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The Right Security Tools
InformationWeek, May 16, 2008
To bring VM sprawl under control, virtual deployments need the same controls as physical deployments.

Virtualization Has A Security Blind Spot
InformationWeek, May 16, 2008
Along with the flexibility and agility gained through virtualization comes a loss of visibility into network traffic.

Insurance: Tech Spending Aimed At New Products, Faster Claims Processing
InformationWeek, September 12, 2006
Companies use Web services and business intelligence tools to cut costs and spot fraudulent claims

Energy & Utilities: Deregulation, Record Demand, And High Prices Challenge Utilities
InformationWeek, September 12, 2006
Web services, CRM, and BI tools are helping companies improve customer service and roll out new products and services.

Manufacturing: Companies Thrive As Productivity Gains Boost Bottom Lines
InformationWeek, September 12, 2006
InformationWeek 500 manufacturing companies spend less of their revenue on IT than their counterparts in other industries. But they're investing in technologies that will bolster their productivity and help them work smarter.

Skanska Unleashes Work Crews
InformationWeek, September 19, 2005
Wireless networks and tablet PCs save a full workday a week at construction company's work sites.

Skanska's Chief Change Agent
InformationWeek, September 19, 2005
CIO thrives on the front lines of using technology to transform construction companies.

Food Chain's Fear Factor
InformationWeek, May 23, 2005
Software tools play a part in protecting the nation's food supply from accidental or deliberate contamination.

Supply-Chain Software Cuts Costs For Auto-Parts Firm
InformationWeek, May 06, 2005
Company deployed a suite of supply-chain and E-commerce applications to cut inventory costs and improve customer service.

Building Better Purchasing And Production Processes
InformationWeek, April 29, 2005
Pacific Alliance is installing TradeStone Software's Web-based apps to better automate the highly collaborative garment-buying and manufacturing process.

CSK Auto Replaces Paper Forms With Digital Data
InformationWeek, April 26, 2005
Auto-parts retailer replaces paper forms with a system that scans bar codes and uses digital photos to provide proof of delivery.

IT Helped Manufacturers Boost Margins In 2004
InformationWeek, April 22, 2005
Manufacturing companies that deployed technology to improve their supply chains and other business processes showed the greatest gains in sales, according to a research report coming out next week.

California Overnight Upgrades Wireless Data System
InformationWeek, April 22, 2005
Package-delivery company is retooling its wireless infrastructure to improve business processes and customer service.

IBM Signs $125 Million Deal To Build Nationwide Speed Trap
InformationWeek, April 15, 2005
In what is described as the largest telematics deal in history, IBM engineers will design an automobile-monitoring system and install a device in cars to track drivers in the United Arab Emirates.

Ilog Debuts Transportation-Planning Tool
InformationWeek, April 07, 2005
The developer of business-rules-management software introduces an application to help businesses and shippers make better decisions when selecting carriers and making schedules.

RFID Helps To Track Cargo Containers
InformationWeek, April 06, 2005
Marine terminal operator SSA Marine is testing a new cargo-container tracking system to more accurately track shipping containers as they move through ports.

Driving Change
InformationWeek, April 04, 2005
Five business-technology leaders in the auto industry talk about their challenges

CEO Moves Manugistics Back To Basics
InformationWeek, March 29, 2005
Joe Cowan believes the troubled supply-chain software vendor will have a brighter future by focusing on vertical markets that have historically proven successful for the company.

I2 CEO Aims For Profitability
InformationWeek, March 25, 2005
Michael McGrath, the new leader of the supply-chain software vendor, says customers expect faster benefits from major initiatives.

Study: 2005 Will Be Bright Year For PLM Software
InformationWeek, March 24, 2005
A survey by AMR Research shows that while only 30% of manufacturing companies have deployed software for product-life-cycle management, another 25% are implementing or evaluating PLM software this year.

Furniture Maker Haworth Reupholsters Its Portal
InformationWeek, March 17, 2005
Company upgrades Web site to better serve its global network of dealers.

Symantec, Veritas CEOs Talk Up Merger Vision
InformationWeek, March 07, 2005
Thompson and Bloom work to convince customers it's the right thing to do

Symantec And Veritas CEOs Tout Benefits Of Merging Storage And Security Lines
InformationWeek, March 02, 2005
The CEOs combine efforts to win shareholder backing and reassure wary customers. In an interview with InformationWeek, the executives explain how their product lines will work together to make life easier and safer for users.

Guardian Apps: Contextually Aware Software Is Watching
InformationWeek, February 28, 2005

Bell Labs' George Rittenhouse On The Future of Wireless Applications
InformationWeek, February 28, 2005
Q&A with wireless research executive offers a peek at what we can expect from next-generation wireless apps.

Keep Online Documents Secure
InformationWeek, February 21, 2005
Authentica, Liquid Machines, and Microsoft offer new or enhanced versions of digital-rights-management software

Tokens Gain Momentum
InformationWeek, February 21, 2005
Although strong authentication has its benefits, security tokens may never entirely replace passwords

Digital-Rights Management A Key Theme At RSA Conference
InformationWeek, February 16, 2005
Authentica, Liquid Machines, and Microsoft were among the companies offering new or enhanced versions of DRM software.

Move Over, Passwords, And Make Room For Tokens
InformationWeek, February 16, 2005
Two security vendors this week announced new tokens, which are small pieces of hardware that users often carry on keychains to gain access to computers, often through a USB port.

All For One: Microsoft Ups Its Security Software Tools
InformationWeek, February 14, 2005
'Enterprises need a single, converged product that provides antivirus, anti-spam, personal firewall, and personal intrusion prevention,' Gartner analyst MacDonald says.

Is SP2 Vulnerable?
InformationWeek, February 07, 2005
Microsoft refutes Russian company's claim, yet will continue to research it

Microsoft Pledges To Help Governments
InformationWeek, February 07, 2005
Security program focuses on collaboration and goes beyond advanced notification

Identity Theft Remains Top Fraud Complaint
InformationWeek, February 01, 2005
Thirty-nine percent of all complaints filed in 2004 were related to identity theft, which is a 1% decline from 2003, according to a newly released FTC report.

Putting An End To Attacks That Slip Through The System
InformationWeek, February 01, 2005
Company deploys Mirage Networks' CounterPoint appliance to look for malicious activity across the network.

Jenny Craig Centralizes Security Management
InformationWeek, January 31, 2005
Diet-center operator uses Fortinet appliances to simplify and automate operations

Emerging Threats Loom
InformationWeek, January 31, 2005
A Q&A with Art Coviello, CEO of the largest vendor of computer security tokens, who gives his prognosis for what's going to matter in 2005

RSA Security Reports Record Revenue
InformationWeek, January 27, 2005
The company posted $83.2 million in revenue for its fourth-quarter ended Dec. 31, up from $70.7 million reported in the year-ago period.

Q&A: RSA Security's Art Coviello
InformationWeek, January 27, 2005
The CEO of the largest vendor of computer security tokens gives his prognosis for what's going to matter in '05.

Jenny Craig Simplifies Security
InformationWeek, January 26, 2005
Security for its 515 nationwide weight-control centers was being managed remotely, resulting in excessive IT maintenance and a lack of visibility.

MCI To Acquire NetSec For $105 Million
InformationWeek, January 20, 2005
The acquisition is the latest in a consolidating managed security-services market.

Undaunted By Microsoft Security Push, Symantec Continues Growth Path
InformationWeek, January 19, 2005
Quarterly revenue grew more than 40%, as Symantec executives vowed to both partner with and compete against Microsoft.

A Look At The Law: Can The Government Have An Impact On Spyware?
InformationWeek, January 17, 2005

Another Fight To Wage
InformationWeek, January 17, 2005
Companies buried by spam focus their attention--and resources--on the battle against spyware and adware

Raising Awareness Key To Thwarting Spyware
InformationWeek, January 17, 2005
InformationWeek Research survey respondents say it's particularly important to educate off-site workers.

ID Thief Cummings Gets 14 Years In Prison
InformationWeek, January 12, 2005
Cummings sold the passwords and codes needed to access consumer credit reports, resulting in up to $100 million in losses for his victims.

New Threat Against Mobile Phones Surfaces
InformationWeek, January 11, 2005
Lasco.A can spread through shared programs or through Bluetooth connectivity.

Microsoft App Aims To Attack Spyware
InformationWeek, January 10, 2005
Vendor plans release of virus- and worm-cleaning tool, as well

Microsoft Debuts Beta Anti-Spyware Software
InformationWeek, January 06, 2005
Microsoft also will release a new malicious-software-removal tool next week.

Keep The Focus On Risk
InformationWeek, January 03, 2005
In 2005, more companies seek to leverage existing security investments and to more strategically manage risk

Antivirus Vendor Ranks Downloader.GK Trojan As Worst Of 2004
InformationWeek, December 31, 2004
The Downloader.GK Trojan infects Web surfers who unknowingly visit Web sites that were maliciously designed to spread the application.

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