by
Eric Zeman
June 5, 2008
Put to the Test: Google Search Appliance Version 5
The Google Mini and Google Search Appliance have long offer solid alternatives for Web site and departmental search. Targeting broader deployments, Google's latest upgrades have brought improved results ranking and an option for "source biasing," but security and adaptability still come up short for the demands of enterprise deployments.
by Adriaan Bloem and Tony Byrne
March 10, 2008
Put to the Test: Nexaweb Enterprise Web Suite 2.0
This clean, uncluttered development platform is purpose-built to deliver enterprise-class rich Internet applications, mash-ups and composite apps. Is it elegant in its simplicity or just plain simple?
by
Nelson King
February 11, 2008
Put-to-the-Test: Embarcadero EA/Studio 1.5
Process modeling tool highlights include BPMN support, low cost and integration with ER/Studio data modeling environment.
by
Rajan Chandras
January 28, 2008
Tech Professionals Rank Top Tech Toys For The Holidays
CompTIA survey shows that HDTV and game consoles top many holiday wish lists in 2007.
by
K.C. Jones
December 5, 2007
Review: Adobe Delivers Web 2.0 Sizzle, But Can it Serve Up Enterprise App Steak
Adobe's portfolio can help you add Web 2.0 style rich graphics, interactivity and multimedia functionality, but does it offer the data-connectivity and beefy support enterprise developers need to do their jobs? Here's a closer look at the matrix of capabilities.
by
Nelson King
November 13, 2007
Mobile E-Mail For Business: How Five Platforms Compare
Sizing up Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, RIM, and Sybase in the areas of flexibility, security, and cost.
by
Sean Ginevan
October 6, 2007
Google, IBM Take Another Run At Microsoft's Office Suite
New alternatives have some advantages, but may find it hard to dislodge Microsoft's deep-rooted software.
by
J. Nicholas Hoover
September 22, 2007
Rolling Review Wrap-up: Database Extrusion Prevention
Today's attackers are gunning for fortune, not fame, and they know the big score lies at the end of a SQL query. We tested five offerings that can provide protection.
by
John H. Sawyer
September 22, 2007
Put to the Test: Open Text LiveLink
The largest of the remaining enterprise content management independents, Open Text offers a diverse suite with plenty of application- and industry-specific solutions, search capabilities and deployment approaches. Product integration and technology consolidation remain works in progress, but LiveLink ECM should be on the short list when SAP integration or regulatory demands are important.
by
Alan Pelz-Sharpe
August 20, 2007
Put To The Test: Guardium SQL Guard 6.0
The feature-heavy SQL Guard 6.0 database extrusion prevention appliance did a stellar job protecting our test systems.
by
John H. Sawyer
August 11, 2007
Put to the Test: WebTrends Analytics 8
The granddaddy in the Web analytics space, WebTrends has more customers and more data collection and deployment options than its competitors. The vendor's software- and SaaS-based offerings are robust and well supported, but they're also complex and potentially expensive. Here are a few cautions and caveats to keep in mind when navigating the 'dizzying array' of reporting and licensing options.
by Phil Kemelor
May 21, 2007
Put to the Test: Web Applications Scanners
As applications evolve, new vulnerabilities emerge. For this Rolling Review series we'll examine how Web application scanners help address the security weaknesses found in RIAs in general, and Ajax in particular.
by
Jordan Wiens
May 10, 2007
Put to the Test: Oracle Data Integrator
Oracle has upgraded the Sunopsis ETL technology it acquired last fall to address master data management and SOA needs as well as data warehousing and data migration. It's not an easy tool to master, but it's a powerful and versatile choice if you're willing to invest in training.
by John Green
April 23, 2007
Put to the Test: Oracle BI Enterprise Edition
Built on the federated data access and Web-based architecture of Siebel Analytics, Oracle's latest BI offering is competitive, but the admin and query interfaces could stand a few usability improvements.
by
Cindi Howson
April 23, 2007
Put to the Test: Alfresco Enterprise Content Management
Alfresco is a scalable and well-architected open source alternative for ECM, but lacking industry-specific, out-of-the-box applications, its best appeal is to developers and ISVs.
by
Alan Pelz-Sharpe
April 16, 2007
Put to the Test: Xythos Enterprise Document Manager 6.0
Xythos offers a low-cost-yet-scalable approach to document and records management that is refreshing, but it lacks the breadth and depth of the leading enterprise content management suites.
by
Alan Pelz-Sharpe
March 19, 2007
Vista in the Enterprise
Death. Taxes. Vista. Face it--some things are inevitable. We surveyed over 500 readers about the good, the bad and the ugly of Microsoft's latest desktop OS and developed a rational upgrade path.
by Joe Hernick
March 16, 2007
TCO Analysis: Software as a Service
IT pros say SaaS must compete on more than price to take a bite out of conventional licensed applications' market share. But what if you could save really big? We evaluate the pros and cons of SaaS adoption
with an in-depth analysis of deployment costs and the projected impact of this service model over a three-year period.
by
Andrew Conry-Murray
March 2, 2007
Rollout: AquaLogic Data Services Platform
Building on a solid foundation, BEA Systems adds new key features to ALDSP, bringing tighter coupling to client access.
by Pete Payne
February 28, 2007
Put to the Test: Lombardi Takes BPM Mainstream
With Outlook integration and an on-demand modeling tool, Lombardi exposes business process management to ordinary business users. It's what analysts can do with process data that sets the technology apart.
by Derek Miers
February 12, 2007
Put to the Test: IBM WebSphere Portal 6.0
This portal's best play is enterprise integration, but it's also suitable for intranets and workgroup collaboration. Implementation can be complex and confusing, but a new Portal Express offering is aimed at companies with fewer than 1,000 employees aims to speed and simplify deployment.
by
Tony Byrne
by Janus Boye
February 2, 2007
Strategic Security: Privacy Compliance Suites
Inadvertently exposing customers' personally identifiable information is a sure way to land your company in hot water. On tap to help: enterprise-ready privacy compliance systems, or PCSs, the next
evolutionary step in protecting personally identifiable customer and employee information.
by
Patrick Mueller
January 19, 2007
Rollout: Netreo's OmniCenter OnDemand
This network management solution takes the burden of maintaining an enterprise management solution off your IT organization's back, but it's marred by a high price and limited features.
by Michael Biddick
January 17, 2007
Review: Develop ASP.Net Apps At Iron Speed
RADest amongst RAD tools, Iron Speed's Designer Enterprise is a code generator unlike anything the CRN Test Center has ever tested for ASP.Net development.
by
Mario Morejon
January 12, 2007
Put to the Test: Microsoft Report Builder
This ad hoc query tool is a free component of SQL Server 2005 and part of Microsoft's evolution from providing infrastructure to offering a complete BI platform.
by
Cindi Howson
January 1, 2007
Put to the Test: Savvion BPM
Once business users master Savvion's modeling tool, it's easy for IT to turn the designs into executable processes.
by
Bruce Silver
January 1, 2007
BlueTie Does Collaboration On Demand
This 'meat-and-potatoes' collaboration service offers enough services and administrative features to be taken seriously.
by
David DeJean
December 28, 2006
Review: Windows Live Writer Beta Makes Blogging Better
Microsoft's free application offers bloggers some convenient tools and freedom from their browsers' limitations.
by Serdar Yegulalp
December 22, 2006
Put To The Test: WebSideStory HBX Analytics
HBX Analytics measures total site performance, including animations, podcasts and RSS feeds.
by Matt Sarrel
December 1, 2006
Shortlist: WebMethods Fabric 7 and More
Also, Hyperion System 9.3, Pervasive Data and Business Integrator 8.12 and IDS Scheer Aris 7.02.
by Editors
December 1, 2006
Put to the Test: BEA Delivers a 'Best-of-Hybrid' Development Environment
Workshop for WebLogic Platform 9.2 makes Eclipse more approachable, surrounding it with well-chosen libraries and development functionality.
by Nelson King
December 1, 2006
Rollout: Cyber-Ark's Enterprise Password Vault
EPV doesn't eliminate all the pain associated with managing non-user-based passwords, but its ability to store and manage these critical credentials increases security and usability.
by Jordan Wiens
December 1, 2006
Rollout: Sybase's Information Anywhere Suite
This suite of mobile apps targets organizations deploying their first mobile e-mail solutions as well as ones that want to provide access to complex mobile applications.
by Sean Ginevan
December 1, 2006
Put to the Test: CA's AllFusion Modeling Suite Version 7
Release 7 of the AllFusion ERwin Data Modeler offers a major upgrade, adding undo/redo features and a rich set of data-comparison capabilities.
by
Rajan Chandras
November 1, 2006
Put to the Test: BEA Delivers a 'Best-of-Hybrid' Development Environment
Workshop for WebLogic Platform 9.2 makes Eclipse more approachable, surrounding it with well-chosen libraries and development functionality.
by Nelson King
October 25, 2006
Put to the Test: Oracle Secure Enterprise Search 10g
Security features help set SES 10g apart, but dependence on the vendor's infrastructure makes this 'standalone' offering best suited to Oracle shops.
by Stephen E. Arnold
October 1, 2006
Review: Iomega's Rev 70GB Drive Might Make Tape Obsolete
Iomega's removable Rev drive is too expensive for home use, but could be a great alternative for tape backup systems.
by Bill O'Brien
September 12, 2006
Review: Top 5 Improvements In Vista RC1
RC1 brings considerable improvements to Vista, resolving many of the major issues the beta had been suffering from.
by
Frank Ohlhorst
September 8, 2006
