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	Dome9 centrally manages cloud server firewalls Many companies are hesitant to adopt hosted solutions or cloud computing because of security fears. One of the biggest areas of vulnerability is also the first line of defense: the host firewall. Administrators leave ports open so they can access their servers and applications for routine operations and maintenance. Dome9 provides a SaaS solution aimed at controlling and monitoring those ports to reduce vulnerabilities. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Business Analytics Summit Business Analytics Summit - November 15, 2011 - NYC Attend and benchmark yourself against respondents to this exclusive Computerworld/IBM Cognos survey that looks at organizations' top objectives and challenges in using business analytics. Plus, learn how the most mature users of business analytics compare with those who are just starting out or are partway along the maturity curve. Register now. In this Issue Wi-Fi security do's and don'ts 9 secrets of getting stuff done in a big company How IBM started grading its developers' productivity Harris Corp. sees opportunity, challenges in the cloud Getting stuff done: Public vs private sector edition CIOs, CTOs shed yet more techie cred WHITE PAPER: Raritan Data Center Transformations This paper discusses ways to simplify data center transformation and introduces a new process – BOCA – Build Outs, Consolidations and Acquisitions. Learn the five stages of BOCA and see how the right remote access and IT infrastructure management tools, deployed early and continuously monitored, can dramatically improve overall efficiency. Read now! Wi-Fi security do's and don'ts Wi-Fi is inherently susceptible to hacking and eavesdropping, but it can be secure if you use the right security measures. Unfortunately, the Web is full of outdated advice and myths. But here are some do's and don'ts of Wi-Fi security, addressing some of these myths. Read More 9 secrets of getting stuff done in a big company Security may be a hot-button issue for business executives, but in an environment of ongoing economic uncertainty, support for security initiatives isn't always easy to come by. Read More WHITE PAPER: AMD The Accelerated SMB: Moving at the Speed of Virtualization Mid-market corporations increasingly rely on technology to serve as the enablers and accelerators of the business—not just to reduce costs but also to empower new business initiatives and increase the top line. Learn More! How IBM started grading its developers' productivity Tooling and process can only go so far to assure code quality. IBM is analyzing application developers based on the volume and quality of the work they do. Read More Harris Corp. sees opportunity, challenges in the cloud With all the security challenges encompassed in cloud services, one company is working to ensure that its users and other customers can rely on it for business critical computing. Read More WHITE PAPER: BMC Six Advantages of a Cloud-Based Help Desk Small and midsize companies shouldn't have to use less efficient, limited-functionality service desk solutions. Today's cloud-based help desks pack the same punch as on-premise enterprise solutions, without a large up-front investment or long installation time. Read more to find out how to get started with a cloud-based help desk today. Read More Today! Getting stuff done: Public vs private sector edition When Alan Nutes joined Newell Rubbermaid earlier this year as senior manager, security and incident management, he was returning to the corporate world after a hiatus of 21 months in the public sector. Nutes' time in the public domain stands in stark contrast to the rest of his career, particularly in how security initiatives are approved. Read More CIOs, CTOs shed yet more techie cred Should any doubts linger, CIOs and CTOs are techies first no more. Read More
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