Opinion

Fighting back against software-agent overload; Mozilla rushes out second Firefox patch

A semi-visible semi-abomination

NebuAd not as bad as it appeared to be

IT telecommuting on the rise

* More IT pros are working remotely today than five years ago

The appeal of managed WAN optimization services

* Potential for cost savings will drive enterprises to consider managed services model, says Forrester Research analyst

All Things Gibbs

Meeting end-user expectations

* SMBs should consider third-party support

Cisco’s road to software

* Cisco chooses a path to software, but where will it lead?

The Simpsons Movie sparks spam blast; E-mail etiquette question

Cisco pushing virtualization, automation; Data Center Doctors

FCC rules for 700MHz wireless spectrum; Google, Sprint team on WiMAX mobile services

Cisco to acquire equity stake in VMware; Nacchio sentenced to 6 years, $52M fine

Change management trips over skills gap; Emerging management challengers

Tool tests for phishing-attack gullibility; Botnets identified and blocked with new hosted service

This week on JavaWorld.com

Microsoft preps for services with yet another new data center

Did Cisco buy another Web 2.0 firm?

Microsoft buys AdECN

A list o’ fixes for Vista

Number crunching: Major League baseball favors the underdog (lets play 256 games!)

E-mail etiquette question: Thanks or no thanks?

Is it possible to be too polite? Yes.

Computer company CEOs lead the world in narcissism

Penn State study looks at the me, myself and I CEO

High-Tech Comedy Police Force coming to a theatre near you

A fun list for parents and kids

Full disk encryption: A practitioner’s advice, Part 2

* More practical advice from Sean Steele of infoLock Technologies

Managing IP video on the network

* IP video systems are less expensive than traditional analog systems but have limitations

More on HP’s big software strategy

* HP execs are serious about software

Identity Governance Framework sprints to the finish line

* IETF completes market requirements documents for IGF

New models for mobile WANs?

* Sprint Nextel, 700MHz auctions could alter mobile value proposition

HealthPricer and the value of CSEs

* Comparison shopping engines in commodity marketplaces can be valuable

Cisco to acquire equity stake in VMware; Cisco users rock and roll all night