2009
RSS 2009Pay for IT chiefs weathers the storm
News Despite the cost-cutting forced on many organisations by the recession, pay packets for the IT management team have held up - and for some even grown. According to the exclusive silicon.com 2009 Skills Survey a greater... [23 Nov 2009]
Exclusive: Former MySQL boss Marten Mickos talks open source
Comment In an exclusive interview, former MySQL boss and silicon.com Agenda Setter, Marten Mickos talks to Tim Ferguson about the state of open source, Oracle's plans to buy Sun Microsystems and the value of working with people who are smarter... [19 Nov 2009]
Unified comms: What it needs to succeed
Comment Unified comms holds plenty of promise but businesses hoping to use it must first consider why uptake has been so slow, says Jim Mortleman. Vendors may be making a lot of noise about unified communications and collaboration (UCC) but the... [17 Nov 2009]
2009 Smartphone and Carrier Buying Guide
White Paper The lineup of cell phones has expanded a bit, but a significant number of what we see in that category are updates to existing models. The real innovation in the mobile phone world is in the area of smartphones where we see the Apple... [16 Nov 2009]
UK ID cards rollout hit by delay as launch date revealed
News The controversial ID project has hit another delay, with the government missing its own deadline to get the cards into the hands of Manchester residents. The Home Office announced today that people living or working in Manchester will... [16 Nov 2009]
Google's Eric Schmidt on search, Android and all things Wave
News Last week saw silicon.com sister site CNET News.com sit down with Google CEO Eric Schmidt to talk Google Wave, Android and all things search. We're certainly not done [with search]… We're using a lot more about you; where you are, if... [16 Nov 2009]
Adapting to a New Future: Impact of the Credit CARD Act of 2009 on Financial Institutions
White Paper Consistent with the current government focus on enhancing consumer protection, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (Credit CARD Act of 2009) brings sea changes to the... [13 Nov 2009]
From Wagons to Trains: Data Backup and Recovery in 2009 and Beyond
White Paper Most organizations are still stuck in the last century when it comes to developing a strategy to prevent permanent data loss. Backing up data using traditional methods such as tapes, SAN, or NAS have many problems that only get worse... [13 Nov 2009]
Defending Against New and Emerging Database Threats for 2009
White Paper IT Security is constantly evolving and threats increasingly target the database. Organizations must be diligent in understanding these threats and mitigating their risk. Application Security, Inc.and their SHATTER research team have... [13 Nov 2009]
Top 9 Network Security Threats in 2009
White Paper By realizing the threats, one can work to ensure the exposure is limited. Additionally, it gives one the opportunity to look at alternative solutions. A company that has traditionally kept their security management and monitoring... [13 Nov 2009]
New Web Threats in 2009
White Paper The new web borne threats attacking business networks are more intense and sophisticated than ever. Techniques using rich media, open source platforms, web 2.0 collaboration tools; social networking sites and a host of emerging... [13 Nov 2009]
Taming the Market Turmoil: Key Risks and Responses for Asset Managers
White Paper Dealing with the market crisis and its immediate challenges is the top risk for asset managers in 2009. This involves preserving capital and reevaluating risk management capabilities and controls - while maintaining the... [13 Nov 2009]
The ROI Case for Alternative Messaging Systems
White Paper This white paper, sponsored by Ipswitch, offers an overview of the key features that will meet the needs of smaller organizations, and it offers a compelling Return-on-Investment (ROI) model for smaller organizations. [13 Nov 2009]
Addressing the Top 5 Database Vulnerabilities Plaguing Federal Agencies
White Paper According to the recently released Verizon 2009 Data Breach Report, 285 million records were compromised in 2008. Agencies of the U.S.government such as The Pentagon, NASA, FAA, The Army, The Veterans Administration, and... [13 Nov 2009]
Opportunities in Adversity: Responding to the Crisis
White Paper The economic news at the beginning of the New Year has made for grim reading. Headlines hype to attract attention and journalists simplify, but the collective media assessment of 2008 is clearly "economic crisis" and the forecast for... [13 Nov 2009]
