Database and Network Journal articles from June 2009

Database and Network Journal archives from June 2009

The handbook of statistical analysis & data mining applications.
June 1, 2009... Robert Nisbet, John Elder, IV, and Gary Miner ISBN: 9780123747655, Pub Date: May 29, 2009 Price: $89.95/57.95 [euro]/45.99 [pounds sterling]. Page Count: c864 Excert Section: Chapter 2 Theoretical Considerations for Data Mining ...

Penetration testing as a business enabler: making the case.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE: COMPANY VIEWPOINT)
June 1, 2009... When it comes for penetration testing I don't think I've ever met an IT Security Manager who's not had the problem of justifying their internal spend. Like most areas in IT security traditionally this is viewed as an expense and managers have...

The importance of standardising methodology in penetration testing.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE)
June 1, 2009... They say people are a company's greatest asset but when it comes to penetration testing people are still the weakest link. When an organisation commissions a penetration test, should it be shocked to learn that the techniques used by many are...

Virtualisation, storage and backup--consider the issues: Jon Ashford-Clark principal consultant of independent ICT consultancy 4C Strategies (www.4c.co.uk), examines the issues surrounding data storage, virtualisation and backup.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE)
June 1, 2009... The speed of technological advances brings many advantages--but it can be a double edged sword. Whilst the tools that companies have access to for data storage, virtualisation and backup can bring great benefits for any business, the very...

Blue sky thinking with the cloud: Erik Van Ommeren, analyst for Sogeti, and co-author of 'Collaboration in the Cloud', explains how cloud computing is changing the way businesses approach it and collaboration.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE)
June 1, 2009... We are on the verge of a revolution. The viability of cloud computing has opened up many possibilities for businesses to both streamline costs, and improve the way they collaborate, internally and externally. But before any discussion of cloud...

AT&T study: business continuity planning evolves with emerging technologies: despite economy, study finds investment in new technologies will continue in 2009.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE)
June 1, 2009... The dramatic rise in social networking and mobility trends is presenting new challenges and considerations to companies' network security, disaster planning and business continuity programs. The good news: businesses are stepping up their...

Web security 3.0: how the IT security industry views Web 2.0: Launchpad Europe survey of Infosec attendees compares & contrasts individual/corporate use of Twitter, Facebook; reveals social media trends & fears.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE)
June 1, 2009... A recent survey of 100 IT professionals at major IT security exhibition Infosecurity Europe revealed surprising trends in individual and corporate use of social media. The Launchpad Europe IT Security Index 2009 was intended to gauge IT...

The market for speech applications in mobile computing expected to triple by 2014.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE: MOBILE TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2009... As individuals around the world become more accustomed to using mobile computing devices in hands-busy, eyes-busy environments, the market for speech recognition technologies within these devices is expected to gain considerable traction within...

Using your mobile? Is it compulsion or obsession?(MOBILE TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2009... Anytime, anywhere technology has obvious benefits, enabling home and remote working and ensuring staff are constantly available. But its use needs to be controlled. In an era of 24/7 communication, the fear of being out of touch now outweighs...

Open World Forum.(IT News and Products)
June 1, 2009... Paris, September 28th - 2nd October 2009. As the leading global forum for free, libre and open source software (FLOSS) worldwide the second Open World Forum will welcome all the key global players to Paris on 1 and 2 October 2009, in...

SIIA releases report.(IT News and Products)
June 1, 2009... The Education Division of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) have announced the release of its most recent report on the postsecondary education market for technology--officially titled the SIIA Postsecondary Market Report....

SME business technology report.(IT News and Products)
June 1, 2009... ERP and CRM consultancy, Ardent Solutions have announced the result of the Ardent Solutions SME Business Technology Report; a survey conducted in April 2009 across 250 decision makers in UK SMEs across the manufacturing, pharmaceutical &...

CA acquires Cassatt.(IT News and Products)
June 1, 2009... CA, Inc. have announced the acquisition of certain data center automation and policy-based optimization expertise and assets from Cassatt Corporation, a provider of cloud computing software that makes data centers more efficient. Terms of the...

Multi-touch developer kit.(IT News and Products)
June 1, 2009... 3M Touch Systems, a division of 3M, have announced a "true multi-touch" LCD developer kit that tracks up to 10 individual fingers and is compatible with the Microsoft Windows 7 platform. The 3M Multi-touch Developer Kit is a 19-inch wide-aspect...

Forrester forecast.(IT News and Products)(Forrester Research, Inc.)(Industry overview)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Fuelled by a need for marketing organizations to be more accountable to the business and a shift in marketing budgets' allocation for interactive channels, in order to match consumers' migration online, the US Web analytics market will grow to...

Symantec study.(IT News and Products)
June 1, 2009... Symantec Corp. have announced the findings of its 2009 Green IT Report, a follow up to the Green Data Center report released in late 2007. According to survey data, senior-level IT executives report significant interest in green IT strategies...

Vizioncore launch.(IT News and Products)(vOptimizer Pro 2.2 and vFoglight 5.2.6)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Vizioncore Inc. have announced the general release of updates to two of its key products: vOptimizer Pro 2.2, Vizioncore's storage and VM optimization tool, and vFoglight 5.2.6, an updated version of the company's popular performance monitoring...

Fanfare launches iTest 3.4.(IT News and Products)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Fanfare recently announced the latest release of iTest[R], the company's test automation product. iTest 3.4 is a comprehensive testing solution for device and heterogeneous system testing. It offers significant improvements to core iTest...

Enterprise Data Cloud platform.(IT News and Products)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Greenplum have unveiled its Enterprise Data Cloud(tm) (EDC) initiative, a new product for bringing the power of self-service to data warehousing and analytics, encompassing three primary areas: * Platform: The EDC platform, based on...

Software Mining agreement.(IT News and Products)
June 1, 2009... Software Mining Ltd and IPROS Software Ltd have announced that they have signed a global licensing agreement establishing IPROS as the exclusive distribution entity for the legacy modernization technologies developed by Software Mining. The new...

Triple Point survey.(IT News and Products)
June 1, 2009... Triple Point Technology[R], global provider of multi-market commodity and enterprise risk management software solutions, announced today that according to its survey of energy and commodity executives, 70% of companies are using spreadsheets or...

Trojans prevail in top e-threats list.(Security News and Products)
June 1, 2009... BitDefender have released a list of the top ten e-threats detected in May. It's trojans all the way (almost) with these simple, user-interaction driven pieces of malware occupying no less than six of the ten positions, including the top three....

Sophos new release.(Security News and Products)(Sophos Security and Data Protection )(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... IT security and control firm Sophos have released a new solution that incorporates encryption and data protection capabilities across endpoint, email and web. The new Sophos Security and Data Protection offering simplifies how companies manage...

[(ISC).sup.2][R] survey.(Security News and Products)(employment survey)
June 1, 2009... The final results of a survey conducted by [(ISC).sup.2][R] ("ISC-squared"), suggests that information security professionals can look forward to a future with new jobs coming onto the market and fewer expected budget cuts. The survey also...

Monthly malware statistics from Kaspersky Lab: May.(Security News and Products)
June 1, 2009... The first Top Twenty is based on data collected by Kaspersky Lab's version 2009 antivirus product. The ranking is made up of the malicious programs, adware and potentially unwanted programs most frequently detected on users' computers. ...

Imperva Firewall.(Security News and Products)
June 1, 2009... Imperva[R] have announced new insider abuse protection capabilities for its SecureSphere Data Security Suite and Database Firewall solutions. In addition to its existing network-based monitoring and blocking of unauthorized activity by trusted...

Check Point ZoneAlarm.(Security News and Products)
June 1, 2009... Check Point[R] Software Technologies Ltd. have announced that ZoneAlarm[R] ForceField protects consumers against Gumblar, a Web attack that compromises Web sites and downloads malware onto unsuspecting computers. ZoneAlarm ForceField, available...

McAfee, Inc. unveils next generation firewall solutions.(Security News and Products)
June 1, 2009... McAfee Inc. have announced that it has upgraded its enterprise firewall products with next generation capabilities that help customers increase network security and lower their compliance and operational costs in both physical and virtual...

Barracuda Networks annoucement.(Security News and Products)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Barracuda Networks Inc. recently announced a new pricing structure for its Barracuda Backup Service, which now features five times the amount of storage for the same entry-level price. The Barracuda Backup Service offsite storage plans are now...

World's foremost data mining knowledge and expertise on show in Paris at KDD-09.(Security News and Products)(Conference news)
June 1, 2009... Eminent data mining researchers, academics and practitioners from across the world are honing their presentation skills and charging their laptops in readiness for the industry's largest and most respected conference, this year being staged for...