Networking World: 15 April Update: IBM, Microsoft, Symantec

Welcome to issue 86 of the Global Roundup. In this edition, the biggest vendors present an insight into the pertinent issues in IT. You'll find an overview of last year's security, a summary of the latest threats (published this month) and a report on the economics of the cloud. To discuss IT issues that matter to you, join the Global Roundup group on LinkedIn.

IBM: What We Learned from Security in 2010

Every year, IBM publishes it X-Force Trend and Risk Report, containing statistical information about all aspects of threats that affect Internet security. You can download this year's version from March 2011 here. Get it now and learn how software vulnerabilities and public exploitation, malware, spam, phishing, web-based threats, and general cyber threats have evolved over the past year.

Symantec: Latest Threat Report from April 2011

Symantec is one of the world's leading Internet security providers, having captured over 3 billion malware attacks in the past year alone. This April 2011 report reveals where Internet security stands today. Discover the latest trends and statistics, and gain insight from a leading security provider that can help you secure your systems effectively now and into the future.

Microsoft: Cloud Economics for Today & Tomorrow

Today, IT is rapidly shifting from the client/server to the cloud, with Microsoft leading the way for many organizations. This Microsoft white paper can help you understand more about the role of the cloud in organizations today, and discusses a framework to plan for an enterprise cloud transition. Read the paper and learn about the economics of cloud computing and the impact it will have on the future of IT.

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Kasey Cassells
e-Editor
IDG Connect

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