* CA introduces new log management product, re-brands two acquired applications via acquisitions
Oracle customers using Sun hardware won't be able to beat the application and systems management technology from the merged companies
Economic downturn results in fewer H-1B petitions filed for 2010
* Budget decision makers might not think IP addresses are a priority, but free tools can get the job done now
Information security, virtualization and data center efficiency top CIOs' list of IT investments for 2009
ExtraHop Networks, Reflex Systems and StoredIQ separately bring in venture funding during down economy.
* Cisco's intent to buy application management and automation software maker Tidal has industry watchers wondering if the hardware giant will stick to a long-term software strategy.
IT managers buy products for one purpose, use it for others
Software updates help automate storage, workflow to reduce IT management costs
Northeastern University engineering students tout the potential benefits to a career in high-tech.
