Protect your network with an Intrusion Detection System

According to research by the International Computer Security Association, in 1998, at least one computer attack or break-in occurred every second. Back in the good old days of the Internet, firewalls were an afterthought. But today, they’re basic equipment. The problem is, they’re not enough, according to a January Gartner report titled “Intrusion Detection System (IDS): Perspective.”

“Many organizations believe that since they have firewalls … [ Read more ]

John Chambers

CEO of Cisco, IU MBA

CEO Perspectives: The Catch 22 of IT Cost Management

Article discusses three recent trends in managing IT within companies:
1. A move from isolating IT spending from overall business process costs.
2. Some companies are viewing IT cost management on a different basis than simply controlling the growth in absolute spending.
3. Companies are seeking to dramatically reduce the cycle time before benefits start to be realized.

XML-Like The Air That We Breathe

XML will change the appearance and substance of corporate systems. A big part of the language’s appeal is in being able to meld business processes with application.