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1) In information technology, a product or system is described as open when its workings are exposed to the public and capable of being modified or improved by anyone. The alternative is a proprietary product or system. Also see open source.
2) In programming, to open (verb) a file or unit of data is to make it accessible for reading and writing. An open file is one that is ready to be read or written to.
Backing up to local disk or tape can protect against the accidental destruction of a file but will do nothing to protect you when your facility suffers fire or flooding. Remote backup provides a better solution. This tip looks at two possibilities for remote backup: Choosing an outsourced remote backup service, or using software to do your own backups to an offsite facility.
Learn how attackers are using the widespread deployment of low-cost VoIP to leverage phishing attacks.
Is the government listening to your VoIP traffic? Can other companies spy on your WAN? It may sound like a paranoid conspiracy theory, but it's not that far out, technologically speaking. In this tip, Tom Lancaster looks at just how exposed your WAN traffic may be.
Data quality remains a top challenge for business intelligence. For CIOs, this should be the question: What's good enough for the task at hand?
The 2012 Gartner CIO Leadership Forum will focus on how CIOs can drive the innovation process and how they and IT can transform the business.
Most organizations sit on a gold mine of business intelligence. Extracting it requires knowing how analytics projects differ from day-to-day IT work.
With the number and severity of breaches increasing, data protection strategies are vital. To help, the Online Trust Alliance has released a guide to online data protection.
Upgrading equipment? Proper disposal of used computers is necessary to reduce risk, because sensitive data is vulnerable when old electronics go out the door.
With the increased interest in going green, sustainability and compliance are now directly related. But making sustainability integral to your compliance operation is not easy.
CMS's care coordination pilot could signal the start of medical homes for solo physicians and group practices, but it will require some IT infrastructure to get off the ground.
As physicians continue to use the iPad, an EHR system for the device isn't far behind. Here two experts discuss the pros and cons of native, virtualized and hybrid EHR apps.
Many organizations remain on the fence when it comes to electronic health records. These 10 EHR benefits should help providers decide whether to proceed with EHR implementation.
Listen to the top storage headlines of the week from TechTarget's Storage Media Group, starting with a discussion around EMC's release of the VFCache PCIe flash card.
Scale-out NAS systems are gaining interest due to rapid growth of file data and “big data” analytics. Here’s a look at the scale-out NAS vendors.
Listen to the top news of the week from the Storage Media Group: The impact of HDD shortages, a new Amazon l cloud storage gateway -- and more headlines.
Seamless cloud application management isn’t a pipe dream. By following a few steps, cloud admins can monitor cloud app performance from one interface.
Cloud infrastructure providers attracted the attention of acquisitive suitors last year. Profitable cloud vendors this year will catch the eye of telecoms.
IBM SmartCloud services give enterprises some options to build private and hybrid clouds and may give IBM a chance to improve its lagging cloud image.
Bring your own device (BYOD) can be a boon for both employees and enterprises, but clear policies and management tools are needed.
IT departments deploying mobile health care solutions must ensure that using mobile devices in health care settings doesn't violate federal laws or compromise security.
Distributed antenna systems and in-building wireless solutions are two options to improve wireless cellular coverage within an enterprise facility.
Take a step back to reflect on where you’ve been and where your career is going. Annual self-assessment can boost your professional profile and help prepare you for an uncertain future.
Is your company just using SharePoint 2010 for document sharing? Check out some of the features you may be missing out on and make the most of your investment.
We’ve compiled our top IT career tips of 2011 as a treat to our readers. You’ll learn about various methods you can use to improve your career trajectory -- and save money at the same time.