News - Archives - December 2011

Network security attacks main concern of CIOs and CSOs

Date: 12/30/2011
With the increased amount of network security attacks in the past year, chief security officers are being asked by their boards of directors to figure out how to form their IT budgets for 2012 in such a way that they are saving money without sacrificing on security, eWeek reported.

Sellers report growth with Microsoft Dynamics

Date: 12/30/2011
Throughout 2011, companies and organizations all over the world implemented Microsoft Dynamics products to help manage customer information and data.

Cloud computing and cybersecurity set to grow in 2012, highlights need for IT training

Date: 12/30/2011
Cloud computing and cybersecurity are two tech trends that are continuing to gain popularity across the nation. However, neither entity has yet to be perfected, meaning users need to be aware that the information kept in the cloud and in their computers is subject to attacks.

"BYOD" policies can help employees remain accessible at all times

Date: 12/30/2011
IT trends that catch on within the workforce tend to grow fast, and bring-your-own-device policies appears to be following that model, as many companies have realized the benefit multiplatform management offers them and their employees.

Cisco outlines networking trends for 2012

Date: 12/30/2011
In a piece for InformationWeek, Cisco's Naresh Wadhwa predicted the future trends of networking will focus on unifying wireless and wired devices as more users access information and data remotely using mobile devices.

Cloud use expected to increase in new year, with an eye towards better security

Date: 12/29/2011
According to Network World, cloud activity is expected to grow drastically in the upcoming year, with asset management, security monitoring, cloud service brokering and service stacks leading the ways companies will be using the cloud the most.

Organizations implementing Cisco technology to reduce travel costs

Date: 12/29/2011
Telepresence and video conferencing solutions are offering businesses and organizations the ability to engage in face-to-face dialogue without spending time and money on travel.

Mobile app security and development professionals in demand in 2012

Date: 12/29/2011
The upcoming year will bring about a number of IT professionals who have knowledge about mobile devices and the security risks associated with them, according to TechTarget.

CIOs will face challenge of retaining IT staff in 2012

Date: 12/29/2011
Entering the new year, chief information officers will be faced with a number of challenges when it comes to retaining their IT staffs.

Cloud computing education imperative for company success

Date: 12/28/2011
Businesses of all sizes are implementing cloud computing solutions to integrate their communications, simplify their business practices, enhance productivity and reduce overall IT spending.

Microsoft and Samsung ready to unveil Sur40 with Surface 2.0 technology

Date: 12/28/2011
Microsoft recently announced it plans to unveil the Surface 2.0 multi-touch system, the Samsung Sur40, at the National Retail Federation 101st Annual Convention & Expo, which will be held in January in New York.

Citrix Receiver can deploy Microsoft Office through desktop virtualization

Date: 12/27/2011
The Citrix Receiver allows for a desktop virtualization solution for businesses that deploy bring-your-own-device policies for their employees, according to InformationWeek.

Zero-day vulnerability in Windows 7 may allow remote code execution

Date: 12/27/2011
Microsoft recently announced it is investigating reports of a zero-day vulnerability in Windows 7 64-bit that is causing crashes and allowing cyber attackers to execute arbitrary code into vulnerable systems.

New Microsoft updates to protect and streamline business operations

Date: 12/23/2011
WebMinds recently launched an updated version of the Easy Duplicate Finder designed for Microsoft Outlook.

Slalom becomes member of the Microsoft Windows Azure Circle program

Date: 12/22/2011
Slalom Consulting announced it has been accepted to join the Microsoft Windows Azure Circle program, which is a way to signal that the company has successfully improved customer adoption of the public cloud platform.

Adcap Network Systems achieves the Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Specialization from Cisco

Date: 12/22/2011
Adcap Network Systems recently announced it achieved the Advanced Borderless Network Architecture Specialization from Cisco, which signifies Adcap has completed the necessary Cisco training to sell, design and deploy comprehensive Cisco Borderless Networks solutions.

Network systems administrators needed in many fields

Date: 12/22/2011
A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Heald College found 23 percent of employed Americans are most thankful for job security this holiday.

Study finds rising use of consumer technology in workplace

Date: 12/22/2011
A recent study by Accenture found there is a rising use of consumer technology in the workplace, which is forcing IT departments to respond with security and IT training measures.

Microsoft detects malware impersonating police

Date: 12/21/2011
Microsoft recently reported the discovery of several samples of a ransomware family that has been tailored in numerous languages.

Citrix GoToMyPC for Android tablet now available

Date: 12/21/2011
Citrix recently announced it is expanding the availability of its line of mobile workforce solutions with the new Citrix GoToMyPC for Android tablet, which joins GoToMeeting and GoToManage as products created to enable a mobile workforce.

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