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Small and mid-sized businesses that aren't backing up critical data off-premises are flirting with disaster. In a move to prevent a crisis, Verio provides Remote Backup, a managed service designed to provide a backup a day.
Cymphonix's Network Composer aims to help you protect and prioritize your network traffic.
IBM announced a new server configuration aimed small business customers of Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications. IBM claims it offers lower acquisition costs than comparable systems running Windows on x86-based servers.
Trend Micro aims a security appliance at the mid-sized business market.
AdTran announces SMB switch/router that provides IP PBX, data networking, Internet communications, VPN, firewall, and QoS-- all in one device.
While interest swells in Network Access Control and vendors converge
around standards, would-be adopters still need to weigh some serious
decisions.
A look at the external-SATA interface and if its necessary for your systems.
New secure USB drive and laptop audit trail on tap. Separately, McAfee also updates its rankings of the most dangerous domains.
Storage vendor is looking to build more business in the network configuration space with new product releases. Memo to HP?
Linux software router vendor rolls out new release with an aim to open up
both service provider and enterprise networks.
Steve Jobs announced several new products today at MacWorld, almost all of which feature a Wi-Fi (802.11n draft) component.
Opinion: We're far into the Open Source revolution, but the question persists: How do you make money on software you don't pay for up front? Start with how you treat your customers.
Intel highlights new chipset family at Computex, plans Core 2 Extreme notebook processor.
System or file corruption are an all-too-common fact of life, as are accidentally deleted files, system-hogging malware, and messy software uninstallations. Fortunately, Centurion Technologies' Smart Restart aims to fix the problem by restoring your PC to a fresh state with every reboot. How does it fare in practice?
Soaring energy costs aren't the only reason for storage managers to be concerned about green issues. A growing number of environmental laws and regulations are targeting IT issues.
Fujifilm has an answer for all those lost backup tapes: GPS tracking.
Don't digital photography firms take any time off after the holiday buying rush? Apparently not, as January has brought appealing announcements ranging from point-and-shoot swimmers (yes, we mean underwater) to ultra-wide-angle and super-zoom semipro models and even a consumer camera with WiFi network adapter. Here's the scoop on 16 new cameras from seven manufacturers.
With Vista sales still building and the first service pack nearly ready to go, Microsoft is already talking quietly about the next major release: – Windows 7.
A lower price point could spell growth for DX10.
Check out how the best of the Voodoo3s fares
A review of the 3Dfx Voodoo3 3000 graphics card.
A review of the 3Dfx Voodoo3 3000 graphics card.
Disk-array based hardware and software storage platform provides consolidated disk-based storage capabilities to enterprises
Diverse applications change the Ethernet roadmap.
It wasn't so long ago when mainstream hard drives were coming in at around 320GB. These days, however, you get a lot more drive for the money. So who's delivering the best value and performance in affordable 500GB desktop drives? We take a look.
Timely beta release puts server on schedule for 2007 release, snaps losing streak on slipped deadlines.
The Pentium 4's workstation-and-server sibling and Itanium's understudy steps into a spotlight of its own, with new 90-nanometer-process Xeon CPUs boasting 64-bit functionality, a faster bus, and other features and a new two-way chipset opening the gate to PCI Express graphics. Here's the scoop on Intel's new platforms, ATI's and Nvidia's new options, and the latest workstation introductions from HP and Dell.
8 Gigabit per second Fibre Channel products are slowly arriving, but it will be some time before full storage systems based on the new technology arrive. And by then, Fibre Channel could face new competition.
The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced plans for a new test bed, to be launched in late June.
802.11a, the first 5 GHz Wi-Fi spec, lacked effective coverage. 802.11n changes that equation, improving range and throughput.
Better range and faster ... 802.11n will surely go in even more easily than its predecessors, right? Probably not.
Eager to toss 802.11n gear onto your network? Don't confuse how quickly vendors moved to get new gear out with how ready for prime time any of it is.
The 22-inch widescreen LCD market is exploding, as this screen size offers one of the best price-performance ratios in the display market. Many companies are jumping on the 22" bandwagon, but HP is aiming a bit higher with their w2207 monitor, offering some nice options and features that help separate it from the crowd.
A camera with stereo speakers? A camera that survives half-hour swims or comes with one year of WiFi hotspot service? Digital camera vendors are revving up for the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons, and we're ready with a look at 18 new models that move high-end features -- ultra-high resolution, image stabilization, and more -- into the mainstream.
Popular security scanner continues to innovate and gain users years after it closes its source code.
Ubuntu's Debian-derived Dapper Drake Server Edition has a lot going for it, but look out for some curious installation options and documentation shortcomings.
PCI Express could enable storage performance breakthroughs, because for the first time the bus is fast enough to run any card at rate.
The gaming keyboard market is quickly becoming a crowded one, with the Logitech G15 and G11 fighting it out with insurgents like the Razer Tarantula, Microsoft Reclusa and Saitek Eclipse. Well, you can add another name to that list, as the Cyber Snipa Warboard is coming out with all keys firing.
A good-looking case offers some intriguing internal design choices for the HTPC builder. But how does it stack up in value?
BridgeHead Software's tool aims to make 'c-discovery' as easy as possible in a space where a handful of tech giants are already entrenched.
Firmly planted in the performance category, Elitegroup has made a reputation thanks in large part to its Extreme series. We examine the brand's latest for AMD AM2.
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are strapped for storage. Our guide covers the gamut from highly affordable to high-powered network-attached storage options.
Linux users don't mind rolling their own, even when it comes to switches. But manufacturers are baking enterprise management features into inexpensive gear, and at least one doesn't hobble its kit with Windows-only management tools.
Wireless keyboard-mouse desktop combos are almost the new standard for mainstream users, and there are now quite a few value-priced retail products on the market. The Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave is another very compelling entry, providing a contoured keyboard and a laser mouse for under $90.
As of today, ATI Technologies is the king of PC graphics: While the landmark Radeon 9000 brings the under-$150 mainstream market up to speed with DirectX 8.1, the even-landmark-er Radeon 9700 kicks open the doors to the DirectX 9.0, AGP 8X, absolute-movie-quality 3D future. Here's the scoop on the new state of the art.
Review of the Abit IT5V Motherboard
Review of the Abit SM5 Motherboard
Review of the Abit AX5 Rev. 2.22 Motherboard
Look at our take on this new and improved BX board
Review of the 440BX-based ATA/66 BE6 motherboard
Review of the 440BX-based ATA/66 BE6 motherboard
If stability is what you want, the BF6 may fit the bill.
If stability is what you want, the BF6 may fit the bill.
In-depth review of Abit's breakthrough slot 1 440BX motherboard
Review of yet another of Abit's success stories - the BM6
Review of yet another of Abit's success stories - the BM6
Review of the Dual Celeron BP6 motherboard
Good look at the second revision of the versatile Abit BX6.
Review of Abit's Slot 1 BX Based motherboard.