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• August 07, 2007 07 Aug'07

  Application-aware storage promises intelligence and automation

  Storage professionals overbuy both performance and capacity in an effort to forestall potential storage problems. Tiered storage was one way to address this problem -- matching storage resources and costs with the value of data. Today, storage is ...

• August 07, 2007 07 Aug'07

  Subpar security compromises compliance

  Pressure to keep trading applications available has nudged security to the back of the development line.

• August 06, 2007 06 Aug'07

  Video networks: The fundamental structure

  Video delivery, content network, IPTV, triple play -- these are just a few of the terms used today for video over broadband data networks. This concept of video networks is an increasing challenge, and like most network challenges, this one is ...

• August 06, 2007 06 Aug'07

  NetApp revenues fall $61M short of forecast

  NetApp announces that its revenues are down 15% from last quarter, blaming a continued decline in data storage spending.

• August 06, 2007 06 Aug'07

  Researchers wrangle petabytes of data storage with NAS, tape

  Scientists at Cern's LHC say dozens of petabytes require custom-built NAS systems and data migration software, but commercial tape drives are mostly up to snuff.

• August 06, 2007 06 Aug'07

  F5 buys Acopia for US$210M

  F5 joins the storage market with the acquisition of file virtualisation switch company Acopia.

• August 05, 2007 05 Aug'07

  Windows Vista, IPv6 lead to network performance problems

  Windows Vista, which runs on parallel IPv6 and IPv4 protocol stacks, can create network performance problems when used with older routers.

• August 05, 2007 05 Aug'07

  Understanding IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)

  IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) is an emerging architectural framework, based on SIP and IP, for offering multimedia and VoIP services, as well as fixed mobile convergence. This tip explains exactly what the architecture behind IMS.

• August 03, 2007 03 Aug'07

  Discovery of malware cesspool triggers attack fears

  Trend Micro researchers say a malware-infested Web server in Russia, linked to several Italian Web sites, could lead to a large-scale attack.

• August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07

  Users stand by NetApp -- For now

  Users say their view of NetApp and its products hasn't been affected by news of a revenue shortfall, but some say the clock is ticking on new product features they'd like to see.

• August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07

  Apple releases fixes for Mac OS X, iPhone vulnerabilities

  Apple Computer has released software patches fixing critical vulnerabilities in Mac OS X and its newly released iPhone.

• August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07

  VMware helps SRM make a comeback

  Symantec's CommandCentral version 5.0 adds support for VMware, which experts say will breathe new life into a fading corner of the storage market.

• August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07

  Security exec Moritz leaving CA

  Ron Moritz will depart after five years as CA's chief security strategist. It's the latest in a string of issues that have called the company's strategy into question.

• August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07

  Cisco network design certification gets update

  Cisco has updated its professional network design certification, CCDP, to account for new levels of intelligence embedded in a service-oriented architecture.

• August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07

  Cisco network design certification gets update

  Cisco has updated its professional network design certification, CCDP, to account for new levels of intelligence embedded in a service-oriented architecture.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Black Hat 2007: Vista users urged to beware of IPv6

  A researcher warns that attackers could make trouble for Vista users by exploiting Teredo, an IPv6 tunneling tool enabled by default in the latest Windows OS.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Black Hat 2007: VoIP security reaches tipping point

  VoIP security is as bad today as it was a couple years ago, industry experts say. But PGP creator Phil Zimmermann thinks his new Zfone software will help turn the tide.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Networking certification how-to

  These networking certification steps focus on what materials you need, what practice tests are best, and what kind of schedule you should put in place in order to pass your exam and certify. If you are a nervous test-taker, these steps also cover ...

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Cisco knocks out Avaya as IP PBX heavyweight

  IP PBX adoption is rising as Cisco and Avaya square off for market dominance.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Users make iSCSI Sans with USB keys

  Users say that Open-E's iSCSI San software, which is delivered on a USB stick, is more affordable than prepackaged systems and has more support than free iSCSI target products.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Black Hat 2007 preview: Blue Pill under scrutiny

  Among the highlights at the year's most anticipated hacker event, vulnerability researchers will challenge Joanna Rutkowska's Blue Pill concept. They'll also pick apart flaws in VoIP, NAC and Web applications.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Mozilla fixes two critical Firefox flaws

  Firefox version 2.0.0.6 addresses critical flaws involving unescaped URLs passing to external programs and privilege escalation.

• August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07

  Black Hat 2007: Researchers highlight new database attack method

  At this week's hacker confab, expert penetration testers will demonstrate how cyberthieves can reach into corporate databases -- without exploiting a specific software flaw -- to steal credit card and Social Security numbers.

• July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07

  Attackers ultimately drive security market, analyst says

  The security market is being driven by spam gangs, cyberthieves and other criminals bent on hacking into company and government databases to steal sensitive information.

• July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07

  Security update fixes Yahoo Widgets flaw

  Attackers could exploit a Yahoo Widgets flaw to run malicious code on compromised Windows computers, but a security update is available.

• July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07

  Fixed-content data archiving products get a boost

  Caringo, EMC and HDS spruce up their fixed-content data archiving products as buzz around compliance and legal discovery continues.

• July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07

  Cisco knocks out Avaya as IP PBX heavyweight

  IP PBX adoption is rising as Cisco and Avaya square off for market dominance.

• July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07

  VoIP services spell trouble for telcos

  The rise of VoIP is paving the way for companies that haven't traditionally sold voice services to do so. Telcos slow to move will be hard pressed to keep up

• July 31, 2007 31 Jul'07

  Riverbed extends WAFS to laptops

  Steelhead Mobile installs on workstations without an onsite appliance. Users say they'd like to see better integration between the mobile and data center versions of the product.

• July 30, 2007 30 Jul'07

  New research promises denser disk drives

  New research into "magnetic avalanches" offers insight into one cause of disk drive failure and could lead to breakthroughs in density, according to experts.

• July 30, 2007 30 Jul'07

  Warning issued over unpatched Firefox flaw

  Vulnerability clearinghouse Secunia and US-CERT have issued advisories about the input validation flaw

• July 30, 2007 30 Jul'07

  Most antispam technologies get failing grade

  An independent study finds that many enterprises are not satisfied with traditional antispam technologies.

• July 30, 2007 30 Jul'07

  Users make iSCSI SANs with USB keys

  Users say that Open-E's iSCSI SAN software, which is delivered on a USB stick, is more affordable than prepackaged systems and has more support than free iSCSI target products.

• July 29, 2007 29 Jul'07

  VoIP services spell trouble for telcos

  The rise of VoIP is paving the way for companies that haven't traditionally sold voice services to do so. Risk-adverse telcos slow to move in this rapidly changing environment will be hard pressed to keep up with more agile competitors.

• July 26, 2007 26 Jul'07

  Stop simultaneous connections to corporate LANs and external Wi-Fi networks

  How can you stop simultaneous connections to corporate LANs and external Wi-Fi networks? Find out from expert Lisa Phifer.

• July 26, 2007 26 Jul'07

  Justifying VoIP deployment without cost-analysis

  VoIP and unified communications deployments remain sluggish, as network managers look for ways to justify the cost of the infrastructure and system upgrades. Non-financial return on investment (ROI) metrics can be used as a way to augment the ...

• July 26, 2007 26 Jul'07

  Riverbed extends WAFS to laptops

  Steelhead Mobile installs on workstations without an onsite appliance. Users say they'd like to see better integration between the mobile and data centre versions of the product.

• July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07

  SaaS: Tricks and traps of uploading data in bulk

  The dark side of SaaS is losing control over your data. Learn how to stay in control while uploading data in bulk in this new report from Info-Tech Research.

• July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07

  Networking certifications : How to pass your Network+ exam

  Learn how to pass your Network+ exam in this story on how to study and read to obtain your Cisco certification.

• July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07

  VoIP solution centre answers users' questions

  A new VoIP performance management solution center on Fluke Networks' Web site helps IT professionals to answer some of their VoIP network questions.

• July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07

  EMC reports Clariion surge, data archiving slump

  EMC's revenues are up this quarter, attributed in part to a big boost in Clariion sales, but CEO Joe Tucci is critical of the company's execution in data archiving.

• July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07

  Serious flaw affects BIND Internet server software

  BIND DNS software, used in translating domain names into IP addresses for Internet traffic, has a flaw that could trick users into visiting a malicious Web site.

• July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07

  Cisco issues warning for wireless LAN controller flaws

  Cisco Systems is warning customers of flaws in its wireless LAN controllers that initially crippled a wireless network at Duke University.

• July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07

  Hifn buys Siafu for storage security, data reduction

  Chipmaker Hifn is looking to get into storage systems. It says OEMs are already lined up for encrypted iSCSI SAN and primary storage data reduction products.

• July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07

  XenSource embeds Symantec storage software

  Server virtualisation firm XenSource embeds Symantec's storage management software into its hypervisor

• July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07

  Apple iPhone crack discovered by security researchers

  Researchers have found a way to take complete control of the Apple iPhone by sending a user to a malicious Web site.

• July 24, 2007 24 Jul'07

  New hacking technique exploits common programming error

  Researchers at Watchfire Inc. say they discovered a new technique that exploits a common dangling pointer error.

• July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07

  PCI compliance costs often underestimated, study finds

  Companies are moving forward with PCI DSS projects, but many are underestimating the costs associated with compliance.

• July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07

  LeftHand refreshes iSCSI SAN software

  Version 7.0 of LeftHand's iSCSI SAN software contains dozens of new features, including support for four-way replication and brushed-up thin provisioning.

• July 23, 2007 23 Jul'07

  Core Security CEO to step down

  Paul Paget, the CEO of penetration testing software vendor Core Security Technologies said he is better-suited for start-ups