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.
