Do virtual servers really mean lower costs?
perspective Assumptions about virtualization cost savings need to be put on a firmer footing, says Gartner analyst.
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Social computing--start small, think big
perspective Don't be afraid of social networking and blogs in the office, says an analyst. Here's how you can make them work for you.
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Telepresence--time to work together
perspective Tired of your comms kit not working well with others? An analyst says it's time to push for compatibility in the telepresence space.
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True cost of migrating to open source
perspective Microsoft's attack on open source has zeroed in on the cost of migration, but its figures distort the truth, says industry watcher.
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Why you should hack your own systems
perspective If you want to make sure your systems are safe from hackers, you've got to test, test and test, says analyst.
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E-commerce held back by outdated laws
perspective The legal and regulatory scheme for buying and selling online across European borders needs a rethink, says legal expert.
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Forget Conficker--focus on the real threats
perspective Despite all the headlines, it is not the Conficker worm people should be worrying about, says industry watcher.
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How to come up with big ideas
perspective For a company to get ahead, it's got to innovate. An IT director offers some ways to encourage fresh thinking in business.
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It's time to end the misery of IE6
perspective For too long, the failings of Internet Explorer 6 have blighted lives of developers--and recent launch of IE8 only makes matters worse, says Opera exec.
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A Web site for crushes and votes
newsmaker Astute young businessman Ian Lim believes helping video bloggers become stars will also rake in money for a site he's founded.
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Five steps to reduce outsourcing risk
perspective Outsourcing relationships carry some inherent uncertainty but there are ways to lower potential damage to your business. One lawyer offers some advice.
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iRobot taps into its Warrior spirit
CEO Colin Angle talks about how robots are weathering the recession, what to expect from PackBot's big brother, and why iRobot isn't building a humanoid.
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Does Pirate Bay verdict spell trouble for Google?
perspective Pirate Bay outcome could have wide and lasting implications for the likes of Google and YouTube, says legal expert.
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10 reasons why Linux will oust Windows
perspective Interest stirred up by impending launch of Windows 7 is too little and too late to halt inexorable rise of Linux, argues TechRepublic's Jack Wallen.
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Inventor: SSL not to blame for security woes
newsmaker The Secure Sockets Layer has remained relevant since its release in 1995, says Taher Elgamal, and so-called 'broken' SSL has little to do with protocol.
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