Patrick Gray
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MySQL open to attack
News Several vulnerabilities have been found in the MySQL database system, a light database package commonly used in Linux environments.
Mac OS X glitch published after patch 'delay'
News A security researcher has published details of an unpatched security vulnerability in Apple's operating system, claiming the computer maker has been sluggish in coming up with a fix.
Security firm: IE patch does not work
News A fix for Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser simply doesn't fix the vulnerability it addresses, according to security experts.
Five keys to successful IT projects
Techguide IT projects can be a massive undertaking, and their outcomes can affect many areas. Here are five tips to stack the decks in favor of success.
Tags: Strategy, IT project management, Project management, Project, ERP system, sales cycle, Fortune 500, Patrick Gray, Prevoyance Group, Server
How to recession-proof IT
Techguide In the current economic environment, IT is well positioned to make a compelling case for strategic spending that can help weather the storm.
Tags: Strategy, Cost control, IT budgeting, Asset/resource/knowledge management, CFO, Fortune 500, Patrick Gray, Prevoyance Group, CIO, recession
Building a better business case
Techguide A business case presents the cost and benefits of a proposed project, and is used as a tool to "sell" the project to the organization.
Tags: Project management, IT project management, CFO, Project, CRM, Tool, Patrick Gray, Prevoyance Group, CIO, vision
Is your project MAD?
Techguide Forget deliverable-inspired tasks that produce little useful output. If you want your project management discipline to really shine, apply them to true business objectives.
Tags: Project management, IT project management, Project, project manager, Fortune 500, financial benefit, Patrick Gray, Prevoyance Group, CIO, financial
PeopleSoft vulnerability threatens data
News A serious vulnerability was found in PeopleSoft’s Application Messaging Gateway servlet.
Gentoo Linux server hacked
News A Gentoo Linux project server has been compromised by attackers and subsequently pulled offline for a full forensic analysis.
Cisco flaw touches Windows servers
News A potentially critical vulnerability has been found in Cisco Systems' Secure Access Control Server for Windows servers, which is used to control devices such as routers in large networks.
Office XP now runs on Linux
News Users are now able to run Office XP on Linux, following the release of a commercial application that allows the package to run on the open source operating system.
More juice for cell phones?
News New proposals being developed by a Melbourne research center could extend the life of batteries in mobile wireless devices and provide carriers with the capacity to deliver higher bit-rates to new handsets.
New Sendmail glitch makes two in March
News A serious security vulnerability has been found in the popular Sendmail software, which processes 60 percent to 70 percent of the world's e-mail.
Xbox hackers attempt to blackmail Microsoft
News A group of Xbox-security researchers say they have found a way to run Linux on the Xbox games console without a mod chip and will go public with the technique if Microsoft won't talk to them about releasing an official Linux boot loader.
Security pros scoff at analysts
News Established analysis houses have been attacked by security professionals who claim the companies don't have the expertise to deliver insight into security technologies.
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