Info-Tech Advisor Newsletter articles from November 2003

Info-Tech Advisor Newsletter archives from November 2003

Project management: a method for maturity measurement.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Info-Tech Research Group White Paper) A substantial amount of the work done by IT is project-based. Isn't it about time that you made project management a critical competency in your organization? This latest white paper from...

Success or failure? Do a post implementation review.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (The ePMbook, Office of Government Commerce Web Site, University of Western Sydney Paper) Your project has finally been delivered! The worst possible mistake you could make now is to not perform a Project Implementation Review...

Network traffic cops save you money.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (CIO Information Network Article, Government Computer News Article, IT Secure Web Site, IT Week Article) There are many ways to optimize your network's bandwidth. One option worth exploring is using network management tools that...

Justifying new IT hires.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Dr. John Sullivan Article, Network Computing Article, TechRepublic Articles, Washington Business Journal Article) You need to hire someone--you know it, and your staff knows it. But convincing senior management of making a...

Dam the security event flood.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (CIO Magazine Article, Computerworld Article, Datamation Articles, Federal Computer Week Articles, InformationWeek.com Article, InfoWorld Article, OpenService White Paper) You have antivirus, firewall, and intrusion detection...

Mobile user seeks rugged, outdoorsy type.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Desktop Engineering Article, Integrated Solutions Article, TechNewsWorld Article) With the onset of wireless technology over the past few years, more and more engineers, developers, and designers are being asked to work from...

Get Smart with second-hand servers.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Baseline Magazine Article, BrentOzar.com Article, CIO Magazine Article, Computer Hope.com Article, CXtec Article, ServerWatch Article) When money's tight, buying used computing equipment is an attractive option. While second-hand...

Warm Fuzzies for your search engine.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (American Society for Information Science and Technology White Paper, ComputerUser.com Article, DevX White Paper, SearchEngineWatch.com Article) If customers cannot find the products and services listed on your Web site that...

A guide to winning negotiations.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Mediate.com Article, Pertinent Information Article, TEC Article, Vista Coach White Paper) Negotiation skills are a must for all managers. Effective negotiating can strengthen your relationships with business partners and...

Personal firewalls extend perimeter defenses.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Computerworld Article, Datamation Article, Information Security Magazine Article, TechRepublic Article) Firewalls are a staple item in network defense. On the other hand, malware and viruses are also targeting today's increasingly...

Your gateway to buying wireless.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Network Computing Buyer's Guide) Wireless LANs are finally gaining mainstream acceptance at the enterprise level. If you're in the market, take a look at Network Computing's Interactive Buyer's Guide for Wireless Access Points...

Calculate the cost of spam.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Network World Fusion Web Site) Spam can take a hefty toll in terms of lost employee productivity and eroded network performance. How much is spam costing you? Network World Fusion offers some valuable tools to help you count...

Patch management matrix.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (CSO Magazine Article) With so many vulnerabilities competing for your attention, managing patches can be hectic. The first step in managing security patches and hotfixes in your company is to come up with a plan based on a...

No, you're not dreaming: it's free CRM!
November 11, 2003... Sources: (CRM ASP Tool) Cheap is good, but free is better, especially when the thing that's free is a CRM solution. No need to pinch yourself--it's true! Geared toward smaller companies, Free CRM is a hosted software solution that...

Windows Server 2003 migration advice.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Microsoft White Papers) Migrating or upgrading to a new operating system is a lot of work, with many important decisions to be made along the way. Use these helpful resources from Microsoft to ease your move to Windows Server...

Generate superior passwords automatically.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Diplodock) Produce hundreds of thousands of random passwords and usernames in seconds using Diplodock's Password Generator 2003. Using features such as built-in dictionaries, customizable character groups, word-choice, and...

A new way to block keylogging activity.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Raytown Corp.) Raytown's PrivacyKeyboard for Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, and 2003 servers protects computers against all types of malicious keylogging activity. The Privacy Keyboard: * Automatically detects and deactivates...

Bloomba: a boon for e-mail searching.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Stata Labs Inc.) Bloomba from Stata Labs is a new e-mail client that does away with the classic folder approach to e-mail by incorporating a powerful integrated search engine. Query information contained in headers, subject...

Profile 5 saves space.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Gateway Computers) Gateway's new Profile 5 series of all-in-one PCs save space and look stylish. This new, economical CPU design fits snuggly behind an LCD monitor and is perfect for places such as hospitals, retail outlets, or...

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.
November 11, 2003... Sources: (Red Hat) In an effort to deliver open source architecture to the enterprise, Red Hat recently released the much-anticipated Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. The deployment includes three products: Advanced Server (AS) for large...

Telework policy: laying down the law.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (About.com Article, Houston Business Journal Article, Media 3 Publications Article, Telework Connection Web Site) Teleworking is becoming increasingly popular, and can be mutually beneficial to both the employee and the employer....

File server cage match: Windows 2003 vs. Samba.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (IT Week Articles, LinuxWorld Article, RSA Security White Paper, Samba Web Site, VeriTest White Paper) Well, well, well... it seems that Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 may have some heavy competition from the Linux/Samba file...

What a wireless mesh!
November 25, 2003... Sources: (InfoWorld Article, PC Magazine Article, Technology@Intel Magazine Article, Wi-Fi Planet Articles, ZDNet UK Article) Traditional wireless architectures suffer from meticulous planning requirements, rigid structures, and dropped...

Capture call center compliance.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (CallCenter Magazine Articles, Customer Inter@ction Solutions Article, Direct Marketing Association White Paper, Gryphon Networks White Paper, Insurance Journal Article) In the U.S., telemarketing legislation is in a state of flux,...

Software contracts: max your negotiation wiggle-room.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Computerworld Article, DennisKennedy.com Web Site, EDUCAUSE Institute Article, Info-Tech Research Group Methodology, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Article) Most companies will have to negotiate a software contract at some...

How to bulletproof Apache.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (CNETAsia Article, InformIT Article, SearchSecurity.com Article, TechRepublic Article) According to the Netcraft (www.netcraft.com) Web server survey in September 2003, Apache owns almost 64 percent market share for top servers...

Mastering metrics.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (American Productivity and Quality Center Article, BPR Online Learning Center Article, CIO Update Article, Financial Times Article, iSixSigma Article, Mountain Goat Software Paper, Network Magazine Article) When the pressure is on...

LDAP Servers: low cost interoperability.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (CrossNodes Articles, IBM Redbook, Intranet Journal Article, The Linux Documentation Project Guide) Many companies have a mix of operating systems and servers across the enterprise, which means they also run a number of proprietary...

Manage your spare parts supply.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (About.com Article, Maintenance Technology Article, Network Computing Article, New Standard Institute Article, Small Biz Tech Talk Article, TechRepublic Article) If you've ever experienced downtime for lack of a proper replacement...

Benchmark your security configs.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Center for Internet Security Tools) You've locked down your key servers, but are they truly secure? Find out with these free security benchmarking and scoring tools from the Center for Internet Security (CIS). These CIS...

Free site indexing tool.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Swish-e Web Site) If your Web site is at all critical to you business, then the number of pages it contains will definitely grow over time. If you have a small- to medium-sized Web site to wrangle into submission, then take a...

Colossal database buyer's guide.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Aberdeen Group Buyer's Guide) Database applications are a standard tool in every organization, but not all databases are created equal or are designed to do the same job. As every organization grows, at some point it will need to...

Intellectual property 101.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Edward Lowe Peerspectives Article) The IT department is increasingly involved with intellectual property issues, including patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks. Don't get caught out because you didn't understand the...

What's hot and what's not.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Computerworld Article) Deciding when to jump ship on a technology you've been using for some time can be a stressful process. Much like your first car, a lot of loyalty can build up between man and machine over time. Yet when it...

Supercharge your PowerPoint.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Anystream) Apreso from Anystream is an enhancement application for PowerPoint that allows users to automatically create synchronized, Web-based rich media versions of their presentations, including audio and video. Apreso also:...

In your face security.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Titanium Technology) Authenticate users and increase security with FaceOK, Titanium Technology's biometric solution. FaceOK uses face recognition technology with automatic face learning capabilities to authenticate users'...

Author XML in Word.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (HyperVision Ltd.) WorX (and its companion tool, WorX Studio) from HyperVision gives users the ability to convert unstructured documents into XML and use Microsoft Word for structured XML authoring. WorX also: * Uses a...

Simplify online demo creation.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Qarbon) ViewletBuilder4 from Qarbon allows trainers, support specialists, marketing professionals, and software developers to create Flash-based online demos and simulations. ViewletBuilder4: * Takes a series of completely...

Microsoft rats can earn big bucks.
November 25, 2003... Sources: (Microsoft Corp.) Microsoft, in conjunction with the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, and Interpol, has put up $5 million in funding for an Anti-Virus Reward Program. Essentially an old-fashioned criminal-justice rewards system, the...