http://www.informationweek.com/ Techweb Digital library en-us Copyright 2008, United Business Media LLC Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Patch Authority Ultimate Version 6, ScriptLogic's comprehensive, enterprise-class patch management solution, prevents attacks and exploits through centralized control of updates on all Windows desktops and servers. Patch Authority Ultimate's rich interface and extensive feature set deploys the latest patches in a few simple steps to all desktop and servers, local and remote.

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41 MB

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30 day free trial download

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Windows 2000 SP3/2003/XP/Vista/2008 with IE 5.5 or later. 2GB+ disk space required for patch repository.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Remote Support Center increases the productivity of local and remote workers with web-based remote support functionality, extending the reach of the IT help desk to provide anytime management of machines on the LAN or across the internet. Remote Support Center's extensive feature set reduces the cost of providing support, centralizes your remote assistance toolset, and features Desktop Authority's award-winning ExpertAssist remote management technology, used on over 6 million desktops worldwide.

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45MB

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Core Server
Windows Server 2003 (SP1), 2008
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With proven scalability, user self-service, extensive customization and Web and Windows interfaces, this solution delivers the tools that help desk professionals need the most.

Whether your help desk needs are simply improving your ticket tracking system and gaining control of your assets or more complex such as giving end-users self-service capabilities or remotely managing PCs; Help Desk Authority is the answer.

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186MB

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30-Day free trial

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Server Requirements for HDA & HDA add-ons Windows and Web applications:

• Windows Server 2008
• Windows Server 2003 (SP1 or higher)
• Windows 2000 (SP3 or higher)
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP (SP1 or higher)
• 1 GHz or faster is recommended
• 512 MB RAM or more is recommended
• 100 MB Disk Space (per application)
• SQL 2000 or greater, SQL Express 2005 or greater (MS Access available in evaluation copy only)
• Screen Resolution—1024x768 or greater
• Web Server—IIS 7, IIS 6 (Windows 2003), IIS 5.1 (Windows XP), IIS 5.0 (Windows 2000) ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
You will learn:
- Why understanding your organization's Internet Policy is important and why you need to identify groups and their specific requirements in advance
- How determining who the stakeholders are and what roles they should have is critical to choosing the most cost-effective solution
- The importance of determining where in your network you should deploy a Web filter and the impact on your overall network performance
- Why having the right authentication protocol can help conserve your valuable IT resources
- How to correctly evaluate a solution, and why work flow and authentication methods should be priority issues in making a decision
- How workflow within your IT department can impact TCO and how to choose a Web filter that minimizes negative impact on your organization’s workflow]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
This paper will discuss how integrating BeyondTrust's PowerBroker with the basic RBAC implementations of Sun, HP and the Linux community, provides an all-encompassing solution to privileged access control on Unix and Linux platforms.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Data that is inaccurate, incomplete, unavailable or obsolete is considered defective. The problem with defective data is that it’s difficult to seek and correct, but it can be avoided altogether. Businesses need to invest in systems that validate and fix data at the entry source, which costs much less in the long run.

Inconsistent data is generally a product of life changes; marriage, divorce, relocation, name changes, etc. It’s also a product of fragmentation through poor organization and lack of centralized management. Experts say that 20 percent of customer databases contain duplicates and/or inconsistencies. Continuous vigilance from executives and IT is necessary to manage, verify, match and standardize data to avoid duplication.

The reality is that businesses run on data. A strong business-IT alliance ensures that organizations maximize their assets and avoid risky problems due to poor and inconsistent information. This SAS-sponsored TDWI report explores data problems, real-world examples, solutions and how to bridge the gap between business and IT.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Untold billions of dollars are lost annually due to the errors and workarounds made necessary by bad data. By implementing a flexible, consistent business analytics framework of data integration and quality, organizations gain access to the right information at the right time, making better, more educated business decisions.

This Tech Briefing, co-produced by Computerworld and SAS®, presents a series of informative articles on data quality and data integration challenges many companies face today. Learn more about creating a solid data foundation, information management, data integration and how to migrate your data in seven steps. Take control of your data and gain a true competitive advantage in the marketplace.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Today’s data center managers face a complex web of challenges stemming from the stunning growth of data centers in recent years and the growing pressure to be efficient, cost effective, reliable and agile.

Data Center Performance Management (DCPM) represents an entirely new and innovative way of managing data centers. It’s about having the visibility, insight, and integrated processes to drive optimal performance throughout your data centers. DCPM solutions enable you to collect and understand massive amounts of data so you can make informed decisions on a day-to-day basis, as well as stretch your space, power, cooling, server, and other resources in a safe, controlled manner.

Download this informative white paper to learn how to:
• Streamline data center operations processes
• Properly plan and forecast future data center capacities
• Intelligently manage power consumption
• Drive energy efficient initiatives for a “Green Data Center”
• Optimize critical data center infrastructure
• Extend the data center life span
• Use virtualization effectively to improve performance
• Reduce total cost of ownership
• Drive down costs through effective utilization of the entire infrastructure]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Opportunities for grid-based business analytics solutions are on the rise and expected to increase as the volumes of data grow and the demand for fact-based decision making continues to expand across all industries. In fact, in 2008, analytics software grew 12 percent with an expected annual growth rate of 7 percent over the next five years.

Business analytic solutions for grid and other high performance computing (HPC) environments not only allow organizations to achieve process efficiencies, but also enable them to innovate and achieve competitive differentiation by allowing them to increase the complexity of their assessments.

This white paper focuses on the benefits of deploying business analytics solutions on grip computing platforms. It also discusses the reasons for selecting business analytics software on grid computing platforms, and the benefits achieved by three organizations. The case studies show how these technologies helped organizations gain the competitive edge in an environment of more challenging decision-support requirements, growing data volumes, and shrinking IT budgets.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST