* The year ahead: Custom Trojans and spear phishing * The 10 most powerful companies in networking * Reviewing IBM's 2006 buying binge * AT&T's big buy could mean new bundles * Aksys launches PBX-less VoIP system for SMB * New product helps companies find documents needed in litigation * Lucid8 launches e-discovery tool for Exchange * Buzzblog: Google News bids "fond farewell" to... Bush?
The year ahead: Custom Trojans and spear phishing
We’ve put together a preview of what the year ahead holds in key technology areas. For starters, security will be no less challenging in 2007. In addition to generic phishing, enterprises will have to contend with custom Trojans and spear-phishing, aimed at specific individuals or corporations. Click here for the full preview.
The 10 most powerful companies in networking
Our top columnists give the rundown on what makes each of these 10 companies the biggest power players within the enterprise. Click here for their analysis.
Reviewing IBM’s 2006 buying binge
IBM’s New Year’s resolution last year must have been to buy software companies. After all, it snapped up 11 of them (12 if you count completion of the Micromuse deal announced in 2005), ranging from separate billion-plus-dollar deals for FileNet and Internet Security Systems to smaller purchases of point players Consul and Webify. Click here for more.
AT&T’s big buy could mean new bundles
AT&T’s acquisition of BellSouth may reshape wired and wireless telecommunications in the U.S., letting the giant carrier create new product bundles and setting the nation’s two dominant providers on a collision course. Click here for more.
Aksys launches PBX-less VoIP system for SMB
Aksys Networks, a maker of small-office VoIP gear, announced a server-less VoIP phone system this week aimed at offices with 30 or fewer workers. Click here for more.
New product helps companies find documents needed in litigation
Recommind, a maker of enterprise search products, is unveiling a version of its MindServer search and categorization platform today that makes it easier for companies to secure electronic files potentially needed in litigation. Click here for more.
Lucid8 launches e-discovery tool for Exchange
Messaging management vendor Lucid8 Wednesday is expected to roll out software that lets IT administrators search for, discover and retrieve individual e-mails, mailboxes and attachments for e-discovery purposes. Click here for more.
Buzzblog: Google News bids “fond farewell” to… Bush?
Here’s what happens when software edits an online news page. Click here for more.
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