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Our annual list of hot technologies includes a few that exploded on the scene recently plus some that have been simmering for years and just now are coming into their own. Click on an entry for a status report, plus a tip or two about your best approach to the technology.

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802.11n: The ‘n’ stands for now

Unified communications: Getting warmer

Data protection: It’s the data, stupid

Green IT: A new world view

Network access control: After the shakeout

10 Gigabit Ethernet: A switch in time

Virtualization: Beyond the server farm

Cloud computing: Proceed with caution

Web 2.0: Learn to live with it

Outlook ‘09
Get in-depth analysis of the latest enterprise strategies, plus a look at hot technologies, start-ups to watch, people to know, and the money situation.
Grinning and bearing salary shortcomings
Typical pay hikes will cover cost-of-living increases — if that — leaving IT pros dissatisfied but finding ways to cope, our annual survey finds. Click here for a guide to our salary package, including an interactive salary calculator, a hiring outlook and loads of salary data.