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The 7 Best Closed-Source Apps for LinuxLinux expert Matt Hartley explains why he's a fan of Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader, Picasa, Acronis Disk Director Suite, VueScan, Opera, and Lotus Notes. [more Administration]
'Kilen Woods:' MindTouch's Killer App?MindTouch's biggest release, dubbed "Kilen Woods," delivers new workflow capabilities, adapters, and usability improvements targeted at the enterprise. [more Administration]
Top 5 Linux Migration Tips For Small OfficesWhen most people think of switching their office to a Linux distribution, the very idea of getting started must seem overwhelming. Linux guru Matt Hartley is here to help. [more Administration]
Acrobat.com Simplifies Collaboration ToolsBuzzword is now the cornerstone of Acrobat.com, Adobe's new online suite of tools (now in beta), and it just might change the way you collaborate on documents. [more Collaboration]
Box.net's Upgrades a Hit With BusinessesThe company's enterprise version offers the same storage and collaboration features as the consumer version, but with group management and reporting tools. [more Security]
Princeton Review Deserves Detention for Data DebacleAnother data breach is making headlines, this time concerning tens of thousands of students in Florida and Virginia. [more Security]
FatWire Unveils Content Integration PlatformThe addition to the company's product line offers an easy way to unlock information from internal data silos and publish it to the web. [more Administration]
Dial 'D' for Intranet Developers, Not DesignersThe participation of true developers, and not glorified designers, is crucial in the development and implementation of an intranet-based content management system. [more Collaboration]
Top 4 Alternatives to Ubuntu LinuxUbuntu has created some buzz, but our Linux guru Matt Hartley says you should also consider alternatives OpenSuSE, PCLinuxOS, Freespire, and Linux Mint. [more Collaboration]
How To Use Site Definitions in SharePointRobert Bogue illuminates the primary reasons that you should be creating site definitions -- and some reasons why you shouldn’t. [more Microsoft SharePoint]
Podcast: Kingsley Idehen on OpenLink Software, Linked DataIn this broadcast, Paul Miller talks with Kingsley Idehen, president and CEO of OpenLink Software. They discuss OpenLink's approach, and the role that semantic technologies play in this, before turning to a broader discussion of Linked Data. [more Lotus Notes Intranets]
IBM Lotus Software Revenue Grows 21 PercentBig Blue also announced that it has been ranked as the worldwide market share leader in the enterprise portal space by analyst firm IDC. [more Lotus Notes Intranets]
Vivisimo Cures Biomedical Library's Search WoesThe U.S. National Library of Medicine implemented the Velocity Search Platform when it needed a new search function for its popular web site. [more Development]
Open Source vs. Proprietary Intranet Software, Part 1Some open source solutions are a great choice for organizations that have highly technical staff, while firms with little in-house IT resources might find the learning curve too steep. [more Development]
Customizing Login Forms on your Domino IntranetDon’t have your killer web site experience diminished by bland login pages -- set up the Domino Web Configuration database. [more Lotus Notes Intranets]
Marketing vs. Support: Reeling in the Big FishA computer meltdown reminds Paul Chin that most technology companies have two faces: The marketing face, all polished and accommodating, and the after-sales face that couldn't care less whether you lived or died after you buy its product. [more Collaboration]
Adobe Acrobat 9 Leaps into MultimediaVersion 9 cozies up with Flash and also adds the ability to create portfolios of different file types and to collaborate using free online tools found at Acrobat.com. [more Collaboration]
Adobe Releases Update 1 to LiveCycle Enterprise SuiteUpdate 1 marks a significant enhancement to this "customer engagement" application that connects people inside and outside organizations to the internal information and processes they need. [more Collaboration]
Collaborating in the Lotus CommunityBy becoming part of the Lotus Notes user community you can easily gain access to some of the best minds ever to wield a Notes client. [more Lotus Notes Intranets]
Mindjet Extends Power of Visual CollaborationMindManager 7 is now available via subscription over the web so you can collaborate remotely in real-time with all the members of your team. [more Collaboration]
Intranet Job Rotation: Spreading the KnowledgeIntranets are used to improve internal communication and collaboration, so it stands to reason that those charged with intranet governance would put that theory into practice themselves. [more Administration]
Your Privacy: Bring Back the Company Memo!In the confusion between private email and official business communication, workers' rights are being trampled. Resurrecting the company memo could clarify this issue. [more Collaboration]
Collaboration: People Must Come Before TechnologyIf employees hoard information and have a “don't-bother-me” attitude, no amount of technology will fix the problem. [more Collaboration]
The New IT Hot Topic: Energy CostsIt’s not enough to deal with widespread security threats and new technology around every bend, now IT executives need to put “energy manager” in their job description. [more Administration]
Drawing a Target on Your Users with SharePointOne of the challenges with most portals, including intranets, is maintaining relevancy of the information that the user sees and interacts with. [more Microsoft SharePoint]
Linked Data Leaders: The Semantic Web Is HereTwo Linked Data visionaries say the standards are in place and the Semantic Web vision is a reality — you just have to know where to look. [more Collaboration]
Managing the Code When Customizing SharePointCompanies that are customizing Microsoft SharePoint have to manage the code deployment process. Robert Bogue discusses some strategies for tackling the problem. [more Microsoft SharePoint]
DocuLex Does Justice to Law Firm Document ConversionAn Atlanta-based law firm incorporated the DocuLex Archive studio and is now able to accurately retrieve any information related to a case. [more Administration]
Apple vs. Google vs. Linux vs. Microsoft: The Fight For the Desktop is On!It’s a tough time to be Microsoft, as today’s challengers are tough, smart and well funded. [more Administration]
Enhance Your Lotus Notes for FreeJohn Roling details MarvelClient Skinning Edition, Integra for Notes Personal Edition, Lotus Notes Diagnostic Utility, and more free apps. [more Lotus Notes Intranets]
The 'Soft' Costs of Intranet FailureAccumulated intranet problems are very costly not only in terms of dollars, but also as a matter of perception. [more Administration]
10 Linux Advantages for Your BusinessFor many computer users, the desire to find something more cost effective than Windows has been growing from a low growl to a loud roar. Once you are able to better understand some of the strengths of using the Linux desktop, you too might find that migrating makes a lot sense. [more Administration]
The Tangled Web of PCI ComplianceNew e-commerce security requirements are vague enough to leave everyone wondering what to do. [more Compliance]
Baby Steps to Semantic Web Success Metadata veteran Dow Jones & Co. is on the road to the semantic web, but it’s a carefully planned journey. [more Collaboration]
Breaking the Content Maintenance Routine Intranet content managers must be given some variety to keep things fresh and reduce the possibility of boredom. [more Administration]
Knowledge Management for the Masses The deployment of semantic-based knowledge management tools on a large scale is still in the future, but social semantic web tools such as OntoWiki point the way forward. [more Knowledge Management]
Keeping Pace with Intranet Technologies While it's a good idea to experiment with new technology for R&D purposes, basing an intranet on any untested technology is inviting disaster. [more Development]
Should Second Life Live on Your Intranet? IBM thinks so. This month, Big Blue became the first company to host private regions of the virtual world on its own servers. [more Administration]
An Apple User Tries Ubuntu Can a longtime citizen of Cupertino find happiness in the land of GNU? [more Administration]
Socialtext Embraces Facebook-Inspired ToolsThe commercial wiki vendor has created what it calls a Facebook for the enterprise. [more Collaboration]
Utilizing RSS in your Lotus IntranetIn the past few years as Lotus has embraced Web 2.0 technologies, they’ve started to embed RSS support in nearly all of their groupware products. [more Lotus Notes Intranets]
Building a CMS From Scratch Is So 1990sUnless you have requirements that no existing tool can accommodate, developing a system with a content management framework is the better move. [more Collaboration]
CollabNet Adds a Host of FeaturesCollabNet OnDemand, a hosted solution of distributed development tools, brings the power of enterprise-class collaboration to the masses. [more Collaboration]
Semantic Outreach Group Ends on High NoteThe Semantic Web Education and Outreach Interest Group spearheaded many projects, including the Linking Open Data Project. [more Collaboration]
Vialect’s IntraNet 6 Adds Web 2.0 FeaturesThe company’s capable instant intranet application gets a new interface and improved usability and search. [more Collaboration]
Young Guns Driving Semantic Web (Part 2)We take a look inside the work that excites three members of the next generation of semantic web technologists. [more Development]
Adobe Merges Business Units Serving PCs, MobileThe company is putting under one roof businesses selling software for computers, phones, and consumer electronics to make them run on a single technology platform. [more Development]
SharePoint Site Collection GovernanceRobert Bogue takes you through a process of evaluating the needs of your business units and how to design a SharePoint strategy. [more Microsoft Sharepoint]
Keys to Outsourcing Your IntranetWhether you outsource all or a portion of your intranet development, you need to take an active role to ensure the arrangement works. [more Development]
Highlights of Microsoft Office 2008 for MacThe suite doesn't deliver much new for collaboration and instead focuses on improving graphics and layout features. [more Administration]
Introducing the Semantic Web Gang Podcast The regular monthly podcast will tap into the insights on the news of the moment from some of those at the forefront in bringing the Semantic Web vision to reality. [more Development]
Keeping Your Intranet Off Life Support, Part 2 Paul Chin discusses three more system-threatening ailments including obsolete tools and unsanctioned applications. [more Administration]
YouTube Helps Video Creators Track Viewership With tools released on Wednesday for charting the popularity of clips posted to the popular video-sharing site, video creators can analyze their own celebrity potential. [more Collaboration]
Try Before You Buy with Lotus Greenhouse The Lotus Greenhouse is a free online community that integrates Sametime, Quickr, Connections, and more. [more Lotus Notes Intranets]
To Market, To Market, The Semantic Way From enterprise marketing management tools to search engine optimization, marketers have had to become conversant with semantic web and other technologies. [more Development]
WebEx, Oracle Collaborate on Sales Solution
The new partnership combines Oracle's Seibel CRM On Demand with WebEx’s powerful reporting tools. [more Collaboration]
Microsoft Beefs Up Office Security Web
Microsoft offers a tool to automate security settings in Office to protect against malicious files. [more Security]
Sharpen Your Skills for the Semantic Web
As the technology begins to penetrate the enterprise, IT workers will need to develop expertise in natural language processing and ontology engineering. [more Knowledge Management]
The Hunt for Semantic Talent
Business leaders need to think about where they're going to find the workers to help them as they deploy semantic technologies. [more Knowledge Management]
Open Text Beefs Up Content Services
The introduction of Open Text Content Services introduces a framework to manage and unify content on three levels. [more Collaboration]
Top Intranet Trends: Usability, Access, Personalization
Intranets are growing from simple communication tools to digital environments for action and collaboration, accessed remotely. [more Collaboration]
RIM Launches Software Aimed at Smaller Firms
The BlackBerry maker is rolling out a professional software package aimed at small and medium businesses with up to 30 wireless users. [more Collaboration]
The 2008 IT Salary Guide
The IT Salary Guide lists salaries for many tech positions, including pay levels for various U.S. regions. Plus: salary incentives for specialty IT skill sets. [more Knowledge Management]
Open Source Alternatives To Geek Squad
Matt Hartley envisions a viable alternative to Best Buy’s support team, built upon open source principles. [more Knowledge Management]
Gossip, E-mailing 'All' Among Top Office Peeves
Colleagues who spend their day gossiping, organizing their home lives, or who press "reply all" on e-mails are among the biggest nuisances, a study finds. [more Knowledge Management]
Avoiding Dangerous Intranet Managers
It's essential that intranet leaders be able to manage their staff as well as the system with equal diligence. [more Development]
Extend Quickr with Open Source Templates
The templates are open source and free, making it easy to justify adding functionality to your Domino-based Quickr environment. [more Lotus Notes Intranets]
Non-certified IT Workers Grab More of the Pie
Certifications used to be the path to big bucks, but employers are now less willing to pay a premium for certified skills. [more Development]
RepliWeb Soups Up Content Delivery
One of the quiet leaders in the web content deployment automation space unveils a major product upgrade. [more Development]
Why Ubuntu Linux Tops Debian
Debian, while secure, stable, and highly customizable, is not as user friendly as Ubuntu. [more Administration]
Linux Providers Hit With IP Suit
The first patent suit filed against Linux has hit the courts, with a patent holder taking aim at enterprise Linux vendors Red Hat and Novell. [more Compliance] Chin Music | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||