Database and Network Journal articles from October 2008

Database and Network Journal archives from October 2008

Creativity is required.(Storage Expo 2008)(storage of computer information)
October 1, 2008... Any piece of electronic information needs to be stored somewhere and somehow. This should guarantee access to that piece of information over the years. You want that information backed up, in case a disaster strikes, so that you can restore and...

Hitting a moving target how today's DLM technology can help achieve the ILM vision of the future: ILM is a hot topic across the industry, but are we really sure what it means? Alec Bruce, Solutions Manager, Hitachi Data Systems UK, explains what is currently possible and what resellers need to tell their customers about achieving true ILM.(Storage Expo 2008)(Information Lifecycle Management)
October 1, 2008... Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) has been hyped in the last few years and is often seen as a panacea for all business and IT challenges that can be implemented immediately. The reality is different, as true ILM is still many years...

Virtually perfect? Back-up and recovery strategies for a brave new virtual world: with the wave of virtualisation sweeping across the business IT infrastructure, Mark Galpin, Product Marketing Manager of Quantum, encourages IT managers to embrace the advantages of virtualisation after fully considering the impact on the back-up and recovery infrastructure.(Storage Expo 2008)
October 1, 2008... There can be no doubt that virtualisation is the technology trend of the moment. Google the term and more than 30m links offering expertise in the area will appear in milliseconds--and this is not just more technology hype. The...

Server virtualisation--killer app for iSCSI!(Storage Expo 2008)
October 1, 2008... Server Virtualization is the killer app for iSCSI. While this sounds like just another aggressive sound bite, the reality is that the facts back it up. Server virtualization implementations began in Test and Development organizations....

Five steps to a data archive strategy.(Storage Expo 2008)
October 1, 2008... Data centres around the world are being tasked with storing ever-greater amounts of digital content. This burgeoning storage requirement drives many data centre managers to recommend that the business increase investment in expensive IT storage...

Nearline and archiving in the data warehouse: what's the difference?(Storage Expo 2008)
October 1, 2008... In recent years, data warehouses have begun to increase radically in size. To maintain acceptable performance in the face of this "data explosion", several techniques have been introduced. These include pre-building aggregates and Key...

Low cost automatic backup and remote data duplication solution for SMBs.(Storage Expo 2008)
October 1, 2008... When looking into products that solve our daily issues concerning the aspects of making sure our every day and all-important documents and databases are safely secured away, we find a host of different options and specialized products that do...

Providing a service is all about the client ... yeah right!(Storage Expo 2008)
October 1, 2008... There are two types of storage services that can be provided to organisations: in-sourcing and out-sourcing. With in-sourcing, the client would receive, say, a storage administration team that then works on the premises and with the equipment...

iSCSI storage arrays provide flexible virtualisation.(Storage Expo 2008)
October 1, 2008... According to Gartner, virtualisation will have the greatest impact on IT infrastructures and operations over the next five years(1). In particular, an increasing number of enterprises are building flexible storage infrastructures using Internet...

Build the foundations for compliance.(Storage Expo 2008)
October 1, 2008... Globally there are hundreds of regulations governing the preservation and legal admissibility of digital data. Many European countries are not far behind the United States in defining and enforcing data regulations and there is growing...

Server virtualization and network management.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE: White Paper Published: August 2008)
October 1, 2008... Server virtualization is the latest major technology trend in the data center. Gartner predicts that virtualization will be the highest-impact trend in IT infrastructure and operations through 2012. Despite its limits, where server...

Enterprise architecture must take a leadership role in IT strategy and service delivery.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE: IT REPORT)
October 1, 2008... Attempts to align IT strategy with an abstract business vision or strategy are doomed to failure according Butler Group. In its latest report, "IT Strategy and Architecture--Creating an Enterprise Model to Support IT Strategic Planning",...

Web 2.0 technologies are changing the way enterprises think about IT.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE: IT REPORT)
October 1, 2008... A new report, 'Enterprise Web 2.0', just published by Butler Group, Europe s leading IT research and advisory organisation, reveals how speed, agility, mobility, innovation, and reuse are forcing organisations globally to push aside old...

Mimosa signs Chinese deal.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Mimosa Systems have announced its expansion into the exploding Chinese market after signing a major distribution deal with Shenzhen Federal Software, a major distributor of Microsoft products, network appliances, software, and storage solutions...

Western IT services vendors yet to make an impact in Russia.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Spending on IT services in Russia topped the 3bn [euro] mark for the first time in 2007, as demand for project services, outsourcing and hardware maintenance grew by 18%. Russia is home to a large and diversified number of IT services...

UK academics turn off tap of online data.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... UK academics are working together with industry to turn off the deluge of personal data that floods the internet and threatens people's security and identity. Through a 3.6 million [pounds sterling] project, called Encore (Ensuring Consent...

Companies rate consolidation as main objective for virtualisation.(IT News and Products)(Report)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Recent research carried out by Storage Expo on 362 companies found that the main objective for implementing virtualisation was sever consolidation (62%) closely followed by new management capabilities (30%). A small percent (6%) rated...

Internet access on mobile phones.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... New market research conducted by Globo has shown that 65 per cent of European business users of mobile phones aren't ready to replace their handsets 'just to have access to emails'. The research highlighted that, although almost half (47 per...

Academic group links with companies.(IT News and Products)(Centre for Wireless Network Design)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... A wireless network design research group, founded at the University of Bedfordshire, UK in 2006, has become one of the most highly-regarded and most successfully funded institutions within Europe. The Centre for Wireless Network Design...

Nortel offers new Ethernet Access solution.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Nortel and LG-Nortel are introducing a new Ethernet Access solution to help service providers prevent bandwidth bottlenecks in the critical "first mile" of their networks. This will allow for faster and more reliable delivery of data between...

nCipher HSMs support encryption for enterprise applications.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... nCipher pie has announced a series of enhancements to its line of hardware security modules (HSMs) that enables organisations to deploy encryption for the latest enterprise applications, technologies and standards. The nCipher version 11...

Release of Nero 9.(IT News and Products)(Nero AG)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Nero have announced the release of Nero 9, the next generation of the best-selling integrated digital media and home entertainment software solutions. Developed in direct response to customer feedback, Nero 9 gives consumers ONE solution to...

MEGA System Blueprint.(IT News and Products)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... MEGA, a pioneer in enterprise architecture and business process analysis solutions, have introduced MEGA System Blueprint, the software tool that links application design directly with business requirements for the development of modern IT...

InterSystems introduces DeepSee.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... InterSystems Corporation have announced lnterSystems DeepSee[TM] embedded real-time BI software with the aim to broaden the use of BI to decision makers at all organisation levels, driving more effective day-to-day execution across the...

New version of XTNDConnect PC.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Sybase iAnywhere have announced the latest version of its XTNDConnect[R] PC mobile personal information management (PIM) synchronisation software, with new support for Windows Vista Contacts, Calendar and Tasks, and Google Calendar. Sybase...

Effectiveness and efficiency drive storage into the clouds.(IT News and Products)(Survey)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... A survey of 875 organisations by Storage Expo has found that the main driver of their current storage policy is storage effectiveness (60%) necessitated by the need for reliability, scalability and access speed. The second most important driver...

Maximizer CRM Central.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Maximizer Software, a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions have announced the launch of Maximizer CRM Central (www.maximizercrmcentral.com), an online community for Maximizer's small to medium-sized business (SMB)...

United Planet takes groovy approach to Intrexx Xtreme 4.5.(IT News and Products)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... United Planet has confirmed its commitment to providing easy-to-use, cost-effective, out-of-the-box Portal, Intranet and Web Application software with the launch of Intrexx Xtreme 4.5. The integration of the Groovy scripting language will...

Cisco targets $34b market.(IT News and Products)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Cisco have announced a new collaboration portfolio designed to help companies accelerate business processes, increase productivity and speed innovation. The Cisco[R] collaboration portfolio consists of Cisco Unified Communications, Cisco...

Sybase PowerDesigner 15.(IT News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Sybase, Inc. have announced the planned availability date of Sybase[R] PowerDesigner[R] 15, an all-in-one modelling and design solution for enterprises that need to build and streamline business processes quickly and consistently. This new...

Embarcadero[R] Change Manager[TM].(IT News and Products)(Embarcadero Technologies)
October 1, 2008... Embarcadero Technologies have released Embarcadero[R] Change Manager[TM] 5.0, claiming to be the only database change management tool that provides deep cross-DBMS support from a single user interface, across all three areas of database change...

CMS showcase products.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... CMS Products Inc recently showcased the ABSplus and CE Secure Encrypted Storage product ranges. Both new solutions offer users simple ways of dealing with complicated problems such as backup, recovery and encrypted information storage. The...

IBM unveils SecureStore.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... IBM have announced SecureStore, a new way to provide retailers with cost-effective solutions to help reduce the billions of dollars of losses caused each year by physical theft, electronic data breaches and compliance violations. Retailers...

Secure Computing's Cyber Security Initiative.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Secure Computing Corporation have unveiled its Cyber Security Initiative, aimed at protecting critical networks, applications, assets and data from both known and unknown attacks and attackers without sacrificing availability. Secure...

Webroot threat advisory.(Security News and Products)(Webroot to announce new technique to protect hackers to lure users to fake blog sites containing malware)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Webroot have announced that it has detected a new technique being used by hackers to lure PC users to fake blog sites containing malware. "For the first time, hackers are capitalising on the top news stories from Google Trends Labs, which...

Threat advice.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Webroot have also announced that it has detected malicious software being propagated as campaign videos for John McCain and Barack Obama. Hackers are taking advantage of unsuspecting users during the U.S. Presidential election season by...

Nexor combine with Microsoft.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... In the light of increased concern over data leakage, Nexor is keen to contribute its extensive experience to solving the issue. By combining its Microsoft expertise with its in-depth understanding of guarding technology, Nexor has architected a...

1 in 5 mobile device owners spilling secrets.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Research sponsored by Sims Lifecycle Services has shown that organisations are still disposing of their gadgets without removing personal information. The findings, achieved when researchers screened a collection of second-hand phones and PDAs...

Sophos completes takeover.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Sophos Plc have announced that it has acquired the necessary level of Utimaco Share capital to proceed with the voluntary public takeover of Utimaco Safeware AG ("Utimaco") (Frankfurt Stock Exchange ISIN DE0007572406), a global leader in data...

Companies unaware of moles.(Security News and Products)(Peter Wood of First Base Technologies speaks on data security in companies)
October 1, 2008... In a podcast interview released recently on www.infosecurityadvisor.com, Peter Wood Member of the ISACA Conference Committee and founder of First Base Technologies reveals the ease with which criminals are able to steal data and gives 3...

Steganos survey.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... A survey conducted by Steganos has found that many users are woefully unaware of the privacy and security software and settings on their computers. The survey was conducted in July 2008 among laptop and PC users in the US and U-K. The aim...

[(ISC).sup.2] launch security certification.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... [(ISC).sup.2][R] ("ISC-squared") have announced preparations for a new certification designed to validate secure software development practices and expertise to address the increasing number of application vulnerabilities. The Certified...

Brocade annoucement.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Brocade have announced the availability of a new family of fabric-based encryption platforms that helps customers meet their security and corporate governance objectives by encrypting critical corporate data with high performance and...

QuickTime bug discovered.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... Apple's QuickTime, the media software used to play music and movies on Mac OS X and Windows, has recently been update to version 7.5.5, but a serious bug has already been discovered that may be used as a vector for malicious attacks. The "" tag...

FraudNet 3.0.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... 41st Parameter Inc. have announced the availability of FraudNet 3.0. FraudNet 3.0 allows fraud investigators to be more effective through multiple fraud investigation tools and hundreds of risk engine rules in one place, including time...

Top 20 malicious programs.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... The table below provides data about the most common malicious programs among all infected objects detected on users' computers. The majority of the programs listed below have file-infection capabilities. 1 Virus.Win32.Xorer.du 2...

Onstor partnership.(Security News and Products)
October 1, 2008... ONStor, Inc, has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Beijing Futong, a leading distributor of IT products in China. Beijing Futong, the largest distributor and the chief agent of IBM China, will sell and support...