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MicroAge Receives HP ProCurve Select Partner Accreditation

Recently accredited in the HP ProCurve Select Partner Program, MicroAge is now authorized to offer HP ProCurve products and services to its clients. ProCurve Networking delivers wired and wireless enterprise networking products, services and solutions designed to keep up with advancing technology. MicroAge

MicroAge Becomes Authorized for Hitachi Data Systems

MicroAge broadens its storage line of products with Hitachi Data Systems. As a Hitachi Authorized Reseller, MicroAge will better serve its clients in need of high end data storage solutions. Hitachi serves mid-market to enterprise class companies that require more robust storage needs. MicroAge

How to Find and Fix Real Security Threats on Your Virtual Servers

VM Sprawl. Hypervisor holes. Rogue virtual machines. Network traffic gone bad. What are the biggest virtualization security risks now and how can you combat them? It's time to separate fact from fiction and get down to work. CIO

10 Things You Should Know about VOIP

If you’re not on the VOIP bandwagon yet, you’re likely planning to jump on soon. With Microsoft’s entry into the space last year, VOIP has gotten more attention than ever before. Both large and small companies alike are adopting the technology, and the choices—as well as the complexity—are increasing. Here are 10 things to keep in mind before implementing the technology. eWeek

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GreenAssetDisposal provides safe, secure and environmentally friendly IT asset disposition services. Now you can benefit from nationwide pickup services and over 20 processing and recycling centers throughout the United States and Canada. GreenAssetDisposal’s services ensure that you are complying with HIPAA, SOX, GLB, EPA, and DoD standards for both recycling, data erasure, and reporting practices. Looking to virtualize? GreenAssetDisposal can buy-back the equipment you are replacing to help reduce the conversion costs.

The Next Wave In Email Management and Archiving

Are you managing your email system, or is it managing you? Email messages are not just conversations—they are business records that must be managed accordingly. Watch, listen and learn about the Orca™ eMail Archiver—the first ever email archiving appliance. Both affordable and extremely simple to use, it requires no integration of hardware and software, and no disruption to a company’s existing IT infrastructure. In addition, it helps comply with legal and regulatory requirements for records retention and reducing the cost and complexity of archiving email. Why is email archiving necessary? Read the facts.

Solution Spotlight

How Flawed Is Your Security Program?

How can you mess up your security program? Find out how you rate with this interactive assessment tool and see how you do compared to your peers. CSO

Tutorial: Calculate Your Infrastructure Risk

When technology managers talk about infrastructure, they're referring to foundational elements such as network switches, servers, backup systems and security devices. There is also the software infrastructure of databases and core applications such as order entry that must stay running 24x7 to support the business. Baseline

Employees Take Greater Risks at Work Than Home

Most people consider themselves prudent when it comes to workplace activities, but actions speak louder than words—especially when it comes to computer security. A large gap exists between what employees say about computer security and how they practice it at work. Baseline

Glorious Gadgets

If you're on the hunt for a high-end gift, here's a glimpse of some of the items on our wish list this year. TMCnet