Introduction: Anchors Aweigh! By Mike Lee
IT spending is on the rise, but it still won't be easy to keep your boat afloat. Our business and technology editors share their predictions for the coming year.
Priority No. 1: Data Protection By Tim Wilson
IT organizations have many priorities for the coming year, but none is as prominent as the effort to protect corporate data from disaster. We examine IT's approach to its top 2006 priority: data
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Security By Mike Fratto
As you prepare for 2006, you need compliance-driven products to ensure your company doesn't become the next security-breach headline. But don't be fooled by all the vendor hype.
Network and Systems Management By Bruce Boardman
Before you plan your next management step, consider carefully what's available. A wealth of products and technology--from expensive to free, from proprietary to standards based--is out there vying for your attention.
Enterprise Apps and App Infrastructure By Lori MacVittie
Business processes will continue to drive application initiatives, while businesses themselves will rely on enterprise architectures to integrate their apps with processes.
Messaging and Collaboration By Michael J. DeMaria
In 2006, look for stable communication technologies such as e-mail and videoconferencing to converge on your network with new media like blogs and podcasts.
Network Infrastructure By Sean Doherty
After some years of stagnancy, there are finally sails on the infrastructure horizon. Look to MPLS and Metro Ethernet to make a splash.
Wireless By Dave Molta
Wireless will throttle full speed ahead in 2006, with 3G, Wi-Fi and WiMAX technologies setting the pace for the enterprise. But which technologies will stay afloat? We look to the horizon.
Storage and Servers By Don MacVittie
In the year to come, pay attention to bigger disks, fatter pipes and disk backups. And don't ignore multicore processors, blade servers and virtualization on the server side!
Features
Skype Challenging Two VoIP Services By George Jones
Skype is currently the frontrunner among peer-to-peer VoIP services. Two new services, Gizmo Project and PeerMe, are prepared to join the race.
Sneak Previews
Cirrus Configuration Management 2 By Bruce Boardman
Simplicity and value--not high-end features--characterize the latest release of SolarWinds Cirrus Configuration Management.
Last Mile: Gilligan's IT-land By Tim Wilson and Tom LaSusa
In this Survivor-centric edition, we laud the winner of our Survivor's Guide Ship Christening contest. We also look at the Top 11 most useful IT technologies for Gilligan's Island. Plus, a real IT survival tool.
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2009 IT Salary Survey: Meager Raises, Solid Prospects
Though raises are notably smaller than a year ago, and job security’s shrinking, IT careers are looking safer than many others in this economic downturn. Get all the findings in InformationWeek's 2009 IT Salary Survey. Available FREE for a limited time.
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