Information Technology Articles

Computers » Information Technology | By Debby Jones @ Saturday, 11th October 2008 @ 1:39 AM

Astute risk management defines success in the insurance industry. Premiums charged to the company's customers reflect that relation of risk to profit, while the riskiest ventures are avoided entirely. Translating risk to the IT world would likely bring security software solutions to mind. Endpoints, NAC, messaging, etc, all come with inherent risks. Not managing those risks can result in data loss, corporate espionage, and other nasty events. It may come as a surprise that file fragm... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Wayne Cutforth @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 11:17 PM

Today, there are many threats present on the Internet that could damage your computer system and could steal and abuse your personal information. With ever more viruses, Trojans, and various other threats appearing, the Internet it is becoming a very volatile and unpredictable. Simple antivirus products may not be enough to maximise your protection. It is not just viruses that pose a threat; hackers also cause lots of trouble for Internet users. There are steps that you can take like using a pro... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Debby Jones @ Wednesday, 8th October 2008 @ 11:42 PM

The life of IT staff in the Education sector is so often focused on squeezing every last drop of life out of every hardware and software project. You need to run lean and mean, and simply can't afford indulgences or risky ventures. However, the challenges you face are no different than the corporations you pass by on the way to work every day. A recent study at the Trinity School in New York City exposed the overwhelming amount of data that the typical institution has to manage. Trin... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By David Link @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 1:51 PM

I am participating in the 4th annual Hosting Transformation Summit in sunny Las Vegas today and have just listened to some heartwarming news from Dan Golding the head of Tier1 Research. Dan kicked off the morning with his Keynote "Managed Hosting and Colocation in 2009 and beyond." Dan described the Managed Hosting and colocation sector as "on fire" The sector is humming - incredible growth, outstanding execution, blowing away expectations. I must say, looking back 5 year... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By David Link @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 11:06 AM

Our initial Q&A with Doug McClure, who took some time to answer some strategic questions on Business Service Management (BSM) Lite. Doug shares his thoughts on BSM and Configuration Management Database(CMDB) strategies for companies and how his stint in the U.S. Navy helped shape his future passion for BSM. Question: Can you share any of the strategies/advice that you give to companies embarking on their BSM journeys? Doug McClure: "Well, first they've got to have a BSM strategy.... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By David Link @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 11:05 AM

Doug McClure, Senior Managing Consultant for Business Service Management (BSM) and IT Service Management (ITSM) for the IBM Software Services for Tivoli (ISST) team at IBM Tivoli (part of Software Group (SWG)) answers questions on Business Service Management (BSM)"lite." He currently leads the Virtual BSM Practice within IBM Software Services for Tivoli. Question: What is "BSM Lite" and how is it different from "heavy" BSM? Doug McClure: "I think the con... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Wayne Cutforth @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 3:38 PM

Anonymous surfing is simply the ability to browse the World Wide Web but having your identity hidden from the outside world. From the outside world I am referring to the websites you visit. You identify can be hidden successfully by using an anonymous browser based proxy. These are just sites on the Internet that you can use to type in the address of the site you want to visit and the service will then take you to that website but keeping your information like your MAC address and your IP addres... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Wayne Cutforth @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 6:13 AM

This article is aimed at people that wish to keep their Internet activities as private as possible. With all sorts of viruses and spyware, keeping your Internet activities private is no longer just desirable, but a necessity. So how is are your details in danger in the first place? Well, first of all, every time you visit a website is collects various pieces of information about you. The information that is collected varies but at the least what is collected is your IP address, geographical loca... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Joel McLaughlin @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 11:03 PM

Unfortunately I see so many people performing search engine optimization services in this day and age, however they don't understand the basic website structure to perform well in the search engines. This may seem like a no brainer article, however after you read this article take a look at your site. It may possibly help! When a site is built and submitted to the search engines, the search engine bots are going to crawl your page. They are going to grab your title, and then move on... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Gregory Smyth @ Thursday, 18th September 2008 @ 2:09 PM

The percentage of small businesses with platforms for image and video capture, music storage and playback has grown significantly in the past three years. Concurrently, the number of media hubs, or electronic devices that can access premium content services has grown. In a number of industries, this capability has made business dealings possible that never were before - almost all of us have encountered a business that is completely dependent on their information technology infrastructur... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Amy Nutt @ Sunday, 14th September 2008 @ 3:32 PM

Ever wonder what type of server is in the rack at the data center used by your company? How about server brand trends around the country? Look no further: The four most popular brands of servers, in descending order, are Hewlett Packard, Dell, IBM, and Sun Microsystems. Shifting Brand Loyalty As data center development has changed over the past couple of decades, brand loyalty has also shifted. Up until recently, IBM was the number one IT vendor in the world, unmatched by any oth... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Wayne Cutforth @ Wednesday, 10th September 2008 @ 10:52 PM

A proxy is a useful tool to use. There are literally thousands of them out there on the Internet today. They allow you to surf anonymously without the fear of your personal details getting into the wrong hands. A proxy acts as a middle man that sits in between your computer and the Internet. Because of this, it handles all data on your behalf so protected to the outside world. When you browse the Internet, the websites can only see the proxy and not you personally. It is easy to find a p... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Debbie Allen @ Wednesday, 10th September 2008 @ 4:23 PM

The computer days are here! It seems everyone spends time on the Internet on a regular basis, and in most cases that is a daily basis. Perhaps that is why Satellite TV for PC has become so popular in recent years. Think about it, you already have a great monitor in front of you and you probably have a comfortable chair, so why not enjoy your favorite TV programs from your computer screen, maybe you already do. I would like to warn you that there are scams in this marketplace just as th... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Amy Nutt @ Wednesday, 10th September 2008 @ 12:18 PM

While the data centre as we know it was perfected during the dot com boom of the late 1990s, data centres actually have their roots in the earliest beginnings of the computer era. Early computer systems, which were huge, room-sized machines, required a lot of space and a controlled environment. The complexity of operating and maintaining these machines also led to the practice of secluding them in dedicated rooms. Computer security became a consideration during this era. These early com... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Debbie Allen @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 7:31 PM

With the economy being such as it is most people are finding it necessary to spend more time at home; we are cutting our expenses in whatever ways we can. For many that has meant investing in home entertainment systems and giving up nights out for movies. The problem we are finding is that many cable and satellite TV providers are charging huge monthly charges for the privilege of viewing movies. But there is a solution to that dilemma; PC Satellite TV, or, as some call it, Internet TV. more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Wayne Cutforth @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 10:31 PM

Using a proxy has its advantages as and in this article we are going to talk about how to use proxies, how they work, the best ones to use, and their disadvantages. Proxies have been around for as long as the Internet. A proxy is best defined as a middle man that handles data and communications for another entity on their behalf. The most common type of proxy is in the form of an Internet website. You simply visit the website, enter your web address that you want to go to and you are away... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Cedric Rinolda @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 1:03 AM

Web Based CRM Software (such as sales force automation on the web) features a number of benefits when compared to traditional on-premise CRM solutions. The top three benefits are: lower TCO, an accelerated implementation track and improved technical integration capabilities because of its inherent Service Oriented Architecture. The reduced TCO of online customer relationship management solutions has 2 main drivers: lower implementation cost and reduced operational costs for system and sof... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Gregory Smyth @ Saturday, 30th August 2008 @ 4:29 AM

You may remember the things that seemed impossible when you were a child: talking to somebody on the other side of the world, for free and anytime you like was probably one of them, along with a cure for AIDS, and being invisible. All of these boundaries have been broken, completely or at least in effect. Surely we will be flying, teleporting and living to our two-hundredth birthdays, within the next century! However, sometimes the simplest advances are the most amazing, not least because they a... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Gregory Smyth @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 10:53 PM

The Keyword Effectiveness Index (KEI) compares the count result (number of times a keyword is searched within a search engine) with the number of competing web pages to pinpoint which keywords are most effective for your campaign. In combination with some common sense it is a great tool to select high conversion keyphrases you want to target. Always keep 2 basic rules in mind. 1. Every tool is only as good as the person using it. 2. Conversion is king! Don't expect your ... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Wayne Cutforth @ Monday, 25th August 2008 @ 7:28 PM

By using a proxy site, you have the opportunity to increase both your privacy and your security when you are online. Please do not assume that the Internet is a safe and anonymous place because it is not. Everything you do online leaves a digital footprint. Not only are records kept of your activities, viruses, adware, spyware and all sorts of nasty bugs exist that could potentially damage your Internet connection and/or computer. Before surfing the Internet make sure that you have adequa... more...