The hidden gem in HP's software updates

NetworkWorld.com | Network Management Research Center | Update Your Profile The hidden gem in HP's software updates By Denise Dubie When a company gets as big as HP, it can become difficult to discern the hidden gem from the hoopla in company marketing blasts. And it's not entirely the company's fault. For instance, HP has been clear about its commitment to software, and the company keeps reinforcing that commitment through acquisitions, such as the summer buy of data center automation vendor Opsware. But add the Opsware products to several other applications also acquired with Mercury Interactive and Peregrine Systems, among others and HP has its work cut out reconciling the technology it has today and communicating to customers how the products could meet their needs. Read full story Senior Editor Denise Dubie covers the technologies, products and services that address network, systems, application and IT service management for Network World. E-mail Denise. SPONSORED BY LANDESK SOFTWARE Extend Your Management Reach to Remote Users View this informative white paper discussing how organizations can extend the enterprise management of remote devices across the Internet without having to "punch holes" in the firewall or have access to a VPN. Using a simple Internet connection, remote systems can be updated, patched and brought into compliance when they connect to the Internet from wherever they are. RELATED NEWS: Don't be a WAN optimization laggard, 11/29/2007 If you're still thinking that simply increasing bandwidth is going to solve your application delivery woes, it might be time to give up that ... Readers' thoughts on IT responsibility in the face of end users behaving badly, 11/28/07: The topic of IT nightmares spawned a discussion around IT responsibility in which network professionals have argued that while end-user ... Micro Focus aims to make Cobol learning fashionable again, 11/28/07: When the threat of Y2K reared its head many of us IT reporters wrote heaps about luring programmers out of early retirement to make sure that ... One-third of major online retailers were unprepared for holiday rush, study finds - Network ..., 11/28/07: One-third of major retail Web sites suffered performance problems on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Find the very best tech holiday gift ideas. '07 ENTERPRISE ALL-STARS Honoring outstanding technology projects. SPONSORED BY LANDESK SOFTWARE Extend Your Management Reach to Remote Users View this informative white paper discussing how organizations can extend the enterprise management of remote devices across the Internet without having to "punch holes" in the firewall or have access to a VPN. Using a simple Internet connection, remote systems can be updated, patched and brought into compliance when they connect to the Internet from wherever they are. Get Expert Directory and Identity Training at DEC 2008 Join NetPro, Microsoft and the world's top directory and identity experts for the Seventh Annual Directory Experts Conference (DEC) 2008, the only conference for expert training on Microsoft directory and identity technologies. DEC 2008 runs March 2-5, 2008, at the Hilton Chicago. Register today at: http://www.dec2008.com Featured reader resource 90% of IT Managers are leaving their company at risk for a DNS ATTACK. Get the tools and resources you need to keep your DNS healthy and secure. Run a DNSreport on your domain today - 56 critical tests run in 8 seconds. Visit www.dnsreport.com to learn more. (apply coupon NWW2007NLA for a 25% membership discount)   12/03/07 TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: Open source's future FBI 'Bot Roast II Cisco confirms ability to eavesdrop 3.3 billion mobile accounts 2007 Cool Yule Tools Gift Guide Sun bullies open source project owner Teleworkers called back to cubicle life Boeing, USAF show off bomb firing tech Fast Windows fixes Which certifications are worth your time? MOST POPULAR SLIDESHOW: Networkiest TV characters Comprehensive Network Access Control Download an exclusive whitepaper on Comprehensive Network Access Control and discover how you can provide endpoint security, compliance and peace of mind. Get it now IT Buyer's Guides Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now.   To continue receiving NetworkWorld's Network/Systems Management Alert newsletter, please add @nwfnews.com to your white list. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE As a NW newsletter subscriber you are eligible to receive 50 issues of Network World Magazine, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Sign up for your subscription today: Apply here. International subscribers,click here.   SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Terms of Service/Privacy Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007