Let's face it: "Big iron" business applications are usually large and mission-critical, but also generally the most profitable. Once upon a time, if you wanted to keep your mainframe business applications up to date you had only two choices: to modify or to rewrite.
Protecting against DoS attacks
The huge hubbub over the recent attacks on major Web sites, such as Yahoo and eBay, brings on a renewed sense of urgency about appropriate security measures in our wired world. But for all the current fuss, DoS (denial of service) attacks are certainly not a new phenomenon.
There are people who find their way to a physical location by means of a map and there are people who prefer to rely on hunches to get them to the right place. Finding the right road to go down with your e-business strategy is much the same. You might have a pretty good hunch about the direction your company should take; however, a detailed map will help you hone in on the best route.
I'll get you, you wascally wabbit! I haven't really lost the "R"s in my vocabulary - only temporarily misplaced them. The reason I'm feeling rather Elmer Fudd-ish is that I've been examining WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and how it might affect those rolling out e-business initiatives. Thoughts of wireless strategies that include WAP and WML (Wireless Markup Language) have me just swimming in the Ws this week.
I believe this year will bring alignment across much of the wireless marketplace. Expect pricing to become commoditized shortly, while coverage areas expand, transmission speeds increase, and integration with business applications becomes more viable.
I'll get you, you wascally wabbit! I haven't really lost the "R"s in my vocabulary -- only temporarily misplaced them. The reason I'm feeling rather Elmer Fudd-ish is that I've been examining WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and how it might affect those rolling out e-business initiatives. Thoughts of wireless strategies that include WAP and WML (Wireless Markup Language) have me just swimming in the Ws this week.
In theory, implementing technology strategies via external service providers is a good one. Controlling costs, reducing infrastructure requirements, and pushing recruiting challenges outside of your organization are all obvious benefits.
THE HUGE HUBBUB over the recent attacks on major Web sites, such as Yahoo and eBay, brings on a renewed sense of urgency about appropriate security measures in our wired world. But for all the current fuss, DoS (denial of service) attacks are certainly not a new phenomenon.
As Microsoft Corp. begins the rollout of Windows 2000, I'm certain many of you are beginning to examine the impact the release will have on end-users, servers, network infrastructure, and business initiatives. This is a great time to complete a comprehensive cost/benefit analysis so you can determine what your next steps will be.
The business case for implementing broadband technologies is quite appealing. A new breed of rich-media applications, such as e-commerce systems that leverage interactive video and audio, could provide a competitive advantage for many companies. What's more, business-to-business connectivity costs should fall dramatically as broadband speeds achieve near parity with traditional, more expensive WAN connections.
With the release of Windows 2000 expected soon, many companies are beginning to examine the future of the end-user desktop in light of the electronic-business age. For many corporations, the expense of maintaining thick clients is no longer viable - many end-users can complete their job functions with a lightweight client.
It's obvious that Linux, the "operating system that could", is well suited for server-based tasks. In larger outfits Linux is also viable as a mid-tier platform, and is equally qualified to tackle server functions at smaller agencies or in a departmental setting.
THE CONCEPT of migrating internal business processes or functions to an outside organization may seem quite appealing on the surface. Reducing internal resource constraints and corporate expenditures and increasing quality may make service providers a potent draw.
COMPANIES THAT want to increase corporate communications and speed up workflow via online meetings and collaboration now have the opportunity to take a service-based approach. WebEx Inc.'s Meeting Center Services provides a full-featured online meeting and collaboration service at a budget-minded price. Those choosing WebEx can flexibly choose features, support options, and fees based on individual requirements. All anyone needs to access the service is a Netscape or Microsoft browser, Version 4.x or later.
In 1999, I examined a plethora of enterprise products and technologies, and many were very impressive. Here is the Enterprise Developments award, which I present to organizations or individuals who implement strategies that uniquely support the enterprise.