Curiosity kills the cybercriminals
newsmaker Trend Micro co-founder Steve Chang notes importance of inquisitive mind to not only defeat malware writers, but also understand customer pains.
Cloud computing: Build vs. buy?
perspective Although barrier to entry for outsourced services seems to be lower now than in the past, Scott Lowe cautions on need to perform due diligence and complete analyses before jumping in.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Outsourcing
Open source has not reached apex
Former MySQL boss Marten Mickos says there's still "more to develop and more territory to conquer", and predicts Microsoft will "become one of the biggest friends of open source".
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Open Source
Ray Ozzie's view from the clouds
newsmaker Microsoft's software chief talks about Windows Azure, lessons learned from Sidekick fiasco and future in which devices record everything imaginable.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Microsoft Office
Ease doc management tasks with FCI and SharePoint
Derek Schauland discusses the new File Classification Infrastructure feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 and how it can ease document management when used in conjunction with SharePoint document libraries.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing
Symantec exec wants 'better love life' for users
newsmaker Symantec Chief Marketing Officer Carine Clark explains importance of focusing on customers over products in the face of security threats.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Security
Eric Schmidt wants Google in your office
newsmaker Google services for business customers will become "very profitable" once they reach sufficient scale, CEO says in an interview.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Microsoft Office
Microsoft OneCare was 'good enough'
newsmaker Eugene Kaspersky, co-founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, explains why the security vendor has much to thank Redmond for.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Kaspersky Lab
Beyond CRM: How to improve customer interactions
perspective Customers have much more power these days, so why do so many companies fail to build a proper strategy to engage them and win their loyalty? An analyst points out what needs to be done.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Social Networking
Why cloud turbulence will leave users unruffled
perspective Cloud computing may result in upheaval, but not necessarily for developers or users, says Lori MacVittie.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Lori MacVittie
Export DNS zones to a text file
Managing DNS zones is easy enough until something goes wrong. In this article, learn a way to make DNS zone data more accessible in lieu of a restore.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing
Customize the SSL portal for remote users
Lori Hyde explains how to customize the SSL portal for remote users with customizations configured via the Adaptive Security Device Manager interface in the Cisco ASA.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing
Data centers: The temples of IT
perspective Quocirca's Bob Tarzey surveys the data center market--and points out why they're better for the environment than you may think.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Co-location Provider
Light cloud signals change of climate for IT
perspective Light operating systems and cloud computing are the final nails in the coffin of traditional practices, says Bob Morris.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Mobile Broadband
Personal supercomputing, anyone?
perspective Personal supercomputing may sound like a contradiction in terms, but it definitely exists, says Andrew Jones.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, GPU
Virtualization: Get the contract right
perspective Virtualization promises many business benefits--but only if you structure the agreement correctly. Lawyer Mark O'Conor offers some advice.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Security
Why the cloud operating system is a myth
perspective Emergence of the cloud operating system is nonsense that just feeds the hype and confusion, says F5 Networks executive.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, CPU
Cloud computing: Is it worth legal risks?
perspective The cloud throws up a raft of legal and security concerns, but that doesn't mean firms shouldn't embrace it, says U.K.-based lawyer.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Security
Adobe: Time to step up security plate?
From a security perspective, Adobe looks an awful lot like Microsoft did back when Windows was getting blasted by viruses and vulnerabilities and before Redmond beefed up its defenses.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Adobe Systems Inc.
Microsoft's magnificent 7 open source options
commentary Joining the open source club has many benefits. How many Microsoft receives depends on how far it wants to go.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Security
Openness unlocking Web's power
perspective Accessibility and open standards have helped build the Web and remain central to its development, says Opera executive.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Cloud computing, Apple Inc.
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