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  • Cisco edges F5 in VPN shootout

    Connecting remotely to network servers is a fact of life for millions of end users. Whether working from a PC or a mobile device, users rely on secure, reliable remote connections to maintain their productivity.

    Written by Susan Perschke • 22 April 13 14:04

  • Microsoft DirectAccess impresses

    Available since Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsofts DirectAccess server role became fully integrated with the OS in Windows Server 2012. DirectAccess is designed to connect a VPN-type session automatically as soon as a compatible Windows client is connected to the Internet.

    Written by Susan Perschke • 22 April 13 10:57

  • Java security questions answered

    Most of the products tested (except Windows Server 2012), use Oracle's Java in one form or another, at least for client access and also in some cases within the management interface. With numerous vulnerabilities recently discovered in Java, leading to guidance from Department of Homeland Security and others to disable it entirely, this raised some questions about usability and possibly even security of the devices tested.

    Written by Susan Perschke • 22 April 13 10:57

  • 5 Cool Corporate Retreat and Training Centers

    It pays to get the staff out of the office every once in a while. These five example highlight facilities offer amenities that work well for training, team-building, relaxing or letting loose.

    Written by John Brandon • 18 April 13 15:51

  • Hot hotspot gateways

    Offering Wi-Fi can be a good way to increase return customers and boost revenue in retail stores, hotels, cafes, etc. And it provides convenience for contractors and associates working in corporate offices and conference rooms. Though visitors might have 4G mobile devices or laptops, Wi-Fi can provide a faster, higher quality connection.

    Written by Eric Geier • 01 April 13 14:10

  • Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 2 Small, Simple and Affordable

    Small businesses looking for network attached storage would be wise to look at the Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 2. Administrators will find this appliance easy to manage and will appreciate its support for third-party add-ons.

    Written by Paul Mah • 12 March 13 17:08

  • Building the perfect Franken-tablet

    Finding the right business tablet can be a daunting task. Do you want a 7-inch display or a 10 inch? Built-in keyboard? Snap-on keyboard? Which operating system? What apps? How about ruggedness, style, battery life, price?

    Written by Tom Henderson and Matt Evangelista, ExtremeLabs, Inc. • 11 March 13 14:12

  • Gigabit Wi-Fi? Not so fast.

    The newest Wi-Fi technology -- 802.11ac -- promises blazing speeds of up to 1.3Gbps, according to claims made by the leading vendors.

    Written by Wayne Rash • 25 Feb. 13 15:29

  • Four Wi-Fi tools deliver mixed results

    During our review of 802.11ac routers, some of the vendors sent along additional products that they thought we might be interested in. Here are short reviews of four WiFi tools that you might find useful in your network.

    Written by Wayne Rash • 25 Feb. 13 12:00

  • Smartphone tools to keep your Wi-Fi network humming

    In the early days of Wi-Fi, site surveys were fairly basic and involved running around with a laptop looking at simple signal levels. The next step was mapped-based tools that provided a good visual of Wi-Fi coverage, but still involved carrying a bulky laptop around.

    Written by Eric Geier • 11 Feb. 13 14:58

  • Review: The best network monitoring system on earth

    ScienceLogic EM7 brings ultraflexible, ultrascalable, carrier-grade network monitoring to the enterprise

    Written by Brian Chee • 06 Feb. 13 11:09

  • Ruckus Wi-Fi Access Points for Your Small Business

    How does the latest Wi-Fi hardware from Ruckus Wireless stack up? This review rates two access points and one controller appliance on configuration, security, authentication and performance--all key considerations for a small business that wants a new or upgraded Wi-Fi network.

    Written by Paul Mah • 31 Jan. 13 14:39

  • Samba 4 review: No substitute for Active Directory -- yet

    Samba's open source alternative to Microsoft's domain controller is a good start, but not ready for prime time

    Written by Paul Ferrill • 23 Jan. 13 11:13

  • Top tools for BYOD management

    When we tested mobile device management (MDM) last year, the products were largely focused on asset management - provisioning, protecting and containing mobile devices.

    Written by Tom Henderson • 05 Nov. 12 14:42

  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon a Top Business Ultrabook

    The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a stylish ultrabook designed for business executives who demand the best. It's missing Ethernet and VGA ports, but its design, performance and security features more than make up for it.

    Written by Paul Mah • 18 Oct. 12 14:39

  • Windows 8 first impressions for CIOs and IT pros

    Microsoft's new operating system has received mixed early reviews. Get past the missing Start menu and the 'ribbonised' File Explorer, though, and you'll likely find a faster OS that should make workers more productive – especially if you give them new Windows 8 tablets.

    Written by Jonathan Hassell • 10 Oct. 12 13:16

  • Review: HP Cloud challenges Amazon and Google

    HP's OpenStack-based IaaS cloud blends openness and portability with nice proprietary extras and welcome hand-holding

    Written by Peter Wayner • 10 Oct. 12 10:15

  • Five enterprise alternatives to Dropbox

    The recent Dropbox data breach has many IT executives telling employees not to use it. These five products offer the administrative and security features that may restore their faith in cloud data storage.

    Written by John Brandon • 19 Sept. 12 12:40

  • Review: 6 free email servers for small business

    Even as social networking continues to gain in popularity, email remains the undisputed workhorse of messaging, far eclipsing all other forms of electronic communication. Email administration can be a costly function, especially for small to midsized organizations, and many administrators are looking for alternatives to enterprise-sized (and priced) commercial products.

    Written by Susan Perschke • 17 Sept. 12 14:14

  • Low-cost RADIUS servers for Wi-Fi security

    Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers are common in enterprise networks to offer centralized authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) for access control. But RADIUS servers can also be useful in small and midsize networks to enable 802.1X authentication and WPA2 (802.11i) security for Wi-Fi nets.

    Written by Eric Geier • 10 Sept. 12 04:29
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