The pervasiveness of large files and even virtualization technology are driving data overload and forcing corporate IT leaders to find ways to centralize storage.
December 2007
Monthly Archive
Mon 31 Dec 2007
Mon 31 Dec 2007
From a major international hacking incident to XP’s non-retirement, the IDG News Service’s Nancy Weil predicts the big stories of 2008.
Mon 31 Dec 2007
CES 2007 had its technology thunder stolen by Apple’s Macworld Expo, but the shows aren’t running concurrently in 2008. That’s expected to bode better for CES.
Mon 31 Dec 2007
Mon 31 Dec 2007
American Security Firms Collaborate on Chinese Olympics
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A New York Times story at News.com notes the efforts of American security organizations to help the Chinese government prepare for the coming Olympic games. Critics argue this assistance violates the spirit of Congressional sanctions, and that the technology left behind after the games are over could be used to track dissident elements. “‘I don’t know of an intelligence-gathering operation in the world that, when given a new toy, doesn’t use it,’ said Steve Vickers, a former head of criminal intelligence for the Hong Kong police who now leads a consulting firm. Indeed, the autumn issue of the magazine of China’s public security ministry prominently listed places of religious worship and Internet cafes as locations to install new cameras. “
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Mon 31 Dec 2007
When we launched our Lifehacker Top 10 series back in March we had no idea what a big hit it would be. That Letterman guy’s really onto something! While we’re milking this whole “best of 2007 list”…
Mon 31 Dec 2007
How Do You Cope with an Aging Parent? [Ask The Readers]
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It happens sooner or later: our parents grow older and we’re challenged with the task of choosing the best care for our loved ones. The AGIS Carestation blog suggests a four-step plan to prepare for…
Mon 31 Dec 2007
If keeping a cleaner household is on your list of things to do for 2008, you might want to get started by building up a must-have list of cleaning equipment. Real Simple magazine suggests 22 items…
Mon 31 Dec 2007
In just two short days the New Year is upon us, a time of relentless weight loss product commercials and self-improvement talk. Personally, I love to make resolutions. That said, hitting the gym on…
Mon 31 Dec 2007
Tomorrow’s your last chance to donate to charity in 2007, and if you don’t know where to find the charities that are doing the best job for the cause you care about, check out independent evaluator…