CIO.com - Architecture

How the Internet Works: 12 Myths Debunked

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Internet Protocols (IP) keep evolving: What incorrect assumptions do we make when we send an e-mail or download a video?

Cloud Computing Will See Developers Soar to New Heights

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As cloud computing takes over, say experts, the role and attitudes of software developers will change, and choosing programming languages will become "comparable to choosing a religion." (Like it's not already?)

SOA the Logical Choice for Australian Logistics Giant

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Plug and play makes Dematic's rip and replace, legacy systems history. Instead, the company turned to service-oriented architecture and ITIL.

Making Business Mash-Ups Work

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Users can get in over their heads when they try to combine Web-based apps. Here's what you need to know.

Developers Rank Best Application Servers: WebSphere, Apache Geronimo, Windows Server Top List

Esther Schindler — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What's the best all-around application server? According to an Evans Data survey, developers rank IBM WebSphere, Apache Geronimo and Windows Server at the top of the list. Why yes, an open-source app server DID make the cut.

Top 23 Technology Frustrations (for today anyway)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

From Microsoft's best efforts at "innovation" to little"perks" of Apple's customer care, to spam and cloud computing, these everyday irritations can really set you off.

Service-Oriented Architecture Pays Off for Synovus Financial

Esther Schindler — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The winning solution in the case study contest sponsored by the SOA Consortium and CIO magazine provided integrated business solutions using existing applications and legacy systems. It reduced the data and logic redundancy. The architecture provided unlimited scalability to meet current and future needs with only a small incremental cost. And it required a huge number of business partners collaborating to pull the whole thing off. Whew! Learn how they did it.

50 Tools to Speed Up or Otherwise Enhance Your PC

Preston Gralla — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Free and low-cost downloads that will make your PC run more quickly and smoothly, help you use the Internet more effectively, and push Windows to work at optimum speed with the interface you want, not what Microsoft gave you.

20 IT Disasters You Can Avoid

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

IT mistakes--inside the data center, SaaS, security or even using bleeding edge technology--can lead to cost overruns, missed deadlines, and in some cases, can get you fired. Here's a list of top disasters you can avoid with tips from experts.

Presentation: Determining the Right Infrastructure for Your SaaS Application

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Navigating the labyrinth: Finding a home for your SaaS application

Robot's Biological Brain Hoping to Understand Keys to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

U.K. university researchers using robot to study how the brain learns and stores memories.

Why Adopting SOA Is Like Purchasing a Total Gym

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Making SOA work in your organization is like getting one of those workout machines advertised by Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley. Because then you have to USE the equipment. Ty Anderson explains why you need the Total SOA Gym, and what it means for an enterprise.

10 Data Storage Companies to Watch

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Innovative start-ups that target flash drives, cloud storage, and disaster recovery.

Collaboration Under SOA: The Human Aspects

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This book chapter from Executing SOA: A Practical Guide for the Service-Oriented Architect shows how Web 2.0 business concepts apply to businesses, especially those enterprises that adhere to the philosophy of SOA. As people discover the advantages of Web 2.0 in their private lives, they call for getting similar power at their fingertips at work. The advantages exist, and are ready to be exploited. But, the authors explain, there are also challenges to face and obstacles to overcome that derive from the introduction of SOA and Web 2.0 in the enterprise.

Steps to SOA No. 1: Think Big, Start Small

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

High-maintenance trouble spots in your organization can provide a great opportunity to demonstrate the value of an SOA approach.