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NTT DATA Delivers the Power of Device Authentication by Providing a Secure Device Access Solution: Leading systems integrator dramatically strengthens its offerings by incorporating built-in device authentication as the new "killer capability" demanded by enterprise and government IT administrators. The integration of built-in native device authentication capability into networks populated with x86-based PCs and smart devices provides an opportunity for an unprecedented level of security...; Tags: Device, Microsoft Access, IT Administrator, Phoenix Technologies, NTT Corp., Authentication, NTT DATA, Security; White papers 2005-02-09
Integrated Systems Management Tools for Mid-sized IT Organizations (Microsoft and other systems): The manageability of Microsoft Windows® and non-Windows network devices, is at the heart of getting the most out of a network. Good management means the IT department knows what it has and that it is functioning properly; is using hardware, software and human resources in an optimal manner; and assets...; Tags: Raritan Computer, Network, IT Administrator, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., Systems Management, Networking, Strategy, Management; White papers
What's New in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 for it administrators, Mobile Users and Consumers?: This paper presents an overview of what Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 features are and benefits it brings to IT administrators, mobile users and consumers in general. Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 aims to reduce cost of management, by introducing a command line tool that leverages the PowerShell, which was previously codenamed...; Tags: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Mobile, IT Administrator, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Corp., Idea, E-mail Servers, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers

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Starting from scratch at Tasty Baking's new facility: Brendan O'Malley, CIO at Tasty Baking discusses the pressures with getting design and IT right for the company's move into a new manufacturing facility after 90 years in the same plant. by Administrator; Tags: Manufacturing, Strategy, Management, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Automating the factory floor: Brendan O'Malley, CIO at Tasty Baking, describes how the company is automating its manufacturing operations by using a new "voice-picking system" in which employees are directed to each location on the factory floor via headset to ensure that the correct quantities of ingredients are being placed on each pallet. by...; Tags: Factory, Manufacturing, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-05-13

Tasty Baking's new LEED factory: Brendan O'Malley, CIO at Tasty Baking talks about the company's green goals, which includes building a new LEED certified food factory and managing power and cooling within the data center. by Administrator; Tags: Food, Factory, Food & Beverage, Data Centers, Manufacturing, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Tasty Baking CIO: Brendan O'Malley: Brendan O'Malley, CIO of Tasty Baking talks to CNET News.com's Dan Farber about the IT challenges in making more than 5 million cakes, cookies and other desserts every day for fresh delivery. He also discusses streamlining the company's 90 year old business operations, developing inventory management solutions and how the...; Tags: CIO, Inventory Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Minimizing XP SP3 woes - UPDATED: I'm getting sporadic reports of Windows XP users having problems installing XP SP3 on some systems. Here are some tips to help make the install process a little smoother. Disable AV software It seems that some antivirus (AV) software causes the SP3 install to hang, while...; Tags: Service Pack, Microsoft Corp., AV, Service Pack 3 Setup, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-09
DEKSI Network Administrator (exe): An advanced, powerful, and feature rich network mapping, monitoring, management, and administration software solution. DEKSI Network Administrator generates a network map, which speeds up accessing to remote hosts' properties and resources. Scan your network, find hosts, place them on a network diagram, and monitor their state. DEKSI Network Administrator can...; Tags: Monitor, Network, Network Administrator, DEK Software, Networking; Software downloads 2008-05-07
Disable USB storage under OS X or Windows: USB drives are convenient and efficient, but they also represent a serious security risk -- so it's not surprising that some organizations want them out of the picture. Justin Fielding to put together this concise set of instructions for disabling USB storage for Linux, OS X, Solaris, and Windows platforms.This...; Tags: USB, Justin Fielding, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Sun Solaris, UNIX, Storage, Open Source, Software, Apple Mac OS, Hardware; Download resources 2008-05-05
Word up to Linux fan boys: Multiple Linux flaws show that Linux also has kernel issues: Word up to Linux fan boys: Multiple Linux flaws show that Linux also has kernel issuesLet's find out.I'd like to know just what the similarities or lack there of will be in security issues when Linux replaces Windows as the OS of the people.Apple's dealing with this right nowTime to...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, SECURITY, Microsoft Word, Linux, Microsoft Corp., flaw, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-05-01
Word up to Linux fan boys: Multiple Linux flaws show that Linux also has kernel issues: Not to defend Microsoft, asÂ kernel exploits that provideÂ privileged access are terrible flaws, but we had an interesting discussion in the talkbacks where several people acted as if Microsoft was the only place that could've made such mistakes.Â Well, the proof is in the pudding that this is a common flaw...; Tags: Denial Of Service, Microsoft Word, Kernel, Debian, Flaw, Linux, Security, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-05-01
Record labels getting better at detecting P2P: An article in Ars Technica points to a recent increase in copyright infringement notices being sent to universities. While the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) claims that it has not changed its procedures, it did note that record labels are constantly improving their ability to detect peer-to-peer traffic...; Tags: Ars Technica, P2P, University, Peer To Peer (P2P), Internet, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-05-01
Roundup: Interop Las Vegas 2008: The big takeaway from the product fiesta that is Interop Las Vegas 2008 is that 10 GB Ethernet has finally arrived. Sister site TechRepublic has multiple folks on the scene at Mandalay Bay, here's a look at some of the key items (roundup): Implement...; Tags: Copper, Termination, NetGear, Access Point, Change Management, Leadership, Home Networking, Workforce Management, Tools & Techniques, Management, Networking, Personal Technology, Human Resources, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-30
Know when to say when on open source: Know when to say when on open sourceAlways be practicalOfcourse one should always use common sense. Open source when possible AND practical. Closed source when not.Greetz, Pjotr.I'm sure your school district appreciated...you spending money on a product that you could have gotten for free just because you didn't want to...; Tags: open source, software; Discussion threads 2008-04-30
Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2: Taming UAC: The User Account Control feature in Windows Vista has been known to drive normally level-headed people over the edge with frustration. If you find it annoying, you might be tempted to turn it off. According to Microsoft research, somewhere between 12 and 16 percent of all Windows Vista users do...; Tags: Program, Account, Microsoft Windows Vista, UAC, Dialog Box, OK, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-04-29
Innovating by keeping operations simple: Darrell Cavens, senior vice president of marketing and technology at Blue Nile talks about how the company was able to generate sales of $319 million dollars last year with 180 employees by keeping operations simple and innovating quickly. by Administrator; Tags: Operation, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Marketing Research, Sales, Marketing, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-04-29
Blue Nile's Web 2.0 diamond search tool: Darrell Cavens, senior vice president of marketing and technology at Blue Nile describes the company's new Web 2.0 application that makes it easier for users to search for a diamond based on an individual budget. by Administrator; Tags: Web, Search Tool, Tool, Nile, Web 2.0, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-04-29
Blue Nile takes on Tiffany, Zales: Darrell Cavens, senior vice president of marketing and technology at Blue Nile describes the online jeweler's competitive advantage over its brick and mortar counterparts such as offering a better selection and a larger inventory of diamonds. by Administrator; Tags: Nile, Strategy, Marketing Research, Management, Marketing, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-04-29
Blue Nile SVP, marketing & technology: Darrell Cavens: Darrell Cavens, senior vice president of marketing and technology at Blue Nile talks to CNET News.com's Dan Farber about helping anxious shoppers find the perfect diamond for popping the question. He also discusses using data to analyze customer behavior and new Web 2.0 technologies that are putting a shine on...; Tags: Web, Technology, Web 2.0, Channel Management, Marketing Research, Internet, Marketing, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-04-29