IT Management


N.Y. Attorney General Sues Dell

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday accused Dell Inc. and its financial services affiliate of "bait and switch" advertising and failing to deliver on promised customer service.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Server Roadmap

Windows Server 2008 general availability is still months away, but Microsoft already has plans for a Windows Server 2008 R2 release in 2009.

Doing Integration Right

When it comes to tackling integration, you'd be hard-pressed to find a company that does it better than FileEngine.

Diving into the Virtual Pool

The software development life cycle is enhanced by virtualization. An overview of what you should consider.

Legacy Microsoft Products Get Security Support

Shavlik Technologies is offering a free download of its network solution to detect security misconfigurations and missing critical updates in older installed Microsoft products.

Microsoft and Packeteer Join Forces on 'Branch Office in a Box'

Branch offices present special challenges for IT, mostly because of often slow or unreliable WAN connections, and a lack of onsite IT personnel to secure the local network and computers. Microsoft Corp. and Cupertino, Calif.-based Packeteer believe they have found a solution with iShaper, which is being promoted as a "branch office in a box."

Dell Joins Microsoft-Novell Alliance

Dell has become the first hardware maker to join Microsoft and Novell in their effort to enhance interoperability between the Windows and Linux platforms.

IT Professionals Fear Losing Jobs Over Security Breach

A recent study commissioned by systems management and deployment appliance maker KACE found that the majority of IT professionals working in "Fortune 100,000" or mid-sized companies" (defined as those companies with 100 to 100,000 employees) fear they could lose their job in the event of a security breach at their company.

IT vs. IM

Instant Messaging (IM) makes tactical communication a snap, but too often IM serves as a doorway for hackers. Here's how IT can wrestle with the problem.

AmberPoint Awarded Gold Partner Status From Microsoft

Company recognized for its governance solution, which helps manage enterprise applications in a service-oriented architecture.

IAMCP Kicks Off 'Great Americas' Initiative

The International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) has launched an ambitious effort to expand its presence in Latin America.

Microsoft Asks EU How Much To Charge Rivals

Microsoft responded Monday to European Union allegations that it is overcharging rivals for information that would make their products work better with Windows. The software maker also repeated its request for more guidance on what regulators consider to be an acceptable price.

Intel 1Q Profit Surges 19 Percent

The company said it earned $1.61 billion, or 27 cents per share, in the first three months of the year.

IBM Meets 1Q Earnings Forecast

Microsoft Launches Enterprise Security Ad Campaign

Flashy Forefront message suggests that security is easy to deploy across the enterprise.

EU Opens Antitrust Probe on iTunes

The European Commission confirmed Tuesday it has opened an antitrust probe into Apple's iTunes and the way it works with the major music companies to sell songs online.

'Tis the Season

From betas to white papers, here's a roll call of new tools and resources to make your IT life a little easier.

The More Things Change...

Scott looks at the fairly static state of Microsoft negotiations, and what you can do about it.

Netflix CEO Joins Microsoft Board

Microsoft announced it has expanded the company’s board by one seat -- from nine to 10 -- and elected Reed Hastings, 46, chairman and CEO of Netflix, to fill the new spot. Hastings has also been appointed to the finance committee.

U.S. Loses Top Ranking in Network Readiness Survey

European countries and Singapore have surpassed the United States in their ability to exploit information and communication technology, according to a new survey.

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