Data Center

IBM Supercomputer to Compete on Jeopardy

What's the best way to showcase your AI-powered supercomputer? For IBM, that solution will be to pit its question answering system, Watson, against humans on a popular game show. n

McKinsey Cloud Computing Report Conclusions Don’t Add Up

While the report is interesting for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that it demonstrates how big picture strategy firms view cloud computing, it glosses over a number of issues, with ambiguous calculations and comparisons, argues CIO.c

Fluke Networks Announces VoIP Enterprise Service Kit

Fluke Networks announced the availability of the VoIP Enterprise Service Kit, designed to ensure successful deployment of VoIP phones over existing network infrastructure. The VoIP Enterprise Service Kit is intended to fill a void created by existi

My Dream Netbook: IT Pros Describe the Ideal Device

Netbook vendors have their own ideas about the lilliputian tech darlings of the day. But what features do IT pros really want in a netbook? Here's what you say would make sense.

When the FBI Raids a Data Center: A Rare Danger

When the FBI Raids a Data Center: A Rare Danger

The FBI's recent seizure of servers at a Dallas, Texas, co-location facility affected dozens of businesses. Could it happen to you? Experts say that power outages and network disruptions are the far more likely threat, but add that cloud computi

Five Windows 7 Features IT Must Prep For Now

Your Windows 7 rollout may seem far in the future, but a research report from Forrester warns against starting your migration from Windows XP too late. Also, learn now about five key enterprise features in Windows 7 that IT managers must understand.

VMware and ISVs Including Marathon Square Off on Fault Tolerance

Now that VMware is building fault tolerance into its technology, third-party software vendors specializing in high availability solutions face added pressure. Marathon Technologies is stepping up with enhanced products this week.

Windows 7 Challenge: Secure an Insecure Mobile Workforce

Explaining Salesforce.com to the CEO: Top 5 Business Payoffs

When you're ready to choose a new CRM system and need to explain "why Salesforce.com" to the CEO, you need to explain business payoffs, not jargon or the latest sales rep messages.

BlackBerry Tips: Delete Carrier Crapware, Icons (We’re Looking at You, AT&T)

Did your wireless carrier push out a handful of unwanted apps and games to your BlackBerry? No worries. Delete or hide those dastardly downloads with these simple steps.