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The Jury is Out on Microsoft's ECM Plan
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published December 9, 2005
Now that analysts have had time to review and digest Microsoft's plan for enterprise content management, they are starting to weigh in on what to expect.
Is a Job in Security the Cure for Job Insecurity?
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published January 5, 2005
With IT professionals worried about the slack economy and the high number of jobs moving offshore, some analysts say the most secure position is one in the security arena.
Mobile Workers Never Looked So Thin
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published November 17, 2004
Wireless thin clients can provide access to enterprise data from remote locations and have several advantages over laptop computers. Is there a revolution coming?
Consumers Remain Vulnerable to Identity Theft
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published October 28, 2004
More than 70 percent of consumers will share sensitive information during an unsolicited call or e-mail, according to the 2004 Identity Management Survey.
American Programmers Still Alive and Kicking
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published September 16, 2004
Edward Yourdon, who predicted the extinction of the U.S. programmer in a 1992 book, talks about how outsourcing will shape the next generation of American tech workers, what the current generation can do, and what it all means to American society.
Who Gains from Offshore Outsourcing?
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published December 4, 2003
About a year ago, a group of a dozen IT workers in Connecticut that met for lunch every six weeks or so noticed a disturbing trend: only two of the 12 were actually working in IT.
Enterprise Applications Hitting a Road Near You
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published November 4, 2003
The availability of easy, relatively inexpensive wireless access through Wi-Fi technology, and the proliferation of wireless-ready laptops, have set the stage for wireless applications to move beyond vertical markets and into mainstream use.
Gartner Says Tech Jobs Will Continue to Move Overseas
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published July 29, 2003
By the end of 2004, one out of every 10 jobs with U.S.-based IT vendors and IT service providers will move to emerging markets, according to Gartner Inc., as will one out of every 20 IT jobs within user enterprises.
Hosted Apps for Any Enterprise
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published April 8, 2003
In an effort to broaden their appeal to customers of all sizes, an increasing number of software developers are offering hosting services along with shrink-wrapped products.
HP Leaps Toward Next-Generation Memory
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published September 9, 2002
Researchers at Hewlett-Packard have announced three breakthroughs in the field of molecular electronics, which combine to give a glimpse of the future of memory.
Nanoscale Sensor Could Increase Data Storage Capacity
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published July 8, 2002
A magnetic sensor made of nickel is believed to have the potential to increase data storage capacity by a factor of a thousand.
Growing Mobile Workforce Creates New IT Challenges
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published January 31, 2002
There are more than 78 million remote and mobile workers in the United States, including frequent travelers, telecommuters, multisite workers, non-office workers and mobile office workers, and in the 21st century they all need access to data.
The Future of E-Procurement? Wait and See
By Michael Pastore |  Article Published August 27, 2001
Electronic procurement seems like a good idea, but it isn't being used for large, direct purchases. And in addition to concerns about security, integration, and standards, we can now add a questionable economy.