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Passwords aren't enough: 3 ways to bolster user authentication
Organizations should provide higher assurance for identities through strong user authentication, say Aberdeen Group's Derek E. Brink and Tom Karol. In doing so, these companies will notice reduced human error and a lower total cost of management. 16 May 2008 07:37

Volatility in global commodities markets drives spend in risk management IT
[Damian Shaw-Williams] Increased volatility in commodities markets globally will drive spend in risk management IT. This is according to a new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor. 15 May 2008 07:12

Systems management - the time has come to think more strategically
IT departments will be differentiated by their approach to how they respond to business demand. 15 May 2008 06:40

SaaS continues to spread within enterprise and SME manufacturing companies
[Adam Jura] Manufacturing companies, both big and small, are increasingly looking to technology delivered via Software as a Service (SaaS) models to meet their evolving IT and business challenges. 15 May 2008 06:13

Sub-notebook - 8 inches of long-life power
Sahara Computers has announced the release of its latest 8-inch sub-notebook into the market. 12 May 2008 13:19

Digital shift upends Warner Music in Q2
[Alex Veiga] The shift in demand from CDs to downloads is taking its toll on Warner Music Group, which reported a loss of US$37 million in the second quarter. 12 May 2008 09:33

Samsung Glydes into iPhone territory
[Walaika Haskins] Verizon announced the latest addition to its line of touch-screen mobile phones Thursday, 8 May 2008. The Glyde from Samsung, available Friday, offers many features that have gained popularity following the introduction of Apple's iPhone. 9 May 2008 14:33

Consumers warned of cheap TV deals
[Shaun Benton] Deputy Minister of Communications Roy Padayachee has asked South African consumers wishing to purchase a television set to beware of cheap deals on analogue TVs, as government begins the migration to digital broadcasting. 9 May 2008 09:07

Slacker portable no slouch at music delivery
[Eric Benderoff] One drawback to our portable-music revolution is space. At some point, even with a 160 gigabyte iPod, you run out. So, if you listen to a lot of music through headphones, as I do, there are times when you want fresh tunes. 8 May 2008 11:49

Ten things retailers should know about social networks
With the increased consumer traffic that social networks are generating on the internet, retailers must have a position on social networks, according to Gartner, Inc. Although social networks have tended to centre on younger demographic groups, they are expanding into wider groups that matter to a broader base of retailers such as career-based social networks, shopping-based social networks, and employee groups. 7 May 2008 12:00

SugarCRM adds a new layer of functionality
[Erika Morphy] SugarCRM has released version 5.1 of its open source CRM platform, building on functionality it debuted in last year's milestone 5.0 release, which included new development tools, a new Ajax e-mail client, and a new multi-instance on-demand architecture. 6 May 2008 12:20

Get there with the G502
Sony Ericsson announced the launch of the G502 last week, a compact candy-bar phone that extends its range of web-enabled devices to give a broader, mainstream appeal. It brings the power of the web to a more affordable phone segment, enabling even more users to stay up-to-date with high-speed web browsing and fast downloads. 30 Apr 2008 09:24

Apple puts pedal to the metal with new iMacs
[Chris Maxcer] The iMac received its latest performance bump on Monday as Apple rolled out its all-in-one consumer desktop line with new processors and specs. The latest addition to the iMac line is the appearance of new Intel Core 2 Duo processors that offer up to 3.06GHz of power. 29 Apr 2008 09:28