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2009 IT Career Bright Spots

Despite a downturn in the economy research by Robert Half International shows some bright spots in the IT industry. With shortages of qualified candidates to fill critical positions, IT professionals with the right training and credentials will still be in demand in 2009. “Companies highly value employees who can identify cost efficiencies, develop long-range business … [Read More...]

Top 10 Strategic Technology Areas for 2009

Gartner highlighted the top ten technologies that will be strategic for most organizations at the Gartner 2008 ITxpo. Gartner defines a strategic technology as one with the potential for significant impact on the enterprise in the next three years. Factors that denote significant impact include a high potential for disruption to IT or the business, the need for a major dollar … [Read More...]

newScale Offers More Visibility and Control Over IT Spending

This new release of newScale PortfolioCenter and newScale DemandCenter will give business unit customers and CIO's more visibility and control over Information Technology spending. This can transform the perception of IT.newScale Inc., maker of IT Service Catalog and Service Portfolio Management software solutions, today announced that the era of business frustration and … [Read More...]

SAManage IT Asset Management: Easy to Use, and Free

A new era in IT Asset Management has begun today with launch of the SAManage free SaaS service. For the first time, organizations around the world have an easy way to control and manage their IT assets, with minimal effort, and at absolutely no cost. Using the free of charge SAManage IT Asset Management solution, IT departments are empowered with complete visibility into the … [Read More...]

iET Solutions Releases iET ITSM 5.0 and iET Enterprise 11.0

iET® Solutions, a leading provider of ITIL based IT Service Management (ITSM) software solutions and services, today announced the release and immediate availability of iET ITSM 5.0 and iET Enterprise Platform 11.0. The newest release features service request fulfillment and service catalog, as well as an enhanced knowledge management application, keeping iET ITSM in line … [Read More...]

DeviceLock Protects Data by Managing Peripheral Device Access

Firewalls and antivirus software are no defense against acts of data theft and corruption from within your organization at local endpoints. You don't have to be an administrator to connect a small digital camera, MP3 player, or flash memory stick to the USB and begin uploading or downloading whatever you want. If you are a system administrator, you know you can't manage such … [Read More...]

Windows Server 2008 on WAAS

Cisco Systems and Microsoft have teamed up to bring a new networking appliance for enterprises designed specifically for use in branch offices. The new product called Windows Server on WAAS (Wide Area Application Services) is now available for purchase. Windows Server® on WAAS reduces the cost and complexity of providing IT services in branch locations with accelerated … [Read More...]

Service-now.com Now Safe Harbor Certified

Service-now.com, the pioneer of on-demand IT service management, today announced certification by the U.S. Department of Commerce with the United States-European Union (EU) Safe Harbor Framework. The Safe Harbor Framework facilitates secure, uninterrupted data transfers from the EU to the United States. "As a software-as-a-service vendor, our customers trust us to keep their … [Read More...]

BMC Atrium Configuration Managememt System Essentials

BMC Software today announced the immediate availability of BMC Atrium Configuration Management System (CMS) Essentials, a new solution offering that provides customers a “starter kit” for Business Service Management (BSM) and the adoption of best practices as defined by IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®). Today’s IT organizations are under great pressure to support their … [Read More...]

Tough Times Call For Strong Leadership

The stock market is in turmoil. Rumors of layoffs may abound. Retirement plans are taking serious hits. Political and economic uncertainty adds to the stress level of our employees. These are troubling times for companies and for employees. This is the time for leaders to rise to the challenge and ensure their employees that all is well. Leadership is the special quality … [Read More...]

CA’s Data Center Automation Enhancement

CA, one of the world's largest independent software companies, and Opalis Software Inc., a market leader in IT process automation software, have announced an OEM partnership that will enhance CA’s Data Center Automation offerings with the award-winning IT process automation technology from Opalis. The joint technology solutions will further enable enterprises to drive down … [Read More...]