Latest network applications news.
13 free tools ease IT management, 10/01/07: Finding the perfect tool to relieve a pain point or fill a gap can be invaluable to network managers. When the tool is free? Even better.
5 ways to turbocharge WAN applications, 09/27/07: Five times, 10 times, 20 times or more: The performance benefits from application acceleration are real — provided you understand what the technology can and can’t do for your network. Here are best practices for deploying application-acceleration devices.
IBM Lotus Sametime tops corporate IM platform review: IBM Lotus Sametime wins test of corporate instant messaging platforms. Jabber and Cisco follow as close seconds in test of corporate IM platforms. Registration no longer required – check out the test today!
Using Microsoft’s OCS as a unified messaging platform: Test of Microsoft’s Office Communication Server: Is OCS your next unified communications platform? Registration no longer required – check out the test today!
Common AJAX platform seen for devices, desktops, 10/02/07: Anticipating one Web emerging for both mobile and desktop access, dignitaries at a mobile AJAX workshop last Friday also saw a common AJAX platform emerging across both mediums.
Paid-for ‘zero footprint’ browser launches, 10/02/07: A U.K. security company has launched a ‘zero footprint’ browser it claims will protect users from the security problems that regularly afflict popular browsers.
Adobe teams with Business Objects to fight Microsoft, 10/01/07: Adobe is teaming up with Business Objects to add business-intelligence capabilities to rich Internet applications (RIA). The companies plan to announce a partnership at the Adobe MAX 2007 North America user conference, which kicks off Monday in Chicago.
EBay Desktop application in public beta, 10/01/07: EBay Monday is releasing a free desktop application that makes it easier for buyers to keep track of items and submit bids.
Microsoft debuts online enterprise services, 10/01/07: Microsoft on Monday pulled out of incubation its online enterprise services around Exchange, SharePoint and Communications Server and introduced a free document storage and collaboration Web site that begins to answer challenges from Google.
Unauthorized iPhone apps market flourishes, 09/26/07: Software developer Dylan Schiemann used Steve Jobs’ own words against him in a presentation on developing third-party software applications for Apple’s iPhone.
Books for IPv6 software warriors: IP routing expert Jeff Doyle’s book recommendations for IPv6 software coders.
Microsoft offers amnesty for users of pirated XP: Microsoft is showing a kinder, gentler side toward enterprises unwittingly violating software licenses. Users of illegitimate XP software can now upgrade the OS to fully legit copies under a plan called Get Genuine Windows Agreement.
