Storage networking vendor McData says its recent acquisition of long-distance data specialist Computer Network Technology (CNT) will double its number of customer-facing staff and tap into a US$6 billion storage services market.
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The current state of storage technology may be ho-hum, but industry watcher Jon Oltsik explains why CIOs need to be on the lookout for major--and rapid--product transformations.
Intel hardware dominates the PC market, but a new emphasis on software could help the chipmaker expand into other markets and foster greater innovation, even if the effort could rankle longtime allies like Microsoft.
Was Sun's US$2.2 billion acquisition of Cobalt Networks the worst deal in the history of IT? Sun would have more left over if it had spent the money on footprints in the sand.
Cost cutting and promised near-term ROI doesn't always lead to savings or less complexity. In fact, the two are frequently out of synch.
If you don't do your homework and properly prepare for Exchange 2000, you could join the ranks of those who have experienced failed upgrades. Learn the facts you should keep in mind as you plan your Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 conversion.
The traditional option for sharing files and data with colleagues has always been to use removable media or email. Online file storage offers shared access to files, as well as the chance to back up data to a remote, secure system.
The Eee is now faster, looks nicer, and has better battery life. It's also heavier and the keyboard is still too small, but we like it. A lot.
Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.
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