Stories by: Rafael Ruffolo

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Is virtualization adoption recession-proof? 06 February, 2009 07:10

Despite declining IT operating budgets, virtualization adoption will dramatically accelerate and continue to top the priority list CIOs in 2009, says VMware's Canadian country manager Grant Aitken. But despite the virtualization giant's rosy forecast, industry observers remain much more cautious.
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Outmaneuver before you're outsourced 22 September, 2008 10:40

If you work in data center operations, at the help desk of an IT call center, or as a programmer for an aging coding language like COBOL, it might be time to consider a new career path, according to a former Forrester Research analyst.
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The ultimate e-commerce software shopping list 17 September, 2008 08:46

To avoid getting lost in today's constantly evolving online marketplace, you should be looking to upgrade your e-commerce system within the next six to 12 months.
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Virtual servers not always safe 04 August, 2008 11:10

Many IT administrators out there thhttps://secure.idg.com.au/admin/index.php?jid=1&l=1ink that deploying virtual servers will make their VMs bulletproof to security vulnerabilities and malicious attacks. But according to virtualization security experts like Edward L. Haletky, IT managers will be surprised to learn at how much more they can to do protect their virtual infrastructure.
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EMC adds Facebook-like capability to Documentum 23 July, 2008 11:26

EMC is mixing Facebook-like functionality and features into the newest version of its Documentum enterprise content management product suite.
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Virtualization for newbies 17 July, 2008 10:19

Virtualization may seem like a simple bolt-on technology for early adopters, but it will lead to a revolution in your infrastructure architecture, according to a Forrester Research analyst. But, of course, that's only if you know what you're doing.
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Making sure that lost iPhone doesn't get you burned 11 July, 2008 11:46

If you haven't implemented a mobile device policy, now is the time to start, according to an Info-Tech Research Group analyst.
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Home of the underdogs 09 July, 2008 10:46

"As an IT manager, are you going to put your reputation on the line that five guys from a small startup in Vancouver are to deliver for your organization," asked Jevon MacDonald, blogger and co-founder at StartupNorth.ca.
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Canadian man proposes Wikipedia of body parts 11 June, 2008 12:17

A Canada-based entrepreneur wants to create the world's biggest database on the human body.
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Red Hat founder speaks against Canada's copyright reform 10 June, 2008 10:28

Lulu Inc. CEO Bob Young is a major voice in the open source software industry, but according to him the entire community has been unjustifiably ignored throughout the Canadian government's copyright reform initiatives.
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Mozilla's dev team shares Firefox secrets 26 May, 2008 08:42

If you're thinking about open sourcing a project in the near future, Mozilla Corp. might be the perfect blueprint to follow.