Say NO to Servers
Say NO to Servers…this guy did You could do the same thing today with your information system really…let someone else worry about it, it’ll just work, and you can beat your own antiquated, costly and depreciative server to kingdom come. Be our guest. Read Full Story
Cloud Computing: Web 2.0 Conference
Great video of world-wide IT industry leaders discussing their definitions of cloud computing. Read Full Story
Firefox 3 storming the Web, feature-rich
Mozilla has released the newest version of its popular Web browser, Firefox, and it’s chalked full of unique and cutting-edge application integration and security features. Integrated into your operating system, Firefox is able to run applications even while users aren’t connected to the Web, offers zoom capabilities anywhere on the page, one-click bookmarking, instant Web site IDing for enhanced security and much more. Find all the information on the newest version of Firefox here... Read Full Story
Google “Maps” Knoxville
Google Maps has released its pictures of Knoxville in it’s Street View feature. Travel the streets of Knoxville, or refer a friend or family member living out of town to see where you work, play and live. Street View gives users of Google Maps a first-hand, ground level view of streets and cities throughout the United States using a camera mounted to the top of cars leased by Google which snap 360-degree pictures as the cars move about select cities in the U.S. The pictures are then uploaded... Read Full Story
Offender legislation a ’step in the right direction’
The addition to Tennessee’s sex offender law that requires offenders to provide their email addresses, instant message screen names, and other electronic information to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has received tremedous feedback. Claris Networks would like to thank the partners who assisted with making this legislation a reality. Thanks to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. Claris Networks CEO Paul Sponcia said... Read Full Story
Governor signs new sex offender law
Legislation which would require the collection of email addresses and instant message screen names from registered sex offenders in Tennessee has been signed into law by Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen.   The law, proposed by Sen. Jamie Woodson, was recommended and requested by Claris Networks in June of 2007 and passed unanimously in both the House and Senate.   The law requires that convicted sex offenders provide their email addresses, instant message screen names and any other electronic... Read Full Story
New requirement to sex offender law awaits governor’s signature
A bill which would require the collection of email addresses and instant message screen names from registered sex offenders in Tennessee is awaiting Gov. Phil Bredesen’s signature. The bill, proposed by Sen. Jamie Woodson, was recommended and requested by Claris Networks in June of 2007 and passed unanimously in both the House and Senate. The bill requires that convicted sex offenders provide their email addresses, instant mes­sage screen names and any other electronic communications to... Read Full Story
Microsoft releases long-awaited Vista SP1
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has begun releasing service pack one (SP1) for its newest operating system, Vista. Microsoft is hoping the long-awaited release will inspire consumers and businesses to adopt the Vista operating system, which has been plagued by bugs and glitches since its release in late 2006. Many industry insiders believe enterprise confidence in Vista has been on the decline since the initial release and wonder how Microsoft, which had five years between XP and... Read Full Story
Another Craigslist victim; home ransacked
This has got to stop.  A widely-published story yesterday played out a personal nightmare for a Jacksonville, Oregon man who returned to his home this weekend only to find it being ransacked by more than 30 people. The people rummaging through his personal belongings had seen an ad on the popular trade/auction site Craigslist, which stated everything in the home was free for the taking.  He was tipped off while driving home when he saw a truck pass by and noticed it was packed with his own... Read Full Story
Perfect Marriage: Boston Red Sox and EMC?
***NOTE*** I’m only posting this because I’m a HUGE Red Soxs fan and it’s pretty cool that the Soxs travel on all away games with their EMC data center in tow. Facing a relief pitcher on the road? Pull up videos with the help of EMC and watch his delivery…very cool story here. Read Full Story