Buying Decisions
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Looking under the hood of the Google PaaS, App Engine
The Google PaaS, App Engine, lets businesses take a cloud-first approach to developing and managing web and mobile apps. Continue Reading
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OpenVPN Access Server is an SSL VPN based on open source software
Expert Karen Scarfone takes a look at the OpenVPN Access Server SSL VPN for securing network traffic by providing encrypted tunnels to the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Pulse Connect Secure offers a variety of authentication options
Expert Karen Scarfone takes a look at the Pulse Connect Secure series of SSL VPNs for securing the connection between clients and networks through encrypted tunnels. Continue Reading
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SonicWALL SSL VPN provides security for organizations of any size
The SonicWALL SSL VPN protects remote client devices by creating a secure connection to enterprise networks, with many options for customized security features. Continue Reading
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A look at the best test management software for your business
Test management and code coverage software helps testers track which features have been tested. See which test management software is the right fit for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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RSA Data Loss Prevention Suite: Product overview
Expert Bill Hayes examines the RSA Data Loss Prevention Suite, which covers data in use, in transit and at rest for corporate networks, mobile devices and cloud services. Continue Reading
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Check Point Mobile Access adds extra security to existing appliances
Expert Karen Scarfone examines the Check Point Mobile Access Software Blade and explains how it encrypts communications between client computers and enterprise networks. Continue Reading
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Cisco IOS SSL VPN offers security through internet routers
Expert Karen Scarfone outlines the features of the Cisco IOS SSL VPN and explains how it secures enterprise communications. Continue Reading
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HPE Unified Functional Testing allows for application test automation
The HPE Unified Functional Testing platform provides users with interactive tools for creating and executing automated app testing tasks on desktop, mobile and web platforms. Continue Reading
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Barracuda SSL VPN has hardware and virtual options for most businesses
Expert Karen Scarfone takes a look at Barracuda SSL VPN and explains how the virtual private network product protects and secures enterprise communications. Continue Reading
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An overview of the eggPlant testing tool for test automation
The eggPlant testing tool provides developers and testers with software to create, schedule and execute automated testing and debugging tasks on a variety of mobile platforms. Continue Reading
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Building a business case for all-flash array storage
To make a business case for purchasing AFA storage, you must first understand what your applications need in terms of IOPS, latency and throughput. Continue Reading
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Exploring the best bug tracking software for your company
Bug tracking software is a vital addition to your app testing toolkit. Explore the options, from standalone tools to commercial suites, to find the right bug tracker for you. Continue Reading
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What can social CRM software help your business accomplish?
Fully understanding what social CRM software helps you accomplish is key to choosing the best platform for you. Learn what key functions you should look for in a social CRM tool. Continue Reading
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Enterprise network monitoring tools address companies of all sizes
Network availability monitoring tools are designed to analyze infrastructure problems for networks of all sizes and specialty products, including managed service providers. Continue Reading
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What application testing tools does your enterprise need?
Experts Matt Heusser and Michael Larsen present use cases for three categories of application testing tools you need to know: automation, bug tracking and coverage. Continue Reading
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Exploring the three major types of software testing tools
Application testing tools make enterprises' app development more efficient. Learn more about automation, coverage and bug tracking tools. Continue Reading
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What do API management platforms offer that piecemeal API tools can't?
More businesses are developing APIs, but doing so requires a variety of resources. API management platforms bring these resources together in one location to simplify the process. Continue Reading
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Business users look to Salesforce App Cloud for app development
Organizations looking for a low-code app development platform should consider the Salesforce PaaS App Cloud, which helps business users create apps on their own. Continue Reading
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Delving into the container-based Red Hat PaaS, OpenShift
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is a developer-focused PaaS that supports application development teams in a range of industries and business sizes. Continue Reading
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AFA storage has total cost of ownership advantages over HDDs
All-flash array storage TCO advantages, including reduced power and cooling and increased performance, can help an organization justify its use to store their active workloads. Continue Reading
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Network management platforms address big enterprises, ISPs
The leading network availability monitoring tools troubleshoot networks deployed in big enterprises, as well as within service-provider environments that manage multiple domains. Continue Reading
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A roundup of hybrid cloud management software for IT teams
Hybrid cloud management software may still be an emerging market, but there are some vendors and tools that buyers should consider for monitoring, cost accounting and other tasks. Continue Reading
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Quest Rapid Recovery incremental backup software saves data in a flash
Quest Software's block-level, incremental backup software provides in-place recovery, integration with Microsoft VSS and tight recovery point and recovery time objectives. Continue Reading
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How to get the most out of social CRM software
Social CRM software requires a commitment of time and money. Consider the pros and cons and ask these important questions before choosing a social CRM platform. Continue Reading
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An API management tool makes using APIs simpler and more efficient
APIs have helped to greatly simplify application development and integration projects. An API management tool makes designing, deploying and tracking these APIs just as simple. Continue Reading
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A look at the leading operational database management systems
The market for operational DBMS products can be confusing, especially with so many choices. But knowing your application requirements can help point you in the right direction. Continue Reading
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Exploring availability monitoring tools for larger networks
The leading enterprise network monitoring tools offer a variety of features, licensing, support and maintenance options designed for medium and larger network environments. Continue Reading
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Evaluate and settle on the container software that's best for business
As businesses trek toward building cloud-native applications, they are seeing the value of software containers. See which container orchestrator best fits your company's needs. Continue Reading
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To choose the right PaaS stack, know thyself
When it comes to application modernization, PaaS is a primary tool. Difficult to categorize and assess, see which PaaS vendor is right for your company's application needs. Continue Reading
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Assessing network availability monitoring tools for SMBs, larger networks
Learn what features, licensing, support and maintenance options the leading performance and availability monitoring tools offer to SMBs and larger networks. Continue Reading
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Rounding up orchestration services on the market and what they offer
IT professionals have many options in orchestration services in terms of capabilities, compatibility, integration and cost. These vendors are diverse in what they offer. Continue Reading
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Create and manage your web content using Oracle WebCenter Sites
Oracle WebCenter Sites is a web content management platform designed to help organizations deliver optimized and unique digital content to their viewers, regardless of their device. Continue Reading
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Is a WordPress content management system right for your business?
Could WordPress' CMS be the right fit for your enterprise? Discover how this WCM platform has revolutionized website development, plus how it can begin to work for you. Continue Reading
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Is the Acquia Platform a good option for your content management needs?
The Acquia Platform, designed with Drupal's WCM capabilities, provides users with a customizable system for creating and managing digital content that can be accessed on all devices. Continue Reading
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A look at the services the leading public cloud vendors provide
Examine the leading public cloud service providers and the features each offers, including backup and recovery, archival, hybrid cloud storage and cloud analytics. Continue Reading
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Zoom meetings jettison complex video infrastructure
With cloud-based video meetings from Zoom Video Conferencing, businesses can host collaborative online meetings in the office and on mobile devices without a complex video conferencing infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Is the Drupal content management system right for your business?
The open source Drupal content management system offers users responsive design and WYSIWYG content and web development tools, as well as tagging tools for easy content organization. Continue Reading
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Manage your content with the IBM Digital Experience WCM platform
IBM Digital Experience is a WCM platform that offers users features for creating and managing digital content that can be optimized for viewing on a wide range of devices. Continue Reading
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What to choose from the top orchestration software on the market
Orchestration software can be an important agent in establishing effective business workflows. Learn which products on the market would best fit your company's needs. Continue Reading
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Veritas' enterprise backup software balances old and new school needs
Veritas NetBackup software comes with many backup capabilities for the enterprise, like backup to tape, VM recovery and cloud integration. Continue Reading
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Would Mesosphere Marathon help with your container management needs?
Mesosphere Marathon is a scalable, open source container management system that helps organizations deploy and automate Apache Mesos and Docker container technologies. Continue Reading
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Is Mesosphere DC/OS right for your container management needs?
Mesosphere DC/OS provides organizations of all sizes with large-scale container orchestration and microservices management tools for a variety of container formats. Continue Reading
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Would your company benefit from Microsoft Azure Container Service?
Microsoft Azure Container Service lets organizations deploy and manage containers using the tools of their choice, thanks to integration with popular container technologies. Continue Reading
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Triton DataCenter offers flexible container-as-a-service capabilities
Triton DataCenter from Joyent is a container orchestration system that provides organizations with services for running and managing various container technologies. Continue Reading
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Orchestrate and manage containers using the Docker Swarm service
The Docker Swarm service is an open source system that provides organizations utilizing Docker containers with tools for container orchestration, clustering and scheduling. Continue Reading
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Does Google Container Engine meet your container orchestration needs?
Powered by the Google Kubernetes system, Google Container Engine provides services for clustering, orchestrating and running Docker containers both on premises and in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Is CoreOS' fleet container management system right for your business?
CoreOS' fleet software provides organizations with an open source system for deploying, managing and monitoring containers in Linux operating system-based environments. Continue Reading
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Manage containers, cloud-native apps and more with the Apcera Platform
The Apcera Platform provides enterprises with a scalable container management system, as well as orchestration tools for microservices and cloud-native and legacy applications. Continue Reading
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Is Amazon ECS the right container management system for your business?
Amazon ECS, powered by Amazon Web Services, is a scalable management system that provides organizations with tools for running and organizing Docker containers and microservices. Continue Reading
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WebEx video conferencing software evolves with the times
Cisco's WebEx video conferencing software provides large and small companies with features such as screen sharing, meeting recordings and multiple presenters for events. Continue Reading
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Veeam backup and recovery software now backs up cloud and enterprises
With features that support the complex demands of enterprises and cloud-based data recovery, Veeam backup software continues to outpace other vendors' offerings. Continue Reading
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Comparing the leading public cloud service providers
Amazon, Google and Microsoft may offer similar storage options, but each of these public cloud services has unique features that set it apart from its competitors. Continue Reading
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Four criteria for evaluating public cloud storage providers
Prior to selecting a public cloud service provider, it's essential that you understand what each vendor offers and how their services can best meet your organization's needs. Continue Reading
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Is Adobe Experience Manager 6.2 the right WCM platform for you?
Adobe Experience Manager 6.2 is an enterprise-level WCM platform with tools for creating and managing websites and digital content that can be viewed across a variety of devices. Continue Reading
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Polycom video conferencing system offers widespread capabilities
Polycom's video conferencing system provides companies of all sizes with flexible deployments for mobile devices, desktop computers and meeting rooms. Continue Reading
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Skype for Business video conferencing meshes with Office 365 plans
Businesses can deploy Skype for Business video conferencing either as a stand-alone tool or as part of Office 365. Third-party vendors provide endpoint and infrastructure support. Continue Reading
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Social CRM software is more than just a spin on traditional CRM
Social CRM software is more than just the latest trend in the CRM world. With it, enterprises can intimately engage with their customers and build valuable business relationships. Continue Reading
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The hybrid cloud management platform and the modern enterprise
Hybrid cloud management is a hot issue for modern IT operations. Read more to find out what it is, how it works and what it can do for your infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Public cloud storage services offer scalability and performance
Public cloud storage providers help organizations offload their physical hardware and associated costs, including power, cooling and server maintenance. Continue Reading
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Microsoft SQL Server 2016 relational DBMS overview
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for Windows comes in four editions, with updates that include a new stretch database feature, Polybase, dynamic data masking and more. Continue Reading
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The factors of an orchestration software purchase
Purchasing orchestration software is not an easy feat. Read here about what factors to look for and considerations to take to benefit your IT system the most. Continue Reading
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Examining Cisco video endpoints, infrastructure and mobility
Besides WebEx, Cisco video conferencing offers a range of options, including endpoint agility, robust infrastructure, and mobile and desktop capabilities. Continue Reading
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A look at the EnterpriseDB Postgres data management platform
The EDB Postgres platform, which is based on the PostgreSQL open source relational database, is offered as a subscription service for production and nonproduction systems. Continue Reading
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Commvault backup software builds in cloud capability, virtualization
By embracing new technology, like the cloud and virtualization, Commvault Systems provides businesses with a complete backup application featuring a litany of support and integrations. Continue Reading
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Lifesize Cloud offers alternative to traditional video conferencing
Cloud-based video conferencing, such as Lifesize Cloud, helps businesses implement scalable video systems while also curbing costs and IT resources. Continue Reading
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Examining the top offerings in the WCM platform marketplace
Once you've decided that a WCM platform is right for your business, it's time to decide which to choose. Expert Geoffrey Bock discusses the leaders in today's crowded marketplace. Continue Reading
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Inside the Amazon DynamoDB NoSQL cloud database as a service
The DynamoDB NoSQL cloud database supports both document and key-value store models, providing flexibility for development of web, gaming, IoT and many other applications. Continue Reading
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Digital Guardian for Data Loss Prevention: Product overview
Expert Bill Hayes examines Digital Guardian for Data Loss Prevention and more of the vendor's DLP product lineup, which cover data in use, data in transit and data in the cloud. Continue Reading
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LogFire is cloud-based WMS software suited for omnichannel warehouses
With LogFire, users get cloud-based WMS software that's scalable, easy to use and integrates with other Oracle supply chain management systems. Continue Reading
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The orchestration platform and its importance in modern IT structures
With increasing demands on modern IT infrastructures, an orchestration platform can provide staff with better control of systems and more freedom to attend to bigger issues. Continue Reading
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Why orchestration services are important in the DevOps age
Automation and orchestration services are critical for modern IT systems to function well. Learn more about how these functions facilitate IT processes and workflows. Continue Reading
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Is the Sitecore Experience Platform right for your WCM needs?
The Sitecore Experience Platform is web content management software that provides organizations with a variety of tools for creating and managing digital content and experiences. Continue Reading
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Select the best WMS software for different business scenarios
Selecting the best WMS software for the right warehouse scenario is a matter of knowing what WMS vendors offer in terms of scalability, deployment and integration. Continue Reading
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CA Technologies Data Protection: DLP product overview
Expert Bill Hayes examines CA Technologies Data Protection, a data loss prevention suite designed to protect data at rest, in transit and in use across enterprise devices, networks and cloud services. Continue Reading
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Critical Watch FusionVM: Vulnerability management product overview
Expert Ed Tittel examines Critical Watch FusionVM, a vulnerability management tool that comes in cloud-based offering and virtual appliance or virtual scanner versions. Continue Reading
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App modernization starts with knowing how to evaluate PaaS providers
To modernize legacy apps with PaaS technology, know the features and deployment options to consider when evaluating PaaS providers. Continue Reading
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Tripwire IP360: Vulnerability management product overview
Expert Ed Tittel examines vulnerability management products from Tripwire, including the rack-mounted IP360 appliance and the cloud- based PureCloud Enterprise service. Continue Reading
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A look at two Citrix GoTo virtual meeting room products
The Citrix GoTo family of virtual meeting room products, including GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar, offers online meeting flexibility, but lacks interoperability with other systems. Continue Reading
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Tenable Nessus Vulnerability Scanner: Product overview
Expert Ed Tittel examines the Nessus vulnerability scanner series from Tenable Network Security, which includes client, cloud and on-premises vulnerability management products. Continue Reading
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A comparison of the leading campus LAN switch vendors
Expert Andrew Froehlich examines the factors that will ultimately help you determine which campus LAN switch vendors and types are most suitable for your environment. Continue Reading
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Optimize the warehouse with the Infor WMS module of its SCM suite
Offered with the Supply Chain Execution suite, the Infor WMS module lets companies across a range of verticals manage warehouses and inventory based on sales peaks and valleys. Continue Reading
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Seven criteria to consider before evaluating campus LAN switches
Before you begin researching specific vendors and campus LAN switch types, take the time to understand the requirements and capabilities you need. Continue Reading
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Does the Episerver Digital Experience Cloud fit your WCM needs?
Episerver Digital Experience Cloud offers users a responsive design-based web content management platform with tools for creating and managing digital content. Continue Reading
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Manage your digital content using the OpenText WEM platform
OpenText Web Experience Management (WEM) provides users with tools for creating and managing digital content and delivering personalized digital experiences. Continue Reading
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SAP's adaptable warehouse management software boosts supply chain ops
SAP's warehouse management software, EWM, integrates with different SAP SCM applications and other ERP systems and provides automation and support for multiple warehouse locations. Continue Reading
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SAINT 8 Security Suite: Vulnerability management product overview
Expert Ed Tittel examines SAINT 8 Security Suite, a product that scans operating systems, database applications and web applications to identify assets and find vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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Examining the HyperGrid HCI appliance family
With the family of HCI appliances from HyperGrid, organizations receive modular hyper-converged storage and computing either on premises or in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Exploring the Blue Jeans video conferencing service and apps
High interoperability with other video conferencing providers and no on-premises hardware are the fabric of the Blue Jeans video conferencing service. Continue Reading
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The six most important criteria when evaluating WMS software
Number of sales channels, deployment, integration and agility are just some of the important variables to consider when evaluating WMS software for your business. Continue Reading
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Comparing the top video conferencing vendors and their products
Finding the right video conferencing product depends on the size of your business and your particular use case. On-premises and cloud services are also a key consideration. Continue Reading
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Maxta Inc. hyper-converged appliances offer configuration flexibility
With partnerships and integrations with the likes of Dell, Quanta and others, Maxta offers customers the flexibility to configure hyper-converged appliances to fit their needs. Continue Reading
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Rapid7 Nexpose: Vulnerability management product overview
Ed Tittel examines Rapid7 Nexpose, a vulnerability management product for physical, virtual, cloud and mobile environments that discovers assets and scans for vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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Qualys Vulnerability Management: Product overview
Expert Ed Tittel examines Qualys Vulnerability Management, a product for organizations of all sizes that is designed to help admins identify, monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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Core Security's Core Insight: Vulnerability management product overview
Expert Ed Tittel takes a look at how Core Security's Core Insight accepts output from multiple vulnerability management scanners to present a single-pane view of vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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Explore the OmniCube hyper-converged infrastructure appliance family
SimpliVity's OmniCube products offer SMBs and enterprises alike hyper-converged appliances that work for remote offices, high-performance environments and cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Beyond Security's AVDS: Vulnerability management product overview
Expert Ed Tittel examines Beyond Security's Automated Vulnerability Detection System, which scans IP-based network infrastructures to detect vulnerabilities and identify assets. Continue Reading
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IBM QRadar Security Intelligence Platform: Product overview
Expert Dan Sullivan takes a look at how the IBM QRadar Security Intelligence Platform collects data from multiple sources so as to provide a comprehensive view of IT security. Continue Reading
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ShoreTel Connect CLOUD: UC as a service product overview
ShoreTel Connect CLOUD provides several software and hardware components, including a collaboration suite, mobility app, IP phones and contact-center capabilities. Continue Reading
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Sumo Logic Enterprise Security Analytics: Product overview
Expert Dan Sullivan examines Sumo Logic Enterprise Security Analytics, which uses a combination of rules, anomaly detection and predictive analytics to detect security threats. Continue Reading