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The Path to Software-as-a-Service Success By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published December 27, 2007 Citing real world experience, three executives weigh in on the benefits of SAAS – and warn how to avoid pitfalls. Expert SaaS Advice: Implementing Software as a Service By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published July 23, 2007 Industry experts talk about issues to be aware of when licensing software via the SaaS model. Three Ways to Avoid SOA Snafus By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published June 19, 2007 Real world users and experts offer front-line tips on managing Service Oriented Architecture projects. Automated Code Analysis Apps: IT Lifesavers By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published March 13, 2007 Automated source code analysis tools help you review and secure massive amounts of code, providing peace of mind for developers and managers. YouTube's Ripple Effect By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published November 13, 2006 The rapid growth of video-on-demand creates major challenges for IT departments. Buzzing about ZigBee: Wireless in 2007 By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published October 4, 2006 A new standard for the short-range wireless technology – and new products – will be released next year. Getting Branch Office VoIP Deployments Right By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published July 26, 2006 As voice over IP catches on, large enterprises are pushing the technology out to their smaller offices. But experts warn that preparation in five key areas is critical for success. Outsourcing Key to Successful Backups By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published May 31, 2006 Companies of all sizes can benefit from outsourced storage. But before signing on, understand your data requirements. Successfully Rolling Out Power Over Ethernet By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published May 4, 2006 Users and analysts say Power over Ethernet can be a godsend... if handled correctly. Here's how to avoid the nightmares. Company Boosts Collaboration with WAFS By Sandra Gittlen | Features & Trends Article Published April 12, 2006 An architecture firm needed to boost collaboration between employees in its eight locations. Sharing large amounts of data was holding them back. The solution was wide-area file services. AirMagnet Takes Wireless Software Title By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published March 1, 2006 AirMagnet, Inc.'s Laptop Analyzer 6.0 took top honors in the wireless software category in Datamation's Product of the Year 2006 awards. Hot Gadgets Pose Serious Security Risks By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published February 1, 2006 Does it seem like iPods and MP3 players are everywhere these days? Well, think about the damage they could inflict on your network. They could be cutting holes in your security. Mobile Voice over IP is Taking Shape By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published December 12, 2005 IT managers who are putting mobile voice over IP on their enterprise wish lists this holiday season might want to be more specific. The term has a lot of different meanings and tech needs. Integrated Routers: Too Much in One Place? By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published November 15, 2005 Vendors are starting to load up routers with lots of extra functionality. Is it a good idea or should a router just be a router? After Katrina... Remapping Disaster Plans By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published October 7, 2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita changed the landscape of disaster recovery. What did we learn from these savage storms? What will we do better to prepare for next time? Smartphones: Business Tool and IT Burden By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published September 23, 2005 Mobile workers may like the convenience and efficiency of using smartphones but how does IT deal with the added risks and IT management? 10G Ethernet Aims for the Enterprise By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published September 8, 2005 While IT managers are eager to use some powerhouse speeds, they're reluctant to deal with the big price tag that comes along with 10G Ethernet. Not All Security Pros are Equal By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published August 23, 2005 With security issues ranking at the top of IT's list of concerns, many companies are looking to hire 'security gurus' to keep their information and profits safe. But beware -- not just anyone should be protecting your network. Vista has IT Execs Pondering the Next Horizon By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published August 4, 2005 Microsoft is expecting a list of new security features will have companies lining up to buy into Vista, its long-awaited operating system. But IT managers and analysts say Microsoft may be mistaken. Personal Web-Based Email Puts Enterprise at Risk By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published July 6, 2005 IT managers who allow their users to access personal email accounts via Web-based sites are putting their companies at risk. Is Firefox Ready for Prime Time in the Enterprise? By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published June 22, 2005 Firefox may be gaining in both market share and cult standing, but is it ready for a major corporate system? Some say it's not, but others are making it work. Home Users: IT's Cross to Bear By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published May 13, 2005 With a growing number of employees working from home, IT administrators need to learn how to manage this increasingly remote workforce to better protect their network. Outtasking Solution to Company's Email Woes By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published April 19, 2005 A large chemical company has turned to outtasking the security side of its email system to keep its messaging system running smoothly and to free up its IT staff. New Anti-Phishing Law Lacks Global Weight By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published March 29, 2005 Security experts agree the anti-phishing legislation introduced last month is a good first step. But they also agree there are bigger ''phish'' to fry in the war against online fraud. Do Certifications Separate Wheat from Chaff? By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published March 18, 2005 With so many newcomers claiming to be security experts, IT managers are looking to certifications as proof-positive of a person's skills. Does that work? Real-Time Collaboration Takes Real Work By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published February 24, 2005 As excitement about collaboration tools builds in the IT community, experts warn that companies should start preparing for the nuances of real-time communications. Desktop Search Tools Spark Enterprise Interest By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published February 18, 2005 IT managers and experts alike say desktop search tools offer tremendous benefits for the corporate environment, helping to tame out-of-control user content stores. Sentivist IPS Takes Datamation Security Award By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published February 15, 2005  NFR Security's Sentivist intrusion prevention system was the top choice among Datamation voters in the Product of the Year 2005 Enterprise Security category, turning back a strong bid by Digital Defense's Frontline 3.0.Microsoft Takes Top Honors For Enterprise IM By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published February 11, 2005 Datamation readers have picked their favorite software in the Enterprise IM category of the 2005 Datamation Product of the Year awards. Top honors were given out to Microsoft's Live Communications Server 2005.RFID: Nearly Ready for Prime Time By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published January 11, 2005 The wireless tag reader technology may not be mature enough for widespread enterprise use yet. But some users are hoping that 2006 will be the magic year. Protecting Data with a Military-Style DMZ By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published December 17, 2004 Some IT and security administrators are relying on an old military technique to layer their network defenses -- they're creating a demilitarized zone, or DMZ. Stemming the Flood of Patches By Sandra Gittlen | Article Published November 30, 2004 Some IT administrators and analysts say automation is the only answer when it comes to handling the deluge of software patches. |
