Recent Articles
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The Zero-Day Dilemma
The recent surge in malware attacks against zero-day flaws in some of the most widely used software packages is confirmation of an IT administrator’s worst nightmare: Stand-alone, signature-based anti-virus software offers no protection from sophisticated online criminals. During 2006, there was a wave of zero-day attacks against Microsoft Office applications—through vulnerabilities known only to the…
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College NAC Specialist Goes Enterprise
Security software maker Bradford Networks is stepping away from its history as a specialist providing network access control tools to colleges and universities and launching a new product line designed specifically for enterprise businesses. On Jan. 24, Concord, N.H.-based Bradford introduced its NAC Director appliance, which promises to help large, distributed companies manage network authentication…
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SAP to Pump Nearly $500 Million into SME Development
Despite a fourth-quarter and full-year 2006 earnings report Jan. 24 that came in below par, SAP is forging ahead with plans to invest heavily in the midmarket with a new services-based product and business model. SAP said it hopes the plan will increase its earnings by $1 billion over the next four years and triple…
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Language Matters
Have you ever noticed how the English language takes a kick in the teeth every time a technology company comes up with the next big thing? Over the years I’ve poked fun at the hijacking of terms such as “ecosystem” and the outright invention of words such as “incent” or “incentivize.” And let’s not even…
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AMD Expands Embedded Solutions Program
Advanced Micro Devices is looking to expand its reach into the embedded chip market. The Sunnyvale, Calif., company announced Jan. 24 that it’s expanding the number of chips it will offer to designers in the high-end embedded market. The company will now include the Sempron 3500+ processor and the Turion 64 X2 dual-core TL-52 processor…
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Claraview Acquires HandsOn-BI
Claraview, the business intelligence consultancy that has provided BI systems to the likes of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Education, is expanding its educational capabilities. The company announced Jan. 23 the acquisition of HandsOn-BI, which provides BI and data warehousing architecture, planning and design services. The terms of the…
