October 1, 2002
Sun pins hopes on data center vision
Delivering on its vision of utility-based computing will be critical to Sun's future, says . Dubbed N1, the initiative aims to share computing power and emancipate the overburdened data center....
September 27, 2002
Web services management looks murky
The management phase of Web services is underway, but says the road to clear products will be slow and muddled....
September 26, 2002
Streamline development now
In tough economic times, enterprises need to pay attention to life cycles and development tools. says Web services and software quality are key....
September 25, 2002
Web services security repeating old mistakes
Are Web services developers condemned to re-committing security oversights of the past? says it certainly seems so--if reliance on SSL encryption is any indication....
September 20, 2002
Choosing your IT investments
With IT budgets tight, companies need to rethink their spending on new technologies. has some investment advice....
September 19, 2002
Supply chain merger mania
Three companies have just merged to form Synquest. predicts more consolidation in the supply chain market.and advises the new company to keep on its toes....
September 16, 2002
Need for contract management
There's a dearth of e-business software for contract management. says new products from Model N fill the gap....
September 13, 2002
Operating IT as a utility
Before you sweat out your next IT purchase, suggests that you consider just buying what you need, when you need it. With utility-based computing, you can purchase computing power just as you buy electricity or any other utility: Pay a little when your needs are modest, pay more when you need more oomph....
September 12, 2002
Plumtree portal plump with partnerships
Plumtree has introduced a new portal for employee services. applauds the rich features and integration....
September 12, 2002
Policies ease storage woes
Storage policies can help ease the pain of managing heterogeneous storage architectures. thinks companies should create a policy road map to create a seamless path to storage management automation....
September 6, 2002
E-procurement: Escaping the "old boys" club
E-procurement can help companies save money on manufacturing. But, warns, they may need outside help before the technology can work its charms....
September 5, 2002
ASPs: Let's shrink again like we did last summer
The ASP industry is consolidating. asks if the term itself will soon be obsolete....
September 4, 2002
Selecting a storage services vendor
Many executives are considering using consultants to help improve storage manageability. offers advice on how to plan for storage professional services....
September 3, 2002
CRM: It's all in the presentation
Would CRM in another form have the same name? Hurwitz looks at how presentation draws a fine line between CRM and other software....
August 29, 2002
CRM: One size doesn't fit all
Not all enterprises are created equal when it comes to CRM needs. cautions established CRM vendors to keep up with the needs of mid-size players....
August 29, 2002
Get a grip on your data
There's no ideal way to manage and present your data. The all-in-one suite is falling out of favor, not to mention the obstacle of integrating converging technologies in the back office. Here's how to tie it all together....
August 29, 2002
Storage management automation: Buyer beware
recommends that before purchasing a storage management solution, enterprises should investigate products' claims of automation, and develop a utilization road map for optimum return on investment....
August 28, 2002
Get a return on your security investment
The notion that security solutions don't deliver return on investment is hogwash, says . Sure, security is about protecting assets, but firewalls and intrusion detection systems can still deliver ROI....
August 28, 2002
ACT! 6.0 continues the tradition
The new version of Best Software contact management software will have a hard act to follow. says it lives up to expectations....
August 26, 2002
Turning up the heat for application users
A focus on the Internet browser has left application development in a half-formed state that calls "watery gruel." But a few visionary vendors are starting to make things gel....
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