Infrastructure

Computer Associates International Inc. on Monday released a new version of its Brightstor ARCserv Backup software designed to speed up back-up and restore operations for departmental Microsoft Corp. users.

Still bruised by its Y2K purchases and recovering from this year's SARS crisis, the CIO of several London hospitals says the current outlook for her IT recovery plan is bright.

Brian Dunphy probably hasn't seen every computer security mistake under the sun, but those he remembers are doozies.

Expects active archiving software to save it money and improve database performance, but privacy compliance will likely require additional tools.

Cygnal scoops up Nortel integrator Cygnal Technologies Corp., a Markham, Ont.-based network design and installation firm, purchased Telecom Converged Solutions, a Nortel Networks...

NEC Corp. is planning to enter the radio frequency identification (RFID) business this year and is currently in the final stages of developing its own RFID chip, it said Friday.

Oracle Corp. has acquired the assets of SiteWorks Solutions, a producer of clinical trial management software, Oracle announced Thursday.

When people look back at 2003, some might see it as the beginning of an economic recovery that sparked renewed growth in the IT and telecom industries. However, there are numerous indicators that these industries are not only experiencing renewed life, but are fundamentally recreating themselves.