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Cisco, Citrix Team on Desktop Virtualization Package
Hoping to ease a typically arduous deployment process, Citrix and Cisco Systems are jointly offering a package for running a large number of virtual desktops across an organization.
Organisations Urged to Prepare for IPv6 Migration
With IPv4 addresses almost running out in less than a year, there is still no clear indication that organisations worldwide are ready to transition to IPv6.
How to Get Tough with your Tech Vendors
Planning a purchase from a major IT vendor? In this still-tough economy, negotiating pros recommend being aggressive and creative, as well as analyzing your requirements first so that you don't buy more than you need and know where you can compromise.
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Security Vulnerabilities Hit Record High for First Half of 2010
Added 31st Aug 2010Global security threats have increased significantly, having reached record highs in the first six months of 2010, according to IBM's X-Force 2010 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report.
Skype launches Skype Connect for businesses
Added 31st Aug 2010Skype has launched a Session Initiation Protocol-based voice service for businesses that integrates free and low-cost calling into orate IP PBXs, providing an opportunity to add voice features to orate Web sites and to cut back on some phone expenses.
Software Blades Boost Virtual Security Management
Added 31st Aug 2010Check Point Software Technologies has announced its new Multi-Domain Management software blades - Global Policy and Security Domain - that deliver virtual security management to businesses of all sizes.
Green IT Remains Immature, Emmission Offsets Highly Unlikely
Added 30th Aug 2010Green IT remains immature across the US, UK, Australia and India and the industry is highly unlikely to offset its carbon emissions by 2020, according to a survey commissioned by Fujitsu.
Facebook Marketing Misses the Mark
Added 30th Aug 2010Although social networking usage among the over-65 population is up 100 percent--more than three times the overall growth of social networking as a whole--Facebook only lets ads be targeted for ages 64 and under.
3PAR Finds HP's Offer Superior
Added 30th Aug 2010Storage technology firm 3PAR confirmed that its board has accepted Hewlett-Packard's acqusition offer of $30 (about Rs.1,350) per share, ending more than a week of competitive bidding with Dell.
CFOs Hesitant to Invest in Cloud: Strategist
Added 30th Aug 2010Investment in cloud computing may be hindered by CFOs who are hesitant to allocate funding to SaaS projects, says a technology strategist.
Ovum Reports Decline in Average '09 Revenue for Top Asian Telcos
Added 30th Aug 2010The average top-line revenues for the leading Asian telecoms declined for the first time in 2009 by 0.8 per cent, according to Ovum, a provider of consulting and advisory services.
Security Gateway Extends Software Blades to Edge of Network
Added 30th Aug 2010Check Point Software Technologies has announced a new security gateway, the Series 80 Appliance, designed for remote and branch offices and delivering 1.5 gigabit performance for under US$2,500 (about Rs.1.125 lakhs).
Gartner: Web Content Management a Billion-dollar Business
Added 29th Aug 2010In its August issue, Wired magazine proclaimed that the Web is on the wane, but for the business world, the Web seems to be only growing more important.
Facing Ban Threat, RIM Makes an Offer to India
Added 27th Aug 2010Research In Motion has offered to lead an industry forum in India focused on supporting the lawful access needs of law enforcement agencies, while preserving the legitimate information security needs of orations and other organizations in India, RIM said.
Rumored SAP-Red Hat Merger Seen as a Long Shot
Added 27th Aug 2010Rumors swirled once again this week regarding a possible takeover of Red Hat, this time by SAP, but a number of industry observers said that the prospect is unlikely at best. It just wouldn't make sense, analysts say
Facebook Ends IE6 Support, Why You Should Too
Added 27th Aug 2010Facebook announced that it is ending support for Internet Explorer 6. Granted, it is only pulling the plug on IE6 in its chat function, but the move by Facebook is the latest effort to shift away from the outdated browser that refuses to die.
Hyper 9 Offers New Take on Virtualisation Management
Added 27th Aug 2010Hyper9 has launched a new calculation tool focused on bringing greater transparency to the "black box" of virtualisation initiatives.
HP Raises 3PAR Offer to $27 (about Rs.1,215) Per Share, Outbids Dell Again
Added 27th Aug 2010Hewlett-Packard has raised its offer for 3PAR to US$27 (about Rs.1,215) per share, outbidding Dell once more as the battle to acquire the California-based storage vendor continues.
