Outsourcing critical to corporate strategies; LANDesk offers free software trial

Network/Systems Management News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Packet Design IP Route Analytics' Extraordinary ROI Discover how IP Route Analytics eases your net management headaches and lowers network operations TCO. Put an end to over-provisioning and gain unprecedented visibility, analysis and diagnosis of complex IP nets. Network World's Network/Systems Management News Alert, 06/05/07 Study: Outsourcing critical to corporate strategies, 05/31/07:  A recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers says a majority of senior operating executives will continue to outsource IT, HR and R&D functions, demonstrating that outsourcing remains a top strategy among companies looking to lower costs and optimize services. Click here for more. LANDesk offers free software trial through Lenovo, 06/04/07:  IT managers in search of software for managing their computer systems, especially those from Lenovo Group, might want to check out a trial version of LANDesk Management Suite for ThinkVantage. Click here for more. What women in IT want, 06/04/07:  The needs of existing and prospective female IT workers change over time, and job recruiters and human resources personnel need to recognize that, according to new research out of Pennsylvania State University. Click here for more. Compare Products with Network World's VoIP and Convergence Buyer's Guide From deployable IP-PBX systems to unified messaging, Network World has detailed information on hundreds of products. Side-by-side comparisons along with objective test and review results make it quick and easy to find the solutions that are right for your enterprise. Click here to find out more. Video: RFID does heavy lifting at Caterpillar, 06/04/07:  How did RFID technology save Caterpillar $900K in new mine train purchases? Byron Blackburn, Technology Integration Consultant for the Heavy Construction and Mining Division at Caterpillar, explains on this week's Voices from IT Roadmap. Click here for more. How can Brandjacking threaten your company?, 05/31/07:  Bad guys aren't just going after your data and networks, they're going after your company's brand as well. Learn about the latest brandjacking threats from Fred Felman of MarkMonitor, which recently released its Brandjacking Index of the latest online threats to brand names. Felman talks with Keith Shaw about cyber-squatting, false association, pay-per-click abuse and domain kiting (23:49). Listen now. SOA Software sells services business, raises $24.9 million in cash, 05/31/07:  SOA Software, a maker of management, security and governance products for service-oriented architectures, has raised $24.9 million in cash by selling its professional services business to Zensar Technologies of India. Click here for more.

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