Introduction By Mike Lee
IT budgets may be beginning to thaw, but you still must think long and hard about every technology decision. We help you get your people, processes, infrastructures and business plans in shape for the coming year.
Business Strategies By Tim Wilson
You need the right tools to weather another year of glacial budget advances: Money for equipment, people to do the work and a tight security structure.
Security By Curtis Franklin Jr.
The best way to safeguard your network is with centralized management and multilayered protection. But how much of the P.R. you read is hype? Learn to tell the marketing babble from the truth.
Network and Systems Management By Bruce Boardman
NSM tools can solve real business problems and improve your network's efficiency. We navigate the trends for 2005 and show you how to map your network and systems management strategy accordingly.
Mobile and Wireless By Curtis Franklin Jr.
The best way to safeguard your network is with centralized management and multilayered protection. But how much of the P.R. you read is hype? Learn to tell the marketing babble from the truth.
Digital Convergence By Sean Doherty
All-for-one systems offer high performance at reduced cost.
Business Applications By Lori MacVittie
ntegration and automation are the trend, but the processes won't gel without IT and business people working together. We give you the lowdown on how to prepare.
Infrastructure By Peter Morrissey
How can you be sure to spend your infrastructure dollars wisely? By buying only the features and speed you need.
Storage and Servers By Don MacVittie
The upcoming year will bring new technologies and options that extend the life of your SAN while 64-bit computing and blade servers will continue to evolve.
SMBs: Attention to Prevention By Jonathan Feldman
IT departments for small or midsize businesses are so focused on day-to-day operations they can't see the blizzard through the flakes. In 2005, look beyond getting through today and focus on the horizon!
Special: What's IN and OUT in 2005?
What standards, technologies and initiatives will be hits or misses this coming year? NWC Editors tell you what's In--and what's Out!
Special: Companies to Watch
Who will be the power players, up-and-comers and risk takers of 2005? Our editors offer their company picks.
Special: Pop Quiz
Put your best thinking cap on and test your security, convergence business strategy and application know-how with our special, interactive pop quizzes. We'll show you exactly where you stand or stumble, as it were.
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Last Mile Edited By Bradley F. Shimmin and Tim Wilson
This edition we look at the top 11 misguided IT predictions for 2005, The Cyborg Name Generator, and Target.com's "dope"-y mistake.
Letters By NWC Readers
In this edition, Reality IT columnist Hunter Metatek explains how he and his staff obtained the stats needed to persuade management to hire more workers. Plus, NWC reader Dan Razzell comments on our Firefox Quick Review.
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