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  • Research finds Linux has fewer bugs

    Research carried out by Coverity over the course of four years has discovered that Linux operating systems have far fewer flaws in the software than other commercial operating systems.

  • Symantec set to buy Veritas?

    Security software vendor Symantec is in the advanced stage of talks with Veritas to acquire the back up software provider in a deal worth around US$13 billion, according to a report in the New York Times.

  • Nortel and Microsoft tighten security standards

    The complications and difficulties involved with accessing corporate networks could be greatly reduced now for IT administrators following the teaming up of Nortel and Microsoft to create security standards that protect data and ensure aut...

  • At long last, Oracle buys PeopleSoft

    After a long and often bitter battle that has lasted for more than 18 months and ultimately cost former PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway his job, PeopleSoft's board of directors have finally acquiesced to Oracle's overtures and approved a takeo...

  • Hitachi and IPStor unite to tackle data pile-up

    Hitachi Information Technology and FalconStor Software have agreed to work together on future businesses in an effort to unite the storage management of enormous quantities of data that are flooding organisations.

  • Password self service could improve security

    According to NetIQ, many Australian enterprises have implemented strong password policies and standards within their organisations to protect data, but deploying a self-service password solution could actually improve security dramatically.