11:22 am PT
IBM bundles up cloud computing initiatives IBM has joined the companies jostling for position in the cloud computing space. The company has announced a variety of offerings that it claimed would allow users to better manager data and make collaboration easier. October 6, 2008 8:08 am PT
Datacenter spending remains strong Many companies are stepping up their datacenter investments even as they try to make cutbacks in other parts of their business, according to survey released Monday by AFCOM, the association for datacenter professionals. October 6, 2008 6:15 am PT
You don't know tech: The InfoWorld news quiz It's been a week of stark contrasts. A privately funded rocket made it into space, while stock market funds crashed to earth. Apple's grip on App Store developers and Hollywood's stranglehold on DVDs both slipped, while former politicos and spies eased quietly into the social networking space. Also: Steve Ballmer went on a speaking tour, adding to the supply of fear, uncertainly, and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Are you truly in the know? Take our quiz and find out. Correct answers are worth 10 points. Now take a deep breath and dive in.
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Mono 2.0 lets .Net apps run on Linux Mono 2.0, an open-source runtime enabling .Net-based applications to run on Linux, Mac OS X, and Unix, is being released Monday, featuring capabilities for a number of .Net technologies.
October 6, 2008 5:30 am PT
Learn the effect SGC has on the encryption levels your site can offer to its visitors and which client systems connect at which encryption levels and how to offer the strongest to visitors. Also, you will learn where to obtain SGC-enabled SSL Certificates for your Web site.
Migrating to Vista
Join Windows Vista Expert, Richard Whitehead as he presents the benefits and challenges of migrating to Windows Vista.
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Planning For A Disaster
This new, comprehensive Solutions Guide is your one stop source for Disaster Recovery. In it you'll learn how to reduce the likelihood of a disaster and to create a rock solid business continuity plan should you face a disaster situation. Sponsored by Equallogic
The Power of Two with SOA and BPM
Agility. Efficiency. Faster time to market. These are business requirements that spell the difference between winning and losing. See the combination of SOA working in close concert with business process management (BPM) to make these words a reality. Sponsored by Oracle
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Securing the Converged Enterprise I - Balancing the many benefits of convergence with the associated security risks can be tricky. While convergence eases communications...
Windows Vista: Necessity and Opportunity - The Vista era of Windows is here. Yet most organizations will retain Windows XP alongside new Vista PCs for some time. Your...
