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Verizon Business Packages Internet Access And Vulnerability Management

Michael Johnson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:08:43 +0000

With sophisticated hackers at large worldwide, and volumes of mission-critical data riding on corporate networks, Internet security threats pose more of a risk than ever before for large business and government customers. This podcast discusses how enterprises can protect networks and sensitive data with Verizon Business’ Internet Dedicated Access with Vulnerability Management bundle. Paula Rhea, senior consultant in product marketing for Internet services, and Cindy Bellefeuille, director of security product management, explain the solution features, key customer benefits types and the business issues it addresses and how vulnerability management fits into a comprehensive security program.

Tags: hackers, Internet security threats, Verizon Business, Internet Dedicated Access, Vulnerability Management, Paula Rhea, Cindy Bellefeuille

The Heart of Visual Media: Data Storage

Jason Lopez — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:04:29 +0000

Enterprise storage is often associated with companies that produce volumes of business data. But the need for mission-critical data storage is growing acutely in one area that many users take for granted: video. It’s a data hog. Now, with high definition looming and increasing demand for video on the Web, the need for storage in our home devices and in professional settings is only going to require better performing storage solutions. In this podcast interview, Joe Rorke, of Rorke Data, discusses the rise of video and the best practices for media storage.

Tags: Enterprise storage, data storage, Joe Rorke, Rorke Data, media storage

Designing and Implementing a Scalable Virtual Desktop Deployment, part 1

editor — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:16:53 +0000

This Podcast covers the basic requirements customers of all sizes should consider in begging to look at alternative ways to architect their desktop populations. As we like to say, the desktop is no longer a NOUN, or a singular physical asset that we provision and deploy to end users, waiting for it or its software components to break then fix. The Desktop is in fact a VERB, it is something you do, it is really a workspace where computers, applications, and users converge so they can do the jobs we assign to them. VMware Enterprise Desktop solutions, including VDI and Thinapp allow us to do just that. However, any successful deployment hinges on a successful assessment of what your users need, today, to “desktop”.

Speakers:
J. Tyler Rohrer, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, VMware
John Dodge, Worldwide Release Engineer, VMware

Tags: NOUN, software, VMware, Enterprise Desktop solutions, VDI, Thinapp, J. Tyler Rohrer, John Dodge

Verizon Business Adds Open Hosted Speech Services to Contact Center Portfolio

Michael Johnson — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:00:02 +0000

Through the addition of Open Hosted Speech Services (OHSS) to its portfolio of contact center solutions, Verizon Business is offering enterprise and government customers a new level of control and flexibility over speech applications, while still enjoying the reliability and scalability associated with a hosted solution. In this podcast, Tom Smith, senior product manager of IVR and speech services for Verizon Business, discusses how customers can now manage their own contact center applications and take advantage of Verizon Business’ award-winning hosted speech platform. Smith also discusses how OHSS can be an integral part of a comprehensive contact center strategy.

Tags: Open Hosted Speech Services, OHSS, Verizon Business, Tom Smith

Verizon Business Keeps Corporate End-Users Connected Globally with Enterprise Mobility Solutions

Paul Lancour — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:00:42 +0000

Global enterprises require a flexible enterprise mobility strategy that enables on-the-go employees to easily, rapidly and securely connect to corporate resources in a seamless manner. As a leader in delivering global enterprise mobility solutions, Verizon Business offers a comprehensive array of enterprise mobility services that can deliver big benefits to business in terms of enhancing global collaboration, reducing travel expenses and achieving “green” objectives. In this podcast, Craig Cerasi, Verizon Business global product marketing manager for enterprise mobility, discusses the market trends driving adoption of enterprise mobility and how Verizon Business can help customers deploy mobility solutions to meet a wide range of business needs.

Tags: enterprise mobility, Verizon Business, Craig Cerasi

Intel CIO Diane Bryant on IT’s Enterprise Role in Innovation

Paul Lancour — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:21:43 +0000

In this video podcast, Diane Bryant, Intel Corporation’s recently-named chief information officer, discusses the role of IT in the enterprise today. Bryant sees three main functions for Intel’s IT organization, beginning with the company’s strategy for driving business growth. That centers upon ultra low-power devices in support of mobile Internet devices, and ultra low-cost solutions represented by the Atom processor, which focuses on the low-cost PC market, and the rapidly scaling system represented by global, emerging markets and the next billion users. For Bryant one big question is, “How are IT solutions going to enable Intel’s business growth?” Intel IT also serves as an in-house end user, and a valuable resource in the product development process as Intel works to stay in touch with enterprise IT management and drive down the cost of doing business. Finally, by working closely with CIOs and other enterprise IT managers, Intel IT is able to help set the rapid pace of IT innovation.

Tags: Diane Bryant, Intel, enterprise IT management, CIO, mobile Internet device, Atom processor, low-cost PC, emerging markets

The ColdSpark/BearingPoint Solutions to Success

Paul Lancour — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:20:18 +0000

Join BearingPoint Managing Director Terence Oi, and ColdSpark Founder and CTO Scott Brown in this podcast as they explore ColdSpark’s solution suite and how it has helped build a solid relationship between both organizations. BearingPoint and ColdSpark have joined together to provide offerings designed to help clients generate revenue, increase cost-effectiveness, manage regulatory compliance, integrate information and transition to “next-generation” technology.

ColdSpark helps the world’s most demanding companies harness the power of email to create business value, while ensuring security, compliance, performance and management for email networks and systems. As the leading provider of enterprise solutions and platforms for email processes and delivery, ColdSpark helps BearingPoint assist its clients with saving money, making money and addressing security concerns, amongst others. By utilizing a holistic approach, ColdSpark offers great scalability and flexibility around the client’s current infrastructure.

The relationship between BearingPoint and ColdSpark provides clients with solutions that drive revenue, strengthen relationships with customers and ensure compliance issues are addressed, improving security and optimizing performance while growing revenue and cutting costs significantly.

Tags: BearingPoint, Terence Oi, ColdSpark, Scott Brown

Implementing Service Oriented Architecture: Organizing for Success

Paul Lancour — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:06:41 +0000

In this podcast, enterprise architecture expert Steven Kahn discusses some of the findings that went into the recently published, An Implementor’s Guide to Service Oriented Architecture - Getting it Right, produced by BearingPoint, Composite Software and other contributors. The bottom line: successful implementation of an SOA system is about more than technology. As Kahn explains, challenges in understanding the technology, to developing an IT funding model that will enable it to serve across the enterprise are all critical to success. There are many common implementation pitfalls, but Kahn explains how the process can be made simpler, and hopes to encourage more people to deploy their own SOA.

Steven Kahn is a senior manager in BearingPoint’s commercial services business systems integration practice where he works to define and deliver value-driven SOA and BPM solutions. He specializes in enterprise architectures with specific emphasis on enterprise integration and business process management.

Tags: Steven Kahn, Service Oriented Architecture, BearingPoint

Preparing for the Unexpected - Business Continuity Solutions from Verizon Business

Michael Johnson — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:43:32 +0000

Experts estimate that four in 10 businesses do not have a business continuity plan. To address this critical business requirement in today’s hyper-connected global economy, Verizon Business offers a comprehensive suite of industry-leading global business continuity solutions. In this podcast, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy, director of risk management solutions, Verizon Business, discusses some of the fundamental processes and principles enterprises should employ to help ensure continued operations. By combining a holistic delivery model with a broad business continuity portfolio - ranging from professional consulting services to a variety of specialized capabilities - Verizon Business helps companies safeguard operations and minimize the risk of natural and man-made events that can create unanticipated business disruptions.

Tags: business continuity, Verizon Business, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy

Business Continuity and Verizon Business Global Network Readiness

Paul Lancour — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:40:14 +0000

As the operator of the world’s most connected IP network, thousands of enterprises around the world rely on the reliability and availability of Verizon Business networks. In order meet these critical requirements, Verizon Business has a highly developed business continuity and emergency preparedness program. In this podcast, Jeannie Diefenderfer, Verizon Business vice president of global network operations, discusses how the company is able to effectively respond to natural and man-made events that can impact its network infrastructure and facilities. Through a well-established business continuity governance process and internal organizations dedicated to resolving network outages, Verizon Business network professionals keep customers connected by minimizing the impact of unforeseen disruptions.

Tags: IP network, Verizon Business, business continuity, emergency preparedness, Jeannie Diefenderfer

Verizon Business Adds Management of Juniper J-series Services Routers

Michael Johnson — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:00:07 +0000

Verizon Business recently added the Juniper Networks J-series services routers to its suite of managed services. Verizon Business is the first U.S. service provider to offer management of this class of Juniper Networks routers, which deliver carrier-class reliability and performance to enterprises. In this podcast, Chip Freund, director, managed services product marketing for Verizon Business, and Alex Gray, vice president and general manager, branch solutions, for Juniper Networks discuss the benefits of the new offering.

The Juniper Networks J-series services routers join Verizon Business’ already extensive managed services portfolio, end-to-end network management resources and advanced monitoring systems. Leveraging Juniper Networks’ modular JUNOS software, which provides a single-source operating system, the J-series services routers deliver advanced features and services, consistent implementation, and universal configuration and management tools.

Tags: Verizon Business, Juniper Networks, J-series, Alex Gray, JUNOS

Verizon Business 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report - Part II

Michael Johnson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:00:52 +0000

In Part II of this podcast series on the Verizon Business 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report, Bryan Sartin, director of investigative response for Verizon Business Security Solutions, summarizes key report findings and discusses actions enterprises can take to help prevent data breaches. Based on an analysis of hundreds of corporate data breaches, including three of the five largest ever reported, Verizon Business found that nine in 10 corporate data breaches could have been prevented had reasonable security measures been in place. The report also notes that 73 percent of breaches resulted from external sources versus 18 percent from insider threats. Sartin describes several basic actions including planning, implementation and monitoring that can reap big benefits when performed with continual diligence.

Check out the Verizon Business Security Blog for more on the report.

Tags: Verizon Business, Data Breach Investigations Report, Bryan Sartin, data breaches

Global Enterprises View VDI As A Natural Progression In Virtualization

editor — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:01:54 +0000

Why is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) such a “buzzword” within enterprises today? In this podcast, John Lens, who works with some of the largest companies in the world as a VMware Global Account Manager, shares customer stories and explains why VDI is a compelling solution for the enterprise.

Speakers:
Tyler “T-Rex” Rohrer, Product Marketing Manager, VMware
John Lens, Strategic Account Manager, VMware

Tags: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, VDI, John Lens, VMware, Tyler “T-Rex” Rohrer, John Lens, virtualization

Building Confidence In Enterprise Security: Debunking Four Myths of IT Risk Management (Part 4)

editor — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:00:31 +0000

This is Part Four of the fourth episode of the “Building Confidence in Enterprise Security” video podcast series, featuring Samir Kapuria and Andre Gold. In this segment, the pair discuss the myth that IT Risk Management is a science. Visit the Building Confidence in Enterprise Security Blog.

Tags: Samir Kapuria, Andre Gold, blog, Symantec

Building Confidence In Enterprise Security: Debunking Four Myths of IT Risk Management (Part 3)

editor — Tue, 20 May 2008 05:00:12 +0000

This is Part Three of the fourth episode of the “Building Confidence in Enterprise Security” video podcast series, featuring Samir Kapuria and Andre Gold. In this segment, the pair discuss the myth that technology alone mitigates IT risk. Visit the Building Confidence in Enterprise Security Blog.

Tags: Samir Kapuria, Andre Gold, blog, Symantec

Building Confidence In Enterprise Security: Debunking Four Myths of IT Risk Management (Part 2)

editor — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:30:00 +0000

This is Part Two of the fourth episode of the “Building Confidence in Enterprise Security” video podcast series, featuring Samir Kapuria and Andre Gold. In this segment, the pair discuss the myth that IT risk Management is a project.

Visit the Building Confidence in Enterprise Security Blog.

Tags: Samir Kapuria, Andre Gold, blog, Symantec

Building Confidence In Enterprise Security: Debunking Four Myths of IT Risk Management (Part 1)

editor — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:00:43 +0000

This is Part One of the fourth episode of the “Building Confidence in Enterprise Security” video podcast series, featuring Samir Kapuria and Andre Gold. In this segment, the pair discuss the myth that IT risk is security risk.

Visit the Building Confidence in Enterprise Security Blog.

Tags: Samir Kapuria, Andre Gold, blog, Symantec

Building Confidence In Enterprise Security: Scoping the Challenges of Endpoint Security (Part 3)

editor — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:30:40 +0000

This is Part Three of the third episode of the “Building Confidence in Enterprise Security” video podcast series, featuring Samir Kapuria and Andre Gold. In this segment, the pair reviews recent survey results on the practice of endpoint security.
Visit the Building Confidence in Enterprise Security Blog.

Tags: Samir Kapuria, Andre Gold, blog, Symantec

Building Confidence In Enterprise Security: Scoping the Challenges of Endpoint Security (Part 2)

editor — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:00:51 +0000

This is Part Two of the third episode of the “Building Confidence in Enterprise Security” video podcast series, featuring Samir Kapuria and Andre Gold. In this segment, the pair discuss the process of selecting an implementing an endpoint security solution.
Visit the Building Confidence in Enterprise Security Blog.

Tags: Samir Kapuria, Andre Gold, blog, Symantec

Virtualizing the Application: How Thinstall Streamlines Deployment and Support

editor — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:00:54 +0000

For IT professionals responsible for introducing applications into an enterprise, compatibility testing can often be a daunting exercise. You must not only test every known OS version against the application, but you also need to understand what other applications may conflict with this new application. Application compatibility challenges account for a large percentage of end-user downtime in companies today, as many of us have experienced the unexpected “blue screen” or “frozen computer” when we launch a new application. VMware, the global leader in virtualization solutions, has now added application virtualization to its desktop product suite. Through the acquisition of Thinstall, VMware is integrating a proven and mature application virtualization offering as part of the desktop virtualization solution. VMware virtualization helps you take back control of the desktop.

In this VMware podcast, Henrik Rosendahl and Ed Albanese of VMware’s application virtualization product team explain why application virtualization matters, including the real-world benefits and the best way to try it out.

Tags: Application compatibility, VMware, virtualization, Thinstall, Henrik Rosendahl, Ed Albanese

Building Confidence In Enterprise Security: Scoping the Challenges of Endpoint Security (Part 1)

editor — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:00:45 +0000

This is Part One of the third episode of the “Building Confidence in Enterprise Security” video podcast series, featuring Samir Kapuria and Andre Gold. In this segment, the pair discuss the importance of endpoint security in today’s environment of diverse devices connected to the corporate network. Visit the Building Confidence in Enterprise Security Blog.

Tags: Samir Kapuria, Andre Gold, blog, Symantec

David S. Finn, VP and CIO, Texas Children’s Hospital

editor — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:34:36 +0000

David S. Finn, VP and CIO at Texas Children’s Hospital, whose background is in theatre, describes the “production” aspects of IT and the nuances of pediatric IT to Patrick E. Spencer, Symantec’s director of publishing and customer marketing programs as well as editor in chief of CIO Digest. Under his leadership, the 230-member IT and 60-member biomedical services organizations at Texas Children’s Hospital play a critical role in helping to deliver some of the best pediatric care in the world. For more on David and Texas Children’s Hospital, check out the April issue of CIO Digest.

For more Executive Spotlight Podcasts from Symantec, visit http://go.symantec.com/esp.

Tags: David S. Finn, CIO Digest, Texas Children’s Hospital, IT, Symantec

Myrna Soto, VP of Governance and CISO, MGM MIRAGE (Part Two)

editor — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:28:40 +0000

Patrick E. Spencer, Symantec’s editor in chief of CIO Digest, sat down with Myrna Soto, VP of Governance and CISO at MGM MIRAGE, to discuss how she leverages a mixture of industrial psychology, Six Sigma, an MBA, and best practices from the Project Management Institute to map a successful path from strategy to executive for an organization with more than 67,000 employees, millions of annual guests, and 17 properties. For more on Myrna and the IT strategies she is leveraging at MGM MIRAGE, check out the April issue of CIO Digest.

Listen to Part One of the Executive Spotlight Podcast with Myrna.

Tags: Patrick E. Spencer, Symantec, CIO Digest, Myrna Soto, MGM MIRAGE

Myrna Soto, VP of Governance and CISO, MGM MIRAGE (Part One)

editor — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:28:17 +0000

Listen to Part Two of the Executive Spotlight Podcast with Myrna.

Tags: CIO Digest, IT, Symantec, Patrick E. Spencer, Myrna Soto, MGM MIRAGE, Six Sigma

Fueling the Desktop Revolution with VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

editor — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:44:30 +0000

Enterprise computing has come a long way from the days of centralized mainframes in the 1970’s to the fully distributed desktops and laptops we see today. With the workplace becoming more technologically diverse and increasingly mobile, desktop IT workload grows exponentially with each new user and configuration. Is there a solution that can give IT centralized control while still providing end users with a familiar interface? Yes there is - VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure allows you to centrally deliver virtual desktops from your secure datacenter to your end users. Virtual desktops look and behave like traditional PCs. Therefore, users can still customize their desktops, download additional applications without adding to the IT support queue. VMware virtualization helps you take back control of the desktop.

This podcast features VMware Desktop Specialist Todd Dayton in an interview that dives into the architecture behind VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, applicable use cases and tips on how to get started.

The Server Virtualization Blog has a great and concise explanation of the VM value proposition in a recent post by Bridget Botelho, including links to case studies.

Tags: enterprise computing, mobility, IT, VMware, virtualization, Virtual Desktop, data center