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HP has released a batch of USB keys for numerous Proliant server models which contain malware that could allow an attacker to take over an infected system.
Sun Microsystems and Dell announced a distribution deal on Wednesday that will see Dell's PowerEdge servers shipped with Sun's Solaris 10 operating system.
Auckland-based DB Breweries has spent NZ$1 million on datacentre equipment -- including servers and storage solutions -- from Hewlett-Packard to support its SAP rollout which began last September.
Dimension Data has signed what it calls its first significant desktop outsourcing contract in Australia with a 130 seat deal with the Starlight Children's Foundation.
In my last blog post, I described some latency issues that appeared on my MacBook once our IT department installed Entourage and Exchange. This led to Microsoft getting in touch to try and help me out but in the end the problems were solved by ditching Entourage in favour of Apple's Mail.
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Intel demonstrated two quad-core processors Tuesday in the United States, "Clovertown" for servers and "Kentsfield" for PCs, directing attention toward the future during a more troubled present.
When you put technology assets into an unfriendly environment, the lifecycle of your equipment may be cut in half. Fortunately, you can take steps to help preserve it, along with simplifying maintenance, operations, and support.
QNAP's TS-209 Pro offers a compelling mix of server functionality and straight-up NAS backup options.
An appreciably large NAS server targeted for small- or home office use, above-average performance and considerable storage space make the Iomega Storcenter Pro 150d a great solution for data archiving and backing up PCs in your office.
With improved data-export tools, beginner-friendly templates and support for massive files, FileMaker Pro 8 is a great choice for novice or professional users who need to develop powerful databases.
FileMaker Pro 7.0 allows new and veteran users to easily create and manage large and complex data sets without all the fuss of a programming language.
Version 9.0 of Ipswitch's WS_FTP Professional is one of the most complete, effective and secure FTP applications available.
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