Info-Tech Advisor Newsletter articles from February 2004

Info-Tech Advisor Newsletter archives from February 2004

How to assess network risk.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (availability.com Article, CERT Analysis Center White Paper, In Touch Software Spectrum Article, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Web Site) While disaster recovery plans are crucial for ensuring the continuance of...

Time is money: make the most of consultants.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (Auerbach Publications Article, CIO Magazine Article, Management Consultancies Association Article, Network World Fusion Article) Your company has hired a consultant to bring in a particular set of skills or invaluable...

An anti-MyDoom arsenal.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (CNET Article, PC Magazine Article, TechWeb Article) The e-mail MyDoom virus, also known as Novarg, Shimgapi, Shimg, and MiMail, is now officially the fastest spreading Internet e-mail virus ever. The outbreak infected millions of...

Wire IT staff with wireless LAN know-how.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (Computerworld Article, eWEEK Article, Network World Fusion Article, Wi-Fi Planet Article) When deploying a wireless LAN (WLAN), companies need to know there's more to it than simply installing hardware and software, and enacting...

Why project documentation is a good thing.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (Builder.com Article, Carleton University Software Quality Engineering Laboratory Paper, Fawcette Technical Publications Article, Intercom Article, StickyMinds.com Article) Project documentation is often seen as a burden that slows...

Predictive dialers are in your future.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (ContactCenterWorld.com Article, destinationCRM.com Article, Digisoft Article, Direct Marketing Association Article, TelemarketingSuccess.Com Article) Predictive dialers can help you boost call center productivity and efficiency...

Shave a few pounds off software license bloat.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (CFO.com Article, Darwin Magazine Article, META Group Article, Tangram.com White Papers) It is no longer sufficient to simply track software inventory. Successful asset management practices go beyond discovering how many copies of...

Tape technologies: a matchmaking guide.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (Overland Data White Paper, PC Magazine Article, Sony Article, Spectra Logic White Paper, StorageTek White Paper) The growth in storage requirements and demand for sound disaster prevention and recovery solutions means that there...

Is your computer a chatterbox?
February 3, 2004... Sources: (About.com Article, CNN.com Article, Computerworld Article, Geek.com Article, hardCOREware.net Article, MurrayMoffat.com Article) Performing one's job in relative peace and quiet is usually something to be desired in the...

Map your corporate strategy.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (Info-Tech Research Group Methodology) You can't hope to have an IT strategy that aligns with the business strategy of your organization if you don't first make an effort to understand the business strategy itself. Here is a set of...

Tips for ColdFusion components.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (O'Reilly Network Article) The genie in the story of Aladdin's Lamp usually stipulates that one of the three wishes cannot be for more wishes. O'Reilly Network breaks that rule by making one of its "Top Ten Tips for Developing...

Niftiest notebooks.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (PCWorld.com Review) If you're in the market for a notebook computer and looking for a simple at-a-glance listing of recommended models, check out PCWorld.com's Top 15 Notebook PCs. This regularly-revised and updated chart...

Guide to all things Java.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (InformIT Reference Guide) Here is an excellent resource for your would-be Java programmer. InformIT's Java Reference Guide provides an online reference book on Java, plus links to Java blogs, news, and feature articles. The...

TLC for CDs and DVDs.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (Council on Library and Information Resources Guide, National Institute of Standards and Technology Guide) With proper care, CD- and DVD-based data can last for decades, and even more than a century. "Care and Handling Guide for...

File sharing without the bandwidth nightmare.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (BitTorrent) BitTorrent might just be the next big thing in P2P networking. Unlike Napster, Kazaa, and other predecessors, BitTorrent targets bandwidth problems by stripping digital files into tiny shreds. When users request a...

Stop attacks launched from inside the firewall.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (Check Point) Check Point recently released their InterSpect line of products--security solutions that protect enterprise networks and applications from attacks introduced from inside the firewall. InterSpect products can: *...

Rein in IM abuse with imMarshal.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (NetIQ) MSN Messenger is likely in use at your organization. Instead of banning this communication tool outright, consider regulating its use with server-based imMarshal from NetIQ, which: * Centrally manages and monitors IM...

VTune removes code inefficiencies.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (Intel Corp.) The VTune Performance Analyzer 2.0 for Linux identifies lines of application code that cause inefficiencies by consuming disproportionate amounts of processor resources. VTune features: * Native Linux...

Revive old data with Revivio.
February 3, 2004... Sources: (Revivio) The TimeFrame Data Protection System from Revivio provides a superior alternative to single-point-in-time data recovery systems. TimeFrame allows for instant access to enterprise data as it existed at any point in time....

Departing employee? Reclaim your info assets.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Computer Bits Article, Idaho State University Checklist, LookSmart Article, National Institute of Standards and Technology Policy, Staffing Success Article) One of your employees is going to be terminated. Do you have a plan for...

USB Flash Storage: the latest bright idea.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (CNET News.com Articles, EETimes UK Article, Security Pipeline Article, Small Biz Pipeline Article, USB Flash Drive Alliance Web Site) A worker needs to transport several large files back and forth from a home office. A support...

Three metrics to keep you up and running.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Datamation Article, EventHelix.com Article, Integration Systems Article, MSDN Article, .NET Magazine Article, Priscilla Oppenheimer Book Chapter Excerpt, Patrol Express Article, Reliability Analysis Center Article) IT departments...

A faster route to Web Services adoption.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Flamenco Networks White Paper, IBM Article, IntelligentIntegration Article, RDS Strategies Article, Web Services Architect Article, WebServices.org Article) Many Web services deployments get stalled trying to hammer out...

Using scenarios to exterminate software bugs.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Florida Institute of Technology Department of Computer Science White Paper, IBM Article, STQE Magazine Article, University of Zurich Department of Computer Science Article, Xworld Article) Due to the nature of today's...

Get your intranet to toe the line.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Automotive Design & Production Article, Human Factors International White Paper, Intranet Journal Articles) Your corporate intranet should have an overall sense of unity and behave like a portal that allows users to access various...

Off with their heads! Save money on servers.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Compaq Computer Corporation White Paper, Microsoft Web Site, Network World Fusion Article, TechRepublic Article) If you're running a multiple server environment, then explore headless servers as a way to increase security,...

When something smells Phishy...
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Computer Times Article, eWEEK, Federal Trade Commission Documentation, Internet News Article, PC Magazine Articles) Online identity theft is at an all-time high, and that thief could be taking the form of someone you trust or even...

Hold the phone: policy reduces telephony costs.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Clarke College Policy, Governors State University Policy, Lincoln University Policy, Nolo Article, South Carolina State Budget and Control Board Policy, University of Wollongong Policy) Telecommunication services are among the...

Storage system benchmarking simplified.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Enterprise Storage Forum Articles) Benchmarking storage systems is a hugely complex and potentially expensive exercise. A high-end storage system is an orchestra of distinct sections and no two organizations are alike in how they...

Reasons not to toss AS/400.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Touchstone Corporation White Paper) AS/400 users get no respect. This is in spite of the fact that AS/400, or iSeries as it is now called, continues to power a lot of corporate IT infrastructures. If you maintain AS/400, this...

A compass for IT-business alignment.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (CIO Insight Tool) In order to align business strategy and IT strategy, there has to be a common language spoken and common goals understood on both the IT and enterprise sides. This "map" image from CIO Insight describes how such...

What is this "internet" thing anyway?
February 17, 2004... Sources: (World of Ends Article) The Internet has been a public phenomenon for ten years now, and if you work in areas such as higher education, it has been around a lot longer. Yet even today people still have trouble getting a handle on...

Help with your VoIP RFP.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (eWEEK Article) Providing both data and telephony over the same network has exciting possibilities for streamlining infrastructure. It is also a hugely complex task. Voice over IP (VoIP) will require a whole new class of equipment...

New display to roll out soon.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Philips Electronics) Philips Electronics has developed a groundbreaking display technology that allows for ultra-thin, large-area, rollable displays. The futuristic displays are made using active-matrix polymer driving...

Track and manage strategic performance.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (ActiveStrategy, Inc.) MyBalancedScorecard.com (MyBSC) is a do-it-yourself Web service that facilitates balanced scorecard automation. MyBSC allows companies to get started quickly with scorecarding initiatives, immediately...

A viable alternative for windows and office.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Sun Microsystems) Linux lovers will drool at Sun Microsystems Java Desktop System - a complete alternative to Microsoft Windows and Office suite that includes the GNOME desktop environment, StarOffice Office 7 Productivity Suite,...

Laser, color, fast, and quiet.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Samsung) Samsung recently introduced their first color laser printer, priced at a competitive $699. A good option for a small office or workgroup, the Samsung CLP-500 is quieter and faster than most of the alternatives. CLP-500...

Get paid for security breaches.
February 17, 2004... Sources: (Internet Security Systems) Internet Security Systems (ISS) is so confident in their new Security Incident Prevention System that they have backed it up with a guarantee worth thousands of dollars for failures to block network...